Upgrade path to MCSE 2012 from MCTS 2008

Hi there I am wondering if someone can show me the right path to upgrade my current Microsoft Certifications to Server 2012.
I am an MCSE Messaging 2003 certified (I believe this has expired now) and with an aim to upgrade to 2008 MCITP Enterprise Administrator I have taken 70-649 and 70-647. The only Exam left out for 2008 MCITP Enterprise Administrator is 70-680. As per MS Transcript
currently I am MCTS 2008 Certified.
Now I would like to upgrade to 2012. I have had a look on the internet but unfortunately couldn’t find anything. In my circumstances what would be the best path to upgrade, if there is any by taking the minimum number of exams.
Any help will be highly appreciated!

Once you will pass the 70-680 to get your MCITP Enterprise Administrator, you can start upgrading to 2012 MCSE by taking 3 exams
70-417 to upgrade to MCSA 2012
70-413 Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure
70-414 Implementing an Advanced Server Infrastructure
and that will get you the MCSE: Server Infrastructure
https://www.microsoft.com/learning/en-us/mcse-server-infrastructure-certification.aspx#upgrade
Marek Chmel(MVP SQL Server, MCSE SharePoint 2013, MCT, CCNA,CCDA)
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    (select option 4), Monday through Friday, 6:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. (PST) to speak directly to a Microsoft licensing specialist. In this way, you will know the detailed information about license.  
    Worldwide customers can use the Guide to Worldwide Microsoft Licensing Sites http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/worldwide.aspx
    to find contact information in their locations.  
    Thank you for your understanding!
    Regards.
    Vivian Wang

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