Windows 2000 MCSA (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator)
Windows 2000 MCSA Certification
The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) on Microsoft Windows 2000 certification is designed for professionals who implement, manage, and troubleshoot existing network and system environments based on the Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows .NET Server platforms. Implementation responsibilities include installing and configuring parts of the systems. Management responsibilities include administering and supporting the systems.
Demand for the network administration job function has grown significantly, and candidates as well as the industry have indicated that a certification for this job function is needed. Research indicates that the job demand for network administrators continues to rise. Studies also show that network/design administrators at IT companies have significant advancement opportunities more than most other job categories.
The MCSA on Windows 2000 credential offers IT professionals a competitive edge in today constantly changing business environment by validating the specific experience required by the network and systems administrator job role. The certification provides employers with a means to identify those qualified individuals who have the appropriate skills set to do the job successfully.
The MCSA on Windows 2000 Certification Is Appropriate for:
- Network administrators
- Network engineers
- Systems administrators
- Information technology professionals
- Information systems administrators
- Network technicians
- Technical support specialists
An MCSA Typical Computing Environment
The MCSA on Windows 2000 credential is for IT professionals working in the typically complex computing environment of medium to large organizations. An MCSA on Windows 2000 candidate should have six to 12 months of experience administering client and network operating systems in environments with the following characteristics:
- From 200 to 26,000 or more users are supported.
- From two to 100 physical locations are supported.
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 in remote locations to the corporate network and connecting corporate networks to the Internet.