
MCSE
The Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) credential is the premier certification for professionals who analyze the business requirements and design and implement the infrastructure for business solutions based on the Microsoft Windows® 2000 platform and Microsoft server software.
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
Course Overview
The Microsoft® Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) credential is the premier
certification for professionals who analyze the business requirements and design
and implement the infrastructure for business solutions based on the Microsoft
Windows® 2000 platform and Microsoft server software. Implementation
responsibilities include installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network
systems.
Why should you become a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer?
To demonstrate to your customers and colleagues that you have what it takes to
plan, implement, and support business solutions with Microsoft Windows 2000 and
Microsoft BackOffice.
Microsoft® Certified Systems Engineer is able to get Industry recognition of
your knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft products and technologies.
How to become a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
To become a Microsoft Windows 2000 Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), you must
pass five core and two elective computer-based certification exams from
Microsoft. If you are already certified as an MCSE for NT 4, you can substitute
an accelerated exam for four of the five core exams. Informatics Training
Program gives you the technical training you need to prepare for all seven
exams.
These exams are developed with the input of professionals in the industry and
reflect how Microsoft products are used in organizations throughout the world.
The candidate can administered the exams at independent organizations, VUE and
Prometric testing centers around the world.
Benefits
As a Microsoft Certified Professional, you also receive the following benefits:
, Industry recognition of your knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft products and technologies.
, Access to technical and product information directly from Microsoft through a secured area of the MCP Web site.
, Access to exclusive discounts on products and services from selected companies through the MCP secured Web site. Some offers are available to premier levels of certification only.
, Logos and certificate to enable you to identify your Microsoft Certified Professional status to colleagues or clients.
, Invitations to Microsoft conferences, technical training sessions, and special events.
, Access to new secured content on the Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine Online Web site
Ideal for
, Systems engineers
, Technical support engineers
, Systems analysts
, Network analysts
, Technical consultants
Pre-requisites
To succeed in this course, the participant must have:
, Proficiency using the Windows interface to locate, create and manipulate folders and files and to configure the desktop environment.
, General knowledge of computer hardware components, including memory, hard disks and central processing units.
, General knowledge of networking concepts, including network operating system, server-client relationship and local area network (LAN).
Certification and Award
Microsoft® Certified Systems Engineer Certification
Progression Path
, LAN Manager
, LAN Planner
, LAN Administrator
, SQL Server Application Developer
, SQL Server DBA
, System Administrator
, Telecom Network Technician
, Software Engineer
Modules
Compulsory Modules
Microsoft Windows 2000 Administration (3 parts - 72410-72412) (Exam 70-210)
, 72410 Part 1: User Accounts
, 72411 Part 2: Groups and Resource Management
, 72412 Part 3: Computer Management
Microsoft Windows 2000 Installation, Configuration and Administration (8 parts - 72413-72420) (Exam 70-215)
, 72413 Part 1: Installation
, 72414 Part 2: File System and Hardware Configuration
, 72415 Part 3: Resource Optimization
, 72416 Part 4: Enterprise Administration
, 72417 Part 5: Network Implementation
, 72418 Part 6: Server Optimization
, 72419 Part 7: Enterprise Networking
, 72420 Part 8: Security Configuration
Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure Administration (5 parts - 72421-72425) (Exam 70-216)
, 72421 Part 1: DHCP, DNS, and WINS
, 72422 Part 2: Remote Access
, 72423 Part 3: IP Routing
, 72424 Part 4: Security
, 72425 Part 5: Enterprise Management
Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure (5 parts - 72427-72431) (Exam 70-217)
, 72427 Part 1: Active Directory Installation
, 72428 Part 2: Logical Structure
, 72429 Part 3: Physical Structure
, 72430 Part 4: Advanced Administration
, 72431 Part 5: Remote Installation
Choose ONE of the following
Microsoft Windows 2000 Designing a Directory Services Infrastructure (3 parts
- 72432-72434) (Exam 70-219)
, 72432 Part 1: Naming and Delegation Strategy
, 72433 Part 2: Domain Structure and Site Topology
, 72434 Part 3: Active Directory Structure and Group Policy
Microsoft Windows 2000 Network - Designing Security (5 parts - 73502-73506) (Exam 70-220)
, 72437 Part 1: Security Planning
, 72438 Part 2: Securing Local Networks
, 72439 Part 3: Remote Access
, 72440 Part 4: Securing Internet Access
, 72441 Part 5: Securing Access to Partners
