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Our intensive eight-day boot camp will prepare you to become a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) on Windows Server 2003. We use custom-developed curriculum that is designed to provide both exam preparation and hands-on skills, insuring that you will be ready for the performance-based testing that Microsoft has introduced into their certification programs. Our instructors have many years of experience working with Microsoft operating systems and technologies both in the field and in the classroom. Labs are incorporated to help prepare for the simulation portion of the certification exams. Students will have access to practice exams throughout in order to gauge their progress and determine areas that require further study.
Course Hours
Boot camps are intense. Class starts at 8:00 AM with review and open lab. Instruction begins at 8:30 AM and continues until 5:00 PM with several short breaks including lunch. Each day concludes with an evening session or work at home. Our planned schedule is:
| Open Lab | Morning Session | Afternoon Session | Evening Session | |
| 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM | 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM | |
| Monday | Course Overview | Prep 70-290 | Prep 70-290 | Prep 70-290 |
| Tuesday | Lab / Review | Prep 70-290 | Prep 70-290 | Prep 70-290 |
| Wednesday | Lab / Review | Exam 70-290 | Prep 70-291 | Prep 70-291 |
| Thursday | Lab / Review | Prep 70-291 | Prep 70-291 | Prep 70-291 |
| Friday | Lab / Review | Exam 70-291 | Prep 70-270 | Work @ home |
| Saturday | Lab / Review | Prep 70-270 | Exam 70-270 @ 2:30 | Work @ home |
| Sunday | Lab / Review | Prep 70-299 | Prep 70-299 | Work @ home |
| Monday | Lab / Review | Prep 70-299 | Prep 70-299 | Exam 70-299 |
Online Resource Center
Providing web-based resources before, during, and after your classroom training, our Boot Camp Resource Center gives students and instructors an online forum for sharing information.
Features include:
Discussion forums in which students and instructors can post questions and answers
Question submission form by which students can ask confidential questions of instructors
Reading lists to assist students in preparation prior to class start
Frequently asked questions
Links to additional resources
Participation in our boot camps requires a committed effort before, during, and sometimes after your boot camp classroom training. The Boot Camp Resource Center is available throughout the process to help achieve your certification goals.
Pre-class preparation and online resources
Pre-class preparation is essential to your success in this certification program. Prior to the start of class, you will receive materials and instructions on how to prepare. In addition, you will receive access to our Boot Camp Resource Center that will provide detailed course information and additional preparation resources. Access to instructors via discussion forums and private question forms is also provided. Proper preparation will enhance your success rate by insuring that your questions are answered.
Testing
One testing voucher per MCSA exam is included with the course. Time to take the MCSA exams will be provided during the boot camp schedule. Several exams are scheduled for evening or weekend sessions. If you attend at least 90% of the class time, an additional voucher will be provided should you fail an exam on this first attempt. Students are responsible for the costs of retaking any additional exams. In the event that you do not feel ready to take one or more of the exams during the boot camp, vouchers will be provided to allow you to take the exams at a later date.
Exams to be taken:
Exam 70 270: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Exam 70 290: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
Exam 70 291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
Exam 70-299: Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
Satisfaction guarantee
You may retake this course free of charge, not including testing fees and the cost of courseware, for up to six months after the class. You must bring the courseware from the original class with you.
Who should attend
Individuals who have at least one year of professional experience using Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 Server, or Windows Server 2003 in a networked environment, and who wish to earn Microsoft s MCSA on Windows Server 2003 certification are eligible to attend.
Prerequisites
Prior to attending class, students should have knowledge in the following areas:
Windows Server Administration
Local Area Networking Concepts
IP addressing and subnetting
Active Directory
Networking Services, such as DHCP, DNS, WINS, and routing
Computer Security concepts including establishing Windows user permissions
What you will achieve
This boot camp will prepare you for both the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) and Microsoft MCSA on Windows Server 2003 certifcations.
