MCSA ON MICROSOFT WINDOWS SERVER 2003
The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) credential proves that you have the skills to successfully implement, manage, and troubleshoot the ongoing needs of Microsoft Windows® 2003–based operating environments, including Windows .NET Server.
PRE-REQUISTE
An MCSA candidate should have 12 months experience of working with a desktop operating system, a network operating system, and an existing network infrastructure.
BENEFITS
The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification will advance your career by ensuring you have the skills to successfully manage and troubleshoot system environments running on the Microsoft Windows operating system. According to Skillstrain people with MCSA qualifications currently command a salary of £38K per annum, here in the UK, and the prospects are even brighter in developing countries where there is acute shortage of skilled manpower. Holders of the MCSE are equally recognised worldwide as the experts in their trade, commanding superior salaries and positions in MS networking environments
REQUIREMENTS
MCSA candidates are required to pass three core exams and one elective exam. The following tables list Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOC) courses designed to help you prepare for these exams.
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) candidates on the Microsoft Windows Server™ 2003 track are required to satisfy the following requirements:
Two networking system exams:
Exam 70–290: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment.
Exam 70–291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
One client operating system exam:
Exam 70–270: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional
One Elective Exam (select 1):
Exam 70-299: Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
Exam 70-284: Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
MCSA CERTIFICATION
MCDBA CERTIFICATION |
DURATION |
HOURS |
FEES (£)
(Excluding
Exam Fees) |
FEES(£)
(Including
Exam Fees) |
MCDBA (Certified DB Administrator) |
40 Days |
280 hours |
2400.00 |
2980.00 |
MCSA Windows 2003 -Max of 6
-One to One |
20 Days
20 Days |
140 hours
140 hours |
1700.00
2500.00 |
2020.00
2820.00 |
Windows 2003 Server |
5 Days |
35 hours |
550.00 |
630.00 |
Admin Network Infrastructure |
5 Days |
35 hours |
550.00 |
630.00 |
Admin Network Security |
5 Days |
35 hours |
550.00 |
630.00 |
Directory Services Infrastructure |
5 Days |
35 hours |
550.00 |
630.00 |
Administering SQL Server™ 2003 |
6 Days |
42 hours |
650.00 |
720.00 |
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