MCSA certification is designed for professionals who implement, manage, and troubleshoot existing network and system environments based on Microsoft Windows® 2003. The typical MCSA supports hundreds to thousands of users at 2 to 100 physical locations. Typical network services and resources include messaging, database, file and print, proxy server or firewall, Internet and intranet, remote access, and client computer management. Connectivity needs include connecting branch offices and individual users at remote locations to the corporate network and connecting corporate networks to the Internet. Three MS certification exams are required, plus a fourth elective MS exam OR CompTIA certification.
The MCSA certification is appropriate for:
Network administrators
Network engineers
Systems administrators
Information technology professionals
Information systems administrators
Network operations analysts
Network technicians
Technical support specialists
Courses required:
CDA 2500 - Network Technology (may be waived based on experience)