MCP ( Microsoft Certified Professional)
Exam 70-270. Installing, Configuring, and Administering Windows XP Professional
Topics covered
Installing Windows XP Professional
Implementing and Conducting Administration of Resources
Implementing, Managing, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting Hardware Devices and Drivers
Monitoring and Optimizing System Performance and Reliability
Configuring and Troubleshooting the Desktop Environment
Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Network Protocols and Services
Configuring, Managing, and Troubleshooting Security
Exam 70-290. Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
Topics covered
Managing and Maintaining Physical and Logical Devices
Managing Users, Computers, and Groups
Managing and Maintaining Access to Resources
Managing and Maintaining a Server Environment
Managing and Implementing Disaster Recovery
Candidates have to write any of these exams to get the certification