MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) - Certification Course, Eligibility, Frees, Exams

Updated on Nov 9, 2022 11:05 IST
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Md ShahzadSenior Executive - Content

Microsoft Certified System Engineer certification program also known as MCSE is one among most popular certifications offered by Microsoft under the Microsoft Certified Professional Certification.

Microsoft Certified System Engineer program is a 2-5 months certification level Information Technology course. While pursuing the course, candidates will be introduced to the following areas regarding Microsoft Windows operating system, related desktop systems, networking and Microsoft Back office served products. Candidates can take up the course at high school or college level and can obtain the training material from Microsoft’s self-study website. 

Enlisted below are the certification offered by Microsoft under the Microsoft Certified System Engineer certification (MCSE) program.

Certification

Detail

MCSE Business Applications

This certification validates that you have the expertise to work with and manage Microsoft Dynamics 365 technologies. You’ll start with a foundation in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and demonstrate additional expertise in one or more business specific areas.

MCSE Cloud Platform and Infrastructure

This certification validates that you have the skills needed to run a highly efficient and modern data centre, with expertise in cloud technologies, identity management, systems management, virtualisation, storage, and networking.

MCSE Data Management and Analytics

Demonstrate your broad skill sets in SQL administration, building enterprise-scale data solutions, and leveraging business intelligence data – both on-premises and in cloud environments.

MCSE Mobility

This certification validates that you have the skills needed to manage devices in today's bring-your-own-device (BYOD) enterprise.

MCSE Productivity

This certification validates that you have the skills needed to move your company to the cloud, increase user productivity and flexibility, reduce data loss, and improve data security for your organisation.

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  1. MCSC Eligibility 

MCSC Eligibility 

Candidates willing to pursue Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) program should have completed their +2 in science stream from a recognised board. 

In order to pursue your career as a Microsoft Certified System Engineer, one needs to possess the below-mentioned skills:

Professional Strengths

Technical Skills of System Engineer 

Ability to explain technical concepts and communicate with system administrators and users at all levels' from novices to MIS managers

Operating systems: UNIX, Windows 2000/XP, Windows 95/98, Windows NT, Linux, 2003 Server (A.D.Services), Vista and Novell Netware 5.0

Possess four years of experience in application development and support

Networking knowledge: DHCP, Proxy Server , DNS, Ethernet, FTP, Wireless (802.11), TCP, IPv6, WINS , Windows NT / Window 2000 and IPv4

Ability to solve complex problems in a multi-platform environment

Programming languages: C++, HTML and Fortran

Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills

Applications: Microsoft Office 2000 (Excel ,Word, Access, PowerPoint) Outlook, Microsoft FrontPage, Corel WordPerfect 7.0 Suite and Netscape Navigator

Ability to lead technical teams and manage to change priorities

Hardware knowledge: Ability to diagnose and Fix any kind of Laptop, PC, Desktop and Printer problems

Possess good management and organizational skills

Editing Tools knowledge: Res-Edit, Adobe Premiere and Non-Linear Editing-Show Biz

Course curriculum for MCSE

Syllabus for Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer certification program as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

Subject of Study

Course Structure

Networking System

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Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003

Managing Users, Computers and Groups Configure access to shared folders

Managing and Maintaining a Server Environment

Manage software update infrastructure

Monitor file and print servers

Manage a Web server using IIS

Manage basic disks and dynamic disks

Install and configure server hardware devices

Managing and Implementing Disaster Recovery

Manage backup procedures and recover from the backup

Recover from server hardware failure

 

 

Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

Implementing, Managing and Maintaining IP Addressing

Configure TCP/ IP addressing on a server computer using DHCP

Implementing, Managing and Maintaining Name Resolution using DNS Server

Implementing, Managing and Maintaining Routing and Remote Access

Configure remote access authentication protocols

Implement secure access between private networks

Manage Routing and Remote Access routing interfaces

Maintaining a Network Infrastructure

 

 

Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

Planning and Implementing Server Roles and Server Security

Planning, Implementing and Maintaining a Network Infrastructure

Planning, Implementing and Maintaining Routing and Remote Access

Planning, Implementing and Maintaining Server Availability

Planning and Maintaining Network Security

Planning, Implementing and Maintaining Security Infrastructure

 

 

 

Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure

Planning and Implementing an Active Directory Infrastructure

Evaluate network traffic considerations when placing global catalogue servers

Evaluate the need to enable universal group caching

Managing and Maintaining an Active Directory Infrastructure

Planning and Implementing User, Computer and Group Strategies

Plan a user authentication strategy

Plan a smart card authentication strategy

Plan an OU structure

Planning and Implementing Group Policy

Managing and Maintaining Group Policy

Troubleshoot the application of Group Policy security settings

Client Operating System 

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Installing, Configuring and Administering MS Windows® XP professional

