IT Certifications Ensure Active IT Careers

Microsoft is considered as one of the bastions ofAkin to the MSCE, the MSCA has two varieties:
information technology growth and expansion. In theMCSA for Windows 2000 and MCSA for Windows
years of its operation, the company has provided its2003. To get a certification for MCSA 2000, the
clientele with outstanding software, programs,individual should be able to pass three core exams
applications, and computer systems. Aside from itsand an elective exam. As for the MCSA 2003, the
prime product offers, Microsoft also provides ITaspiring individual should pass two exams on
certifications. Among the most sought for ITnetworking systems, one exam on client operations,
certifications that this IT mainstay provides are theand an elective exam.
following:Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD)
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)The MCSD certification serves as the highest level of
A Microsoft certification in MCSE qualifies an individualprogramming certification that is given by Microsoft.
as one who is capable of the information system andAs such, this certification ensures that an individual is
solution needs assessment for businesses. In additioncapable of utilizing and constructing complex
to analyze the needs, the individual is also capable ofprograms and software using a wide variety of
providing a solution to the needs as he is able toprogramming languages. However, it should be noted
construct and implement the necessary infrastructure.that this certification will focus on the .NET
MCSE comes in two forms: MCSE for Windows 2000Framework 1.0 and 1.1 versions that most software
and MCSE for Windows Server 2003. Individualsdevelopers are using.
aiming for MCSE 2000 will have to pass five coreTo be able to get a certification for MCSD, an
exams and two elective exams. These core examsaspiring candidate should pass five exams, consisted
are consisted of four operating system exams and aof four core exams and an elective exam.
design exam. On the other hand, individuals who wantMicrosoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA)
to obtain MCSE 2003 should pass six core designThis certification is often needed by database
exams which are composed of four networkingadministrators. Once this certification is acquired, this
exams, one client operating system exam and ameans that the individual is capable of implementing,
design exam. In addition to that, he or she shouldmanaging, and administering Microsoft SQL Server
pass an elective exam.databases.
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)Basically, this certification is suitable for IT
This certification shows that a user is knowledgeableprofessionals who obtain physical database designs,
in the field of system administration when it comesgenerate physical databases, construct logical data
to Microsoft Windows operating systems. Generally,models, and produce data services by using
an MCSA certification is much simpler than that of anTransact-SQL. It is also highly applicable for those
MCSE. Once an individual has gained a certification inwho configure, manage, and ensure security of
MCSA, he is then expected to be capable ofdatabases that make use of the SQL Server.
implementing, maintaining, and managing complexIndividuals who aim to gain the MCDBA certification
computing environments among companies that utilizemust pass three core exams, and one elective exam.
Microsoft operating systems.