The Microsoft Certified Systems Engineers have proven experience with desktop, server and networking components. The elective exams shown in this section also demonstrate expertise with Microsoft BackOffice products. Some sample job descriptions relating to the Systems Engineer track are Computer Operator/Analyst, Network Specialist, or Systems Engineer.

The new Microsoft Windows 2000 track is designed for information technology professionals working in a typically complex computing environment of medium to large organizations. A Windows 2000 MCSE candidate should have at least one year of experience implementing and administering a network operating system.

In addition to the benefits enjoyed by an MCP, a systems engineer also receives: MCSE logo, certificate, transcript, wallet card, and lapel pin to enable you to identify your Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) status to colleagues or clients.

MCSEs in the Windows 2000 track are required to pass five core exams and two elective exams that provide a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise. For those who have previously passed a Windows NT 4.0 exam, you do not have to pass all of the core Windows 2000 exams. See graph below.

Exam Code	Exam Name	Courses Code
MCSE Windows 2000 Track
Core Exams. Choose Four.
Candidates Who Have NOT Already Passed Windows NT 4.0 Exams. All 4 of the Following Core Exams Required:
70-210	Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional	2151 2152
70-215	Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Server	2151 2152
70-216	Implementing and Administering a Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Network Infrastructure	2153
70-217	Implementing and Administering a Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure	2154
Candidates Who HAVE Passed 3 Windows NT 4.0 Exams (Exams 70-067,70-068, and 70-073), instead of the 4 Core Exams at Left,You May Take:
70-240	Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Accelerated Exam for MCPs	1560
Core Exams. Choose One.
PLUS - All candidates–1 of the Following Core Exams Required:
70-219	Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services	1561
70-220	Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network	2150
70-221	Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure	1562
Elective Exams. Choose Two.
70-219	Designing a Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Directory ServicesInfrastructure	1561
70-220	Designing Security for a Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Network	2150
70-221	Designing a Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Network Infrastructure	1562
70-222	Upgrading from Microsoft® Windows® NT 4.0 toMicrosoft® Windows® 2000	2010