MCSA Training and Study

MCSA: Get Professional Advice For Your Exam

Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator tests the knowledge system administration of Microsoft Windows operating systems. You need to pass four examinations to get a MCSA certification. The test is for

the ability in implementation, management and maintenance of a complex computing environment of medium to large scale companies. There are two paths for MCSA. One path is "MCSA on Windows 2000" and the other is "MCSA on Windows 2003". The specializations for both tracks are Messaging and Security.

The skills gained by MCSA include

Managing users and groups
Active directory
Servers
Web services
Security
DNS configuration
Disaster recovery.

Study Resources

There are some of the best study resource tips as follows

Get the Syllabus

Search the net and get the syllabus so that you know what you need to study to gain a MCSA. The syllabus can be found in more detail at sites that give MCSA boot camp training or online MCSA training.

Upgrading and Installing the Windows Network OS
Configuring the Windows sever Environment
Installing and Configuring Basic Network Protocols
Managing the Desktop, Managing Users and Groups
Managing the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Using User Profiles and Hardware Profiles
Managing Disks, Security
Installing and Managing Domain Name Service (DNS)
Managing Network Connections, Printing
Managing the Windows Internet Name Service, IP Routing, Network Interoperability
Managing Remote Access Services, VPN, and IP Security
Installing and Configuring Network Clients
Managing NAT and Web Services
Installing and Configuring Microsoft Certificate Server
Performing System Recovery Functions

Visit Vendor Sites

The Microsoft site is the best to find resources for

http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcsa/default.asp

The vendor site gives links to books on the particular exam and learning resources. You could look up http://support.microsoft.com/ for more information. Also information on training centers and study guides are provided.

Study Material

MCSA material is available with the Microsoft press. These are complied by either one author or various authors. Most of these books also come along with the CD for easier reference and better understanding using graphics. The books offered by Microsoft Corporation on the particular examinations are given at their site

http://www.microsoft.com/learning/books/certification/feature/010803.asp\ You could also choose an online study guide and utilize the practice exams that are available on various sites specialized to provide training. You could also check up for MCSA brain dumps that give you resources as well as links to practice exams. You could use specific searches for topic that you need to know to find out more about these topics.

Certification Forums

These forums have a moderator and serve the purpose of a community that has a common purpose. At these forums you get valuable tips on preparation and knowledge about topics that you find difficult. Other resources that you could explore are MCSA chat rooms and group study rooms.

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