 The
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
on Microsoft Windows® 2000 and 2003 certification
is designed for professionals who implement, manage, and
troubleshoot existing Windows 2000-2003 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 - 2003 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.
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. |
