The Microsoft Certified
Systems Administrator (MCSA) credential proves that you have the
skills to successfully implement, manage, and troubleshoot the
ongoing needs of Microsoft Windows® 2000–based operating
environments.
An MCSA candidate should have 12 months of experience working
with a desktop operating system, a network operating system, and an
existing network infrastructure.
Note: Microsoft has developed independent certification
requirements for Microsoft Windows Server™ 2003. See
MCSA on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Certification Requirements
for exam details.
MCSA candidates are required to pass three core exams and one
elective exam. Additional exams may be required for MCSA
specializations.
Course of Study
Core
|
Course
|
Instruction
Hours
|
Exam (3 Exams
Required)
|
| Course
2151: Microsoft Windows 2000 Network and Operating
System Essentials |
24 |
Exam 70–210: Installing, Configuring, and Administering
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Exam 70–215: Installing, Configuring, and Administering
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server |
|
Course 2152:
Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server |
40 |
| Course
2272: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows XP
Professional |
40 |
Exam 70–270: Installing, Configuring, and Administering
Microsoft Windows XP Professional (Used instead of
Exam 70-210) |
|
Or |
| Course
2285: Installing, Configuring, and Administering
Microsoft Windows XP Professional |
16 |
| Course
2126: Managing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network
Environment |
40 |
Exam 70–218: Managing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network
Environment |
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Electives
|
Course
|
Instruction
Hours
|
Exam (1 Exam
Required)
|
|
Course 2150: Designing a Secure Microsoft Windows 2000
Network |
40 |
Exam 70–214: Implementing and Administering Security in
a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network |
|
Course 2153: Implementing a Microsoft Windows 2000
Network Infrastructure |
40 |
|
Course 2153: Implementing a Microsoft Windows 2000
Network Infrastructure |
40 |
Exam 70–216: Implementing and Administering a Microsoft
Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure |
|
Course 1572: Implementing and Managing Microsoft
Exchange 2000 |
40 |
Exam 70–224: Installing, Configuring, and Administering
Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server |
|
Course 2159: Deploying and Managing Microsoft Internet
Security and Acceleration Server 2000 |
24 |
Exam 70–227: Installing, Configuring, and Administering
Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server
2000, Enterprise Edition |
|
Course 2072: Administering a Microsoft SQL Server 2000
Database |
40 |
Exam 70–228: Installing, Configuring, and Administering
Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition |
|
Course 2400: Implementing and Managing Microsoft
Exchange Server 2003 |
40 |
Exam 70-284: Implementing and Managing Microsoft
Exchange Server 2003 |
As an alternative to the electives listed above, the following
certifications may substitute for an MCSA elective:
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Additional MCSA Information
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