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Why Get an MCSA Certification?
Demand for the network administration job function has grown
significantly, and candidates as well as the industry have indicated that a
certification for this job function is needed. Research indicates that the job
demand for network administrators in 2001 will be 13 percent higher than it was
in 2000. Studies also show that network/design administrators at IT companies
have significant advancement opportunities—more than most other job categories.
The MCSA on Windows 2003 Server credential offers IT professionals a
competitive edge in today’s constantly changing business environment by
validating the specific experience required by the network and systems
administrator job role. The certification provides employers with a means to
identify those qualified individuals who have the appropriate skills set to do
the job successfully.
The MCSA on Windows 2003 Server Certification Is Appropriate for
- Network administrators
- Network engineers
- Systems administrators
- Information technology professionals
- Information systems administrators
- Network technicians
- Technical support specialists
An MCSA’s Typical Computing Environment
The MCSA on Windows 2003 Server credential is for IT professionals working in the typically complex computing
environment of medium to large organizations. An MCSA on Windows 2003 Server candidate
should have six to 12 months of experience administering client and network
operating systems in environments with the following characteristics:
- From 200 to 26,000 or more users are supported.
- From two to 100 physical locations are supported.
- Typical network services and resources include messaging, database, file and
print, proxy server or firewall, Internet and intranet, remote access, and
client computer management.
- Connectivity needs include connecting branch offices and individual users in
remote locations to the corporate network and connecting corporate networks to
the Internet.
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