Microsoft Windows 2000 Designing a Network Infrastructure (3 parts - 72442-72444) (Exam 70-221)
, 72442 Part 1: TCP/IP and Addressing
, 72443 Part 2: Remote Access
, 72444 Part 3: WANs
Electives - Choose TWO of the following
MS SQL Server 7.0: System Administration (5 parts - 72470-72474) (Exam
70-028)
, 72470 Part 1
, 72471 Part 2
, 72472 Part 3
, 72473 Part 4
, 72474 Part 5
MS Exchange Server 2000 Installation, Configuration and Administration (5 parts - 73502-73506) (Exam 70-224)
, 73502 Part 1: Installing
, 73503 Part 2: Configuring
, 73504 Part 3: Administering
, 73505 Part 4: Connectivity
, 73506 Part 5: Growth
Microsoft Site Server 3.0: Implementing Microsoft Site Server 3.0 (3 parts - 72505-72507) (Exam 70-056)
, 72505 Part 1
, 72506 Part 2
, 72507 Part 3
MS SQL Server 7.0: Designing & Implementing Data Warehouses (5 parts - 72770-72774) (Exam 70-019)
, 72770 Part 1
, 72771 Part 2
, 72772 Part 3
, 72773 Part 4
, 72774 Part 5
Course Information
Compulsory Modules
Microsoft Windows 2000: Administration (Exam 70-210)
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills on the basis of
administering a Windows 2000 environment. In additional, the candidate will
learn to identify the key features of Windows 2000 Network Administration, learn
how to set up and administer user accounts and use groups to organize user
accounts and administer file and print resources. Candidate will also learn the
skills necessary to remotely administer shared folders and monitor event logs,
backup and restore data.
Topics covered:
, Windows 2000 Network Administration
, User Accounts: Setting Up
, User Accounts: Administration
, Using Groups to Organize User Accounts
, File Resources: Administering
, Print Resources: Administering
, Data Storage: Managing
, Remote Administration of Shared Folders
, Event Logs: Monitoring
, Data: Backing Up and Restoring
Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional
(Exam 70-215)
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to install
and configure Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional on stand-alone and client
computers that are part of a workgroup or domain. In addition, this course
provides the skills and knowledge necessary to install and configure Windows
2000 Server to create file, print, Web and Terminal servers.
Topics covered
, Windows 2000: An Introduction
, Windows 2000: Attended Installation
, Windows 2000: Unattended Installation
, Hardware and Operating System Settings
, Managing Disks
, Hardware Configuration
, Optimizing Windows 2000 Performance
, Troubleshooting Windows 2000
, Enterprise Administration
, Workstation: Configuring and Managing
, Fax: Configuring and Managing
, Windows 2000 Networks
, Network Service Components
, Network Connectivity
, Windows 2000 Network
, Active Directory Objects
, Distributed File Systems
, Web Services and Sites
, Application Sharing
, Network Adapters and Protocols
, Remote Access
, Virtual Private Networks
, Windows Network Security: An Overview
, Managing Security
, Recovering Data
Implementing and Administering a Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Network Infrastructure
(Exam 70-216)
This course provides the candidate with the knowledge and skills necessary to
analyze the business requirements for a network. Candidate will learn to
install, manage, monitor, configure, and troubleshoot DNS, DHCP, Remote Access,
Network Protocols, IP Routing, and WINS in a Windows 2000 network
infrastructure.
Topics covered
, Networking Services: DHCP
, Networking Services: DNS
, Networking Services: WINS
, Remote Access
, Managing Remote Access Service
, Windows 2000 Network Protocols
, IP Routing Protocols
, Routing and Remote Access
, Certificate Services
, Encrypting File System (EFS)
, Internet Protocol Security (IPSec)
, Network Address Translation (NAT)
, Internet Connection
, Remote Management
, Network Connectivity: Troubleshooting
Implementing and Administering a Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Directory Services
Infrastructure (Exam 70-217)
This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills
necessary to install, configure and troubleshoot Active Directory. Candidate
will learn how to install Active Directory, identify Active Directory Logical
Models, perform Active Directory administration and delegate administrative
authority. In addition, this course focuses on the implementation and
troubleshooting group policy and using Remote Installation Services to deploy
Windows 2000.
Topics covered
, Active Directory Concepts
, Domain Name System (DNS) Server
, Active Directory Installation
, Active Directory Logical Models
, Active Directory Administration
, Delegation of Administrative Authority
, Physical Topology
, Sites and Replication Traffic
, Maintenance Recovery
, Group Policy Implementation
, User Environment: Managing Group Policy
, Software Deployment and Group Policy
, Managing User Accounts and Security
Choose ONE of the following
Designing a Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure (Exam
70-219)
This course focuses on providing the knowledge and skills necessary for IT
professionals to analyze and design for the common architectural elements of
Active Directory. Candidate will learn design considerations in relation to
Naming strategy, Domain Name and DNS Naming, as well as how to design a schema
modification policy and plan group policy.
