Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)

A Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) is someone who has passed exams has gained certification as a Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD), a Microsoft Certified Product Specialist (MCPS), or a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT).

MCSE For Whom
MCSE is for individuals who plan, implement, and support business solutions with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft BackOffice. MCSE credential is the premier certification for professionals who analyse the business requirements for a system architecture, design solutions, deploy, install and configure architecture components, and troubleshoot system problems. In its curriculum students will learn how to implement, administer, and troubleshoot information systems that incorporate Microsoft® Windows® 2003. MCSE will be helpful for following professionals;
• IT Professionals who need to upgrade their knowledge of Windows NT or 2000
• Individuals who have some form of solid IT experience and wish to prepare for advanced roles in the installation, configuration and administration of Microsoft Windows Servers
• Network Administrators and Managers
• Network/System Engineers
• IT/Network/System Analysts
• Technical Consultants
• Tech Support/Help Desk Technicians
• Security Analysts
• Email Administrators
• Windows System Administrators
• Microsoft Web Site Administrators/Webmasters

MCSE ExamThis program consists of one required class totaling 180 hours ofinstruction and hands-on laboratory experience. This class consists of seven modules that correspond to the material covered in seven Microsoftexams. To receive an MCSE, students must take and pass each of the following seven Microsoft exams.
• Module 1: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows® XP Professional
• Module 2: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
• Module 3: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
• Module 4: Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
• Module 5: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure
• Module 6: Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
• Module 7: Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network.
Cost of MCSE:

Microsoft exams cost $125 apiece. As a seven-exam program, the MCSE costs a minimum of $875 for testing (assuming candidates pass all exams on their first try). Actually, most candidates spend a minimum of $275 per topic if they self-study for certification ($125 per exam, $30 for an Exam Cram or similar book, $50 for a full-length study guide, and $70 for a set of practice tests). Thus, minimal actual costs for MCSE are $1,925.

How to prepare MCSE:To prepare for the exams, you can take courses at a certified training company location, in certified courses in a high school or college, or through self-study at Microsoft's self-study Web site or through certified training materials.

Sun Java certification

Java is the most widely used technology worldwide and so understanding of the Java language has become a necessity in today's IT world.The Sun Java Certification exams represent the best way of demonstrating to an employer or client that you possess competency in the Java language. Java is quickly becoming the technology of the incoming world and about 70% of business entities' development projects are done through J2EE. To keep up with such a rapid growth, a java professional endlessly requires skills upgradation and certifications. Acquiring a Sun Java certification is a justification for higher compensation and promotions. Sun Java certifications give a difficult learning curve attached with an attractive compensation and recognition in the field. The Sun Certification helps present that you have the ability to do the job well. It also proves to be priceless during the time of recruitment when job seekers have same skill sets and job experience
Sun Certifications
Sun offers various Java technology professional certifications like
Sun Certified Java Associate (SCJA),
Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP),
Sun Certified Java Developer (SCJD),
Sun Certified Web Component Developer (SCWCD),
Sun Certified Business Component Developer (SCBCD),
Sun Certified Developer For Java Web Services (SCDJWS),
Sun Certified Mobile Application Developer (SCMAD),
Sun Certified Enterprise Architect (SCEA)
Advantages of Becoming Sun Java Certified
*Acquiring a Sun java certification will not only certify your expertise but will also upgrade your career and ability.
*By becoming a Sun Certified Associate you have a base set of knowledge that enables entry into a career in application development or software project management using Java technology.
*Sun certification train developers on a foundational set of skills, which can then be validated by becoming a Sun Certified Programmer.
How do I prepare for the exams?Before attempting either exam, you'd be well advised to pick up an exam guide. Most guides offer sample exams, which give you an idea of the way the questions work. Coming from someone who has passed the exam, it's not an easy thing to do, and re-sitting the exam would be costly.