What MS Certs can you use A+ N+ against

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What MS Certs can you use A+ & N+ against.

I've tried to work it out but I'm just getting more confused.

Do these count as an elective for some MS cert???

Just looking for a short cut to more certs on the C.V.

 

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Spilly,

The CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Network+ certifications count as an elective for the Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA) on Windows 2003 certification.

Source:

1. MCSA on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Certification Requirements - http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcsa/windows2003/default.mspx

 

So just to clarify to get MCSA on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Certification I just need to get to 2 core MS exams if I've already got A+ & N+ ?

 

A+/N+ counts as one MCP in the eyes of Microsoft, so you need another three.

 

Spilly,

No, that is not correct. In order to earn the MCSA 2003 certification you need to take and pass:

1. Networking System
   • 70-290: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment.
   • 70-291: Implementing, Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
2. Client Operating System
   • 70-270: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional OR
   • 70-210: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
3. Elective
   • Waived by CompTIA A+ & CompTIA Network+

So above and beyond the exams to become CompTIA A+ & CompTIA Network+ certified, you will need at least 3 Microsoft exams to become a MCSA 2003.

I hope this helps.

 

That terminology is incorrect. The term "MCP" should not be confused with the term "exam"; the A+/N+ combo does not grant you the MCP certification. It merely satisifes the elective requirement for the MCSA certification.

 

So i would neeed 70-290 and 70-291

and 70-270 or 70-210

Thats 3 MS certs

Elective I would already have with A+ & N+

 

Michael is correct. For example if you have 70-270, 290,291 and A+, N+ you are an MCSA

Meaning that to become an MCSA you require 3 core exams and an elective. Core exams being 270,290,291 and elective would be A+ and N+ together. A+ and N+ together only count as 1 elective exam completed.

Hopefully this clears things up for you.

 

Yes - Prof's got it right. A client exam (210 or 270), plus the first two server exams (290 and 291), plus an elective (A+/N+ combo) will get you the MCSA.

 

You know what I mean...

 

I do... but others, especially newbies, may not. That's how (accidental) misinformation spreads, my friend!

 

Thanks alot for clearing that up guys. I was just thinking about that. So the A+ & N+ combo enables you to become MCSA certified by passing 3 of the MCSA exams instead of 4......that's real neat. Thanks again guys.

 

Hi

I work in 1 level support at the moment

Im concerned that if i do the net+/a+ then ill be still here in one year but if i do mcsa(either taught or self-learning il be much better placed)

I can also do MCITP: Enterprise Administrator over 1 year

Thanks a mill for help
Noel

 

Come back to your original thread Noel - click here

By keeping all your information (such as you're 1st line support) in one place we can advise you better.

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