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MCITP: 2008 Server Administrator

Course Description and Overview

Overview

Insyte's MCITP: 2008 Server Administrator training and certification boot camp in Washington, DC will prepare Microsoft professionals to obtain  the Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Server Administrator certification for Windows Server 2008.

A server administrator is responsible for the operations and day-to-day management of an infrastructure of servers for an enterprise organization. Windows server administrators manage the infrastructure, Web, and IT application servers. The Windows server administrators use scripts and batch files written by others or those that they occasionally write themselves to accomplish tasks on a regular basis. They conduct most server management tasks remotely by using Terminal Server or administration tools installed on their local workstation. A server administrator’s primary tasks include:

• Managing the server operating system, file, and directory services
• Software distribution and updates
• Profiling and monitoring assigned servers
• Troubleshooting

Server administrators also support engineering projects. Server administrators are responsible for server builds and configuration. Their job role involves 60 percent operations, 20 percent engineering, and 20 percent support tasks.

Topics Covered

Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration (Exam 70-640)

Configuring Domain Name System (DNS) for Active Directory
Configuring the Active Directory infrastructure
Configuring additional Active Directory server roles
Creating and maintaining Active Directory objects
Maintaining the Active Directory environment
Configuring Active Directory Certificate Services

Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration (Exam 70-642)

Configuring IP Addressing and Services
Configuring Name Resolution
Configuring Network Access
Configuring File and Print Services
Monitoring and Managing a Network Infrastructure 

MCITP: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator (70-646)

Planning for Server Deployment   
Planning for Server Management  
Monitoring and Maintaining Servers
Planning Application and Data Provisioning   
Planning for Business Continuity and High Availability 

Who Would Benefit  

System Administrators and System Engineers who are responsible for setup, support, and troubleshooting
Server 2008.  

    Pre-requisites  

Insyte recommends 2+ years experience with Enterprise IT administration in a Windows environment. 

MCITP candidates are IT professionals capable of deploying, building, designing, optimizing, and operating technologies for a particular job role. They make the design and technology decisions necessary to ensure successful technology implementation projects.        

Required Exams

• MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration (Exam 70-640)
• MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration (Exam 70-642)
• MCTS: Pro: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator (Exam 70-646)

Course Length

• 72 Hours

Follow On Courses

• MCTS: Exchange Server 2007 
• MCTS: SQL 2008 Business Intelligence       

About MCITP

The Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) certification helps validate that an individual has the comprehensive set of skills necessary to perform a particular job role, such as database administrator or enterprise messaging administrator. MCITP certifications build on the technical proficiency measured in the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications. Therefore, you will earn one or more MCTS certifications on your way to earning an MCITP certification.

Earning a Microsoft Certification helps validate your proven experience and knowledge in using Microsoft products and solutions. Designed to be relevant in today’s rapidly changing IT marketplace, Microsoft Certifications help you utilize evolving technologies, fine-tune your troubleshooting skills, and improve your job satisfaction.

Whether you are new to technology, changing jobs, or a seasoned IT professional, becoming certified helps demonstrate to customers, peers, and employers that you are committed to advancing your skills and taking on greater challenges. In addition, certification provides you with access to exclusive Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) resources and benefits, including opportunities to connect with a vast, global network of MCPs.