MCITP Server Administrator – Windows Server 2008 R2

Who is it for? Adult learner 19+ Qualification: MCITP Server Administrator – Windows Server 2008 R2 Location: Distance Learning Start date: Ongoing Duration: 150 recommended study hours – two years' tutorial support

Prove your abilities with MCITP certification

Gaining MCITP Server Administrator certification is a powerful way of validating your capability to handle day-to-day management of a Windows 2008 Server operating system - in wide and growing use across the world.

The course will increase your knowledge and develop the skills to handle crucial server maintenance tasks such as managing file structure and directory services, handling software distribution and updates, providing tier-2 troubleshooting support and vulnerability-assessment scans and monitoring logs for firewalls and intrusion-detection systems.

Comparable to MCSA on Windows Server 2003

This course develops the skills to manage a Windows Server 2008 environment - the latest server operating system from Microsoft – and is comparable to, but not a direct replacement for, MCSA on Windows Server 2003.

If you are a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) or a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) on Windows Server 2003, you can apply your skills and knowledge to earn multiple Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) or Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) certifications on Windows Server 2008.

Upon completion of the course, you will have knowledge across a wide range of topics including:

View a short selection of our Course Content and Sample Materials for the MCITP Enterprise Desktop Administrator.

ADVISORY NOTE: This course develops the skills to manage a Windows Server 2008 environment - the latest server operating system from Microsoft – and is comparable to, but not a direct replacement for, MCSA on Windows Server 2003.

Course Snapshot

• Level 3 qualification - comparable to studying at A Level
• Leads to an accredited Microsoft qualification
• Entry requirements: CompTIA A+ Certification or MCP qualification/MCITP qualifications or similar, plus a minimum of one year’s experience working with Windows Server is essential.
• 10 books containing four modules and accompanying assignments
• Two MCTS exams
  Exam 70-640-TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring
  Exam 70-642-TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure
  One MCITP exam
  Exam 70-646 - PRO: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator
• Approximately 150 recommended study hours
• Flexible payment options
• Pathway option available – take advantage of two courses in one economical package
• It is essential that you have a PC with an operating system of Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7 Professional or higher.

What's Included?

• Two years' unlimited tutorial support
• Bespoke course materials written by industry experts
• Exam fees
• Exam booking service
• 24 hour access to the Home Learning College Virtual Learning Community
  – the UK’s biggest online campus
• Optional NUS card - the definitive student discount card with a range of exclusive discounts
• Optional access to student rewards and career management service

CompTIA A+ Certification or MCP qualification/MCITP qualifications or similar, plus a minimum of one year’s experience working with Windows Server is essential.

Before you enrol on a Home Learning College Course, please ensure that you have read and understood the pre-requirements below:

• You have a valid UK address (students outside the UK will receive an additional postage charge).
• You are over the age of 18 or have a third party payee for any financial agreement.
• You have a solid grasp of the English language.
• You have access to a computer and the internet throughout your study period.
• You have basic PC skills in order to navigate our Virtual Learning Community.
• You are fully committed to your studies.

System Requirements

To check your computer is compatible with the software provided with this course please review our Computer Compatibility and Specification Requirements

Did you know that one of the most common challenges people face in pursuing education is the cost?

That’s why Home Learning College has developed the most flexible payment terms of any other UK distance learning provider.

• Pay in full now and receive 20% off the price

You can split your course fees over one, two or three instalments at no extra charge and still benefit from the 20% discount.

Alternatively you can choose a payment plan that works for you:

• 12 months at 0% APR
• 24 months at 9.9% APR

Speak to one of our course advisers for further details.

Server administrators implement and manage one of the most important technologies in the organisation—the servers. The role demands expertise in server operating systems, Active Directory, and an array of monitoring and profiling tools that help manage the server environment and tune systems to perform optimally.

View the Microsoft career progression pathway.

The typical required experience for the server administrator job role is two to five years and the scope of the role is usually broken down as follows:

• 60 % operations
• 20 % engineering
• 20 % support tasks

Having gained experience as a server administrator you may wish to move to a more senior role by enhancing your skills with MCITP Enterprise Administrator certification.

Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) certification helps to validate that an individual has the comprehensive set of skills necessary to perform a particular job role. MCITP certifications build on the technical proficiency measured in the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications. Therefore, you will gain one or more MCTS certifications on your way to earning an MCITP certification.

Windows Server 2008 certification shows hiring managers and team leaders that you have the expertise to confidently plan, deliver, operate and manage Windows Server 2008 Enterprise solutions. It also demonstrates your ability to use new features, including web tools, virtualisation technologies, security enhancements and management utilities.

• 63% of hiring managers think that Microsoft certified individuals are more productive on the job
• 43% of office workers report salary increases as a result of Microsoft Certification