Upgrade Path from MCSE 2003 to MCITP:EA

SrSysAdminSrSysAdmin Member Posts: 259
in MCTS / MCITP on Windows 2008 General
I'm trying to figure something out about the upgrade path to MCITP:EA.

If I was to go and get the MCSE 2003 by passing the Windows Vista test rather than Windows XP...does that mean when I went to upgrade from MCSE to MCITP I would only need to pass the 70-647?
Current Certifications:

* B.S. in Business Management
* Sec+ 2008
* MCSA

Currently Studying for:
* 70-293 Maintaining a Server 2003 Network

Future Plans:

* 70-294 Planning a Server 2003 AD
* 70-297 Designing a Server 2003 AD
* 70-647 Server 2008
* 70-649 MCSE to MCITP:EA
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  • IT_FANIT_FAN Member Posts: 88 ■■■□□□□□□□
    http://www.techexams.net/forums/mcts-mcitp-windows-2008-general/22024-server-2008-certification-paths.html
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  • dfosbennerdfosbenner Member Posts: 106
    The Vista exam counts towards the MCITP:EA, if that's what you're asking.
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  • SrSysAdminSrSysAdmin Member Posts: 259
    IT_FAN wrote: »
    http://www.techexams.net/forums/mcts-mcitp-windows-2008-general/22024-server-2008-certification-paths.html


    That doesn't answer my question.

    If I get my MCSE using the Vista Client test do I need to take an additional client test to upgrade or can I use the same client test for both certs?


    If you get the MCSE with XP you have to take the Vista or 7 test...if I get the MCSE with Vista do I not have to take an additional client test?


    The thread you linked to does not mention this (that I see).
    Current Certifications:

    * B.S. in Business Management
    * Sec+ 2008
    * MCSA

    Currently Studying for:
    * 70-293 Maintaining a Server 2003 Network

    Future Plans:

    * 70-294 Planning a Server 2003 AD
    * 70-297 Designing a Server 2003 AD
    * 70-647 Server 2008
    * 70-649 MCSE to MCITP:EA
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  • Hyper-MeHyper-Me Banned Posts: 2,059
    It would count in both instances.

    Where it doesnt count is that it cant be the elective and client exam for just the MCSE, but it CAN be the client exam for MCSE and then upgrading to EA
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  • dfosbennerdfosbenner Member Posts: 106
    On this page Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) you will see the Vista exams that count for MCITP:EA.
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    MCSA: 2000, 2003
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  • IT_FANIT_FAN Member Posts: 88 ■■■□□□□□□□
    Vista Does count toward MCITP-EA

    Upgrading from MCSE 2003
    MCSE 2003 to MCITP: Enterprise Administrator (3 Exams) -
    70-649 (Upgrade) + 70-647 (IT Pro: Enterprise Administrator) + (choose one) either 70-620 (Vista) or 70-624 (BDD).

    MCSE 2003 to MCITP: Server Administrator (2 Exams) -
    MCSA 2003 + 70-649 (Upgrade) + 70-646 (IT Pro: Server Administrator)

    MCSE 2003 to MCITP: Server Administrator and Enterprise Administrator (4 Exams) -
    70-649 (Upgrade) + 70-620 (Vista) or 70-624 (Deploying and Maintaining Vista and 2007 Office System Desktops) + 70-646 (IT Pro: Server Administrator) + 70-647 (IT Pro: Enterprise Administrator
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  • SrSysAdminSrSysAdmin Member Posts: 259
    Hyper-Me wrote: »
    It would count in both instances.

    Where it doesnt count is that it cant be the elective and client exam for just the MCSE, but it CAN be the client exam for MCSE and then upgrading to EA


    This is the clarification I was looking for.

    I have the Security+ so that will be my elective...thanks for the help!


    Now I just need to decide whether or not there is an added benefit of having both the MCSE and MCITP:EA or just the MCITP:EA.
    Current Certifications:

    * B.S. in Business Management
    * Sec+ 2008
    * MCSA

    Currently Studying for:
    * 70-293 Maintaining a Server 2003 Network

    Future Plans:

    * 70-294 Planning a Server 2003 AD
    * 70-297 Designing a Server 2003 AD
    * 70-647 Server 2008
    * 70-649 MCSE to MCITP:EA
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