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What is Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE Windows NT 4.0)?

ACE Recommends 7 College Credits, transferability of these credits lies with the accepting colleges and universities.

MCSE Prerequisites
Prior to MCSE courses, the applicants have to know DOS, Windows 98 and Computer Hardware (A+ Certification). An applicant without the above knowledge  will find it very difficult to proceed. The A+ Certification is highly recommended as a prerequisite for MCSE students.
MCSE NT 4.0 Exam Requirements. Note: NT 4.0 exams will be retired on 12/31/00. For more updated information, please check Microsoft Website.
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineers are required to pass four operating system exams and two elective exams that provide a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise. These exams are developed with the input of professionals in the industry and reflect how Microsoft products are used in organizations throughout the world. The exams are administered by Sylvan Prometric and Virtual University Enterprises, independent testing organization, with locations worldwide. 

The operating system exams require candidates to prove their expertise with desktop, server, and networking components. The elective exams require proof of expertise with Microsoft BackOffice products. The requirements are outlined in the following table.  Most Microsoft certification exams can be applied toward more than one certification track. With planning, you can earn certifications as you work toward your career goals.
 
Windows NT 4.0 Track (4 required exams)
 
Exam
Course Number / Course Name
70-058 Networking Essentials 578 Networking Essentials
70-073 Microsoft Windows NT  Workstation 4.0 803 Administering Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
922 Supporting Microsoft windows NT 4.0 Core Technologies
70-067 Implementing & Supporting Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 803 Administering Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
922 Supporting Microsoft windows NT 4.0 Core Technologies
70-068 Implementing & Supporting Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 in the Enterprise 689  Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Enterprise Technologies
 

Electives (2 Exams)

 

Exam

Course Number / Course Name

70-059: Internetworking with MicrosoftÆ TCP/IP on MicrosoftÆ Windows NTÆ 4.0 688 Internetworking Microsoft TCP/IP on Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
70-087: Implementing and Supporting MicrosoftÆ Internet Information Server 4.0  936 Creating and Configuring a Web Server Using Microsoft Internet Information Server 4.0
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