The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) on Microsoft Windows Server credential is a new way to enhance and valid the skills you use in day-to-day management of Microsoft Technologies. Here's why MCSA can be right choice for you. Microsoft Certified System Administrator candidates on the Microsoft Windows Server track are required to satisfy the following requirement.

 

The MCSA certification is one of the most widely recognized technical certifications in the software industry. By earning the premier MCSA credential, individuals demonstrate that they have the skills necessary to successfully design, implement, and administer the Windows operating system in organizations.

The Windows 2003 track of the MCSA credential is designed for software professionals working in the complex computing environment of medium to large IT dependent organizations.

 

Successful completion of this course will enable a candidate to administer a Microsoft based networking environment. The candidate will be capable of designing, configuring, and implementing a client/server network. The candidate will also be able to effectively monitor and troubleshoot any network related activity. The candidate will be able to configure databases (SQL Server) and mail servers (Exchange 2003) as per the organization's requirement.

 

After the successful completion of  MCSA certification candidates can opt for careers as a Systems Administrator, Technical support engineers, Systems analysts, Network analysts or Technical consultants. They may alternatively choose to further study about the networking field by opting for Cisco certifications.

Core Exams ( 3 Exams Required )
 

70-270	Implementing and Supporting MS Win XP Professional

70-290	Maintaining a MS Win Server 2003 Environment

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

Elective Exams: (1 Exam Required)

70-228	Course 2072, Administering a Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database

1 and 1/2 Month, Monday to Friday, Every day Two hours.