MCSA Server 2008

Overview

Who is it for?

Having gained the essential skills for an IT professional, either through CompTIA A+ or another IT Essentials course, this MCSA qualification will set you on your way to becoming a Server Professional.  If you are looking for a role as a Windows Server administrator who manage infrastructure, web, and IT application servers for an enterprise organisation then this MCSA course could be the ideal next step for your career. 

What jobs will I qualify for?

• Network Analyst
• Systems Administrator

In these roles, you could earn up to £45,000 per annum (source: reed.co.uk Salary Checker, 2013, UK Only).

Description

When can I start?

You can enrol at any time - start today.

Are there any requirements?

It is recommended that you have at least one year of experience implementing and administering Windows Server 2008 R2 prior to starting this course.

What skills will I gain?

Throughout the duration of your MCSA Server 2008 course, you will acquire and build upon the following competencies

• Configuring Domain Name System (DNS) for Active Directory
• Configuring the Active Directory Infrastructure
• Configuring Additional Active Directory Roles and Services
• Creating and Maintaining Active Directory Objects
• Maintaining the Active Directory Environment
• Configuring Active Directory Certificate Services
• Configuring Addressing and Services
• Configuring Names Resolution
• Configuring Network Access
• Configuring File and Print Services
• Monitoring and Managing a Network Infrastructure
• Planning for Server Deployment
• Planning for Server Management
• Monitoring and Maintaining Servers
• Planning Application and Data Provisioning
• Planning for Business Continuity and High Availability

Module breakdown

70-640 Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring

• the Active Directory infrastructure in Windows Server 2008
• additional Active Directory server roles in Windows Server 2008
• Active Directory objects in Windows Server 2008
• group policy objects strategy in Windows Server 2008
• configuring DNS in Windows Server 2008
• Active Directory certificate services in Windows Server 2008
• communications and security in Windows Server 2008
• monitoring, backups, and recovery in Windows Server 2008

70-642 Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring

• configure IP addressing and Windows services in Windows Server 2008
• configure IP addressing and Windows services in Windows Server 2008
• name resolution in Windows Server 2008
• DNS zones and replication in Windows Server 2008
• configure network access in Windows Server 2008
• network access security in Windows Server 2008
• configure file and print services in Windows Server 2008
• monitor network infrastructure in Windows Server 2008

70-646 Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator (Professional Exam)

• planning Windows Server 2008 deployment
• planning Active Directory and group policy for Windows Server 2008
• Windows Server 2008 management and delegation
• managing file servers and data provisioning in Windows Server 2008
• Windows Server 2008 application server management and application provisioning
• Windows Server 2008 application servers and services
• patch management and securing and monitoring servers in Windows Server 2008
• certificate services, sans, and high availability in Windows Server 2008
• accessing windows networks remotely in Windows Server 2008
• Windows Server 2008 backup and recovery

Please note: Exams 70-640 and 70-642 each qualify you for a Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist (MCTS) certification

What support is available?

• Your training takes place through easy-to-navigate video, audio and interactive tutorials
• At the end of each section you will have the opportunity to sit multiple-choice practice tests to check how you are getting on
• LiveChat Mentors, and our Student Support team, will be available to help you along the way

How will I be assessed?

This course will prepare you for the three certification exams, 70-640, 70-642 and 70-646. These require booking and purchasing separately.

What should I do next? For a free consultation call a Microsoft specialist Learning Consultant on 0207 980 2840 or enquire online today to request a call back.