microsoft certified it professional, server administrator mcitp-sa preparation

2. Microsoft Information Technology(MCITP) Server Administrator

3. iPod touch™ Benefits* With a Wi-Fi connection, students can: Access their Blackboard course environment Access and view the eLab pre-recorded videos Complete and submit all quizzes and exams Use the Blackboard communication tools Email Messages Discussion Boards * These benefits are not available offline; there must be a Wi-Fi connection available for access

4. Microsoft Information Technology(MCITP) Server Administrator Certificate

5. ITNW 1458 Network+ Prereq: None Course Description:  Presents information needed to prepare for and take the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Network+ certification exam and for a career as a network professional. End-of-Course Outcomes:  Identify and define terminology, hardware, and software components of computer networks; utilize equipment, protocols, and topologies to differentiate between various network systems; demonstrate skills in installing network hardware, software, and cable; troubleshoot network connectivity; configure network protocol; and install and configure network client software.

6. ITNW 1416 Network Administration Prereq: None Co-req: ITNW 1458 (If iPod desired when first enrolling) Course Description:  An introduction to Network administration as applied to Microsoft Server 2008. Emphasis will be on the MS Windows Server environment. Presents information needed to prepare for and take the MCTS Exam 70-642. End-of-Course Outcomes:  Management of directory services; access to network services, configuring file and print services; IP address and name resolution and services.

7. ITNW 2454 Internet/Intranet Server Prereq: None Course Description: Designing, installing, configuring, maintaining, and managing an Internet/Intranet server. Configure Domain Name System (DNS), configure Active Directory. Emphasis will be on the MS Windows Server environment. Presents information needed to prepare for and take the MCTS Exam 70-640. End-of-Course Outcomes:  Configure Active Directory, setup users, groups, policies, and profiles, hardware component and application configuration, administration of security for users, files and printers, client configuration and optimization, administration and configuration of server roles and core configuration.

8. ITNW 1454 Implementing and Supporting Servers Prereq: None Course Description: Implement, administer, and troubleshoot information systems that incorporate servers in a networked computing environment. Emphasis will be on the MS Windows Server environment. Presents information needed to prepare for and take the MCTS Exam 70-646. End-of-Course Outcomes:  Configure peripherals and devices; set up servers; configure directory replication; manage licensing; create and manage system policies, and profiles; administer remote servers and disk resources; create and share resources; implement fault-tolerance; configure servers for interoperability; install and configure Remote Access Service (RAS); and identify and monitor performance bottlenecks and resolve configuration problems.

9. ITSY 1442 Information Technology Security Prereq: None Course Description: Instruction in security for network hardware, software, and data, including physical security; backup procedures; relevant tools; encryption; and protection from viruses. Presents information needed to prepare for and take the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Security+ certification exam. End-of-Course Outcomes: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Guidelines and other best practices; develop backup procedures to provide for data security; use network operating system features to implement network security; identify computer and network threats and vulnerabilities and methods to prevent their effects; use tools to enhance network security; and use encryption techniques to protect network data.

10. Web-based Labs1 Pre-recorded eLab videos performed by certified instructors Required – grading component of the course lab requirement2 Useful for low connectivity areas and offline users Complete integration with the textbook eLabs = Hands-on Projects from course text (100+ labs per course) Optional hands-on labs where connectivity allows Substitutes as grading component for course lab requirement3 Great benefit for online environment Access a live server through web browser to perform the labs Packaging: Access Code Assessment, grading via print or email results Pre-set amount of lab time (40 hours per course)

11. LabMentors Hands-on eLabs Not a simulation or program Live server equipment customized for personal use Perform real server, system and network configuration tasks Labs are graded on a step by step basis

12. MCITP – Server Administrator Certification Requires only three exams Two prerequisite exams and one professional series exam MCTS Exam 70-642 Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring MCTS Exam 70-640 Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuration MC Pro Exam 70-646 Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator Three exams = three certifications (MCTS): Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring Awarded upon passing of MCTS Exam 70-642 (MCTS): Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuration Awarded upon passing of MCTS Exam 70-640 (MCITP) Server Administrator on Windows Server 2008 Awarded upon acquiring the MCTS certifications above AND passing of MC Pro Exam 70-646