| What It Means to Be an MCP |
Microsoft Certified Professionals are cut from a different cloth than their IT counterparts. They not only thrive on the continuing challenges of the IT field, but they have also taken it upon themselves to develop and hone their skills—to stay a step ahead. < TOP > |
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The practical expertise that is gained through the certification process provides individuals with the kind of know-how that gets recognized—on the job, among peers, and by future employers. < TOP > |
| The Benefits of Certification |
In addition to polishing your skill set, MCP certifications provide many specific advantages. These include the following:
- Industry recognition of your knowledge and proficiency
- Logos and certificates to identify your MCP status
- Access to an exclusive MCP member Web site
- Exclusive discounts on products and services
- Access to career-related tools
- Invitations to conferences, training sessions, and special events < TOP >
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| Who is it for? |
| We offer a wide variety of MCP certification courses in the United Kingdom. In order to become MCP certified, you only need to pass one Microsoft Certification exam. That can be accomplished by attending just one of our 5 day courses or other. You are able to choose a topical area that is most beneficial to you. Courses include SQL Server, Windows 2000 Administration, Windows 2003 Administration and more! If you would like to take two courses (required for certain exams) you can purchase a two-course track. < TOP > |
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| The MCP provides a competitive advantage to IT professionals. When you earn the credential you are validating the experience necessary to become a best IT professional. Your credential provides current or future employers with an objective measure with which to judge your preparedness for the role in question. |
| MCP Certification Core Classes |
| Windows 2000 System Administration |
| Windows 2000 Active Directory and Network Design |
| Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Administration |
| Windows 2003 Server and XP Administration |
| Windows 2003 Security and Network Services Administration and Design |
| Windows 2003 Active Directory Design and Administration |
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| MCP Certification Core Exams |
| 70-019 Designing and Implementing Data Warehouses with Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 (D) |
| 70-210 Installing, Configuring and Administering Windows 2000 Professional (A, B) |
| 70-215 Installing, Configuring and Administering Windows 2000 Server (A, B) |
| 70-216 Implementing and Administering Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure (A, B) |
| 70-217 Implementing and Administering Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure (A, B) |
| 70-219 Designing a Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure (A, B) |
| 70-221 Designing a Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure (A, B) |
| 70-228 Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2000 Enterprise Edition (C) |
| 70-229 Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition (C) |
| 70-270 Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional (D) |
| 70-291 Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure (E) |
| 70-294 Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure (F) < TOP > |
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| MCSA Certification Benefits |
The MCSA on Windows certification is a valuable credential for IT professionals working in the systems administration departments of medium-to-large organizations. |
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Hands on, instructor-led training from LondonSAM will prepare you to pass your exams with a strong focus on developing competency in the technologies, not just cramming for tests. You will learn how to install, configure, and maintain client and server operating systems, and ensure the stability and security of computing environments across the enterprise. < TOP > |
| The MCSA on Windows provides a competitive advantage to IT professionals. When you earn the credential you are validating the experience necessary to become a first-rate systems administrator. Your credential provides current or future employers with an objective measure with which to judge your preparedness for the role in question. < TOP > |
| MCSA 2003 Certification is appropriate for: |
- Network Administrators
- Network Engineers
- Systems Administrators
- Information Technology Professionals
- Information Systems Administrators
- Network Technicians
- Technical Support Specialists < TOP >
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| MCSA program offers: |
- Flexible scheduling
- Small class sizes for personalized attention
- Instructors with extensive experience
- Development of real experience via significant hands on practice
- Guaranteed passing of exams
- Money back satisfaction guarantee
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| To earn the MCSA 2000 certification, you need to pass 3 core exams and 1 elective. The letters listed on the right hand side of the exam description refer to the HOTT courses relevant for those exams. < TOP > |
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| MCSA 2000 Certification Classes |
| A. Windows 2000 System Administration < TOP > |
| B. Windows 2000 Active Directory and Network Design |
| MCSA 2000 Certification Core Exams |
| 70-210 - Installing, Configuring and Administering Windows 2000 Professional (A,B) |
