MCSA After MCSE

[nevets2001uk]

I'm working towards cmopleting the last two exams for my MCSE 2003 and was just looking into other MS certifications.

I noticed that the MCSA core elements are all covered by the MCSE track and that would only leave an elective to achieve the MCSA.

One of the electives is the 70-228 exam for SQL. I already use SQL 2000 and was thinking about taking an exam in it anyway. Is it worth doing this to be able to call myself an MCSA and MCSE 2003? If I did it would I be able to use both titles or does the MCSE superceed the MCSA anyway? Also can you achieve an MCSA certification once your already MCSE certified?

Cheers,
Steve

Steve G (MCP)

 

[Wishdiak]

nevets2001uk,

It appears that Microsoft considers MCSA and MCSE to be two distinct credentials.

http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcsa/mcsa_mcse.asp

It certainly doesn't hurt to have both, and you could list both certifications on your resume/CV.

If you plan to use 70-228 for your MCSA elective, you might want to consider using that toward MCDBA as well.

http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcdba/default.mspx

Wishdiak
A+, Network+, Security+, MCSA: Security 2003

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[mrdenny]

They are totally seperate. There is nothing that will stop you from getting the MCSA after you get the MCSE.

If you take 70-228 you can use it for MCSA, MCSE, and MCDBA.

Denny
MCSA (2003) / MCDBA (SQL 2000) / MCTS (SQL 2005) / MCITP Database Administrator (SQL 2005)

--Anything is possible. All it takes is a little research. (Me)

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[nevets2001uk]

Thanks guys.

Sounds like that's going to be my plan then. I'm now thinking of taking the 70-228 and 70-229 afterthe MCSE to achieve both the MCSA and MCDBA.

Cheers,
Steve

Steve G (MCP)