MCSE Certification
The Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) credential is the premier certification for professionals who analyze the business requirements and design and implement the infrastructure for business solutions based on the Microsoft Windows® 2000 platform and Microsoft .NET Enterprise Servers. Implementation responsibilities include installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network systems.

The MCSE certification is appropriate for:

  • Systems engineers
  • Technical support engineers
  • Systems analysts
  • Network analysts
  • Technical consultants

The MCSE credential is one of the most widely recognized technical certifications in the industry. By earning the premier MCSE credential, individuals are demonstrating that they have the skills necessary to lead organizations in the successful design, implementation, and administration of the most advanced Windows operating system and Microsoft .NET Enterprise Servers. Check out our MCSE program information at Estrella Mountain Community College.

 

The Typical Computing Environment of an MCSE
The Windows 2000 track of the MCSE credential is designed for information technology (IT) professionals working in the typically complex computing environment of medium to large organizations.

An MCSE candidate should have at least one year of experience implementing and administering a network operating system in environments with the following characteristics:

  • 200 to 26,000 supported users
  • Five to 150 physical locations
  • Typical network services and applications including file and print, database, messaging, proxy server or firewall, dial-in server, desktop management, and Web hosting
  • Connectivity needs including connecting individual offices and users at remote locations to the corporate network and connecting corporate networks to the Internet

In addition, an MCSE candidate should have at least one year of experience in the following areas:

  • Implementing and administering a desktop operating system
  • Designing a network infrastructure

For more information on additional requirements to earn the MCSE credential, see the MCSE Certification Requirements. (Note: You will be redirected to the Microsoft site.)

 

What is ELMS?

The CIS Faculty Department at EMCC pays an annual fee to Microsoft for the student privilege to obtain Microsoft Software for free. We are bound by certain agreements from Microsoft. You also must agree to the Microsoft License Agreements before installing their software.

YOU MUST HAVE A PRIOR USER ACCOUNT BEFORE ACCESSING THE ELM SITE. SEE YOUR MICROSOFT INSTRUCTOR.

All of the MSDN software must be checked out from EST243 during lab hours. Certain programs will e-mail you a one-time key. You may not reinstall the product more than once with this key. Nor are you permitted to make copies of any software. Any questions; please email Randy Larson.       Go to the EMS site on MSDN.

 
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10/17/2002