Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) is for individuals who want to validate a comprehensive set of skills necessary to perform the job role of Systems Administrators.
The course provides the skills needed to install, maintain, and manage users, desktop PCs, and servers running on the Windows 7 and Windows 2008 Server platforms and legacy versions.
The syllabus covers all the requirements of the technical proficiency measured in the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications. Therefore, you will earn one or more MCTS certifications on your way to earning an MCSA certification.
70-640 MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring
- Configuring Domain Name System (DNS) for Active Directory
- Configuring the Active Directory infrastructure
- Configuring additional Active Directory server roles
- Creating and maintaining Active Directory objects
- Maintaining the Active Directory environment
- Configuring Active Directory Certificate Services.
70-642 MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring
- Configuring IP Addressing and Services
- Configuring Name Resolution
- Configuring Network Access
- Configuring File and Print Services
- Monitoring and Managing a Network Infrastructure.
70-646 MCTS: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator
- Planning for Server Deployment
- Planning for Server Management
- Monitoring and Maintaining Servers
- Planning Application and Data Provisioning
- Planning for Business Continuity and High Availability.
More information is available from Microsoft at:
www.microsoft.com/learning/mcsa
MCSA: Server Administrator upon successful passing of exams:
70-640 MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring
70-642 MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring
70-646 MCTS: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator.
Employment prospects are good in the UK and abroad, subject to regional variances. The technology community identifies MCSA as the ideal skillset upgrade for existing systems administrators working on a career with new Microsoft technologies as they are rolled out. Earning a Microsoft Certification helps validate your proven experience and knowledge in using Microsoft products and solutions. Designed to be relevant in today’s rapidly changing IT marketplace, Microsoft Certifications help you utilize evolving technologies, fine-tune your troubleshooting skills, and improve your job satisfaction.
The course involves a total of 6 weeks of intensive study, 4 weeks Instructor Led at the RTC with 2 weeks self-study/ distance learning broken down as follows:
6 weeks (2 weeks IL + 2 weeks Self-Study + 2 weeks IL)
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