The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) on Windows Server 2003 validates that you have the technical proficiency and expertise to successfully implement, manage and maintain the typically complex computing environment of medium-to- large-sized companies. You will learn to successfully manage and troubleshoot system environments running on the Microsoft Windows operating system.
To help prepare for the exams, we provide you with all the required resources including the online self-paced courses, access to an Exam Coach to help plan your study and answer course related questions, access to live servers to practice your skills, and an online reference library of eBooks (including Microsoft Press and SAMS books) and how-to articles.
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| Study Time | Approximately 130 hrs | Duration | 12 months |
| Pre-requisites | Candidates for the MCSA on Windows Server 2003 certification typically have 6 to 12 months of experience administering client and network operating systems. They are knowledgeable about implementing, managing, and maintaining the typically complex computing environment of mid-sized to large companies. | ||
| Requirements | Click here for a list of technical requirements | ||
| 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 |
| Exam 70-620 | Microsoft Windows Vista Client, Configuring |
| Exam 70-270 | Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows® XP Professional |
| Exam 70-210 | Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional |
| Exam 70-227 | Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000, Enterprise Edition |
| Exam 70-228 | Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft SQL Server™ 2000 Enterprise Edition |
| Exam 70-236 | Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft SQL Server™ 2000 Enterprise Edition |
| Exam 70-284 | Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 |
| Exam 70–350 | Implementing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004 |
| Exam 70–431 | TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 - Implementation and Maintenance |
| Exam 70–500 | TS: Microsoft Windows Mobile Designing, Implementing, and Managing |
| Exam 70-501 | TS: Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Hosted Environments, Configuring, and Managing |
| Exam 70-620 | TS: Microsoft Windows Vista Client, Configuring |
| Exam 70-630 | TS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuring |
| Exam 70-631 | TS: Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Configuring |
| Alternatives | The following certifications can be substituted for an elective: MCDST MCSA (Windows Server 2000) MCSE (Windows Server 2000) MCSE (Windows NT 4.0) CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Network+ CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Server+ CompTIA Security+ |
| Exam 70-292 | Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSA Certified on Windows 2000 |