Microsoft MCSA / MCSE 2003 Security+ (Triple Cert)
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® 2000 and 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+
|
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer - MCSE - 2003 Security+
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® 2003 servers. Implementation responsibilities include
installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network systems.
The MCSE certification is appropriate for:
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Systems engineers
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Technical support engineers
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Systems analysts
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Network analysts
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Technical consultants
An MCSE candidate should have at least one year of experience
implementing and administering a network operating system in environments with
the following characteristics:
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200 to 26,000 supported users
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Five to 150 physical locations
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Typical network services and applications including file and print, database,
messaging, proxy server or firewall, dial-in server, desktop management, and
Web hosting
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Connectivity needs including connecting individual offices and users at remote
locations to the corporate network and connecting corporate networks to the
Internet
In addition, an MCSE candidate should have at least one year of experience in
the following areas:
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Implementing and administering a desktop operating system
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Designing a network infrastructure
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE): Security+ candidates on the
Microsoft Windows Server™ 2003 track are required to pass six core exams and
one security specialization exams.
|
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 +
|
| Core |
70-293 |
Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
|
| Core |
70-294 |
Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active
Directory Infrastructure
|
| Core |
70-297 |
Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network
Infrastructure
|
Exams 70-270, 70-290, 70-291, and SY0-101 will be
completed when obtaining MCSA Certification
|
