Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator MCSA plus Messaging and Security Specialisations

All three MCSA Certifications in one training course

Course Contents:

Stage 1: Networking and Telecommunications Fundamentals

Stage 2: Lan Technologies

Stage 3: Wan Technologies

Stage 4: Network Protocols

Stage 5: Network Support

Stage 6: Microsoft Certified Professional MCP Exam 70-290: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment

Stage 7: Microsoft Certified Professional MCP Exam 70-291: Implementing, Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

Stage 8: Microsoft Certified Professional MCP Exam 70-270: Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Stage 9: Microsoft Certified Professional MCP Exam 70-284: Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003

Stage 10: Microsoft Certified Professional MCP Exam 70-299 Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network

Stage 11: Microsoft Certified Professional MCP Exam 70-350 Implementing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004

Course Code:

MCA-1

Course Duration:

12 months

Typical Study Hours:

240 - 260 hours

Course Fees:

See our Fee Guide

Study Prerequisite:

PC hardware, software and networking skills or Certifications, or relevant industry experience.

Additional Information for Stage 1:

• Networking and Telecommunications Fundamentals:
  • Lightweight Directory Access Protocol
    • LDAP Fundamentals
    • Designing and Maintaining LDAP Directory Services
  • Networking and Telecommunications Fundamentals
    • TCP/IP Management
      • SNMP
    • Routing Protocols
      • NetWare RIP and NLSP Routing
    • B-ISDN
      • Architecture and Channels
      • Networks and Protocols
    • Introducing ISDN
    • ISDN Protocols
    • ISDN D-Channel Protocols

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Additional Information for Stage 2:

• Lan Technologies:
  • Enterprise Operating System Principles
  • Enterprise Operating System Technologies
  • LAN Media and Components
  • LAN Topologies and Techniques
  • Network Operations and Protocols:
    • IEEE and the 802.2 LLC
    • IEEE Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet
    • IEEE 802.5 Token Ring
    • FDDI, ATM, and High-Speed LANs
  • Wireless LAN Technologies

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Additional Information for Stage 3:

• Wan Technologies:
  • SONET and SDH
  • WAN Basics
    • Introduction to Signals and Signal Transmission
    • Introduction to Communications Methods and Equipment
    • Introduction to WAN Technologies
  • Analog Networks
  • Modem and Interface Testing
  • SMDS, MANs and Fiber Networks
  • The Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)
  • Introduction to X.25 Networking
  • X.25 Protocols and Operation

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Additional Information for Stage 4:

• Network Protocols:
  • TCP/IP
    • Mobile IP and IP Mobility
    • Network Management Protocols
    • Protocols for Securing Web Transactions

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Additional Information for Stage 5:

• Network Support:
  • Data Communications
    • Networks and Standards
  • Enterprise Operating System Technologies
  • Networking Technologies
    • The OSI Model Part I
    • The OSI Model Part II
  • LAN Topologies and Techniques
  • Network Operations and Protocols
    • IEEE 802.5 Token Ring
    • IEEE Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet
  • Microsoft TCP/IP on Windows NT 4.0
    • Introduction to TCP/IP and IP Addressing
    • Subnetting, IP Routing and Browsing
    • WINS
    • Host Name Resolution
  • Networking Essentials
    • Data Transmission
    • Data Integrity
    • Data Security
    • Network Troubleshooting
  • LAN Media and Components
  • Networking Technologies
    • Network Devices
  • Internetworking
    • Devices
  • IntranetWare - NetWare Service and Support
    • Network Boards
    • Network Cabling
    • Mobile Support
    • Principles of Service and Support
  • Technical Support
    • Interaction with Customers
  • Microsoft TCP/IP on Windows NT 4.0
    • Troubleshooting Microsoft TCP/IP
  • Technical Support
    • Safety and Preventative Maintenance

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Additional Information for Stage 6:

• Exam 70-290: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment:
  • Basic Concepts
  • Managing Users, Groups and Computers
  • Managing Resource Access
  • Managing Hardware, Disks and Logical Devices
  • Managing the Server Environment
  • Managing Disaster Recovery

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Additional Information for Stage 7:

• Exam 70-291: Implementing, Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure:
  • Implementing, Managing and Maintaining TCP/IP
  • Implementing, Managing and Maintaining DHCP
  • Implementing, Managing and Maintaining Name Resolution
  • Implementing, Managing and Maintaining Network Security and Software
  • Implementing, Managing and Maintaining Remote Access
  • Implementing, Managing and Maintaining Routing
  • Maintaining a Network Infrastructure

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Additional Information for Stage 8:

• Exam 70-270: Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional:
  • Installing Windows XP Professional
  • Managing Files, Folders and Devices in Windows XP
  • System Reliability and the Desktop in Windows XP Professional
  • Networking Protocols and Services in Windows XP
  • Backup and Security Settings in Windows XP

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Additional Information for Stage 9:

• Exam 70-284: Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003:
  • Installation
  • Upgrades and Migration
  • Configuration for Exchange and Foreign Messaging Systems
  • Recipients, User Objects, Groups and Address Lists
  • Core Component Management
  • Computer Management
  • Security Implementation
  • Configuration for Management

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Additional Information for Stage 10:

• Exam 70-299 Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network:
  • Managing System Security in Windows Server 2003
  • Securing Access to Resources in Windows Server 2003
  • Securing Wireless and Remote Communications in Windows Server 2003
  • Managing IPSec in Windows Server 2003
  • Managing Certificates in Windows Server 2003

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Additional Information for Stage 11:

• Exam 70-350 Implementing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004
  • Installation of ISA Server 2004
  • ISA Server 2004 Management and Clientele
  • Access Configuration in ISA Server 2004
  • VPN and Exchange with ISA Server 2004
  • Firewall Configuration in ISA Server 2004
  • Caching Configuration in ISA Server 2004
  • Monitoring and Reporting in ISA Server 2004

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