MCSA Courses

2007-04-17 10:41:55

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Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator, also known as MCSA, is a course offered in the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) program. The MCP program offers various courses in information technology; aside from system administration, there are also courses for system engineering (MCSE), database administration (MCDBA) and application development (MCAD), among others. Microsoft also offers technology series and architect series courses.

By finishing MCSA courses, you become a certified professional in the field of system administration of the Microsoft operating system. This means that Microsoft validates your proficiency in the management and maintenance of the network and systems environment using the Windows operating system and other similar systems.

Microsoft also offers specialization in particular technical fields. For MCSA courses, the specializations available are MCSA Messaging and MCSA Security.

To become a candidate for MCSA certification, you are required to have prior experience in administration of desktop operating systems, management of network operating systems and working with a server operating system. Knowledge and skills regarding database, messaging, proxy servers, remote access, Internet connectivity and client support are essential when you want to undergo MCSA courses.

To become an MCSA, you have to pass a certain number of examinations, depending on which kind of MCSA certification you choose. Registration may be accomplished online, and the examinations may be taken at certain testing sites all over the world. These examinations consist of both written and simulated tests. The company offers courses and training, usually lasting a couple of weeks, to help you prepare for the examinations. Aside from these, there are also books, sample examinations and websites which you can utilize in preparation.

Once you become an MCSA, you acquire access to exclusive Microsoft material via the MCP member site. The website provides you with technical information, discounts and various offers, and invitation to Microsoft events. The site also helps you look for jobs and apply online.


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