• MCSA and MCSE on Windows Server 2003 credential holders will have a cost- and time-efficient upgrade path to Windows Server "Longhorn" certifications. There will not be an upgrade path from Windows Server NT or Windows Server 2000 certifications.
• MCSA and MCSE on Windows Server 2000 can still migrate to Windows Server 2003 using the one- or two-exam upgrade path, respectively. The 70-292 and 70-296 upgrade exams will retire in early calendar year 2008.
• Additional electives have been added to the MCSE on Windows Server 2003 track to make it easier to complete your requirements.
• The Windows Server "Longhorn" certifications will be released in the new generation format of Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) and Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) credentials. There will not be a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) or Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) credential associated with Windows Server "Longhorn."
• MCSA and MCSE are, and will remain, the premier vehicles for demonstrating skills on Windows Server 2000 and 2003.