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Microsoft has introduced a new
specialization to its Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
certification. It identifies systems administrators who demonstrate deep,
role-based expertise in the management of a Microsoft Exchange Server
infrastructure on the Microsoft Windows Server 2003
operating system. The MCSA: Messaging specialization provides a way for IT
professionals to validate their ability to implement and administer Exchange
Server organizations.
Bring value to your organization.
Organizations need proven expertise to
maintain an Exchange Server infrastructure. The MCSA: Messaging
certification reflects Exchange Server administration skills appropriate to
the creation of a robust messaging environment. For IT professionals, the
MCSA: Messaging certification demonstrates that you have administration
skills on Windows Server and on Exchange Server, setting you apart from your
peers.
Elevate your status as an IT
professional.
The MCSA: Messaging certification
identifies systems administrators who implement, manage, and maintain a
messaging infrastructure using Microsoft Exchange Server. Certification
candidates are systems administrators who typically have at least one year
of experience administering a Microsoft Exchange Server environment on the
Windows 2000 or Windows Server 2003 operating system.
The MCSA: Messaging certification
demonstrates to employers, peers, and clients the value you bring to an
organization. By distinguishing yourself from other IT professionals, you
can elevate your career track, and enjoy enhanced recognition and job
rewards.
Move ahead of the competition with
quality, flexible learning solutions.
Comprehensive preparation tools such as
Microsoft Official Courses, Microsoft Official Workshops, and Microsoft
Press Self-Paced Training Kits have been designed to give you the detailed
technical information you need. Microsoft Certified Technical Education
Centers (Microsoft CTECs) deliver these Microsoft Official Learning Products
as well as other consultative services to help you gain knowledge and apply
your skills. Microsoft Skills Assessments evaluate whether you are ready to
implement specific business solutions and provide you with recommended ways
to increase your knowledge and skills.
Microsoft Official Learning Products and
Microsoft Press books that will help you prepare for the certification exams
are clearly outlined on the following page, so that you can be confident in
your knowledge and skills prior to putting them to the test.
Demonstrate your Exchange Server
administration skills.
The typical IT deployment cycle consists of
five phases: design, plan, implement, manage, and maintain. The MCSA:
Messaging certification covers skills associated with implementing,
managing, and maintaining an Exchange Server organization on the Windows
platform.
The MCSA: Messaging certification is based
on the established MCSA credential, which includes exams that cover a
breadth and depth of platform skills. Individuals demonstrate skills
appropriate to the systems administrator job role on the Windows 2000 or
Windows Server 2003 platform and also validate specific expertise
implementing and administering an Exchange Server infrastructure.
Microsoft Exchange Server exams are based
on the skill set of an advanced IT professional with at least one year’s
experience administering Exchange Server environments involving multiple
physical locations, mixed connection protocols, and Internet messaging.
Exams include scenarios and case studies that are based on real-world
business challenges, allowing you to validate your ability to create a
robust messaging environment.
The benefits of messaging
specialization.
IT professionals seeking to demonstrate
Microsoft Exchange Server–specific knowledge and skills will benefit
extensively by achieving the MCSA: Messaging certification.
Reliably validate your messaging skills.
MCSA: Messaging certification exams are
developed by respected industry experts with firsthand experience
administering and managing enterprise networks. IT professionals and
organizations can be confident that this specialization validates in-depth
Exchange Server management and maintenance expertise on the Windows
platform.
Identify your focus on messaging.
By achieving MCSA: Messaging certification,
you exhibit specific skills on Microsoft Exchange Server and demonstrate
your ability to administer and manage a messaging infrastructure on Windows
Server 2003.
Bring value to any organization.
IT professionals with the MCSA: Messaging
certification demonstrate industry-recognized best practices in their job
roles. Certified individuals bring valuable skills to their organizations in
the creation of a robust messaging environment.
Exams required for MCSA: Messaging on
Windows Server 2003:
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MCSA: Messaging
on Windows Server 2003
(3 exams
required)
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Core Client exams
(1 exam required) |
Exam 70-210: Installing, Configuring, and
Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional |
Course 2151:
Microsoft Windows 2000 Network and Operating System Essentials (3 days)
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Course 2152:
Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server (5 days) |
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Exam 70-270: Installing, Configuring, and
Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional |
Course 2272:
Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows XP Professional (5 days)
OR
Course 2285:
Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP
Professional (2 days) |
Core Networking exams
(1 exam required) |
Exam 70-290: Managing and Maintaining a
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment |
Course 2273: Managing
and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment (5 days)
OR
Course 2274: Managing
a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment (5 days) |
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Course 2275:
Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment (3 days)
OR
Course 2208: Updating
Support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Microsoft Windows Server
2003 (3 days) |
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Exam 70-291: Implementing, Managing, and
Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure |
Course 2276:
Implementing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure:
Network Hosts (2 days) |
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Course 2277:
Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Network Infrastructure: Network Services (5 days)
OR
Course 2208: Updating
Support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Microsoft Windows Server
2003 (3 days) |
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Messaging specialization exams
(1 exam required) |
Exam 70-284: Implementing and Managing
Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 |
Course 2400:
Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 (5 days)
Course 2009:
Upgrading Your Skills from Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 to Microsoft
Exchange Server 2003 (3 days)
Workshop 2011:
Troubleshooting Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 (3 days) |
For complete details please go to
www.microsoft.com/learning
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