What you will learn
All MCSA Exam objectives are covered during class. Topics covered include, but are not limited
to:
Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional
- Installing Windows XP Professional
- Perform and troubleshoot an attended installation of Windows XP Professional.
- Perform and troubleshoot an unattended installation of Windows XP Professional.
- Upgrade from a previous version of Windows to Windows XP Professional.
- Perform post-installation updates and product activation.
- Troubleshoot failed installations
- Implementing and Conducting Administration of Resources
- Monitor, manage, and troubleshoot access to files and folders.
- Manage and troubleshoot access to shared folders.
- Connect to local and network print devices.
- Configure and manage file systems.
- Manage and troubleshoot access to and synchronization of offline files.
- Implementing, Managing, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting Hardware Devices and Drivers
- Implement, manage, and troubleshoot disk devices.
- Implement, manage, and troubleshoot display devices.
- Configure Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI).
- Implement, manage, and troubleshoot input and output (I/O) devices.
- Manage and troubleshoot drivers and driver signing.
- Monitor and configure multiprocessor computers.
- Monitoring and Optimizing System Performance and Reliability
- Monitor, optimize, and troubleshoot performance of the Windows XP Professional desktop.
- Manage, monitor, and optimize system performance for mobile users.
- Restore and back up the operating system, System State data, and user data.
- Configuring and Troubleshooting the Desktop Environment
- Configure and manage user profiles and desktop settings.
- Configure support for multiple languages or multiple locations.
- Manage applications by using Windows Installer packages.
- Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Network Protocols and Services
- Configure and troubleshoot the TCP/IP protocol.
- Connect to computers by using dial-up networking.
- Connect to resources by using Internet Explorer.
- Configure, manage, and implement Internet Information Services (IIS).
- Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance.
- Configure, manage, and troubleshoot an Internet Connection Firewall (ICF).
- Configuring, Managing, and Troubleshooting Security
- Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Encrypting File System (EFS).
- Configure, manage, and troubleshoot a security configuration and local security policy.
- Configure, manage, and troubleshoot local user and group accounts.
- Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Internet Explorer security settings.
Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
- Managing and Maintaining Physical and Logical Devices
- Manage basic disks and dynamic disks.
- Monitor server hardware. Tools might include Device Manager, the Hardware Troubleshooting Wizard, and appropriate Control Panel items.
- Optimize server disk performance.
- Install and configure server hardware devices.
- Managing Users, Computers, and Groups
- Manage local, roaming, and mandatory user profiles.
- Create and manage computer accounts in an Active Directory environment.
- Create and manage groups.
- Create and manage user accounts.
- Troubleshoot computer accounts.
- Troubleshoot user accounts.
- Troubleshoot user authentication issues.
- Managing and Maintaining Access to Resources
- Configure access to shared folders.
- Troubleshoot Terminal Services.
- Configure file system permissions.
- Troubleshoot access to files and shared folders.
- Managing and Maintaining a Server Environment
- Monitor and analyze events. Tools might include Event Viewer and System Monitor.
- Manage software update infrastructure.
- Manage software site licensing.
- Manage servers remotely.
- Troubleshoot print queues.
- Monitor system performance.
- Monitor file and print servers. Tools might include Task Manager, Event Viewer, and System Monitor.
- Monitor and optimize a server environment for application performance.
- Manage a Web server.
- Managing and Implementing Disaster Recovery
- Perform system recovery for a server.
- Manage backup procedures.
- Recover from server hardware failure.
- Restore backup data.
- Schedule backup jobs.
Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
- Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining IP Addressing
- Configure TCP/IP addressing on a server computer.
- Manage DHCP.
- Troubleshoot TCP/IP addressing.
- Troubleshoot DHCP.
- Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining Name Resolution
- Install and configure the DNS Server service.
- Manage DNS.
- Monitor DNS. Tools might include System Monitor, Event Viewer, Replication Monitor, and DNS debug logs.
- Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining Network Security
- Implement secure network administration procedures.
- Monitor network protocol security. Tools might include the IP Security Monitor Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in and Kerberos support tools.
- Troubleshoot network protocol security. Tools might include the IP Security Monitor MMC snap-in, Event Viewer, and Network Monitor.
- Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining Routing and Remote Access
- Configure Routing and Remote Access user authentication.
- Manage remote access.
- Manage TCP/IP routing.
- Implement secure access between private networks.
- Troubleshoot user access to remote access services.
- Troubleshoot Routing and Remote Access routing.
- Maintaining a Network Infrastructure
- Monitor network traffic. Tools might include Network Monitor and System Monitor.
- Troubleshoot connectivity to the Internet.
- Troubleshoot server services.
Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
- Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Security Policies
- Plan security templates based on computer role. Computer roles include SQL Server computer, Microsoft Exchange Server computer, domain controller, Internet Authentication Service (IAS) server, and Internet Information Services (IIS) server.
- Configure security templates.
- Deploy security templates.
- Troubleshoot security template problems.
- Configure additional security based on computer roles. Server computer roles include SQL Server computer, Exchange Server computer, domain controller, Internet Authentication Service (IAS) server, and Internet Information Services (IIS) server. Client computer roles include desktop, portable, and kiosk.
- Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Patch Management Infrastructure
- Plan the deployment of service packs and hotfixes.
- Assess the current status of service packs and hotfixes. Tools include MBSA and the MBSA command-line tool.
- Deploy service packs and hotfixes.
- Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Security for Network Communications
- Plan IPSec deployment.
- Configure IPSec policies to secure communication between networks and hosts. Hosts include domain controllers, Internet Web servers, databases, e-mail servers, and client computers.
- Deploy and manage IPSec policies.
- Troubleshoot IPSec.
- Plan and implement security for wireless networks.
- Deploy, manage, and configure SSL certificates, including uses for HTTPS, LDAPS, and wireless networks. Considerations include renewing certificates and obtaining self-issued certificates instead of publicly issued certificates.
- Configure security for remote access users.
- Planning, Configuring, and Troubleshooting Authentication, Authorization, and PKI
- Plan and configure authentication.
- Plan group structure.
- Plan and configure authorization.
- Install, manage, and configure Certificate Services.
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ITS4003 - Microsoft Windows Server 2003 MCSA Boot Camp
Course description
Our intensive eight-day boot camp will prepare you to become a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) on Windows Server 2003. We use custom-developed curriculum that is designed to provide both exam preparation and hands-on skills, insuring that you will be ready for the performance-based testing that Microsoft has introduced into their certification programs. Our instructors have many years of experience working with Microsoft operating systems and technologies both in the field and in the classroom. Labs are incorporated to help prepare for the simulation portion of the certification exams. Students will have access to practice exams throughout in order to gauge their progress and determine areas that require further study.
Course Hours
Boot camps are intense. Class starts at 8:00 AM with review and open lab. Instruction begins at 8:30 AM and continues until 5:00 PM with several short breaks including lunch. Each day concludes with an evening session or work at home. Our planned schedule is:
| Open Lab | Morning Session | Afternoon Session | Evening Session | |
| 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM | 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM | |
| Monday | Course Overview | Prep 70-290 | Prep 70-290 | Prep 70-290 |
| Tuesday | Lab / Review | Prep 70-290 | Prep 70-290 | Prep 70-290 |
| Wednesday | Lab / Review | Exam 70-290 | Prep 70-291 | Prep 70-291 |
| Thursday | Lab / Review | Prep 70-291 | Prep 70-291 | Prep 70-291 |
| Friday | Lab / Review | Exam 70-291 | Prep 70-270 | Work @ home |
| Saturday | Lab / Review | Prep 70-270 | Prep 70-299 | Work @ home |
| Sunday | Lab / Review | Exam 70-270 | Prep 70-299 | Work @ home |
| Monday | Lab / Review | Prep 70-299 | Prep 70-299 | Exam 70-299 |
Pre-class preparation
Pre-class preparation is essential to your success in this certification program. Prior to the start of class, you will receive materials and instructions on how to prepare.
