Microsoft MCITP 2008 Server Admin Road Map

The following courses may be taken separately, but together, are required for the Microsoft MCITP 2008 Server Administration Certification.  For more information or to schedule a one on one discussion about pathways toward certifications, contact us at: 215-968-8132 or itacademy@bucks.edu.


Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration

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(Exam 70-640)

Don’t be left behind! It is time to recertify! Do you need to support or plan to support Microsoft Active Directory (AD) on Windows Server 2008 R2? This is a great opportunity to work with our certified instructor and learn the skills necessary to manage and administrator a Microsoft Windows Server 2008. You will be prepared for the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) Exam 70-640. Prerequisites: A solid foundation in Microsoft Windows Desktop O/S and internet technologies.

In this MCTS course you will learn the following skills:

  • Deploy Active Directory Domain Services, Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services, Active Directory Certificate Services, Active Directory Federation Services and Active Directory Rights Management Services in a forest or a domain.
  • Upgrade existing domain controllers, domains and forest to Windows Server R2.
  • Efficiently administer and automate the administration of users, groups and computers.
  • Manage the configuration and security of a domain by using Group Policy, fine-grained password policies, directory services auditing  and the Security Configuration Wizard.
  • Implement effective name resolution with the domain name system (DNS) on Windows Server 2008 R2.
  • Plan, configure and support the replication of Active Directory data within and between sites.
  • Add, remove, maintain and backup domain controllers,
  • Enable authentication between domains and forests.
  • Implement new capabilities and functionality offered by Windows Server 2008 R2.

Certification
The skills measured for the exam can be found at:
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exam.aspx?ID=70-640&locale=en-us#tab2
When you pass Exam 70-640: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring, you complete the requirements for the following certification: MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuration.

Achieving this certification will earn you credits toward:

  • MCITP: Enterprise Administrator
  • MCITP: Server Administrator


Course Information:
Course # WITAC 1081, Hours: 60, Tuition: $950,
Text: Sybex: MCTS Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration Study Guide: Exam 70-640 [Paperback], ISBN # 978-0470261675

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Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration

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(Exam 70-642)

Don't be left behind! It is time to certify/recertify!  You will learn to configure IP addressing, routing and IPsec; configure name resolution by using Domain Name System (DNS); configure remote and wireless network access; configure Network Access Protection (NAP); configure file and print services; and monitor and manage a network infrastructure. Prerequisites: you have taken the Windows Server 2008 Active Directory course WITAC 1081 or you have a basic understanding of Windows server oeprating systems and common internet technologies.

In this MCTS course the student will learn the following skills for:

  • Understanding and Configuring TCP/IP
  • Configuring Name Resolution
  • Configuring a DNS Zone Infrastructure
  • Creating a DHCP Infrastructure
  • Configuring IP Routing
  • Protecting Network Traffic with IPsec
  • Connecting to Networks
  • Configuring Windows Firewall and Network Access Protection
  • Managing Software Updates
  • Monitoring Computers
  • Managing Files and Printers

Certification
The skills measured for the exam can be found at:
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exam.aspx?ID=70-642&locale=en-us#tab2
When you pass Exam 70-642: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring, you complete the requirements for the following certification:

  • MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuration

Achieving this certification will earn you credits toward:

  • MCITP: Enterprise Administrator
  • MCITP: Server Administrator

Course Information:
Course # WITAC 1082, Hours: 56, Tuition: $950,
Text: MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration Study Guide: Exam 70-642, ISBN # 978-0-470-26169-9

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Windows Server 2008 Server Administration

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(Exam 70-646)

Don't be left behind! It is time to certify/recertify! You will learn to plan, implement and manage the deployment of servers running Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2; monitor, maintain and optimize servers; plan application and data provisioning; plan and implement high-availability strategies and ensure business continuity. Prerequisites: You sould have taken the Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration WITAC 1082 or have two years experience managing Windows Servers.

In this MCITP course the student will learn the following skills for:

  • Installing, Upgrading and Deploying Windows Server 2008 R2
  • Infrastructure Services planning
  • Planning Core Active Directory Infrastructure
  • Group Policy Strategies
  • Planning Server Administration
  • Presentation and Application Virtualization
  • Provisioning File and Print Servers
  • Planning Security Policies
  • Remote Access and Network Access Protection
  • Provision Data and Plan Storage
  • Clustering and High Availability
  • Performance Evalution and Optimization
  • Backup and Recovery

Certification
The skills measured for the exam can be found at:
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exam.aspx?ID=70-646&locale=en-us#tab2
When you pass Exam 70-646: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator you complete the final requirement for the following certification:

  • MCITP: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator

Required Certifications for MCITP
To receive the MCITP certification you must already have the following MCTS certifications before taking the MCITP certification test:

  • MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring (Exam 70-640)
  • MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring (Exam 70-642)

Course Information:
Course # WITAC 1084, Hours: 56, Tuition: $950,
Text: MCITP: Windows Server 2008 Server Administrator Study Guide: (Exam 70-646), ISBN # 978-0-470-29315-7

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