BL:MCP Managing & Maintaining a MS Windows Server 2003 environment

Part Time

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Course Code

QBSNT110/BCP0

Course Level

N/A

Where will this course lead?

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to manage accounts and resources, maintain server resources, monitor server performance, and safeguard data in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 environment.

This course is part of the Systems Administrator and Systems Engineer track for Windows Server 2003.

This course will help the student prepare for the following Microsoft Certified Professional exam: 70-290: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment:

Students who satisfy the minimum pass level, for the above vendor exam(s), as defined by Microsoft at the time of taking the online exam, will be awarded the following:-

Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) certification Managing & Maintaining a MS Windows Server 2003 environment


And counts as credit toward the following certification(s):

Microsoft Certified Administrator (MCSA)
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)

What will I study?

After completing this course, you will be able to:

Create and populate organizational units with user and computer accounts.
Manage user and computer accounts.
Create and manage groups.
Manage access to resources.
Implement printing.
Manage printing.
Manage access to objects in using organizational units.
Implement Group Policy.
Manage the user and computer environment by using Group Policy.
Audit accounts and resources.
Prepare to administer server resources.
Configure a server to monitor system performance.
Monitor system performance.
Manage device drivers by configuring device driver signing and restoring a device driver.
Manage hard disks.
Manage data storage.
Manage disaster recovery.
Maintain software by using Microsoft Windows Server Update Services.
Maintain Windows Server 2003 security.

How will this course be delivered?

This course is one of the 'blended learning' series from the Microsoft IT Academy at Solihull College. Providing IT professional access to the latest Microsoft certification courses with high quality, flexible learning systems.

The 'blended learning' courses comprise of components to facilitate effective self directed learning, with flexible start and attendance date to meet your individual needs.

This course offers bookable hands-on practice labs in our Academy open access lab facility that assist students in becoming proficient in the skills needed to support the Microsoft technology.

The student kit includes relevant comprehensive Microsoft Official Curriculum workbook(s) and other necessary materials for this class.

Students will also receive 150 days access to Microsoft's internet e-learning system, with relevant e-learning course materials.

Access to MSDN AA to enable students to download Microsoft operating systems and applications to create and develop their own practice lab environments, for your academic use only. Conditions and systems requirements apply.

Tailored individual learning plans, with one-one support and guidance from our qualified Microsoft Certified Trainer / mentors.

On-line exam preparation and assessment with MeasureUP test practice system.

This course is available to study in daytime or evening sessions.

What qualifications will I get?

Vocational study not leading to a recognised qualification, Information and Communication Technology (SSA 6)

How will I be assessed?

There is no formal examination required; however students may take the external Microsoft examination, typically three weeks from end of course.

70-290: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment

Examinations must be taken at our in-house Authorised Prometric testing centre (APTC) at Specialist IT Training. APTC Site code GB3K.

The course includes continual assessments.

How do I get a place on the course?

Places are offered by interview.

What are the entry requirements?

This course is appropriate for individuals employed as or seeking a position as a systems administrator or engineer. This course is also appropriate for individuals currently supporting a competitive platform who want to enhance their job skills on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 networking.

The entry criteria for this course include individuals who are:

IT professionals and new to Windows Server 2003 network implementation.
Preparing for the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification.
Preparing for the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification.

Before attending this course, students 19+ years, should have:

CompTIA A+; Network+; Microsoft Desktop Technician certification, MTA, or equivalent knowledge and skills. In addition candidates are encouraged to have some work experience in network support or administration.
Or M2276 Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network hosts.

Students under 19 years, must have: MCDST, CompTIA Network+ certification and 3 GCSE's at grade C or above, including Maths and English or equivalent.

What else do I need to know?

The Microsoft certification program is one of the IT industry's most comprehensive programs for assessing and maintaining software-related skills. Microsoft has designed this program to ensure that a high level of expertise is sustained within an international IT professional community. We offer a range of courses to help delegates prepare for the following Microsoft Certifications MCP, MCSA, MCSE, MCTS, MCITP, MCPD, MCAD, MCSD.

Course schedules, content, supporting materials and availability may be subject to change.

Solihull College offers full time and part time courses for businesses and residents in Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Coventry Warwickshire and the whole of the West Midlands.

What can I do after this course?

This course is intended for individuals who are employed as or seeking employment as a Systems Administrator or Systems Engineer.

The following courses are recommended for further study:-

QBSNT134 Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Hosts
Implementing Managing & Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server2003 Network Infrastructure
QBSNT117 MCTS: Windows 7, Configuring

Is there anything else I will have to pay for in order to do this course?

Study material fees are payable.
If required, vendor exam will be charged at current rates.
This course is not eligible for fee concession.

Contact

Blossomfield Campus

Solihull College
Blossomfield Road
Solihull
B91 1SB

Tel: 0121 678 7000
Minicom: 0121 628 7005
Email: enquiries@solihull.ac.uk
Internet: www.solihull.ac.uk

Have you got a question about this course?

Please contact Admissions on 0121 678 7000 with any queries.

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