Microsoft Certified System Engineer 2003 (MCSE) (700 hours)

Course Overview/Description

The Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Security course on Microsoft Windows® 2003 training certification ensures IT professionals the knowledge and skill to design, plan, and implement security on the Microsoft platform and as part of a secure computing environment. The MCSE: Security training and certification will allow IT professionals to demonstrate security-specific skills appropriate to the systems engineer, which includes designing, planning, and implementing security on Windows 2003 .Net Platform. In addition, this certification will allow individuals to show proficiency with Microsoft Internet Security. The MCSE credential is one of the most widely recognized technical certifications in the industry, a credential in high demand. 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 Microsoft Windows platform and Microsoft server products.
(MCSE 2000 also available)

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of the following courses, the student should

• Identify the tasks involved in supporting Windows 2003 networks.
• Understand how networking concepts are implemented in Windows 2003.
• Configure Microsoft Windows 2003 Professional on stand-alone computers and on client computers that are part of a workgroup or domain.
• Install and configure Windows 2003 Server.
• Install, configure, manage and support a network infrastructure that uses Microsoft Windows 2003 server.
• Install, configure and administer the Microsoft Window 2003 Active Directory service.
• Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to design a Microsoft Windows 2003 directory services infrastructure.
• Understand the strategies needed to design the Active Directory structure of an organization, and then design the Active Directory structure to meet those needs.
• Gain skills needed to create a networking services infrastructure design that supports the required network applications.
• Learn network solution technologies: including DHCP, IP, OSPF, RIP, and IGMP.
• Gain the knowledge and skills needed to design a security framework for small, medium, and enterprise networks by using Microsoft Windows 2003 technologies.
• Be prepared to take Microsoft exams 70-290 - Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment, 70-291 - Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure, 70-293 - Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure, 70-294 - Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure, 70-270 - Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows® XP Professional, 70-298 - Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network, 70-284 Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003

Course Outline

• Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
  1. Introduction to Administering Accounts and Resources
  2. Managing User and Computer Accounts
  3. Managing Groups
  4. Managing Access to Resources
  5. Implementing Printing
  6. Managing Printing
  7. Managing Access to Objects in Organizational Units
  8. Implementing Group Policy
  9. Managing the User Environment by Using Group Policy
  10. Implementing Administrative Templates and Audit Policy
  11. Preparing to Administer a Server
  12. Preparing to Monitor Server Performance
  13. Monitoring Server Performance
  14. Maintaining Device Drivers
  15. Managing Disks
  16. Managing Data Storage
  17. Managing Disaster Recovery
  18. Maintaining Software by Using Software Update Service
  
  
• Implementing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Hosts
  1. Reviewing the Suite of TCP/IP Protocols
  2. Assigning IP Addresses in a Multiple Subnet Network
  3. Configuring a Client IP Address
  4. Configuring a Client for Name Resolution
  5. Isolating Common Connectivity Issues
  
  
• Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services
  1. Configuring Routing by Using Routing and Remote Access
  2. Allocating IP Addressing by Using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
  3. Managing and Monitoring Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
  4. Resolving Names
  5. Resolving Host Names by Using Domain Name Systems (DNS)
  6. Managing and Monitoring Domain Name Systems (DNS)
  7. Resolving NetBIOS Names by Using Windows Internet Name Service (WINS)
  8. Securing Network Traffic by Using IPSec and Certificates
  9. Configuring Network Access
  10. Managing and Monitoring Network Access
  
  
• Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
  1. Introducing Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure Planning, Tools, and Documentation
  2. Planning and Optimizing a TCP/IP Physical and Logical Network
  3. Planning and Troubleshooting Routing and Switching
  4. Planning, Optimizing, and Troubleshooting DHCP
  5. Planning a DNS Strategy
  6. Optimizing and Troubleshooting DNS
  7. Planning and Optimizing WINS
  8. Planning and Troubleshooting IPSec
  9. Planning Network Access
  10. Troubleshooting Network Access
  11. Planning a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
  
