Description

The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) on Microsoft Windows® 2000 certification is designed for professionals who implement, manage, and troubleshoot existing Windows 2000-based systems, including Windows .NET Server. Implementation responsibilities include installing and configuring parts of the systems. Management responsibilities include administering and supporting the systems.

Audience

The MCSA Certification is appropriate for network administrators, network engineers, systems administrators, IT professionals, IS administrators, network technicians, and technical support specialists.

Prerequisites

An MCSA on Windows 2000 candidate should have six to 12 months of experience implementing and administering a desktop operating system, implementing and administering a network operating system, and managing an existing network infrastructure.

Certification Tracks

For more information on the specific courses offered in either the MCSA Windows 2000, or the Windows Server 2003 certification tracks, please refer to the Windows 2000 certification chart, or the Windows 2003 certification chart below.

Acquired Skills

A typical MCSA will support From 200 to 26,000 or more users at two to 100 physical locations. Typical network services and resources include messaging, database, file and print, proxy server or firewall, Internet and intranet, remote access, and client computer management. Connectivity needs include connecting branch offices and individual users in remote locations to the corporate network and connecting corporate networks to the Internet.

Requirements

Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) on Microsoft Windows 2000 candidates are required to pass three core exams and one elective exam that provide a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise in administering and supporting existing Windows 2000-based systems, including Windows .NET Server.

Authorized Centers

New Horizons has the largest network of Microsoft Certified Partner for Learning Solutions (CPLSs) in the computer training industry.

For more information on the MCSA credential go to http://www.microsoft.com/learning/default.mspx.

Learning Path to Microsoft Windows 2003 Systems Administrator

		Core Exams: Client Operating System (1 Exam Required) Individuals new to Technology or Experienced with Non-Windows Platforms:
		70-270	Course 2272, Implementing and Supporting MS Win XP Professional (5 days)

		70-270	Course 2285, Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional for Systems Administrators (3 days)

		Core Exam: Networking System Both Exams Required:
			Course 2274, Managing a MS Win Server 2003 Environment (5 days)

		70-290	Course 2275, Maintaining a MS Win Server 2003 Environment (3 days)

		- OR -


		70-290	Course 2208, Updating Support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (5 days)


			Course 2276, Implementing a MS Win Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Hosts (2 days)

		70-291	Course 2277, Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a MS Win Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services (5 days)

		- OR -


		70-291	Course 2208, Updating Support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (5 days)

		Elective Exams 1 Exam Required:

		70-228	Course 2072, Administering a Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database (5 days)


		220-221 and 220-222	CompTIA A+ (10 days)

		JK0-006 or N10-002	CompTIA Network+ (5 days)


		70-227	Course 2159, Deploying & Managing Microsoft Internet Security & Acceleration Server (3 days)


		220-221 and 220-222	CompTIA A+ (10 days)

		SK0-001	CompTia Server+ (5 days)