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Wednesday, March 5, 2008

System Administrator and Network Engineer.

The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification will advance your career by ensuring that you have the skills to successfully manage and troubleshoot system environments running on the Microsoft Windows operating system.

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Read about the MCSA on Windows Server 2003 certification requirements. See the certification paths that Microsoft recommends, and learn how you can get a head start on the Windows Server 2008 operating system.

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Read about the MCSA on Windows 2000 certification requirements. Also see the certification paths that Microsoft recommends:

MCSA on Windows Server 2003 Certification Requirements

Updated: February 15, 2008
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The strength of Windows Server 2003 in the market today indicates that demand for related IT expertise will continue for years to come. The best way to demonstrate your expert skills on Windows Server 2003—and to inspire confidence in a hiring manager, your team, and yourself—is by earning the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) credentials.

In addition, if you are certified on Windows Server 2003, you have an efficient path to the Windows Server 2008 certifications.

The MCSA certification verifies your knowledge in system administration of Microsoft Windows operating systems. MCSA certification can help advance your career by confirming that you have the skills necessary to successfully manage and troubleshoot system environments.

Candidate profile

Candidates for the MCSA on Windows Server 2003 certification typically have 6 to 12 months of experience administering client and network operating systems. They are knowledgeable about implementing, managing, and maintaining the typically complex computing environment of mid-sized to large companies.

Related job titles: systems administrator, network administrator, information systems administrator, network operations analyst, network technician, or technical support specialist

How to earn your MCSA on Windows Server 2003

To earn your MCSA on Windows Server 2003 certification, you must pass four exams:

Two core exams on networking systems

One core exam on client operating systems

One elective exam

The MCSA on Windows Server 2003 certification will not retire.

If you have an MCSA credential on Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, you can transition your skills to Windows Server 2003 by taking one exam.

Friday, December 14, 2007

System Administrator & Network Eng.

Help lower IT maintenance costs with hardware-assisted remote management technology that works even if the PC is down or off.1 Reduce the need for software-related deskside visits by up to 91 percent and for hardware-related deskside visits by as much as 56 percent.1,2 Using sophisticated remote management capabilities not available in previous generation PCs or software-only solutions, you can do more from the IT console than ever before and reduce unintended PC downtime by up to 65 percent.

Extend PC management capabilities:
Locate, troubleshoot, and repair–notebooks and desktops with a hardware-based communications channel that is independent of the OS. A management engine within the chipset firmware, running on auxiliary power, communicates directly with your network-management console. Remotely manage networked and plugged-in machines—even if they are powered off or their OS is down.

Inventory hardware and software assets–up to 98 percent faster for hardware inventory and up to 94 percent faster for software inventory on desktops.1,2 With Intel Centrino Pro and Intel vPro processor technology, asset information is stored in tamper-resistant nonvolatile memory for easier, faster and more accurate audits, helping to prevent under-reporting or over-purchasing of assets and minimizing the cost of manual inventories.