MCSE 2000 or 2003

hummm that's a good question. I would say most would recommend W2003 cuz it's the latest and greatest MS O/S. Personally....I would look at the market and see if the majority ARE actually going to W2003 or staying with W2K/NT [cost being a consideration] or even switching to a non MS server environment.

Have you considered a Novell CNE or Linux cert

More money, less competition (for now)work is easier to find.

There are so many unemployed MCSE's around these days it isn't funny. There was an MCSE in my old neighbourhood who was billing $50.00/hr, the industry is inundated. Whereas a CNE or MCNE can charge $120 - $150.00 hr and remain employed consistently as there is greater demand due to less IT staff, again for now.

Novell Ximian is proving to be quite successful and Linux is now acceptable as an easy to use desktop thankks to Ximian's XD2 package.

MCSE is a cert, although everyone has one, but not a very valued cert anymore, you will still find hands on experience is needed as there are so many experienced MCSE's looking for work that will take entry level opportunities.

Just 2 cents and some food for thought before you invest time and money in an inundated field.

I would go with 2003 because it is the latest - and since 2003 is really just an upgrade to 2000, a 2003 cert should be more than enough to qualify you for jobs related to either 2000 or 2003.

Hope this helps!

I would go (and am going for) the 2003 MSCE. I agree with the previous post however, that many other certs are much more valuable.

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