Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer

The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) in this course with Home Learning College will qualify you to become an IT Systems Administrator in Windows Server 2003, which is an industry recognised qualification that proves you have the skills employers are searching for to manage their Windows operating system.

Gaining this MCSA certification shows you know how to manage and troubleshoot system environments successfully and can help inspire confidence in potential employers and advance your career.

The course curriculum covers a wide range of Windows Server 2003 skills, including planning and maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure; implementing and maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure; and Designing Security for a Windows Server 2003 Network. By gaining the practical skills required to become a qualified Systems Administrator, you will enjoy a profession with great earning potential and career opportunities - and you will always be in demand. Your Certification helps your CV stand out and shows potential employers your commitment both to your subject and to your personal development.

This course offers two Microsoft qualifications - Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE). This makes it ideal if you want to become an IT Systems Administrator and/or IT Systems Engineer with industry recognised qualifications.

MCSA certification Examinations

To earn MCSA certification, you must pass all the three core exams and the elective exam as shown below:

• Exam 70-290: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment (Core networking systems exam)
• Exam 70-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure (Core networking systems exam)
• Exam 70-270: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional (Core Operating Systems exam)
• Exam 70-299: Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network (Elective exam)

In addition to the above, in order to earn MCSE certification you must also pass:

• Exam 70-293: Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure (Core networking systems exam)
• Exam 70-294: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure (Core networking systems exam)
• Exam 70-298: Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network (Core Design exam)

This course is designed for people that already have some experience administering client and network operating systems. It is required that you have between 6-12 month's experience administering client and network operating systems to benefit from this course.

If you already have a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) qualification, it is possible to just study for the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) level.

This course is also a progression pathway from CompTIA and MCDST (Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician) certifications.

This course is divided into seven modules (70-290, 70-291, 70-270, 70-299, 70-293, 70-294 and 70-298) and comprises 28 books. The first four modules lead to MCSA certification. Some of the topics covered by the 3 top-up modules leading to MCSE certification are shown below:

• Windows Server 2003 network planning
• Planning a DNS strategy
• Planning and managing IPSec
• Name resolution and DNS
• Active Directory authentication and security
• Managing users, groups, computers and resources
• Designing a secure Public Key Infrastructure
• Securing Internet Information Services
• Securing VPN and extranet communications

Study hours: 280
Exams: 3 core exams and one elective exam for the MCSA - and three core exams for the MCSE. All taken online at test centre
Quality Materials: Yes - written by industry expert
Number of Units: 7
Number of Assignments: 79

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On completion of this course you will qualify as both a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE). This makes it ideal if you want to become an IT Systems Administrator and/or IT Systems Engineer.will be qualifed to become an IT Systems Administrator in Windows Server 2003.

For each individual exam you pass, you will also be awarded the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) credential. This is an industry recognised qualification that is accepted worldwide as proof that you have reached a standard skills level.

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