Microsoft MCSA Certification for Security on Windows Server
2003 (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator)

The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification is still the premier certification for professionals who analyze the business requirements and design and implement the infrastructure for business solutions based on the Microsoft Windows Client systems and Microsoft Windows Server System. The strength of Windows Server 2003 in the market today indicates that demand for related IT expertise will continue for years to come.

A Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) designs and implements an infrastructure solution that is based on the Windows operating system and Windows Server System software. Implementation responsibilities include installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network systems. Earning the MCSA certification proves your expertise in designing and implementation of the Microsoft Windows 2003 Server platform.

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This MCSA certification verifies your ability to analyze the business requirements for information systems solutions, and to design and implement the security infrastructure based on Windows Server 2003. This certification proves you have the knowledge about the planning, design, and implementation of Microsoft Windows security solutions in mid-sized to large companies.

Benefits of CBT Direct’s Online Microsoft MCSA Certification Training

CBT Direct boasts the most beneficial online certification training on the market. With online training, you have the flexibility to study on your schedule, and with the speed and reliability of the internet, CBT Direct’s Microsoft MCSA training course is accessible anywhere you have an internet connection. Convenience finally costs less with CBT Direct – the most affordable online training solution today. CBT Direct is also a Microsoft Certified Partner.

The unique design of CBT Direct’s Microsoft MCSA certification course incorporates a proven four-step learning process: presentation, demonstration, guidance and independent practice. This four-step proven learning model for CBT Direct’s Microsoft MCSA training course ensures the greatest level of retention to prepare you for your Microsoft MCSA certification exam.

CBT Direct also offers online mentoring for over 100 current major certification exams, including Microsoft MCSA, for IT professionals and end-users alike. CBT Direct’s mentors have a minimum of 20 certifications each and are available 24/7*.
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Who Benefits from CBT Direct’s Microsoft MCSA Training?

This training would be beneficial for individuals looking for IT job positions such as; Network Administrator, Windows Administrator, Windows System Engineer, Linux Administrator, Unix Administrator, Network Security Specialist, Information Security Manager or an IT Manager.

What Professionals Will Learn from CBT Direct’s Microsoft
MCSA Training

To achieve Microsoft MCSA Certification for Security on Windows 2003, you must pass five exams. You must take two core exams on networking systems, one core exam on client operating systems and two security elective exams.

Core Networking System Exams (2 required)

Exam 70-290: Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment
This course provides students with the knowledge to create and manage user, group, and computer accounts as well as manage file and share permissions> In this course you will learn how to help control Web server access and manage sites with Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) and to manage hardware devices, disk storage, software, and print services. Lastly, you will learn to implement backup procedures and perform system recovery.
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Exam 70-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
This course provides students with the knowledge to install and configure TCP/IP, use DHCP to manage IP addressing and to configure and manage DNS clients, servers, and zones. This training will also teach you to manage routing and remote access, including VPNs and how to implement and administer security procedures and monitor traffic, troubleshoot connectivity, and resolve service issues.
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One Core Client Operating System Exam: (1 required)

Exam 70-620: TS: Windows Vista, Configuring
This course provides students with the knowledge to install and upgrade Windows Vista, configure and troubleshoot Post-installation system settings and to configure Windows security features. This training will also teach you to configure network connectivity and to configure applications included with Windows Vista. In this course you will learn how to maintain and optimize systems that run Windows Vista and the ability to configure and troubleshoot mobile computing.
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Note: There are other electives that you can choose, click to see a list.

Security Elective Exams (2 required)

Exam 70-299: Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
This course provides students with the knowledge to implement and administer network security in a Windows Server 2003 Environment and the ability to implement, manage, and troubleshoot security policies. This course will also cover patch management infrastructure, secure network communications and how to plan, configure, and troubleshoot authentication, authorization, and PKI.
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Note: Exam 70-227 (Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000 Enterprise Edition), Exam 70-350 (Implementing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004), Exam 70-351 (TS: Microsoft Interent Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2006, Configuring) are retired, but if you have already passed any of these exams, you can still apply them toward this certification.

Why CBT Direct's Online Training Works
The unique design of CBT Direct’s Microsoft MCSA certification course incorporates a proven four-step learning process: presentation, demonstration, guidance and independent practice. This four-step proven learning model for CBT Direct’s Microsoft MCSA training course ensures the greatest level of retention to prepare you for your Microsoft MCSA certification exam.

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Exam 70-290: Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment
Exam 70-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
Exam 70-620: TS: Windows Vista, Configuring
Exam 70-299: Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network

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