The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) 2003 certification is geared toward the IT professional responsible for administration and management of a Microsoft Windows network or networking services. This certification encompasses the client and server 2003 operating system as well as a more thorough understanding of networking services like DNS, DHCP, Web servers and more. More Microsoft specific services like Active Directory and Group Policies are covered, including use of utilities and management tools to ensure all-round management and understanding of a Windows network.
Prerequisites
Before attending this course, students must have:
. Comp TIA A+ certification, or equivalent knowledge and skills.
. Comp TIA N+ certification, or equivalent knowledge and skills
Who can benefit
This course is intended for individuals who are employed as or seeking employment as a System administrator
Total Exam Required 4
Total time required including theory and practical 160 hours.
| Curriculum Outline |
| Core Exam |
Client Operating System (One Exam Required) |
| Exam 70–270 |
Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional |
| Core Exams |
Networking System (Four Exams Required). |
| 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 |
| Elective exams |
(One Exam Required) |
| Exam 70–284 |
Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 |
| 
