Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator

Course Overview

If you already have some experience administering client and network operating systems, this course is ideal. Equally, it offers a progression pathway from CompTIA and MCDST (Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician) certifications. Gaining this MCSA certification shows you know how to manage and troubleshoot system environments successfully. It can help inspire confidence in potential employers and advance your career. The course curriculum covers a wide range of Windows Server 2003 skills, including managing and maintaining the Environment, implementing and maintaining a Network and implementing and administering Security.

Qualification

The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) course will qualify you to become an IT Systems Administrator in Windows Server 2003. It's an industry recognised qualification that proves you have the skills employers are searching for to manage their Windows operating system. To earn MCSA certification, you must pass all the three core exams and the elective exam as shown below: Exam 70-290: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment (Core networking systems exam) Exam 70-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure (Core networking systems exam) Exam 70-270: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional (Core Operating Systems exam) Exam 70-299: Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network (Elective exam)

For each individual exam you pass, you will also be awarded the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) credential. This is an industry recognised qualification that is accepted worldwide as proof that you have reached a standard skills level. By gaining the practical skills required to become a qualified Systems Administrator, you will enjoy a profession with great earning potential and career opportunities - and you will always be in demand. Your Certification helps your CV stand out and shows potential employers your commitment both to your subject and to your personal development.

What's Included

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Career Development

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Study Plan

• An introduction to Windows Server 2003
• Windows Server 2003 security features
• Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
• Troubleshooting Windows Server 2003 networks
• Network configuration
• Windows XP administration
• Managing and troubleshooting software updates
• Planning and deploying Internet Protocol Security (IPSec)
• Troubleshooting access problems

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System Requirements

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