Microsoft MCSA Messaging Certification

The strength of Windows Server 2003 in the market today indicates that demand for related IT expertise will continue for years to come. The best way to demonstrate your expert skills on Windows Server 2003—and to inspire confidence in a hiring manager, your team, and yourself—is by earning the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) credentials.
The MCSA certification verifies your knowledge in system administration of Microsoft Windows operating systems. MCSA certification can help advance your career by confirming that you have the skills necessary to successfully manage and troubleshoot system environments.

The following is a brief description of the skills being measured by the course:

Unit 1

Course Duration: 566 Hours / 13 months

Installing, Configuring, and Administering Windows XP Professional (Exam 70-270)

• Installing Windows XP Professional

• Implementing and Conducting Administration of Resources

• Implementing, Managing, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting Hardware Devices and Drivers

• Monitoring and Optimizing System Performance and Reliability

• Configuring and Troubleshooting the Desktop Environment

• Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Network Protocols and Services

• Configuring, Managing, and Troubleshooting Security

Unit 2

Managing and Maintaining Physical and Logical Devices

• Managing Users, Computers, and Groups

• Managing and Maintaining Access to Resources

• Managing and Maintaining a Server Environment

• Managing and Implementing Disaster Recovery

Unit 3

Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure (Exam 70-291)

• Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining IP Addressing

• Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining Name Resolution

• Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining Network Security

• Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining Routing and Remote Access

• Maintaining a Network Infrastructure

Unit 4

Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 (Exam 70-284)

• Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting Exchange Server 2003

• Managing, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting Exchange Server Computers

• Managing, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting the Exchange Organization

• Managing Security in the Exchange Environment

• Managing Recipient Objects and Address Lists

• Managing and Monitoring Technologies that Support Exchange Server 2003