Windows 2003 MCSA + Security Program

The St. Mary’s University Windows 2003 MCSA+Security Professional Program is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills to support a computer network environment.

Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator is required to pass total of five (5) exams. Three (3) core exams: (1) client operating system core exam, (2) networking system core exam, and (2) Elective exams. Together with the core exams, the elective exams provide a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise to successfully manage and maintain the typically complex computing environment of medium-to- large-sized companies. MCSA candidates should have 6 months of experience administering client and network operating systems. The foundation training in CompTIA A+ Certification is considered prerequisite information and skills for the MCSA+Security track.

Foundation Phase - CompTIA A+

A+ Hardware & Software Support Skills - Instructor Led Hands-On Classroom

This CompTIA course provides students with the knowledge necessary to understand and support the hardware and software components of the computer. Students learn to maintenance and troubleshoot the computer. This course is considered foundation in preparation for success in a systems engineer study & certification, including MCSE. 10 days.

TCP/IP Intro & Advanced

This two day online class is an orientation to the information technology field of network administration. Students will be provided with the basic concepts necessary for further skills training in network technology support. Windows & DOS training - provided on-line.

Phase I

2151: Microsoft Windows 2000 Network & Operating System Essentials
This 24 hour course provides individuals who are new to Windows 2000 with the knowledge necessary to understand and identify the tasks involved in supporting Windows 2000 networks. It is an introductory course designed to provide an overview of networking concepts and how they are implemented in Windows 2000. This course also prepares the individual for exams 70-210 and 70-215. This is a self-paced on-line course of instruction.

2152 Supporting Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional & Server
This 32-40 hour course provides the individual with the knowledge and skills necessary to install and configure Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional on stand-alone computers and on client computers that are part of a workgroup or a domain. In addition, the course provides the skills and knowledge necessary to install and configure Windows 2000 server to create file, print, and Terminal servers. This course is prerequisite knowledge for course 2153 and also prepares the individual for exams 70-210 and 70-215. This is a self-paced on-line course of instruction.

2274 Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to manage accounts and resources in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 environment These tasks include managing user, computer, and group accounts; managing access to network resources; managing printers; managing an organizational unit in a network based on Active Directory® directory service; and implementing Group Policy to manage users and computers. This is an instructor led classroom course of instruction.

2275 Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills that are needed to electively maintain server resources, monitor server performance, and safeguard data on a computer running one of the operating systems in the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 family. This is an instructor led classroom course of instruction.

2276 Implementing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network: Network Hosts.
This course provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to configure a Wrndows.based computer to operate in a Microsoft Windows Sewer 2003 networking infrastructure. This is an instructor led classroom course of instruction.

Phase II

2153 Supporting a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure This 40 hour course is for new-to-product support professionals who will be responsible for installing, configuring, managing and supporting a network infrastructure that uses Microsoft Windows 2000 Server products. This course is prerequisite knowledge for 2154 and prepares the student for exam 70-216. This is an on-line, self-paced course of instruction.

Network+ (CompTiA)

Network+ Certification is a testing program sponsored by CompTIA that is geared toward technicians with 18 to 24 months experience in the industry. Network+ Certification is a non-vendor, non-product specific certification program that validates your knowledge as a networking professional and demonstrates a wide range of skills required in today’s network environments. The program was developed with the support of major computer hardware and software vendors, distributors, resellers, and publications in the industry. This is an instructor led classroom course of instruction.

Visio Levels 1 2

This is a 16 hour course for managing a flow chart. 1isio software is widely used for IT systems organization and therefore included in a fundamental network administrator skill set This is an on-line sell-paced course of instruction.

2277 Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to manage, and maintain a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 network infrastructure. These tasks include implementing routing; knplementing, managing, and maintaining Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (Dt-ICP), Domain Name System (DNS), and Windows Internet Name Service (WINS): securing Internet Protocol (IP) traffic with Internet Protocol security (IPSec) and certificates; implementing a network access infrastructure.