DESCRIPTION

The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) credential proves that you have the skills to successfully implement, manage, and troubleshoot the ongoing needs of Microsoft Windows® 2000–based operating environments.

An MCSA candidate should have 12 months of experience working with a desktop operating system, a network operating system, and an existing network infrastructure.

Client Operating System (1 Exam Required)

 

(70-270) Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional

(70-210) Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

 

Networking System (2 Exams Required)

 

(70–215) Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Server

(70–218) Managing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Environment

ELECTIVE EXAMS

(70-028) Administering Microsoft SQL Server 7.0

(70-086) Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0
(70-214) Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network

(70-216) Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure
(70–224) Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server

(70-227) Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000, Enterprise Edition

(70-228) Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition

(70-244) Supporting and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Network

(70-284) Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003