Introduction

The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) on Microsoft Windows 2000/03 certification is designed for professionals who implement, manage, and troubleshoot existing Windows Server 2000 and Windows Server 2003 based infrastructures. Implementation responsibilities include installing and configuring parts of the systems. Management responsibilities include administering and supporting the systems.

MCSA Details

'CertSaver' Course Combinations and Fees

MCSA Packages

There are many possible combinations of courses that help a learner to success with examinations and to achieve MCSA status. We have a number of popular combinations in our unique 'CertSaver' programme. Full instructor-led 17+ day courses are typically delivered in 3 to 5 day duration units over a period of several months. There are a number of possible dates to start at and the frequency of courses allows scope for work and study time between.

We will happily provide further alternatives appropriate to your requirements and circumstance:

Pricing for the above MCSA offers from an exceptional £2395 or Just £1995 (for 'Fixed Date' delivery- see below) + VAT!

'Fixed Date' MCSA

We are providing the MCSA including the Exchange 2003 elective for Just £1995 on the following dates:

All of the instructor-led courses include:

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Audience

The MCSA certification is appropriate for:

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Examination Requirements

MCSA candidates on the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 track are required to satisfy the following requirements:

Core Examinations - Three Required

Elective Examinations - One Required

Together with the core exams, the elective exams provide a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise to successfully manage and maintain the typically complex computing environment of medium-to-large-sized companies. MCSA candidates should have 6–12 months of experience administering client and network operating systems.

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Examination to Course Requirements

The table below presents a simplified set of combinations of examinations to Microsoft courses to achieve the MCSA. Please contact us for other possible permutations.

Core Examinations - Three Required

Core Exams: Networking System (Two Exams Required) Classroom Training
Exam 70-290: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment Course 2273: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment (five days)

or

Course 2208: Updating Support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (three days)
Exam 70-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure Course 2276: Implementing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Hosts (two days)

and

Course 2277: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services (five days)

or

Course 2208: Updating Support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (three days)
 
Core Exams: Client Operating System - One Exam Required Classroom Training
Exam 70-270: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional Course 2285: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional (two days)

or

Course 2272: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows XP Professional (five days)
Exam 70-620: TS: Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista Client Course 5115: Installing and Configuring the Windows Vista Operating System (three days)

and

Course 5116: Configuring Windows Vista Mobile Computing and Applications (two days)
 

Elective Examinations - One Exam Required

Elective Exams - One Exam Required Classroom Training
Exam 70-228: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition Course 2072: Administering a Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database (five days)
Exam 70-235: TS: Developing Business Process and Integration Solutions Using BizTalk Server 2006 Course 2933: Developing Business Process and Integration Solutions Using Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006 (five days)

Course 2934: Deploying and Managing Business Process and Integration Solutions Using Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006 (two days)
Exam 70-284: Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Course 2400: Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003

and

Workshop 2011: Troubleshooting Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
Exam 70-285: Designing a Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Organization Course 2008: Designing a Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Organization (two days)
Exam 70-431: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 - Implementation and Maintenance Course 2779: Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database

and

Course 2780: Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database
MCDST [Details]
MCSA on Microsoft Windows 2000 N/A
MCSE on Microsoft Windows 2000 N/A
CompTIA A+

and

CompTIA Network+ 		N/A
CompTIA A+

and

CompTIA Server+ 		N/A
CompTIA Security+ CompTIA Security+

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