MCSE: Microsoft Certified System Engineer
Definition & Purpose
The Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) credential is the premier certification for professionals who analyze the business requirements and design and implement the infrastructure for business solutions based on the Microsoft Windows 2000 platform and Microsoft Windows Server System. Implementation responsibilities include installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network systems. The MCSE credential is one of the most widely recognized technical certifications in the industry. By earning the premier MCSE credential, individuals are demonstrating that they have the skills necessary to lead organizations in the successful design, implementation, and administration of the most advanced Windows operating system and Microsoft Windows Server System.
Course Outline
70-270: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional
- Installing Windows XP Professional
- Adding Hardware to Windows XP Professional Clients
- Resolving Boot Process Issues
- Configuring the Desktop Environment
- Configuring Internet Explorer and Supporting Applications
- Configuring Windows XP Professional to Operate in a Microsoft Network
- Configuring Windows XP Professional for Mobile Computing
70-290: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
- Introduction to Administering Accounts and Resources
- Managing User and Computer Accounts
- Managing Groups
- Managing Access to Resources
- Managing Access to Objects in Organizational Units
- Implementing Group Policy
- Managing the User Environment by Using Group Policy
- Implementing Administrative Templates and Audit Policy
- Preparing to Administer a Server
- Preparing to Monitor Server Performance
- Managing Data Storage
- Managing Disaster Recovery
- Software Maintenance Using Windows Server Update Services
- Securing Windows Server 2003
70-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
- Reviewing the Suite of TCP/IP Protocols
- Allocating IP Addressing by Using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
- Managing and Monitoring Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
- Assigning IP Addresses in a Multiple Subnet Network
- Configuring a Client IP Address
- Resolving Names
- Resolving Host Names by Using Domain Name System (DNS)
- Managing and Monitoring Domain Name System (DNS)
- Configuring a Client for Name Resolution
- Integrating Domain Name System and Active Directory
- Resolving NetBIOS Names by Using Windows Internet Name Service (WINS)
- Configuring Routing by Using Routing and Remote Access
- Securing Network Traffic by Using IPSec and Certificates
- Configuring Network Access
- Managing and Monitoring Network Access
- Isolating Common Connectivity Issues
70-293: Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
- Introducing Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure Planning, Tools, and Documentation
- Planning and Optimizing a TCP/IP Physical and Logical Network
- Planning and Troubleshooting Routing and Switching
- Planning, Optimizing, and Troubleshooting DHCP
- Planning a DNS Strategy
- Optimizing and Troubleshooting DNS
- Planning and Optimizing WINS
- Planning and Troubleshooting IPSec
- Planning Network Access
- Troubleshooting Network Access
- Planning a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
70-294: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure
- Introduction to Active Directory Infrastructure
- Implementing an Active Directory Forest and Domain Structure
- Implementing an Organizational Unit Structure
- Implementing User, Group, and Computer Accounts
- Implementing Group Policy
- Deploying and Managing Software by Using Group Policy
- Implementing Sites to Manage Active Directory Replication
- Implementing the Placement of Domain Controllers
- Managing Operations Masters
- Maintaining Active Directory Availability
- Planning and Implementing an Active Directory Infrastructure
70-228: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition
- SQL Server Overview
- Planning to Install SQL Server
- Managing Database Files
- Managing Security
- Performing Administrative Tasks
- Backing Up Databases
- Restoring Databases
- Monitoring SQL Server for Performance
- Transferring Data
- Maintaining High Availability
- Introducing Replication
70-297: Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
- Introduction to Designing an Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
- Designing a Forest and Domain Infrastructure
- Designing a Site Infrastructure
- Designing the Administrative Structure
- Designing for Group Policy
- Designing the Physical Network
- Designing for Network Connectivity
- Designing a Name Resolution Strategy
- Designing the Network Access Infrastructure
(Elective Security+/option elective)
