Microsoft MCSA Training is one of the ideal training programs for IT professionals with experience in network administration for six months and above. While the training program, along with the MCSE certification is one of the most widely recognized certificate programs, both equip you to handle any sort of troubleshooting problems. The exams for Microsoft MCSA Training are designed in a way that your practical skills are knowledge are tested to the maximum, rather than academic know-how of the same. The course is targeted towards IT professionals such as network administrators, systems administrators, network technicians, technical support specialist, information systems administrator and network operations analysts, among others. The course work requires candidates to have from six months to an year experience, while the MCSE program is a much advanced program. The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) offers a crucial boost to your career, especially for those who have been recent graduates. It empowers you to deal with any real world crisis situation from small to medium level organizations.
The Microsoft MCSA Training is available in terms of two versions. Namely, the MCSA on Windows 2000 and the upgraded version of the course, MCSA on Windows Server 2003. The training requires you to pass three core exams, two in networking systems and one client operating system. These exams however require intensive preparation as they check on your existing practical knowledge and skills. The core exams are to be taken in topics such as Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment, Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure, Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional, TS: Microsoft Windows Vista Client, Configuring, TS: Microsoft Windows Vista Client, Configuring and
Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional. Candidates need to choose for one Elective exam from topics such as Designing, Implementing, and Managing a Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003 Infrastructure, TS: Developing Business Process and Integration Solutions Using BizTalk Server 2006, TS: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, Configuring, Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003, TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 ? Implementation and Maintenance, TS: Microsoft Office Live Communications Server 2005 - Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting, Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence ? Implementation and Maintenance, TS: Microsoft Windows Vista Client, Configuring and TS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuring among others.
There are different formats of study methods to the Microsoft MCSA Training, depending on your convenience. These include Classroom training, Microsoft Official Distance Learning and Microsoft Press Groups. At the same time, you also have the option of choosing a course variety, based on your past experience. There is even an option for newcomers to the IT sector to take up the course. At the same time, as and when you complete the MCSA on Windows 2003, you also move ahead with the upcoming MCSA on Windows Server 2008. While the actual preparation of the exams require intense training and considerable practical knowledge, you have the option of specialization in either Messaging or Security, in both MCSA on Windows 2003 and MCSA on Windows 2000.
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