MCSA 2003

Online Certificate Program Provided by ProTrain Online The Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) credential is the premier certification for professionals who analyze the business requirements and design and implement the infrastructure for business solutions based on the Microsoft Windows operating system and Microsoft Servers software. Learn to design, implement, maintain and support information systems in a wide range of computing environments using Microsoft s new Windows 2003 and other Server products. This course is designed for: Managers, IT consultants, analysts, network administrators, and support professionals tasked with managing a Windows 2003 network infrastructure; students preparing for certification in Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) programs. 12 Months access, Mentor Supported

MCSA 2003 Microsoft MCSA gives you the skills needed to effectively implement, manage and troubleshoot computing environments using Windows 2003 and other Server products. MCSA certification also provides a stepping stone towards the MCSE certification.

MCSA CURRICULUM

MCSA candidates must satisfy the following requirements (3 cores and 1 elective):
Core exams (3 required)

Two networking system exams:

Exam 70-290: Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment

This course provides students with the knowledge to:

* Create and manage user, group, and computer accounts
* Manage file and share permissions
* Help control Web server access and manage sites with Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS)
* Manage hardware devices, disk storage, software, and print services
* Implement backup procedures and perform system recovery

Exam 70-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

This course provides students with the knowledge to:

* Install and configure TCP/IP
* Use DHCP to manage IP addressing
* Configure and manage DNS clients, servers, and zones
* Manage routing and remote access, including VPNs
* Implement and administer security procedures
* Monitor traffic, troubleshoot connectivity, and resolve service issues

One client operating system exam:

Exam 70-270: Installing, Configuring, and Administrating Microsoft Windows XP Professional

This course provides students with the knowledge to:

* Perform an installation or upgrade, including remote deployment
* Configure and customize the desktop environment
* Administer disks, device drivers, printers, file systems, and other resources
* Manage TCP/IP networking and support remote and mobile users
* Monitor, troubleshoot, and tune system performance

Elective exams (one required)

Exam 70-350: Implementing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004

This course provides students with the knowledge to:

* Plan and implement your deployment, including migration from ISA Server 2000
* Install, manage, and troubleshoot ISA Server clients
* Configure ISA Server as a firewall with application-layer filtering
* Enable security-enhanced Internet access for Web servers, Exchange servers, and other servers
* Configure ISA Server to enable Virtual Private Network (VPN) remote access and site-to-site VPNs
* Monitor and log server activity, run reports, and create alerts

MCSA MESSAGING CURRICULUM

MCSA Messaging candidates must satisfy the following requirements (3 cores and 1 Messaging specialization):

Core exams: networking system (two exams required)

Exam 70-290: Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment

This course provides students with the knowledge to:

* Create and manage user, group, and computer accounts
* Manage file and share permissions
* Help control Web server access and manage sites with Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS)
* Manage hardware devices, disk storage, software, and print services
* Implement backup procedures and perform system recovery

Exam 70-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

This course provides students with the knowledge to:

* Install and configure TCP/IP
* Use DHCP to manage IP addressing
* Configure and manage DNS clients, servers, and zones
* Manage routing and remote access, including VPNs
* Implement and administer security procedures
* Monitor traffic, troubleshoot connectivity, and resolve service issues

One client operating system exam:

Exam 70-270: Installing, Configuring, and Administrating Microsoft Windows XP Professional

This course provides students with the knowledge to:

* Perform an installation or upgrade, including remote deployment
* Configure and customize the desktop environment
* Administer disks, device drivers, printers, file systems, and other resources
* Manage TCP/IP networking and support remote and mobile users
* Monitor, troubleshoot, and tune system performance

Messaging specialization (one exams required)

Exam 70-284: Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003

This course provides students with the knowledge to:

* Plan, install, and configure an Exchange Server 2003 infrastructure
* Migrate from Exchange Server 5.5 and other messaging systems
* Implement encryption, virus protection, and other security services
* Manage recipient objects and address lists
* Monitor and troubleshoot servers, clusters, data storage, and connectivity
* Troubleshoot Active Directory operations and other supporting technologies

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