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Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator for Microsoft Windows Server™ 2003 (MCSA 2003) certificate program is designed to provide the students the skills needed to acquire entry-level employment in the field of network administration. The emphasis is on hands-on network administration and is supported by relevant theory. The students focus on communication, study, and self-learning skills in addition to the technical skills that make up the core of the program. Students receive instruction that provides preparation foundation for the MCSA series of exams. Graduates of the program can seek successful employment as computer technicians, systems support specialists, or network administrators.

NOTE: 2000 version also available

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should:

  · Identify the tasks involved in supporting Windows 2003 networks.
  · Understand how networking concepts are implemented in Windows 2003
  · Configure Microsoft Windows 2003 Professional on stand-alone computers and on client computers that are part of a workgroup or domain.
  · Install and configure Windows 2003 Server.
  · Install, configure, manage and support a network infrastructure that uses Microsoft Windows 2003 server.
  · Gain skills needed to create a networking services infrastructure design that supports the required network applications.
  · Learn network solution technologies: including DHCP, IP, OSPF, RIP, and IGMP.
  · Gain the knowledge and skills needed to design a security framework for small, medium, and enterprise networks by using Microsoft Windows 2003 technologies.
  · Be prepared to take Microsoft exams 70-290 - Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment; 70-291 - Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure; 70-270 - Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows® XP Professional; Exam 70-284: Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003.

I. Microsoft Windows XP Professional Administration and Maintenance
A. Windows XP Installation
B. Windows XP Installation Automated
C. Hardware Configuration
D. Disk Management
E. File System Configuration and Management
F. Troubleshooting and Disaster Recovery
G. Desktop Configuration
H. TCP/IP Addressing Configuration and Name Resolution
I. Windows XP Configuration in Microsoft Network
J. Remote User Management K. Mobile Computer Management
L. System Resource and Performance Monitoring

II. Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment Management and Maintenance
A. An Overview of Account and Resource Administration
B. User and Computer Account Management
C. Group Management
D. Resource Access Management
E. Printer Implementation
F. Printer Management
G. Object Access Management
H. Group Policy Implementation
I. Group Policy Management
J. Administrative Templates and Audit Policy Implementation
K. Server Administration Preparation
L. Server Performance Monitoring Preparation
M. Server Performance
N. Device Driver
O. Disk Management
P. Data Storage Management
Q. Disaster Recovery
R. Software Maintenance Using the Software Update Service

III. Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Services Management
A. Introducing the TCP/IP Protocol
B. Assigning IP Addresses in a Multiple Subnet
C. Configuring a Client IP Address
D. Configuring a Client for Name Resolution
E. Isolating Common Connectivity Issues
F. Using Routing and Remote Access to Configure Routing
G. Using Dynamic Host configuration Protocol to Allocate IP Addresses
H. Managing and Monitoring Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
I. Name Resolution
J. Host Name Resolution Using Domain Name System (DNS)
K. Domain Name System (DNS) Management and Monitoring
L. NetBIOS Name Resolution Using Windows Internet Name Service (WINS)
M. Using IPSec and Certificates to Secure Network Traffic
N. Network Access Configuration
O. Network Access Management and Monitoring

IV. Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Administration and Maintenance
A. Installation and Upgrading
B. Configuration and Management
C. Security
D. Recipient Management
E. Public Folder Management
F. Address List Management G. Using Internet Protocols to Implement and Manage Client Access
H. Client Configuration and Connectivity Management
I. Routing Management
J. Management of Mobile Devices
K. Data Storage and Hardware Management
L. Disaster Recovery
M. Maintaining your Exchange Server 2003
N. Migrating to Exchange 2003 from Exchange 5.5