MCSE
Microsoft
Certified Systems 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)
