Objective:
Demand for the network administration job function has grown significantly, and candidates as well as the industry have indicated that a certification for this job is needed. The credentials offers IT professionals a competitive edge in today’s constantly changing business environment by validating the specific experience required by the network and systems administrator job role. The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) credential will provide you with skills to successfully implement, manage, and troubleshoot the needs of Microsoft Windows 2003-based operating environments.
· Individuals with Microsoft certifications have an advanced level of knowledge, expertise and skill, and command more professional credibility.
· The MCSA is seen as a particularly elite indication of a system administrator’s prowess and skill level, and these professionals are highly sought by employers.
· Individual students may receive college credits to utilize tuition reimbursement programs for their IT training or to complete college coursework.
Prerequisite:

An MCSA candidate should have 6-12 months of experience implementing and administering a desktop operating system, implementing and administering a network operating system, and managing client and network operating systems in environments with the following characteristics:

· 200-26,000 users are supported.

· 2-100 physical locations are supported.

· Typical network services and resources include messaging, database, file and print, proxy server or firewall, Internet and intranet, remote access, and client computer management.

· Connectivity needs include connecting branch offices and individual users in remote locations to the corporate network and connecting corporate networks to the Internet.

Network+ certification is highly recommended.

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Duration:
120 hours.