| 70-215 - Installing, Configuring and Administering Windows 2000 Server(A, B) |
| 70-218 - Managing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Environment(A,B) < TOP > |
| MCSA 2000 Certification Elective Exam |
| 70-216 - Implementing and Administering Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure (A, B) |
| Free access to Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine Online, a career and professional development magazine. Security-enhanced content on the Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine Online site includes the current issue (available only to MCP's), additional online-only content and columns, an MCP-only database, and regular chats with Microsoft and other technical experts. < TOP > |
| Certification Benefits |
| Industry recognition of your knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft products and technologies. < TOP > |
| A 50 percent rebate or discount on a one-year subscription to Microsoft TechNet or TechNet Plus—offered for your first year of certification only. (Fulfilment details vary, depending on your location. Please see your Welcome Kit for details.) A TechNet subscription provides MCSE's with a portable IT survival kit that is updated monthly. Contents include the complete Microsoft Knowledge Base that Microsoft Support uses as well as service packs and kits. |
| Access to technical and product information — directly from Microsoft—through the MCP Member Site. < TOP > |
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| MCSE Certification Benefits |
| Exclusive discounts on products and services from selected companies. Individuals who are currently certified can learn more about exclusive discounts by visiting the MCP Member Site. < TOP > |
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| An MCSE logo, certificate, transcript, wallet card, and lapel pin to identify you as a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) to colleagues or clients. Electronic files of logos and transcript may be downloaded from the MCP Member Site upon certification. < TOP > |
| Invitations to Microsoft conferences, technical training sessions, and special events. < TOP > |
| Free access to Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine Online, a career and professional development magazine. Security-enhanced content on the Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine Online site includes the current issue (available only to MCP's), additional online-only content and columns, an MCP-only database, and regular chats with Microsoft and other technical experts.
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| A special deal on a subscription to Windows & .NET Magazine, a leading source of independent, how-to information for IT professionals working on a Microsoft Windows® platform. MCSE's and Microsoft Certified Systems Administrators (MCSA's) receive 50 percent off the retail subscription price. Visit the MCP Member Site for details. < TOP > |
| Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) candidates on the Microsoft Windows® 2000 track are required to pass seven exams or the equivalent that include the following: |
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| Core Exams (5 Exams Required) |
| Four operating system exams. Candidates must pass one exam from each set of operating system exams—client operating system and networking system—in the table that follows. |
| One design exam. Candidates must pass one exam that provides proof of expertise for design skills for specific Microsoft server technologies. < TOP > |
| Elective Exams (2 Exams Required) |
| The elective exams provide a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise in solution design and implementation. MCSE candidates should also have at least one year of experience implementing and administering a network operating system, implementing and administering a client operating system, and designing a network infrastructure. < TOP > |
| Core Exams
(5 Paper required) |
| Client Operating
System (1 Exam Required) |
| 70-210 : Installing,
Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional |
| 70–270 : Installing,
Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional |
| Courses |
| 2152 : Implementing
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server OR |
| 1560 : Updating Support
Skills from Microsoft Windows NT® 4.0 to Microsoft Windows
2000 |
| 2272 : Implementing and
Supporting Microsoft Windows XP Professional OR |
| 2285 : Installing,
Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP
Professional |
| Core Exams: Networking System (3
Exams Required) |
| 70-215 1 : Installing,
Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Server |
| 70-216 1 : Implementing and
Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure |
| 70-217 1 : Implementing and
Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services
Infrastructure |
| Courses |
| 2151 : Microsoft Windows
2000 Network and Operating System Essentials |
| 2152 : Implementing
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server OR |
| 1560 : Updating Support
Skills from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Microsoft Windows 2000 |
| 2153 : Implementing a
Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure OR |
| 1560 : Updating Support
Skills from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Microsoft Windows 2000 |
| 2154 : Implementing and
Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services OR |
| 1560 : Updating Support
Skills from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Microsoft Windows 2000 < TOP > |
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