Microsoft MCSA
The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) was developed to address demands demands from the IT industry for a mid-level Microsoft certification. Candidates must pass four exams—one client operating systems exam, two network operating systems exams, and one elective. Topics covered include implementing, managing, and troubleshooting existing network environments based on Microsoft Windows® 2000 Server and Windows Server 2003.
MCSA: Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator on Windows Server 2003
70-210 Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
70-270 Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional
70-290 Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
70-291 Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server2003 Network Infrastructure
70-227 Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000, Enterprise Edition
70-228 Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition
70-284 Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
70-299 Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
SYO-101 CompTIA's Security+
220-201 & 220-202 & SK0-001 CompTIA's A+ & Server+ Combination
220-201 & 220-202 & N10-001 CompTIA's A+ & Network+ Combination
70-292 Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSA Certified on Windows 2000
About the Exams
Candidates who want to become MCSA certified in Windows 2000 must take a total of 4 exams. One exam covers client operating systems, two exams focus on network operating systems, and the last exam is an elective. Topics covered include implementing, managing, and troubleshooting existing network environments based on Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows .NET Server. For more specific information on the exams and requirements, open the preceding "Exam Chart and Sybex Products" section.
Although Microsoft does not require that you take these exams in any particular order, it is highly recommended that you take the Windows Professional and Windows Server exams first, followed by the Managing a Windows 2000 Network Environment exam.
Taking the Exams
You may take the exams at any of more than 1,000 Authorized Prometric Testing Centers (APTCs) and at VUE testing centers, available around the world. For the location of a testing center near you, call 800-755-EXAM (755-3926), or call VUE at 888-837-8616. Outside the United States and Canada, contact your local Sylvan Prometric or VUE registration center.
To register for a Microsoft Certified Professional exam, determine the number of the exam you want to take, and then contact the Prometric (800-755-EXAM) or the VUE (888-837-8616) registration center that is nearest to you.
You can also register for your exams online at www.prometric.com or at www.vue.com/ms.
For more information on the Microsoft exams, see the Microsoft Certified Professional Program Web Site.
Notes
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