MCSE on Windows Server 2003 Track

MCSE on Windows Server 2003 Track

The Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) is one of the most widely recognised technical certifications in the industry today and marks you out as an expert individual.

As a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer you will have learned and proved your expertise in designing and implementing the infrastructure for business solutions, based on the Microsoft Windows 2003 Server platform and Windows Server System. Through the MCSE exams you will have proven your abilities in installing, configuring and troubleshooting network systems.

 

During the MCSE training you will learn how to plan, design and implement Microsoft Windows server solutions and architectures in medium and large sized companies. You will also explore how to successfully maintain these solutions and architectures.

Entry Requirements

In order to successfully pass this course, you should have 6 to 12 months of experience administering client and network operating systems in environments that has:

  • 250 to 5,000+ users
  • Windows XP as a desktop operating system
  • Three or more physical locations
  • Three or more domain controllers

Network services and resources such as messaging, database, file and print, proxy server, firewall, Internet, intranet, remote access, and client computer management

Connectivity requirements such as connecting branch offices and individual users in remote locations to the corporate network and connecting corporate networks to the Internet

In addition, candidates must have one year of experience:

  • Designing, installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network systems
  • Implementing and administering any desktop operating system in a network environment
  • Designing a network infrastructure

Where will I go from here?

The Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) is one of the most widely recognised technical certifications in the industry today and marks you out as an expert individual. As a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer you will have learned and proved your expertise in designing and implementing the infrastructure for business solutions, based on the Microsoft Windows 2003 Server platform and Windows Server System.

What will I gain?

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Windows Server (2003 Track)

Assessment

You must pass seven exams, all of which will take place at your local Authorised Prometric Test Centre. (Exam codes: 70-290, 70-291, 70-293, 70-294, 70-270, 70-298 and 70-297)

  • 70-290 Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
  • 70-291 Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
  • 70-293 Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
  • 70-294 Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure
  • 70-270 Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  • 70-297 Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
  • 70-298 Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network


Please note that examination fees are additional to course fees.

What will I get?

  • Full online content via a learning portal
  • Access to a virtual bookshelf containing all the textbooks you might need during your studies
  • Access to all components of the courses from any PC with internet connection
  • Test-Preps. These consist of test questions at a level of difficulty similar to that of your qualifying exams.
  • They come with an test-mode option, which limits the time available to complete it, or in a study mode, which makes detailed feedback available to explain the right and wrong answers for every question
  • SkillSoft's mentors are available online 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year for the most popular certification exams to provide support, guidance and encouragement.
  • Other courses have mentors available online Monday to Friday, 2pm-10pm GMT
  • The support period is 12 months from the date of enrolment.

Study Period

12 months

Hours of study

280

Support period

12 months

Course code

138

Course cost

£870.00

Additional fees

Please note that examination fees are additional to course fees.

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Key topics

  • Windows Server 2003: Basic Concepts
  • Windows Server 2003: Managing Users, Groups, and Computers
  • Windows Server 2003: Managing Resource Access
  • Windows Server 2003: Managing Hardware, Disks, and Logical Devices
  • Windows Server 2003: Managing the Server Environment
  • Windows Server 2003: Managing Disaster Recovery
  • Mentoring 70-290 Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
  • TestPrep 70-290 Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
  • ExamInsight For 70-290 Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
  • Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment (Exam 70-290) Express Guide
  • Windows Server 2003: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining TCP/IP
  • Windows Server 2003: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining DHCP
  • Windows Server 2003: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining Name Resolution
  • Windows Server 2003: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining Network Security
  • Windows Server 2003: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining Remote Access
  • Windows Server 2003: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining Routing
  • Windows Server 2003: Maintaining a Network Infrastructure
  • Windows Server 2003: Planning the Network Infrastructure
  • Windows Server 2003: Planning for Name Resolution
  • Windows Server 2003: Implementing Routing and Remote Access
  • Windows Server 2003: Planning for Network Availability
  • Windows Server 2003: Planning Server Roles and Server Security
  • Windows Server 2003: Planning a Security Infrastructure
  • Planning and implementing an Active Directory infrastructure
  • Planning Active Directory Services
  • Active Directory Sites, Replication, and Trusts
  • Implementing Active Directory Users and Groups
  • Planning and implementing Group Policy
  • Windows Server 2003: Planning a Security Infrastructure
  • Installing Windows XP Professional
  • Managing Files, Folders, and Devices in Microsoft Windows XP
  • System Reliability and the Desktop in Windows XP Professional
  • Networking Protocols and Services in Microsoft Windows XP
  • Backup and Security Settings in Microsoft Windows XP
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003: Designing the Infrastructure
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003: Creating the DesignMicrosoft Windows Server 2003: The Network Services Infrastructure Conceptual and Logical Design
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003: Designing RAS Services for the Network Infrastructure
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003: Network Infrastructure and Active Directory Physical Design
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003: Network Infrastructure Physical Design II - Internet Connectivity
  • Windows Server 2003: Security Basics
  • Windows Server 2003: Logical Network Security
  • Windows Server 2003: Securing Clients
  • Windows Server 2003: Physical Network Security
  • Windows Server 2003: Securing Data and Server Roles
  • Windows Server 2003: IIS Security and Firewalls

You can either pay for your course in full or opt for a monthly payment plan.

Course fee: £870.00 (excluding discounts)

Or speak to one of our course advisors now for payment plans.

Please remember that you will not be able to cancel your course once you have unsealed any supplied software or accessed any online courseware.

 

Please note that examination fees are additional to course fees.