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Get five certifications in five steps. It will take 11 exams and around $1375 in exam fees but if you pay attention to your electives, a path such as this will save you study time and money. Look at the graphic toward the bottom of the page for a visual layout of how the exams overlap.

Step 1. MCP
70-210 (Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional)

Step 2. MCSA
70-215 (Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Server), 70-218, 70-028

Step 3. MCSE
70-216 (Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure), 70-217 (Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure ), 70-220 (Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network), 70-029 (Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 )

Step 4. MCDBA
70-015

Step 5. MCSD
70-016, 70-100

Follow the arrows and corresponding colors to see which exams overlap for each certification. This is only applicable for the MCSA, MCSE, MCSD, and MCDBA. Once you pass the MCP, there are no overlapping exams for the MCAD. Sample path to multiple certifications:

As always, the ultimate resource is the Microsoft training site. Visit Microsoft.com for information on exam objectives, training, and certification paths.

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