SYNOPSIS
Microsoft’s
Windows 2000 MCSA (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator) certification is
for professionals who implement, manage, and troubleshoot existing network and
system environments based on the Microsoft Windows 2000 and Microsoft Windows
Server 2003 Operating Systems. These individuals typically do not deploy new
networks and systems as part of their job function, as is expected of
individuals holding the MCSE credential. Unlike MCSEs, MCSAs are not expected
to have design skills.
The Windows 2000 MCSA got
its start back in the fall of 2001. This certification does not retire but
newer versions of it are released every few years as Microsoft upgrades their
core server technologies. There are no specific prerequisites for the MCSA,
although Microsoft says that a: candidate should have 12 months of experience
working with a desktop operating system, a network operating system, and an
existing network infrastructure. As soon as candidates pass their first
qualifying exam for the MCSA program, they achieve a Microsoft Certified
Professional (MCP) certification.
Job roles of those
pursuing this certification typically include: systems administrator, network
administrator, information systems administrator, network operations analyst,
network technician, or technical support specialist.
To
achieve the Windows 2000 MCSA, a candidate must pass a total of four exams.
There are three core exams and one elective exam.
CompTIA’s
Security+ certification, or a CompTIA A+ and Network+ combination, or a CompTIA
A+ and Server+ combination, may count towards one elective. Also, If you take
one of the following two exams as an elective in order to complete the
requirements for your Windows 2000 MCSA and then follow up and take the other
one, you will achieve an MSCA:Security
certification: 70-214 and 70-227.
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