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Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) on Windows Server 2003
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What is a MCSA?

The Benefits of Using F1 to Certify

How to Obtain a MCSA Certification

What's Included in F1's MCSA Certification Packages


What is a MCSA?

The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) credential is designed for professionals who implement, manage and troubleshoot existing network and system environments of medium- to large-sized companies.

The MCSA credential has been designed to include a subset of the MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) credential's exams, and is focused specifically on the skills necessary to successfully manage and troubleshoot the ongoing needs of Windows Server 2003-based systems.  The three MCSA Certifications are as follows:

Demand for the network administration job function has grown significantly, and candidates as well as the industry have indicated that a certification for this job function is needed. 

The MCSA on Windows Server 2003 credential will benefit those with job titles such as systems administrator, network administrator, information systems administrator, network operations analyst, network technician, or technical support specialist. A MCSA on Windows Server 2003 candidate should have six to 12 months of experience administering client and network operating systems.

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The Benefits of Using F1 to Certify

F1 Computing, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, has been a training company for over 17 years and uses this expertise to ensure that its training clients have both the theoretical knowledge supplied by Microsoft Official Curriculum and the practical knowledge that its certified trainers can give.

  • Save up to 50% on the cost of courses when you book F1's Path to MCSA Certification package.  Call 0800 169 1890 for a detailed quotation customised to your specific requirements.

  • F1 knows that sometimes some of the material on a course is difficult to get to grips with. To help delegates pass MCP exams, F1 allows MCSA package delegates to re-sit any course if they feel it will help them pass their MCP exam. Call for more details. 

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How to Obtain a MCSA Certification

Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator is the premier certification for database server administrators.  This certification demonstrates that you can keep up with your enterprise business solutions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

MCSA candidates must pass three core technology exams and one elective exam that provides a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise in administering and supporting existing Windows 2000- and Windows Server 2003-based systems. 

Core Exams - Networking Systems (2) 70-290: Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment
70-291: Implementing, Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
Core Exam - Client Operating System (1) 70-270: Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Elective Exam (1) 70-228: Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition  
Courses 2273: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
2276: Implementing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Hosts
2277: Implementing, Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services
2285: Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional
2072: Designing High Availability Database Solutions Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005
Classroom Days 19
YOU PAY £3,315 What's included?
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(on Retail Price)
50%
PDF of Route 10 Pages (459KB)

Many other routes are available to suit your specific requirements.  Please call 0800 169 1890 to discuss these options with a qualified MCT trainer.

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Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator: Upgrade from Windows 2000 to Windows Server 2003 CertificationIf you are already a MCSA on Windows 2000, you may upgrade to the MCSA on Windows Server 2003 certification by taking one upgrade exam. 

If you plan to upgrade your MCSA certification from Windows 2000 to Windows Server 2008, there will NOT be a direct upgrade path and will need to upgrade to Windows Server 2003 first.

NB.  This upgrade exam will retire on 31st March 2008.
Upgrade Exam (1) 70-292: Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment for a MCSA Certified on Windows 2000
Courses 2273: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
2276: Implementing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Hosts
2277: Implementing, Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services
Classroom Days 12
YOU PAY £2,385 What's included?
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40%
PDF of Route 6 Pages (307KB)

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Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator: Security is the premier certification for database server administrators who specialise in system security.  This certification demonstrates that you can keep up with your enterprise business solutions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

MCSA: Security candidates must pass three core technology exams and two security specialisation exams that provides a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise in administering and supporting secure Windows 2000- and Windows Server 2003-based systems. 

Core Exams - Networking Systems (2) 70-290: Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment
70-291: Implementing, Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
Core Exam - Client Operating System (1) 70-270: Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Security Exams (2) 70-299: Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network 
70-350: Implementing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004 
Courses 2273: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
2276: Implementing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Hosts
2277: Implementing, Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services
2285: Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional
2823: Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
2824: Implementing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2004
Classroom Days 24
YOU PAY £4,160 What's included?
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(on Retail Price)
50%
PDF of Route 12 Pages (520KB)

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Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator: Messaging is the premier certification for database server administrators who specialise in messaging.  This certification demonstrates that you can keep up with your enterprise messaging and business solutions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

MCSA candidates must pass three core technology exams and one messaging specialisation exam that provides a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise in administering and supporting existing Windows 2000- and Windows Server 2003-based systems. 

Core Exams - Networking Systems (2) 70-290: Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment
70-291: Implementing, Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
Core Exam - Client Operating System (1) 70-270: Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Messaging Exam (1) 70-284: Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 
Courses 2273: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
2276: Implementing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Hosts
2277: Implementing, Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services
2285: Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional
2400: Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
Classroom Days 19
YOU PAY £3,320 What's included?
Discount
(on Retail Price)
50%
PDF of Route 10 Pages (440KB)

To get more information about how to prepare for each exam, please visit the Microsoft Learning section for a list of links to suggested courses, preparation guides, exam study guides and practice exams.

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What's Included in F1's MCSA Certification Packages?

As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Learning Solutions, F1 is well placed to train its clients on technologies such as Windows Server 2003, and certification routes. 

Our MCSA Certification packages include the following:

  1. Microsoft Official Curriculum manual for each course.

  2. Microsoft Exams stated in the route.

  3. Refreshments and Lunches whilst at our training centres.

  4. Ongoing support from a qualified Microsoft Certified Trainer.

  5. FREE re-sits on any courses you have attended.

  6. SPECIAL OFFER!  Until 31/03/08, F1 prices will also include award-winning Transcender exam preparation software for the exams on the route.

  7. All F1 Certification Routes are valid for a period of 18 months from the date of order.

  8. All prices are subject to VAT, if applicable.

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