  
• Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure
  1. Introduction to active Directory Infrastructure
  2. Implementing an Active Directory Forest and Domain Structure
  3. Implementing and Organizational Unit Structure
  4. Implementing User, Group, and Computer Accounts
  5. Implementing Group Policy
  6. Deploying and Managing Software by Using Group Policy
  7. Implementing Sites to Manage Active Directory Replication
  8. Implementing the Placement of Domain Controllers
  9. Managing Operations Masters
  10. Maintaining Active Directory
  
  
• Implementing and Supporting Microsoft XP Professional
  1. Installing Microsoft Windows XP Pro
  2. Automating an Installation of Windows XP Pro
  3. Configuring Hardware on a Computer Running Windows XP Pro
  4. Managing Disks
  5. Configuring and Managing File Systems
  6. Troubleshooting the Boot Process and Other System Issues
  7. Configuring the Desktop Environment
  8. Configuring TCP/IP Addressing and Names Resolution
  9. Configuring Microsoft Windows XP Pro to Operate in Microsoft Networks
  10. Supporting Remote Users
  11. Configuring Windows XP Professional for Moblie Computing
  12. Monitoring Resources and Performances
  
  
• Designing Security for Microsoft Networks
  1. Introduction to Designing Security
  2. Creating a Plan for Network Security
  3. Identifying Threats to Network Security
  4. Analyzing Security Risks
  5. Creating a Security Design for Physical Resources
  6. Creating a Security Design for Computers
  7. Creating a Security Design for Accounts
  8. Creating a Security Design for Authentication
  9. Creating a Security Design for Data
  10. Creating a Security Design for Data Transmission
  11. Creating a Security Design for Network Perimeters
  12. Designing Responses to Security Incidents
  
  
• Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
  1. Installing and Upgrading to Exchange Server 2003
  2. Configuring and Managing Exchange Server 2003
  3. Securing Exchange Server 2003
  4. Managing Recipients
  5. Managing Public Folders
  6. Managing Address Lists
  7. Implementing and Managing Client Access with Internet Protocols
  8. Managing Client Configuration and Connectivity
  9. Managing Routing
  10. Managing Mobile Devices with Exchange Server 2003
  11. Managing Data Storage and Hardware Resources
  12. Planning for and Recovering from Disasters
  13. Performing Preventive Maintenance
  14. Migrating Users from Exchange Server 5.5 to Exchange Server 2003

Prerequisites/Audience

Students will need experience using DOS, experience in computer networking, familiarity with basic networking protocols, strong Windows 95/98/2000/03/XP Explorer interface skills, the ability to install and configure hardware, software and device drivers. Experience supporting end users in a network environment and experience supporting NT Workstation, NT Server or Novell NetWare are also recommended. Students should also have experience with networking protocols, including TCP/IP.

PC Requirements/Materials Included

This course is currently not compatible with Windows Vista Operating System.

It is Highly Recommended that students have a high speed internet connection (DSL or Cable) -Programs are only compatible with Microsoft Operating System and Internet Explorer.

Following is the list of software that must be downloaded:

• Adobe Acrobat Reader version 5
• Excel Viewer
• Internet Explorer 6
• WindowsMedia Player 7.1 for WIN 98. WIN 2000 and WIN Me
• RealOne Player
• PowerPoint Viewer
• Word Viewer
• WinZip 8

Hardware requirements:
Minimum Monitor: 15" Super VGA Monitor (minimum) 17" is best

Minimum Processor: Pentium 300 or better

Network Adapter: 10 base T

Minimum RAM: At least 128MB

Minimum Hard Drive: At least 4 GB

Minimum CD Drive: CD-ROM drive (24x or greater)

Minimum Sound Card: 16 Bit

Minimum Video Adaptor: At least 8MB

Sound: Headsets (Microphone optional)

Minimum Screen Resolution: 800 x 600 true color (1024 x 768 is best)

Minimum Operating System: Windows 98 or Windows 2000 Professional

Internet Connection: Cable modem or ADSL


The materials included with this course are:
• Microsoft Curriculum textbooks
• Access to an online IT Library

