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The MCSA Security Certification identifies system administrators who specialize in managing, maintaining, and implementing security on the Microsoft platform and as part of a secure computing environment.
Related Job Titles
System and Network Administrators responsible for managing, maintaining, and implementing security on Microsoft Networks.
- Systems Administrator
- Network Administrator
- Information Systems Administrator
- Network Operations Analyst
- Network Technician
- Technical Support Specialist
Prerequisites
Candidates for the MCSA: Security on Windows Server 2003 certification typically have 6 to 12 months of experience administering client and network operating systems. They are knowledgeable about security in the typically complex computing environment of mid-sized to large companies.
Certification Track
MCSA candidates are required to pass total of five (5) exams - two (2) core networking exams; one (1) core client operating system exam; and two (2) security exams.
| Exam |
Related Course(s)* |
| Core Exams: Networking (2 exams required) |
| 70-290: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment |
Course 2273: Managing & Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment |
| 70-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure |
Course 2277: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services |
| Core Exams: Client Operating System (choose 1) |
| Exam 70-270: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Windows XP Professional |
Course 2272: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows XP Professional Course 2285: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional |
| Electives (choose 2) |
| Exam 70-299: Implementing and Administering Security in a Windows Server 2003 Network |
Course 2823: Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network |
| Exam 70-350: Implementing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004 |
Course 2824: Implementing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2004 |
| Exam 70-351: TS: Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2006, Configuring |
Course 2824: Implementing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2004 |
*Courses may not be offered in all locations. Contact your local center for more information. |
