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Description
The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) on Microsoft Windows® 2000 certification is designed for professionals who implement, manage, and troubleshoot existing Windows 2000-based systems, including Windows .NET Server. Implementation responsibilities include installing and configuring parts of the systems. Management responsibilities include administering and supporting the systems.

Audience
The MCSA Certification is appropriate for network administrators, network engineers, systems administrators, IT professionals, IS administrators, network technicians, and technical support specialists.

Prerequisites
An MCSA on Windows 2000 candidate should have six to 12 months of experience implementing and administering a desktop operating system, implementing and administering a network operating system, and managing an existing network infrastructure.

Certification Tracks
For more information on the specific courses offered in either the MCSA Windows 2000, or the Windows Server 2003 certification tracks, please refer to the Windows 2000 certification chart, or the Windows 2003 certification chart below.

Acquired Skills
A typical MCSA will support From 200 to 26,000 or more users at two 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 in remote locations to the corporate network and connecting corporate networks to the Internet.

Requirements
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) on Microsoft Windows 2000 candidates are required to pass three core exams and one elective exam that provide a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise in administering and supporting existing Windows 2000-based systems, including Windows .NET Server.

Learning Path to Microsoft Windows 2000 Systems Administrator
Course Schedule

Core Exam: Client Operating System
Microsoft Windows 2000 Network & Operating System Essentials (3 days)
Implementing and Supporting MS Win XP Professional (5 days)
Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional for Systems Administrators (3 days)

Core Exam: Networking System
Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server (5 days)
Managing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Environment (5 days)

Elective Choices-
Choose one from this group:
Implementing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure (5 days)
Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange 2000 (5 days)
Fundamentals of Network Security (4 days)
Designing a Secure Microsoft Windows 2000 Network (5 days)
Implementing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure (5 days)
Supporting and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Network ( days)
CompTia Security+ * (5 days)
Deploying & Managing Microsoft Internet Security & Acceleration Server (3 days)
CompTia A+ Hardware and Software (10 days)
CompTia Network+ (5 days)
Administering a Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database (5 days)
CompTia A+ Hardware and Software (10 days)
CompTia Server+ (5 days)

Core Exams: Client Operating System
Individuals new to Technology or Experienced with Non-Windows Platforms:
Implementing and Supporting MS Win XP Professional (5 days)
Microsoft Windows 2000 Network & Operating System Essentials (3 days)
Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server (5 days)
Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional for Systems Administrators (3 days)

Current Windows 2000 Systems Administrators Upgrading Core Skills:
Updating Systems Administrator Skills from Microsoft Windows 2000 to Windows Server 2003 (2 days)

Core Exam: Networking System
Managing a MS Win Server 2003 Environment (5 days)
Maintaining a MS Win Server 2003 Environment (3 days)
Updating Support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (5 days)
Implementing a MS Win Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Hosts (2 days)
Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a MS Win Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services (5 days)
Updating Support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (5 days)
Administering a Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database (5 days)
CompTia A+ Hardware and Software (10 days)
CompTia Network+ (5 days)
Deploying & Managing Microsoft Internet Security & Acceleration Server (3 days)
CompTia A+ Hardware and Software (10 days)
CompTia Server+ (5 days)