Hi,I have decided to start a classroom training program on MCSA in January 2009.Suddenly, I hear news from counselors from certain training institutes saying that MCSA/MCSE on Windows Server 2003 will expire soon.They also suggested a MCTS on Windows Server 2008.I assumed that organisations will not migrate to Windows Server 2008 that quickly and certification on Windows Server 2003 would still hold valid.Kindly provide your thoughts on this.Thanks for your time.Regards,Aravind.

The MCSA/MCSE 2003 will not expire. It will not represent the newer technology though. You will be able to obtain your certification for as long as Microsoft Supports the product.Lifecycle support for 2003:http://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle/?p1=3198THE MCTS/MCITP consist of fewer exams and you can focus on either Server Administrator or Enterprise Administrator. While these certifications aren't as recognized currently, they will probably be within the next 2 to 3 years. If you feel confident with Server 2003 and have already began to pursue it, then don't stop. But if you want to learn Server 2008 you can go that route as well. You can always upgrade from a 2003 MCSE to a 2008 MCITP with a handful of exams.

MCSA/MCSE 2003 will not expire.it won't support the newer technology though. you can able to obtain them hence Microsoft is founding father of it.