IT professionals with the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) on Microsoft Windows 2000 credential can help companies reap the full benefits of the Windows 2000 operating system.

MCP: The Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) credential is for professionals who have the skills to successfully implement a Microsoft product or technology as part of a business solution in an organization. Hands-on experience with a product is necessary to successfully achieve certification.

MCSA: Microsoft Certified Systems Administrators (MCSAs) administer network and systems environments based on the Microsoft Windows platforms. Specializations include MCSA: Messaging and MCSA: Security.

MCSE: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineers (MCSEs) design and implement an infrastructure solution based on the Windows platform and Microsoft Windows Server System software. Specializations include MCSE: Messaging and MCSE: Security.

MCDBA: Microsoft Certified Database Administrators (MCDBAs) design, implement, and administer Microsoft SQL Server databases.

Introducing MCSA: Security and MCSE: Security: Microsoft has introduced two new certification specializations--MCSA: Security and MCSE: Security--that identify IT professionals who demonstrate deep, role-based security skills on the Microsoft Windows® 2000 platform.

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