MCSE Windows Server 2003 - Fastrack
Course Duration: 10 Days
Overview
This 10-day instructor led accelerated course is designed to provide delegates with the necessary knowledge to pursue certification as a 2003 Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE). This credential is one of the most widely recognised technical certifications in the industry. The Windows 2003 MCSE is a first-rate certification for IT professionals who design, administer, manage and implement business solutions based on the Microsoft Windows 2003 platform.
Please note: This course requires extended hours (8.30 am – 6.30 pm). Self-study is not required before the course, however it is recommended that delegates read the provided Microsoft manuals during the evenings.
As this is an accelerated 10 day programme it is not possible for delegates to attend only week one or week two
There is no official course reading but the recomended book is “Mastering Windows 2003 Server” by Mark Minasi.
Prerequisites
Meeting that prerequisites and skills required – this will be assessed by sales and instructor telephone interviews
An MCSE candidate should have at least one year of experience implementing and ideally administering a network operating system in environments with the following characteristics:
200 to 26,000 supported users
Up to 150 physical locations
Typical network services and applications include file and print, databases, messaging, proxy server or firewall, dial-in server, desktop management, and Web hosting. Connectivity needs include connecting individual offices and users at remote locations to a corporate network and connecting corporate networks to the Internet. In addition, an MCSE candidate should have at least one year of experience in implementing and administering a desktop operating system.
Delegates will Gain
The necessary skills to pursue MCSE 2003 certification
An overview of the broad range of relevant technology areas
Detailed knowledge of the key topic areas
Course outline
Week 1 (5 days) – Core Content
M2272 – Implementing and Supporting Microsoft XP Professional
Installing Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Automating an Installation of Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Configuring Hardware on a Computer Running Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Managing Disks Configuring and Managing File Systems
Troubleshooting the Boot Process and Other System Issues
Configuring the Desktop Environment
Configuring TCP/IP Addressing and Name Resolution
Configuring Microsoft Windows XP Professional to Operate in Microsoft Windows Networks
Supporting Remote Users
Configuring Microsoft Windows XP for Mobile Computing
Monitoring Resources and Performance
M2274 – Managing a MS Windows Server 2003 Environment
Introduction to Administering Accounts and Resources
Managing User and Computer Accounts
Managing Groups
Managing Access to Resources
Implementing Printing
Managing Printing
Managing Access to Objects in Organizational Units
Implementing Group Policy
Managing the User Environment by Using Group Policy
Introduction to Security in Windows Server 2003
M2275 – Maintaining a MS Windows Server 2003 Environment
Preparing to Administer a Server
Preparing to Monitor Server Performance
Monitoring Server Performance
Maintaining Device Drivers
Managing Disks
Managing Data Storage
Managing Disaster Recovery
Maintaining Software by Using Software Update Services
M2276 – Implementing a MS Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Hosts
Reviewing the Suite of TCP/IP Protocols
Assigning IP Addresses in a Multiple Subnet Network
Configuring a Client IP Address
Configuring a Client for Name Resolution
Isolating Common Connectivity Issues
M2277 – Implementing, Managing and Maintaining a MS Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services
Configuring Routing by Using Routing and Remote Access
Allocating IP Addressing by Using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Managing and Monitoring Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Resolving Names
Resolving Host Names by Using Domain Name System (DNS)
Managing and Monitoring Domain Name System
Resolving NetBIOS Names by Using Windows Internet Naming Service
Securing Network Traffic by Using IPSec and Certificates
Configuring Network Access
Managing and Monitoring Network Access
Week 2 (5 days) – Core Content
M2278 – Implementing, Managing and Maintaining a MS Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
Introducing Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure Planning, Tools, and Documentation
Planning and Optimizing a TCP/IP Physical and Logical Network
Planning and Troubleshooting Routing and Switching
Planning, Optimizing, and Troubleshooting DHCP
Planning a DNS Strategy
Optimizing and Troubleshooting DNS
Planning and Optimizing WINS
Planning and Troubleshooting IPSec
Planning Network Access
Troubleshooting Network Access
Planning a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
M2279 – Planning, Implementing and Maintaining a MS Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure
Introduction to Active Directory Infrastructure
Implementing an Active Directory Forest and Domain Structure
Implementing an Organizational Unit Structure
Implementing User, Group, and Computer Accounts
Implementing Group Policy
Deploying and Managing Software by Using Group Policy
Implementing Sites to Manage Active Directory Replication
Implementing the Placement of Domain Controllers
Managing Operations Masters
Maintaining Active Directory Availability
Planning and Implementing an Active Directory Infrastructure
M2282 – Designing a MS Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
Introduction to Designing an Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
Designing a Forest and Domain Infrastructure
Designing a Site Infrastructure
Designing the Administrative Structure
Designing for Group Policy
Designing the Physical Network
Designing for Network Connectivity
Designing a Name Resolution Strategy
Designing the Network Access Infrastructure
Certification
This course helps prepare delegates for the following exams:
70-290 Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment
70-291 Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
70-293 Planning and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
70-294 Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure
70-270 Installing, Configuring, and Administering Windows XP Professional
70-297 Designing a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
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