Instructor Bio

Clara Margaret Czégény is our Senior Trainer and Online Support Specialist/Mentor for Academy ONLINE. She has also enjoyed a successful career as an IT Trainer at DeVry Institute of Technology in Mississauga and Shaw IT Business College in Hamilton, Ontario where she taught the MCSE curriculum as well as popular Desktop Applications and Internet/Intranet Web courses. Well-qualified for the position of MCT, Clara also completed several years in the Public Teaching sector where she proved her teaching skills with young students from Grades JK to OAC's. Her continued interest in training led her to earn an Honours Gerontology Degree from McMaster University where she polished her presentation skills and demonstrated a solid understanding of principles of adult education. Clara has achieved her Microsoft MCT, MCSE (NT4, W2K, W3K), MCSA (W3K), MCP+Internet certifications, CompTia A+ and Network+ certifications. She holds an Ontario Teacher's Certificate, and a B.A., Hons. B.A. and B.Ed, B.Sc.(Hons)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How do I register?
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2. How much do the courses cost?
The fee is in the pink box at the top of the page.

3. Can I register for courses if I live outside the United States?
Yes you can!

4. Do I ever have go to the school I register with?
All of our courses are delivered entirely online, so you never have to go to a class or travel to the school.

5. How long does it take to complete a course?
The original course length is about 1 year. If you need more time, you will receive a 6-month extension at no charge. If you require another extension beyond the free 6-month extension, we will give you a 12-month extension at a charge of $200.00 U.S. (licensing fee) to Gatlin. These extensions will be consecutive (one after the other), so if you step away from the course and come back wanting to resume you may do so after paying a licensing fee. This fee may change from one year to the next. Please do not request an extension until you have almost run out of time (determined by end date). This way you may step away from the course for awhile if needed, and upon returning you may catch up, use the free extension, or pay for an additional license in order to complete the course.

6. Do I have to buy additional materials?
All materials are included. The cost of materials will be covered by your tuition. GES will ship all materials via UPS ground service upon registration.

7. Can I get financial aid?
GES courses are non-credit courses, so they do not qualify for federal aid. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards will pay for qualified students to take our courses.

• GES provides a loan opportunity for students. Simply go to www.collegeloanapplication.com to apply for an easier qualifying loan at a slightly higher rate. Click here for more information on this loan program.

8. What happens when I complete the course?
Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from the school you registered with. You must obtain a final passing grade of 70% or greater to be awarded a certificate.

9. Am I guaranteed a job?
GES courses will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. We do not provide direct job placement services, but our instructors will help you build your resume and are available to give advice on finding your first job. Instructors will also be available to use as a professional reference upon completion of the course. Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.

10. Who will be my instructor?
Each student is paired up with a facilitator for one-on-one interaction. The facilitator will be available (via email or phone) to answer any questions you may have and to provide feedback on your performance. All of our facilitators are successful working professionals in the fields in which they teach.

11. What do I have to have in order to take an online course, and what are the system requirements?
In order to take our online courses, you must have access to a computer and the Internet (a normal dial-up connection is fine). You can access the course contents from any web-enabled computer. There are no necessary plug-ins. You do not have to use the same computer to log-in to the course every time. We recommend that you have a word processing program (Microsoft Word is best) and the latest version of Internet Explorer.

12. Can this course be taken on a Mac?
No.

13. How can I get more information on the course?
All of the information we have is available online under our course catalog (www.gatlineducation.com). If you have questions that are not answered online, please feel free to email us at courseinfo@gatlineducation.com or call 817-870-2870. We will answer your questions promptly.

14. When can I start the course?
Our courses are all open enrollment. You can register and start the course as soon as you are ready.

15. Do the Microsoft and CompTIA programs get me prepared for actual certification?
The Gatlin online IT programs provide students the training for the exam. Once you complete your online certification coursework, it's time to take your certification exam. Microsoft, CompTIA, and LPI certification testing is administered by third-party vendors such as Prometric and Virtual University Enterprises (VUE), two leading providers of technology-based testing. Both offer a network of computer-based testing centers with thousands of locations worldwide. Exam costs range from $70 to $125. Once you have selected the exam you plan to take, you can register with Prometric or VUE online or via phone. For more information about Prometric, visit www.2test.com, and for more information about VUE, visit www.vue.com