Microsoft Certified System Administrator - MCSA

Overview & Objectives:
The MCSA credential is for professionals who implement, manage, and troubleshoot existing network and system environments based on the Microsoft Windows 2003 operating systems. These individuals typically do not deploy new networks and systems as part of their job function, as is expected of individuals holding the MCSA credential. In addition, unlike MCSEs, MCSAs are not expected to have design skills.

Course Duration:
72 Hours (Part-time or Fulltime available)

Who should attend:
Ideally student has certain IT education background or one year IT working experience. Otherwise you may prepare for harder working in order to get this certification

Course modules:
70-270 Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional --- 18 Hours
Module 1: Installing Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Module 2: Automating an Installation of Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Module 3: Configuring Hardware on a Computer Running Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Module 4: Managing Disks
Module 5: Configuring and Managing File Systems
Module 6: Troubleshooting the Boot Process and Other System Issues
Module 7: Configuring the Desktop Environment
Module 8: Configuring TCP/IP Addressing and Name Resolution
Module 9: Configuring Microsoft Windows XP Professional to Operate in Microsoft Windows Networks
Module 10: Supporting Remote Users
Module 11: Configuring Microsoft Windows XP for Mobile Computing
Module 12: Monitoring Resources and Performance

70-290 Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment --- 18 Hours
Module 1: Introduction to Administering Accounts and Resources
Module 2: Managing User and Computer Accounts
Module 3: Managing Groups
Module 4: Managing Access to Resources
Module 5: Implementing Printing
Module 6: Managing Printing
Module 7: Preparing to Monitor Server Performance
Module 8: Monitoring Server Performance
Module 9: Maintaining Device Drivers
Module 10: Managing Disks
Module 11: Managing Data Storage
Module 12: Managing Disaster Recovery
Module 13: Maintaining Software by Using Microsoft Software Update Services

70-291 Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure --- 18 Hours
Module 1: Reviewing the Suite of TCP/IP Protocols
Module 2: Assigning IP Addresses in a Multiple Subnet Network
Module 3: Configuring a Client IP Address
Module 4: Configuring a Client for Name Resolution
Module 5: Isolating Common Connectivity Issues
Module 6: Configuring Routing by Using Routing and Remote Access
Module 7: Allocating IP Addressing by Using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Module 8: Managing and Monitoring Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Module 9: Resolving Names
Module 10: Resolving Host Names by Using Domain Name System (DNS)
Module 11: Managing and Monitoring Domain Name System
Module 12: Resolving NetBIOS Names by Using Windows Internet Naming Service
Module 13: Securing Network Traffic by Using IPSec and Certificates
Module 14: Configuring Network Access
Module 15: Managing and Monitoring Network Access

70-228 Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft SQL Server 200 Enterprise Edition --- 18 Hours
Module 1: SQL Server Overview
Module 2: Planning to Install SQL Server
Module 3: Managing Database Files
Module 4: Managing Security
Module 5: Performing Administrative Tasks
Module 6: Backing Up Databases
Module 7: Restoring Databases
Module 8: Monitoring SQL Server for Performance
Module 9: Transferring Data
Module 10: Maintaining High Availability
Module 11: Introducing Replication

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70-284 Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 --- 18 Hours
Module 1: Installing and Upgrading to Exchange Server 2003
Module 2: Configuring and Managing Exchange Server 2003
Module 3: Securing Exchange Server 2003
Module 4: Managing Recipients
Module 5: Managing Public Folders
Module 6: Managing Address Lists
Module 7: Implementing and Managing Client Access with Internet Protocols
Module 8: Managing Client Configuration and Connectivity
Module 9: Managing Routing
Module 10: Managing Mobile Devices with Exchange Server 2003
Module 11: Managing Data Storage and Hardware Resources
Module 12: Planning for and Recovering from Disasters
Module 13: Performing Preventive Maintenance
Module 14: Migrating Users from Exchange Server 5.5 to Exchange Server 2003

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