Upgrade path MCSE on server 2003 to Server 2008

From MCSE or MCSA on Server 2003 to MCTS (one Exam Require).

MCSA on Windows Server 2003
Exam 70-648: TS: Upgrading Your MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist

MCSE on Windows Server 2003
Exam 70-649: TS: Upgrading Your MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist

From MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to MCITP: Server Administrator (two exams total)

Transition exam
Exam 70-648 TS: Upgrading Your MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist.

Professional Series exam
Exam 70-646: PRO: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator

From MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to MCITP: Enterprise Administrator (four exams total)

Transition exam
Exam 70-648: TS: Upgrading Your MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist

Prerequisite exams

(Compulsory)Exam 70-643 TS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuring One of below

Exam 70-620: TS: Microsoft Windows Vista, Configuring

Exam 70-624: TS: Deploying and Maintaining Windows Vista Client and 2007 Microsoft Office System Desktops

Professional Series exam
Exam 70-647: PRO: Windows Server 2008, Enterprise Administrator

From MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to MCITP: Server Administrator (two exams total)

Transition exam
Exam 70-649: TS: Upgrading Your MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist

Professional Series exam
Exam 70-646: PRO: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator

From MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to MCITP: Enterprise Administrator (three exams total)

Transition exam
Exam 70-649: TS: Upgrading Your MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist

Prerequisite exam
Exam 70-620: TS: Microsoft Windows Vista, Configuring

Or

Exam 70-624: TS: Deploying and Maintaining Windows Vista Client and 2007 Microsoft Office System Desktops

Professional Series exam
Exam 70-647: PRO: Windows Server 2008, Enterprise Administrator

Lifecycle policies

The new generation of Microsoft Certifications—Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS), Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP), and Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD)—have lifecycle policies in place to ensure that Microsoft Certification remains an indicator of up-to-date, relevant skills on Microsoft technologies.

Your MCTS, MCITP, or MCPD certifications will retire when Microsoft discontinues mainstream support for the relatedtechnology. Typically, mainstream support is discontinued 7 to 10 years after the initial product release. When support ends, your related certification will retire.

Are Microsoft is going to start retiring any of the existing credentials (MCDST, MCP, MCSE, MCAD, and so on)?

No. These new policies apply only to the MCTS, MCITP, and MCPD credentials—the new generation of certifications. There are no current plans to retire any of our existing credentials.

Does my MCSA or MCSE expire?

No. Your certifications (and specializations) will continue to hold their value in the marketplace as long as there is a need for IT professionals with skills in working with Windows Server 2003. The Windows Server 2008 certifications are intended for professionals who are, or will be, using Windows Server 2008; there is no requirement to upgrade to them.

Are the MCTS and MCITP certifications replacing the MCSA and MCSE credentials?

MCSA and MCSE certifications are not being replaced. There is no change to the Windows Server 2003 tracks and certifications. MCTS and MCITP are the certifications for Windows Server 2008

Is it worthwhile for me to work toward the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) credential or the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) credential on Windows Server 2003, now that Windows Server 2008 is available?

Yes, if you continue to work with Windows Server 2003, this is a good goal. We suggest discontinuing your currentWindows Server 2003 certification track only if you plan to work solely on Window Server 2008 and do not need to demonstrate skills on earlier Windows Server versions.