Course Title: Microsoft Certified System Administrator Plus 2003 (MCSA+)
Hours required: 340
Price: $2,195
Length course offered: N/A
Instructor: Chris Lobban [Bio]
Description:
This nationally recognized (MCSA+) Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator 2003 Plus is a three-course online certification preparation training program. This training program is for those that hold one of the following third-party certifications or certification combinations: Security+ Certification, A+ and Network+ certifications or A+ and Server+ certifications.
The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA can successfully implement, manage, and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows server-based operating systems in addition to systems that contain messaging services, file and print servers, and firewalls. They may also be responsible for configuring Internet access, enabling remote access for users, and managing client computers.
An MCSA may be a System Administrator, Network Administrator, or Technician. Microsoft Approved Curriculum Text Books included. This online certificate program is offered in partnership with major colleges, universities, and other accredited education providers.
Goals:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should: Identify the tasks involved in supporting Windows 2003 networks. Understand how networking concepts are implemented in Windows 2003 Configure Microsoft Windows 2003 Professional on stand-alone computers and on client computers that are part of a workgroup or domain.
Install and configure Windows 2003 Server. Install, configure, manage and support a network infrastructure that uses Microsoft Windows 2003 server. Gain skills needed to create a networking services infrastructure design that supports the required network applications. Learn network solution technologies: including DHCP, IP, OSPF, RIP, and IGMP.
Gain the knowledge and skills needed to design a security framework for small, medium, and enterprise networks by using Microsoft Windows 2003 technologies. Be prepared to take Microsoft exams 70-290 - Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment; 70-291 - Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure; 70-270 - Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows® XP Professional
Grading System:
Confirmation of Completion awarded with passing score.
School Description:
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Instructor Bio: Chris Lobban
Chris Lobban brings his industry experience with an extensive assortment of hardware and software solutions. Before starting at Academy of Learning he had worked both in a Help Desk environment and as a Quality Assurance Analyst, where he had to deal with a wide array of different hardware requirements, operating systems, and computer programs every day.
This broad experience base, added to his formal training as a Computer Networking and Technical Support Specialist from Seneca College, gives him the training and experience needed to provide support to his students. Chris has also certified his experience by earning the CompTIA A+ IT Technician, Network+, Server+ and Security+ credentials, as well as the Microsoft MCSE (Windows Server 2003), MCSA (Windows Server 2003) and MCDST (Windows XP) credentials.
