MCSA

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Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator - MCSA

MCSA certification is designed for professionals who implement, manage, and troubleshoot existing network and system environments based on Microsoft Windows® 2003. The typical MCSA supports hundreds to thousands of users at 2 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 at remote locations to the corporate network and connecting corporate networks to the Internet. Three MS certification exams are required, plus a fourth elective MS exam OR CompTIA certification.

The MCSA certification is appropriate for:

  • Network administrators
  • Network engineers
  • Systems administrators
  • Information technology professionals
  • Information systems administrators
  • Network operations analysts
  • Network technicians
  • Technical support specialists

Courses required:

  • CDA 2500 - Network Technology (may be waived based on experience)

Core: (Four exams requirements)

Elective: (one requirement)

  • CTS 2811 - Administering SQL Server Database
  • OR CompTIA A+ certification - (CET 2171 and CET 2178) and CompTIA Network+ certification (CCNA series or CDA 2500)
  • OR CompTIA Security+ - (CET 1660) certification
  • OR Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician, MCDST - (CTS 1171) certification

 

For more information, contact OWC Professional and Technical Programs at 850-729-5366 or
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