Microsoft MCSA / MCSE / MCDBA (Triple Cert)
Microsoft Certified System Administrators - MCSA - 2003
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 |
70-228 |
Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft SQL Server™ 2000
Enterprise Edition
|
* The elective 70-228 will fulfill core requirements for MCDBA
Certification
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer - MCSE - 2003
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) candidates on the Microsoft Windows
Server™ 2003 track are required to pass six core exams and one elective exam.
|
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
|
| 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
|
| Elective |
70-229 |
Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise
Edition
|
Exams 70-270, 70-290, and 70-291 will be completed when
obtaining MCSA Certification
* The elective 70-229 will fulfill core requirements for MCDBA
Certification
Microsoft Certified Database Administrator - MCDBA
The Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) on Microsoft SQL Server
2000 credential is the premier certification for professionals who implement
and administer Microsoft SQL Server™ databases. The certification is
appropriate for individuals who derive physical database designs, develop
logical data models, create physical databases, create data services by using
Transact-SQL, manage and maintain databases, configure and manage security,
monitor and optimize databases, and install and configure SQL Server.
The MCDBA on SQL Server 2000 Certification Is Appropriate For:
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Database administrators
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Database analysts
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Database developers
MCDBA on SQL Server 2000 candidates should have at least one year of experience
working with SQL Server.
Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) on Microsoft SQL Server™ 2000
candidates need 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 |
70-228 |
Installing, Configuring, and
Administering Microsoft SQL Server™ 2000 Enterprise Edition
|
| Core |
70-229 |
Designing and Implementing Databases
with Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition
|
| Core |
70-290 |
Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft
Windows Server 2003 Environment
|
| Elective |
70-293 |
Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft
Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
|
Exams 70-290, 70-228, will be completed when obtaining
MCSA Certification
Exams 70-293, 70-229, will be completed when obtaining
MCSE Certification
|
