Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)

Description

The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) on Microsoft Windows® 2000 certification is designed for professionals who implement, manage, and troubleshoot existing Windows 2000-based systems, including Windows .NET Server. Implementation responsibilities include installing and configuring parts of the systems. Management responsibilities include administering and supporting the systems.

Audience

The MCSA Certification is appropriate for network administrators, network engineers, systems administrators, IT professionals, IS administrators, network technicians, and technical support specialists.

Prerequisites

An MCSA on Windows 2000 candidate should have six to 12 months of experience implementing and administering a desktop operating system, implementing and administering a network operating system, and managing an existing network infrastructure.

Certification Tracks

For more information on the specific courses offered in either the MCSA Windows 2000, or the Windows Server 2003 certification tracks, please refer to the Windows 2000 certification chart, or the Windows 2003 certification chart below.

Acquired Skills

A typical MCSA will support From 200 to 26,000 or more users at two to 100 physical locations. 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.

Requirements

Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) on Microsoft Windows 2000 candidates are required to pass three core exams and one elective exam that provide a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise in administering and supporting existing Windows 2000-based systems, including Windows .NET Server.

For more information on the MCSA credential go to www.microsoft.com/mcsa.

Choose MCDST if you:	Choose MCSA if you:	Choose MCSE if you:
Want to pursue an IT career and need to enhance baseline support skills on the Microsoft Windows Desktop Operating System. OR Work in a service desk position and want to validate your skills and further your career growth potential.	Implement, manage, and maintain the typically complex computing environment of medium-sized to large companies. OR Have sufficient hands-on experience with implementing, managing, and maintaining desktop and network operating systems and managing and maintaining a network infrastructure.	Design, plan, and implement Microsoft Windows Server solutions and architectures in medium-sized to large companies. OR Have at least one year of experience designing, planning, implementing, and analyzing business solutions with Microsoft products and technologies.