Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) candidates on the Microsoft Windows Server ™ 2003 track are required to satisfy the following requirements:
Core Exams (3 exams required)
These consist of two networking system exams and one client operating system exam.
| Course Information | Microsoft Exam |
|---|---|
| CIS 156 – Advanced Windows Workstation | Exam 70–270: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows® XP Professional |
| CIS-157 – Advanced Windows Server | Exam 70–290: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment |
| CIS-256 – Windows Network Infrastructure | Exam 70–291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure |
Elective Exams (1 exam required)
Together with the core exams, the elective exams provide a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise to successfully manage and maintain the typically complex computing environment of medium-to-large-sized companies.
Note: As an alternative to the electives provided by Microsoft, these third-party certification combinations may substitute for an MCSA elective:
| Course Information | CompTIA Exam |
|---|---|
| CIS-216 – A+ Certification Prep | CompTIA A+ |
| AND | |
| CIS-155 – Network Essential | CompTIA Network+ |
For further information regarding MCSA please contact Mike Tetreault by phone (815) 455-8730 or by email: mtetreau@mchenry.edu
11/9/09