mcitp

Microsoft Certified IT Professional,Server Administrator (MCITP-SA)

Preparation

Microsoft Information Technology(MCITP) Server Administrator

• Does not guarantee passing certification exams• Instructional materials are bundled with 40 hours of optional

hands-on Web-based Lab access • iPod touch™ is received:

1. upon concurrent enrollment in ITNW1458 AND ITNW1416OR2. upon enrollment of ITNW1416 after completing any other MCITP

course

iPod touch™ Benefits*

• With a Wi-Fi connection, students can:– Access their Blackboard course environment– Access and view the eLab pre-recorded videos– Complete and submit all quizzes and exams– Use the Blackboard communication tools

• Email• Messages• Discussion Boards

* These benefits are not available offline; there must be a Wi-Fi connection available for access

Microsoft Information Technology(MCITP) Server Administrator Certificate

Microsoft Information Technology(MCITP) Server Administrator 111002(Prepares individual for MCITP Server Administrator exams)

Certificate of Completion – Spring 2011 ITNW 1458 Network + 4This course presents the material needed to sit for the CompTIA Network+ exam

ITNW 1416 Network Administration 4This course presents the material needed to sit for the MCTS 70-642 exam

ITNW 2454 Internet/Intranet Server 4This course presents the material needed to sit for the MCTS 70-640 exam

ITNW 1454 Implementing and Supporting Servers 4This course presents the material needed to sit for the MC PRO 70-646 exam

ITSY 1442 Information Technology Security 4This course presents the material needed to sit for the CompTIA Security+ exam 

Total Hours:20

ITNW 1458

Network+Prereq: None

Course Description:  Presents information needed to prepare for and take the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Network+ certification exam and for a career as a network professional.

End-of-Course Outcomes:  Identify and define terminology, hardware, and software components of computer networks; utilize equipment, protocols, and topologies to differentiate between various network systems; demonstrate skills in installing network hardware, software, and cable; troubleshoot network connectivity; configure network protocol; and install and configure network client software.

ITNW 1416

Network AdministrationPrereq: None Co-req: ITNW 1458 (If iPod desired when first

enrolling)

Course Description:  An introduction to Network administration as applied to Microsoft Server 2008. Emphasis will be on the MS Windows Server environment. Presents information needed to prepare for and take the MCTS Exam 70-642.

End-of-Course Outcomes:  Management of directory services; access to network services, configuring file and print services; IP address and name resolution and services.

ITNW 2454

Internet/Intranet ServerPrereq: None

Course Description: Designing, installing, configuring, maintaining, and managing an Internet/Intranet server. Configure Domain Name System (DNS), configure Active Directory. Emphasis will be on the MS Windows Server environment. Presents information needed to prepare for and take the MCTS Exam 70-640.

End-of-Course Outcomes:  Configure Active Directory, setup users, groups, policies, and profiles, hardware component and application configuration, administration of security for users, files and printers, client configuration and optimization, administration and configuration of server roles and core configuration.

ITNW 1454

Implementing and Supporting ServersPrereq: None

Course Description: Implement, administer, and troubleshoot information systems that incorporate servers in a networked computing environment. Emphasis will be on the MS Windows Server environment. Presents information needed to prepare for and take the MCTS Exam 70-646.

End-of-Course Outcomes:  Configure peripherals and devices; set up servers; configure directory replication; manage licensing; create and manage system policies, and profiles; administer remote servers and disk resources; create and share resources; implement fault-tolerance; configure servers for interoperability; install and configure Remote Access Service (RAS); and identify and monitor performance bottlenecks and resolve configuration problems.

ITSY 1442

Information Technology SecurityPrereq: None

Course Description:Instruction in security for network hardware, software, and data, including physical security; backup procedures; relevant tools;

encryption; and protection from viruses. Presents information needed to prepare for and take the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Security+ certification exam.

End-of-Course Outcomes: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Guidelines and other best practices; develop backup procedures to provide for data security; use network operating system features to implement network security; identify computer and network threats and vulnerabilities and methods to prevent their effects; use tools to enhance network security; and use encryption techniques to protect network data.

Web-based Labs1

• Pre-recorded eLab videos performed by certified instructors• Required – grading component of the course lab requirement2

• Useful for low connectivity areas and offline users

• Complete integration with the textbook– eLabs = Hands-on Projects from course text (100+ labs per course)

• Optional hands-on labs where connectivity allows– Substitutes as grading component for course lab requirement3

– Great benefit for online environment– Access a live server through web browser to perform the labs– Packaging: Access Code– Assessment, grading via print or email results– Pre-set amount of lab time (40 hours per course)

1- Students may choose either watching the pre-recorded videos or completing the hands-on eLabs2- Pre-recorded videos are mandatory if hands-on labs are not chosen3- Hands-on eLabs are an optional replacement for the pre-recorded videos

LabMentors Hands-on eLabs

• Not a simulation or program• Live server equipment customized for personal use• Perform real server, system and network configuration

tasks• Labs are graded on a step by step basis

• Minimum 1 GB RAM• Minimum 20 GB HD• Sun Java VM 1.5 or high er• Flash Plugin 9 or higher• Popup Blocker: Disabled• Javascript: Enabled• Sun Java VM 1.5 or higher• Flash Plugin 9 or higher• Popup Blocker: Disabled

• Dial up w /56.6 kbps modem or High Speed Internet• Windows NT 6.0 or higher, XP – SP2, Vista (32 and 64-

bit)• IE 6 or higher, Firefox 1.5 or higher, Google Chrome• Video Resolution of 1024x768 or more• LabMentors eLab client v. 1.2.1.20 (1.16 MB download)• Microsoft JVM (Windows XP with IE only)• Sound card and speakers• Outgoing TCP ports 80, 1111, and 40000 to 40200

open to LabMentors server

System & Software Requirements*

* Only when choosing to complete the hands-on eLabs instead of watching pre-recorded videos

MCITP – Server Administrator Certification

• Requires only three exams– Two prerequisite exams and one professional series exam

• MCTS Exam 70-642 Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring– Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure,

Configuring

• MCTS Exam 70-640 Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring– Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Server 2008 Active Directory,

Configuration

• MC Pro Exam 70-646 Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator

• Three exams = three certifications– (MCTS): Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring

• Awarded upon passing of MCTS Exam 70-642

– (MCTS): Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuration• Awarded upon passing of MCTS Exam 70-640

– (MCITP) Server Administrator on Windows Server 2008• Awarded upon acquiring the MCTS certifications above AND passing of MC Pro Exam

70-646