Testing
One testing voucher per MCSA exam is included with the course. Time to take the MCSA exams will be provided during the boot camp schedule. Several exams are scheduled for evening or weekend sessions. If you attend at least 90% of the class time, an additional voucher will be provided should you fail an exam on this first attempt. Students are responsible for the costs of retaking any additional exams. In the event that you do not feel ready to take one or more of the exams during the boot camp, vouchers will be provided to allow you to take the exams at a later date.
Exams to be taken:
• Exam 70–270: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional
• Exam 70–290: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
• Exam 70–291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
• Exam 70-299: Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
Satisfaction guarantee
You may retake this course free of charge, not including testing fees and the cost of courseware, for up to six months after the class. You must bring the courseware from the original class with you.
Who should attend
Individuals who have at least one year of professional experience using Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 Server, or Windows Server 2003 in a networked environment, and who wish to earn Microsoft’s MCSA on Windows Server 2003 certification are eligible to attend.
Prerequisites
Prior to attending class, students should have knowledge in the following areas:
• Windows Server Administration
• Local Area Networking Concepts
• IP addressing and subnetting
• Active Directory
• Networking Services, such as DHCP, DNS, WINS, and routing
• Computer Security concepts including establishing Windows user permissions
What you will achieve
This boot camp will prepare you for both the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) and Microsoft MCSA on Windows Server 2003 certifcations.
What you will learn
All MCSA Exam objectives are covered during class. Topics covered include, but are not limited
to:
Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional
- Installing Windows XP Professional
- Perform and troubleshoot an attended installation of Windows XP Professional.
- Perform and troubleshoot an unattended installation of Windows XP Professional.
- Upgrade from a previous version of Windows to Windows XP Professional.
- Perform post-installation updates and product activation.
- Troubleshoot failed installations
- Implementing and Conducting Administration of Resources
- Monitor, manage, and troubleshoot access to files and folders.
- Manage and troubleshoot access to shared folders.
- Connect to local and network print devices.
- Configure and manage file systems.
- Manage and troubleshoot access to and synchronization of offline files.
- Implementing, Managing, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting Hardware Devices and Drivers
- Implement, manage, and troubleshoot disk devices.
- Implement, manage, and troubleshoot display devices.
- Configure Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI).
- Implement, manage, and troubleshoot input and output (I/O) devices.
- Manage and troubleshoot drivers and driver signing.
- Monitor and configure multiprocessor computers.
- Monitoring and Optimizing System Performance and Reliability
- Monitor, optimize, and troubleshoot performance of the Windows XP Professional desktop.
- Manage, monitor, and optimize system performance for mobile users.
- Restore and back up the operating system, System State data, and user data.
- Configuring and Troubleshooting the Desktop Environment
- Configure and manage user profiles and desktop settings.
- Configure support for multiple languages or multiple locations.
- Manage applications by using Windows Installer packages.
- Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Network Protocols and Services
- Configure and troubleshoot the TCP/IP protocol.
- Connect to computers by using dial-up networking.
- Connect to resources by using Internet Explorer.
- Configure, manage, and implement Internet Information Services (IIS).
- Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance.
- Configure, manage, and troubleshoot an Internet Connection Firewall (ICF).
- Configuring, Managing, and Troubleshooting Security
- Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Encrypting File System (EFS).
- Configure, manage, and troubleshoot a security configuration and local security policy.
- Configure, manage, and troubleshoot local user and group accounts.
- Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Internet Explorer security settings.
Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
- Managing and Maintaining Physical and Logical Devices
- Manage basic disks and dynamic disks.
- Monitor server hardware. Tools might include Device Manager, the Hardware Troubleshooting Wizard, and appropriate Control Panel items.
