How to become a Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (Cloud) Why get MCSE: Cloud Platform or Infrastructure certified? The Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), certification validates your skills in specific Microsoft product areas. This certification is for cloud administrators and cloud architects, as well as computer support specialists, information security analysts, and information security analysts. You can benefit from upgrading to the MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure if you have a retired cloud certification. These retired certifications include MCSD (Azure Solutions Architect), Microsoft Specialist, Developing Microsoft Azure Solutions Solutions, Microsoft Specialist, Administering Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions and Microsoft Specialist, Architecting Microsoft Azure Solutions. This guide focuses on the MCSE Cloud Platform and Infrastructure certification. This further demonstrates your proficiency with the following areas: Cloud Technologies Identity Management Systems Management Virtualization storage Networking Cloud Technologies is a key component of almost every IT area. Many organizations have some dependence on cloud platforms. Many of these companies use Microsoft Azure to host their services in a hybrid cloud infrastructure that is highly efficient, distributed globally and highly scalable. Cloud is a must-have skill to remain competitive in IT careers. The MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure certification can be used by individuals who want to improve their current careers or start a new career in cloud computing. An MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure certification will allow you to work as a cloud administrator, cloud architect or computer support specialist. This guide will give you background, logistics, and key tips for the MCSE Cloud Platform and Infrastructure certification exam. What is the MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure certification exam? The MCSE Cloud Platform and Infrastructure certification demonstrates that you have the skills necessary to manage a modern data center. This includes expertise in cloud technologies, identity management and systems management. This MCSE certification replaces the now-retired MCSE Private Cloud. Who should take the MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure exam This certification is for cloud technology professionals who have obtained their MCSA certification in Cloud Platform and Infrastructure. You are an ideal candidate if you have any of these MCSA credentials: MCSA Windows Server 2016 MCSA Cloud Platform MCSA Cloud Platform MCSA Linux on Azure MCSA Windows Server 2012 Download the complete MCSE Cloud Platform and Infrastructure certification track. Download