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For the 1000th time, MCSE or MCITP

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by guy_r

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Hi Folks,

I know it's asked often but I'm still undecided. I'm a sys admin/analyst been working with Windows servers for 10 years. Currently, I administer 25 Windows 2003 servers on a Windows 2008 domain that I upgraded from a 2000 domain last year.

I have 20 years IT experience, MCSE with NT, and a masters degree in Info Systems.

In your opinon, to make the resume shine, do I need to get MCSE 2003 or since I'm already working with 2008 just forge ahead with MCITP?

I guess the easy question is, has the MCITP been well recognized yet or are most employers/HR depts still expecting MCSE?
Thanks.

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by theprofessordan

Though I do agree because of the constant barage of advertising touting the value of an MCSE, the obvious choice would be the MCSe. But I just looked up the MCITP and to be honest, that is a pretty impressive certification. I like the fact that it appears to be very specific in the sense that you can get different certifications depending on your area of expertise.

by jpmyers15

I've been doing some research on this as well. Basically, the MCITP: Enterprise Administrator replaces the MCSE. You're definitely better off getting the MCITP in the long run because the MCSE may "expire" any day now. I am leaning toward that one too

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