- Optimize server disk performance.
- Install and configure server hardware devices.
- Managing Users, Computers, and Groups
- Manage local, roaming, and mandatory user profiles.
- Create and manage computer accounts in an Active Directory environment.
- Create and manage groups.
- Create and manage user accounts.
- Troubleshoot computer accounts.
- Troubleshoot user accounts.
- Troubleshoot user authentication issues.
- Managing and Maintaining Access to Resources
- Configure access to shared folders.
- Troubleshoot Terminal Services.
- Configure file system permissions.
- Troubleshoot access to files and shared folders.
- Managing and Maintaining a Server Environment
- Monitor and analyze events. Tools might include Event Viewer and System Monitor.
- Manage software update infrastructure.
- Manage software site licensing.
- Manage servers remotely.
- Troubleshoot print queues.
- Monitor system performance.
- Monitor file and print servers. Tools might include Task Manager, Event Viewer, and System Monitor.
- Monitor and optimize a server environment for application performance.
- Manage a Web server.
- Managing and Implementing Disaster Recovery
- Perform system recovery for a server.
- Manage backup procedures.
- Recover from server hardware failure.
- Restore backup data.
- Schedule backup jobs.
Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
- Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining IP Addressing
- Configure TCP/IP addressing on a server computer.
- Manage DHCP.
- Troubleshoot TCP/IP addressing.
- Troubleshoot DHCP.
- Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining Name Resolution
- Install and configure the DNS Server service.
- Manage DNS.
- Monitor DNS. Tools might include System Monitor, Event Viewer, Replication Monitor, and DNS debug logs.
- Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining Network Security
- Implement secure network administration procedures.
- Monitor network protocol security. Tools might include the IP Security Monitor Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in and Kerberos support tools.
- Troubleshoot network protocol security. Tools might include the IP Security Monitor MMC snap-in, Event Viewer, and Network Monitor.
- Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining Routing and Remote Access
- Configure Routing and Remote Access user authentication.
- Manage remote access.
- Manage TCP/IP routing.
- Implement secure access between private networks.
- Troubleshoot user access to remote access services.
- Troubleshoot Routing and Remote Access routing.
- Maintaining a Network Infrastructure
- Monitor network traffic. Tools might include Network Monitor and System Monitor.
- Troubleshoot connectivity to the Internet.
- Troubleshoot server services.
Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
- Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Security Policies
- Plan security templates based on computer role. Computer roles include SQL Server computer, Microsoft Exchange Server computer, domain controller, Internet Authentication Service (IAS) server, and Internet Information Services (IIS) server.
- Configure security templates.
- Deploy security templates.
- Troubleshoot security template problems.
- Configure additional security based on computer roles. Server computer roles include SQL Server computer, Exchange Server computer, domain controller, Internet Authentication Service (IAS) server, and Internet Information Services (IIS) server. Client computer roles include desktop, portable, and kiosk.
- Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Patch Management Infrastructure
- Plan the deployment of service packs and hotfixes.
- Assess the current status of service packs and hotfixes. Tools include MBSA and the MBSA command-line tool.
- Deploy service packs and hotfixes.
- Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Security for Network Communications
- Plan IPSec deployment.
- Configure IPSec policies to secure communication between networks and hosts. Hosts include domain controllers, Internet Web servers, databases, e-mail servers, and client computers.
- Deploy and manage IPSec policies.
- Troubleshoot IPSec.
- Plan and implement security for wireless networks.
- Deploy, manage, and configure SSL certificates, including uses for HTTPS, LDAPS, and wireless networks. Considerations include renewing certificates and obtaining self-issued certificates instead of publicly issued certificates.
- Configure security for remote access users.
- Planning, Configuring, and Troubleshooting Authentication, Authorization, and PKI
- Plan and configure authentication.
- Plan group structure.
- Plan and configure authorization.
- Install, manage, and configure Certificate Services.
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