Installing Windows XP Professional

Implementing and Conducting Administration of Resources

Manage and troubleshoot access to shared folders

Connect to local and network print devices

Implementing, Managing and Troubleshooting Hardware Devices and Drivers

Monitoring and Optimizing System Performance and Reliability

Configuring and Troubleshooting the Desktop Environment

Implementing, Managing and Troubleshooting Network Protocols and Services

Configuring, Managing and Troubleshooting Security

Configure, manage and troubleshoot Internet Explorer security settings

 

 

Installing, Configuring and Administering MS Windows 2000 Professional

Installing Windows 2000 Professional

Implementing and Conducting Administration of Resources

Implementing, Managing and Troubleshooting Hardware Devices and Drivers

Monitoring and Optimizing System Performance and Reliability

Configuring and Troubleshooting the Desktop Environment

Implementing, Managing and Troubleshooting Network Protocols and Services

Implementing, Monitoring and Troubleshooting Security

Design Exam 

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Designing a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure

Creating the Conceptual Design by Gathering and Analysing Business and Technical Requirements

Creating the Logical Design for an Active Directory Infrastructure

Creating the Logical Design for a Network Services Infrastructure

Creating the Physical Design for an Active Directory and Network Infrastructure

Design a DNS service implementation

Design a NetBIOS name resolution strategy

Design a network and routing topology for a company

Design Internet connectivity for a company

Design the remote access infrastructure

 

 

 

 

 

 

Configuring Windows Vista Client

Installing and Upgrading Windows Vista

Upgrade to windows vista from previous versions of windows

Install and configure windows vista drivers

Configuring and troubleshooting Post-installation system settings

Configuring Windows Security features

Configure Windows Defender and firewall

Configure Dynamic Security for MS Internet Explorer 7

Configure Network Connectivity

Configuring networking by using the Network and Sharing Center

Troubleshoot connectivity issues and Configure remote access

Configuring Windows Mail, Meeting Space, Windows Calendar

Maintaining and optimizing systems that run Windows Vista

Configure Windows Update and data protection

Configuring and troubleshooting mobile computing

 

 

 

 

 

Designing Security for  MS Windows Server 2003 Network 

Creating the Conceptual Design for Network

Infrastructure Security by Gathering and Analyzing Business and Technical Requirements

Creating the Logical Design for Network Infrastructure Security

Creating the Physical Design for Network Infrastructure Security

Design a public key infrastructure (PKI) that uses Certificate Services

Design security for network management

Design security for wireless networks

Design user authentication for Internet Information Services (IIS)

Design security for communication between networks

Designing an Access Control Strategy for Data

Creating the Physical Design for Client Infrastructure Security

Job Profiles

Enlisted below are the job opportunities one can avail after completing their certification as Microsoft Certified System Engineer.

Job Type

Description

Technical Architect

 As the technical architect, you'll be responsible for defining the overall structure of a program or system. You'll act as project manager, overseeing IT assignments that are aimed at improving the business, and ensuring all parts of the project run smoothly.

Software Developer-Microsoft

Software Developers (SDEs) put all their technical talents and creativity to the test as they develop next generation applications, operating systems and tools, just to name a few. Your code is secure, robust, scalable, and efficient.

Network Engineer/System Engineer

Also known as computer network architects, network engineers work with a company's computer network, using information technology to make network systems for all employees to use. These data networks can include local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), intranets and extranets.

Team Lead/Technical Lead

A successful Tech Lead takes on responsibilities that sit with roles such as the Team Lead, the Architect and the Engineering Manager. They bring a unique blend of leadership and management skills applied in a technical context with a team of developers

Customer Support Engineer

Support engineers serve as experts in the products that their company manufactures and develops. They find solutions to problems with the products and help customers work through technical difficulties. ... Filing reports regarding product problems. Researching technical issues.

Tech support engineer

Support engineers, or more specifically technical support engineers, address customer questions and concerns regarding their company's products. These professionals answer incoming phone calls from customers and troubleshoot technical problems.

System Analyst

Defines application problem by conferring with clients; evaluating procedures and processes. Develops solution by preparing and evaluating alternative workflow solutions. Controls solution by establishing specifications; coordinating production with programmers.

Product Support Engineer

IT support engineer officers monitor and maintain the computer systems and networks of an organisation. You could be managed It Services Brisbane and configuring computer systems, diagnosing hardware and software faults and solve technical and applications problems, either over the phone or in person.

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