Topics covered
, Directory Structure Design Fundamentals
, Naming Strategy
, Delegation Strategy: Designing
, Designing a Domain Strategy
, Designing Multiple Domains
, Designing a Site Topology
, Schema Modification Policy: Designing
, Group Policy: Planning
, Active Directory Structure: Planning
Exam
70-220: Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network
This course provides student with the knowledge and skills to design security
for a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network. It tests the skills required to analyze
the business requirements for security and design a security solution that meets
business requirements.
Topics covered
, Network Security: An Introduction
, Network Security Plan: Analyzing
, Distributed Security: Planning
, Designing Local Security
, Security on a LAN
, Designing Security Solutions
, Designing WAN Security
, Securing Private Networks
, Securing Communication Channels
, Securing Partner Access
, E-Commerce Security
Designing a Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Network Infrastructure (Exam 70-221)
This course provides the candidate with the knowledge and skills necessary to
develop a Microsoft® Windows® 2000 networking services solution for enterprise
networks.
Topics covered
, TCP/IP and DHCP
, Name Resolution Services
, Multiprotocols
, Routing and Remote Access
, Internet Routing: NAT and ICS
, Internet and Extranet Access: Components
, Designing a Load Balancing Strategy
, Remote Access Strategy
, IP Routing and Multicasting
, Demand-Dial Strategy
, VPN Strategy
Choose TWO of the following
Administering Microsoft® SQL Server™ 7.0 (Exam 70-028)
This course is intended for IT professionals responsible for installing,
configuring, administering and troubleshooting Microsoft SQL Server 7.0. This
course provides the candidate with the knowledge and skills to identify the main
components of the SQL Server; upgrade to SQL Server 7.0, understand the basics
of SQL Server databases and how to create databases and other objects, identify
the concepts, interfaces and fixed roles involved in performing backups.
Candidate will also learn to automate SQL Server 7.0 administrative tasks and
identify the methods and attributes of SQL Server 7.0 replication.
Topics covered
, SQL Server Introduction
, Installing and Configuring SQL Server
, Upgrading to SQL Server 7.0
, Managing Security
, SQL Server Database Basics
, Managing Databases
, Backup Concepts
, Performing Backups
, Restoring Databases
, Automating Administrative Tasks
, Transferring Data
, Monitoring and Maintaining SQL Server
, Replication Basics
, Replication Planning Considerations
, Replication Management
Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft® Exchange 2000 Server (Exam
70-224)
This course provides the candidate with the knowledge and skills to learn both
theoretical and practical instruction in the subject of installing Microsoft
Exchange 2000 Server, how to configure Exchange 2000 server once it has been
installed and to monitor and manage Exchange 2000 Server connectivity, services
and indexing and search capabilities.
Topics covered
, Exchange 2000 Server Overview
, Exchange 2000 Server Installation
, Exchange 2000 Server Deployment
, IS
, Client Services
, Exchange 2000 Server: Administration
, User Objects: Creating and Configuring
, Backup and Restore Strategies
, Message Connectivity Management
, Client Connectivity Management
, Exchange 2000 Server Folder Management
, Monitoring Exchange 2000 Services
, Managing Exchange 2000 Server Policies
, Indexing and Search Capabilities
Implementing and Supporting Web Sites Using Microsoft® Site Server 3.0 (Exam
70-056)
This course provides the candidate with the knowledge and skills to implement,
support, maintain, optimize and troubleshoot Web sites using Site Server 3.0.
Topics covered
, Getting Started With Site Server 3.0
, Publishing Content
, Deploying Content
, Searching for Content
, Personalization & Membership
, Active Channel and Multicaster Servers
, The Knowledge Manager
, Web Site Usage and Content
Designing and Implementing Data Warehouses with Microsoft® SQL Server™ 7.0 (Exam
70-019)
The availability of data and information is a key driver in modern corporate
life. To make competent informed business decisions, people need to be able to
access data when they want it, be confident that the data is both timely and
accurate, and get the data in the desired format. Their ability to do this is
largely dependent upon the quality and strength of the data storage and
retrieval system. Data warehouses serve as the central repository of all
corporate information. With the release of SQL Server 7, Microsoft has created
an affordable, completely integrated data warehousing solution.
Topics covered
, Data Warehousing: Basic Concepts
, Data Gathering
, Analyzing Requirements
, OLAP Systems
, The Data Warehousing Process
, Data Transformation Services (DTS)
, Replication in SQL Server 7.0
, Data Warehouse Implementation
, Replication
, OLAP Services, Dimension and Aggregation
, Cube Management
, Data Access: Relational Data Structures
, Data Access: Multidimensional Structures
, Pivot Table Service
, MS English Query
, Microsoft Repository
, Data Warehouse Management
, Data Warehouse Maintenance