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MICROSOFT CERTIFIED SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

	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® Server 2003–based operating environments.
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	Microsoft's Requirements and Recommended Certification Paths
	Online Seminar
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	SPECIALIZATIONS
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	MCSA: Messaging on Windows Server 2003
	MCSA: Security on Windows Server 2003

HOW TO EARN YOUR MCSA ON WINDOWS SERVER 2003

CORE REQUIREMENTS*: NETWORKING SYSTEM (2 REQUIRED)

ACADEMIC COURSES	VOCATIONAL COURSES	CERTIFICATION EXAMS	MICROSOFT OFFICIAL COURSES
CEN1304--Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server Environment	CTS0080 --Supporting Windows Server	Exam 70-290: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment	Course 2273: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows 2003 Server Environment
CEN2305--Implementing Network Infrastructure	CEN0532 --Implementing a Network Infrastructure	Exam 70-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Infrastructure	Course 2277: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services

CORE REQUIREMENTS*: CLIENT OPERATING SYSTEM (1 REQUIRED)

ACADEMIC COURSES

VOCATIONAL COURSES

CERTIFICATION EXAMS

MICROSOFT OFFICIAL COURSES

CEN1301--Supporting Windows Professional

CTS0081 : Supporting Windows Professional

Exam 70-270: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Course 2272: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Course 2285: Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional

and

Course 2276: Implementing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Hosts

CEN1301--Supporting Windows Professional

CTS0081: Supporting Windows Professional

Exam 70-210¹: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

Course 2151: Microsoft Windows 2000 Network and Operating System Essentials
and
Course 2152: Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server

ELECTIVE* (1 REQUIRED)

MDC COURSES	VOCATIONAL COURSES	CERTIFICATION EXAMS	MICROSOFT OFFICIAL COURSES
CGS1546: Microsoft SQL Administration	NA	Exam 70-228: Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition	Course 2072: Administering a Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database (5 days)
CEN2311: Implementing & Managing Microsoft Exchange	NA	Exam 70-284: Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003	Course 2400: Administering a Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database (5 days)

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Students taking courses that lead to credit or a certificate in this program receive download access to the complete set of Microsoft platforms, servers, and developer tools software. They may load the software on their personal computers for use in their coursework and personal projects related to their studies. Current students may CLICK HERE or on the logo to the right for access to this software benefit through the e-academy License Management Systems (ELMS).

The IT Academy Online Campus gives students access to an online technical library, message boards, practice exams, certification, industry and career resources, as well as a Conference Center for communicating with faculty.