Overview & Objectives
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.
This course is specially designed to full-fill the knowledge and hands on expertise gap of IT Professionals who are willing to enhance their hands-on / practical knowledge and skills in the Microsoft Windows 2003 based network environment. This course is designed for those who are looking to obtain their MCSA certification.
Students will be guided through many hands on labs and will receive all relavant exam material to make sure they are able to get their certification.
Each student is given practical lab exercises (with 1-1 computer) to complete. These labs are specifically designed to aid in further exploration of the many features available under Windows 2003.

Who Should Attend

Anyone who is willing to enhance their skills in networking and Microsoft platforms.

Benefits of MCSA
Industry recognition of your knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft products and technologies. Access to technical and product information—directly from Microsoft—through the MCP Member Site.
Access to exclusive discounts on products and services from selected companies. Some offers are available only to MCSE+Is, MCSEs, MCDBAs, and MCSDs.

MCSA certificate, transcript, wallet card, and lapel pin to identify you as a Microsoft Certified Professional to colleagues or clients. Electronic files of logos and transcript may be downloaded from the MCP Member Site upon certification.
Invitations to Microsoft conferences, technical training sessions, and special events. Free access to Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine Online, a career and professional development magazine. (All MCPs may access the online magazine's security-enhanced content. Some MCPs may also be eligible to receive the print version of the magazine free; eligibility is determined by the magazine.)
A special deal on a subscription to Windows & .NET Magazine, a leading source of independent, how-to information for IT professionals working on a Microsoft Windows platform. Microsoft Certified Systems Engineers (MCSEs) and MCSAs receive 50 percent off the retail subscription price. Visit the MCP Member Site for details.

Course Content
Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft
Windows XP Professional (70-270)

· Introduction to NT & Windows XP
· Setting Up User Accounts
· Advance configuration of Windows XP
· Administering File Resources
· Administering User Accounts
· Administering Printer Resources
· Managing Data Storage
· Remote Administration of Shared Folders
· Monitoring Event Logs
· Backing Up and Restoring Data

Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows
Server 2003 Environment (70-290)

· Introduction to Microsoft Windows Server 2003
· Installing Microsoft Windows 2003
· Unattended Installation
· Configuring Disks and Partitions
· Configuring RAIDs
· Advance File System
· Exploring Active Directory
· Administering Server – User
· Administering Server- Group
· Administering Server- Group Policy
· Implementing Disaster Recovery

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

· Designing Windows 2003 Network
· Implementing TCP/IP
· Monitoring Network Activity
· Implementing IPSec
· Resolving Network Host Names
· Implementing Domain Name System (DNS)
· Using Windows 2000 Domain Name Service
· Implementing Windows Internet Name Service (WINS)
· Implementing Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
· Providing Your Clients Remote Access Service (RAS)
· Supporting Network Address Translation(NAT)
· Implementing Enterprise-Wide Network Security

Planning, Impelemting and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure (70-294)

· Introduction to Microsoft Active Directory
· Active Directory Administration Tasks and Tools
· Implementing Active Directory
· DNS and Active Directory Integration
· Configuring Sites
· User Account Administration
· Group Account Administration
· Securing Network Resources
· Administering Shared Folders
· Administering Active Directory & group policy
· Administering a Security Configuration
· Managing Active Directory Performance

Certification Exams from Microsoft:

Exam 70-270 - Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Exam 70-290 - Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
Exam 70-291 - Implementing, Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows 2003 Network Infrastructure
Exam 70-294 - Planning, Implementing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure

Registration
Due to the popularity of this course seats can only be booked by prior registration and payments.

Course Fee:
Early Birds : 1950.00$ (Excl GST)

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Course Consultant : Josh
Email: josh@team-it.com.au
Tel        : 03 9017 3198
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