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, including Windows .NET Server.
An MCSA candidate should have 12 months of experience working with a desktop operating system, a network operating system, and an existing network infrastructure.
MCSA candidates are required to pass three core exams and one elective exam. The following tables list Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOC) courses to help you prepare for these exams. See individual Exam Preparation Guides for exam availability.
Client Operating System (1 Exam Required)
| 70-210 Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional | 1560 Updating Support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT® 4.0 to Microsoft Windows 2000 (5 days) OR 2151 Microsoft Windows 2000 Network and Operating System Essentials (3 days) 2152 Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server (5 days) |
| 70-270 Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional | 2272 Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows XP Professional (5 days) OR 2285 Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional (3 days) |
Networking System (2 Exams Required)
| 70-215 Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Server |
1560 Updating Support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT® 4.0 to Microsoft Windows 2000 (5 days) OR 2151 Microsoft Windows 2000 Network and Operating System Essentials (3 days) 2152 Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server (5 days) |
| 70-218 Managing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Environment | 2126 Managing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Environment (5 days) |
Elective Exams
| 70-086 Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0 | 827 Administering Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0 (3 days) 828 Deploying and Supporting Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0 (5 days) |
| 70-214 Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network | 2150 Designing a Secure Microsoft Windows 2000 Network (5 days) 2153 Implementing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure (5 days) |
| 70-216 Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure | 1560 Updating Support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT® 4.0 to Microsoft Windows 2000 (5 days) 2153 Implementing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure (5 days) |
| 70-224 Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server | 1572 Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange 2000 (5 days) |
| 70-227 Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000, Enterprise Edition | 2159 Deploying and Managing MS Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2000 (3 days) |
| 70-228 Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition | 2072 Administering a Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database (5 days) |
| 70-244 Supporting and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Network | Op aanvraag |
| 70-284 Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003. | 2400 Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 2011 Troubleshooting Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 |