Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator MCSA plus Messaging and Security Specialisations

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 Technology Specialist Exam 70-620 TS: Microsoft Windows Vista Client, Configuring
• 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-2

Course Duration:

12 months

Typical Study Hours:

240 - 260 hours

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

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

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

Additional Information for Stage 4:

Network Protocols:

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

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

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

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

Additional Information for Stage 8:

Exam 70-620 TS Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) Windows Vista Client, Configuring:

• Installing Windows Vista
• Configure Windows Vista Environments
• Windows Vista Users and Groups
• Security in Windows Vista
• Windows Vista Network Connectivity
• Configuring Windows Vista Applications
• Windows Vista Maintenance and Optimisation
• Windows Vista Mobile Computing and Troubleshooting

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

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

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