Microsoft MCSA 2003 Security+

Microsoft Certified System Administrators - MCSA - 2003 Security +

Microsoft Certified Systems Administrators (MCSAs) administer network and systems environments based on the Microsoft Windows® platforms. The MCSA credential proves that you have the skills to successfully implement, manage, and troubleshoot the ongoing needs of Microsoft Windows® 2003 based operating environments, including Windows .NET Server.

An MCSA candidate should have 12 months of experience working with a desktop operating system, a network operating system, and an existing network infrastructure.

MCSA candidates are required to pass three core exams and one elective exam. IT Centers offers the following exams and textbooks for this certification:

Type	Exam	Description & Course Materials
Core	70-270	Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Core	70-290	Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
Core	70-291	Implementing, Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
Elective	SY0-101	CompTIA Security+

Note: The elective exam listed above is part of IT Centers' instruction. Other elective exams can be substituted for certification, but will not be covered in this course.

Candidates not pursuing CompTIA Security+ certification who have completed one or more of the additional elective exams listed below may use it to satisfy the elective exam requirement for MCSA certification.

Exam	Additional Elective Exams
70-086	Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0
70-227	Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000, Enterprise Edition
70-228	Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft SQL Server™ 2000 Enterprise Edition
70-284	Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
70-299	Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network