This class track offers you the opportunity to learn Windows 2003 network administration,
security and design with an instructor-led, hands-on class. Increase the
knowledge and skills you and your staff use each day through emphasis on the
best practices and understanding of the latest security standards and
their implementation. Instructor-led, hands-on, lab-based classes
bring together the understanding of network operations plus hands-on experience
to build confidence and to perform network related tasks. The courses
provide the base building blocks and foundation for the knowledge required for
seven Microsoft Certification Exams, while keeping in mind that by passing one
exam you are a
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP). Three additional exams are required for
the
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) while three exams beyond the
MCSA are needed for the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
certification.
What does the package include?
The full Windows Administration, Security and Design package includes:
- 96 hours minimum of instructor-led, hands-on, lab-based training
- Available instructors for additional help outside the class time
- All required materials for the track
including books, lessons, labs, and reference material which map to
objectives towards seven Microsoft exams related to MCP, MCSA, MCSA:
Security, MCSE, MCSE: Security as well as Security+
- 180-day Evaluation Version of Windows 2003 Standard Server
- 180-day Evaluation Version of Windows XP
Professional
- Access to test preparation questions with the ability to take simulation tests and take home practice
questions for test preparation
Benefits to you and your company:
- Ability to help your company become a Microsoft Partner -- a company
needs just two certified professionals on staff to apply for Microsoft Partner status
therefore becoming eligible for thousands of dollars in software savings
- Access to Microsoft MCP Secure Web Site (after passing first test)
- Your network administrators learn the best practices for
Microsoft based networks related to Windows Server 2003
- As best practices are implemented, this leads to a higher ROI
- Network administrators will become more productive
- Learn how to reduce security threats from external and internal
sources
- Enable your organization to show good faith effort for regulatory
compliance
- Meet the training requirements to be an information security officer
- Save money compared to traditional training center classes
- Opportunity to design and implement best practices with the benefit
of an instructor and peer group
