Windows Server 2008 Certification Options

by Jonathan O'Brien 20. December 2011 20:39

Earning a Microsoft Certification helps validate your proven experience and knowledge in using Microsoft products and solutions. Designed to be relevant in today’s rapidly changing IT marketplace, Microsoft Certifications help you use evolving technologies, fine-tune your troubleshooting skills, and improve your job satisfaction.

Prepare for Windows Server Certification with our hands-ons courses. View your certification options below and the corresponding courses to prepare you for each exam.

Exam

Preparation Course

70-640: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring

 

Audience Profile
The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) on Windows Server 2008 credentials are intended for information technology (IT) professionals who work in the complex computing environment of medium to large companies. The MCTS candidate should have at least one year of experience implementing and administering Windows Server 2008 R2 in an environment that has the following characteristics:
  • 250 to 5,000 or more users
  • multiple physical locations, multiple domain controllers
  • network services and resources such as messaging, databases, file and print,  firewalls, Internet access, an intranet, Public Key Infrastructure, remote access, remote desktop, virtualization, and client computer management
  • connectivity requirements such as connecting branch offices and individual users in remote locations to corporate resources, and connecting corporate networks
 
Credit Toward CertificationWhen you pass Exam 70-640: TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring, you complete the requirements for the following certification(s):
  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuration
Exam 70-640: TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring: counts as credit toward the following certification(s):
  • Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Enterprise Administrator
  • Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Server Administrator

 

Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration (70-640) 5day(s)
This course covers Windows Server 2008 Active Directory topics - Overview of Active Directory, Domain Name System (DNS), Planning and Installation of Active Directory, Installing and Managing Trees and Forests, Configuring Sites and Replication, Configuring Active Directory Server Roles, Administering Active Directory, and more. For those students seeking certification, it prepares you for Microsoft exam 70-640.
   

70-642: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring

 

Audience Profile
The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) on Windows Server 2008 credentials are intended for information technology (IT) professionals who work in the complex computing environment of medium to large companies. The MCTS candidate should have at least one year of experience implementing and administering Windows Server 2008 R2 in an environment that has the following characteristics:
  • 250 to 5,000 or more users
  • multiple physical locations
  • multiple domain controllers
  • network services and resources such as messaging, databases, file and print, a firewalls, Internet access, an intranet, Public Key Infrastructure, remote access, remote desktop, virtualization, and client computer management
  • connectivity requirements such as connecting branch offices and individual users in remote locations to corporate resources and connecting corporate networks
 
Credit Toward CertificationWhen you pass Exam 70-642: TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring, you complete the requirements for the following certification(s):
  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring
Exam 70-642: TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring: counts as credit toward the following certification(s):
  • Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Enterprise Administrator
  • Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Server Administrator

 

Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration (70-642) 5 day(s)
This course covers Windows Server 2008 Networking topics such as - Understanding Windows Server 2008 Networking, TCP/IP, Domain Name System (DNS), Managing Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Managing Routing and Remote Access, Managing Remote Access Services, Managing Security for Remote Access Services, Managing File and Print Services, and more. For students interested in achieving Microsoft certification, this course prepares you for exam 70-642.
   

70-643: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuring

 

Audience Profile
The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) on Windows Server 2008 credentials are intended for information technology (IT) professionals who work in the complex computing environment of medium to large companies. The MCTS candidate should have at least one year of experience implementing and administering Windows Server 2008 R2 in an environment that has the following characteristics:
  • 250 to 5,000 or more users
  • multiple physical locations
  • multiple domain controllers
  • network services and resources such as messaging, databases, file and print, a firewall, Internet access, an intranet, Public Key Infrastructure, remote access, remote desktop, virtualization, and client computer management
  • connectivity requirements such as connecting branch offices and individual users in remote locations to corporate resources and connecting corporate networks
 
Credit Toward CertificationWhen you pass Exam 70-643: TS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuring, you complete the requirements for the following certification(s):
  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuration
Exam 70-643: TS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuring: counts as credit toward the following certification(s):
  • Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Enterprise Administrator

 

Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure Configuration (70-643) 5 day(s)
This comprehensive course prepares readers to configure terminal services, Web Services infrastructure, security for Web Services, communication services, and file and print services. For those students seeking Microsoft Certification, this course prepares you for exam 70-643
   

70-646: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator

 

Audience Profile
A server administrator is responsible for the operations and day-to-day management of an infrastructure of Windows Server 2008 R2 servers for an enterprise organization. Windows server administrators manage the infrastructure, Web, and IT application servers. The Windows server administrators use scripts and batch files written by others or those that they occasionally write themselves to accomplish tasks on a regular basis. They conduct most server management tasks remotely by using Remote Desktop Server or administration tools installed on their local workstation. A server administrator’s primary tasks include:
  • Managing the server operating system, file, and directory services
  • Software distribution and updates
  • Profiling and monitoring assigned servers
  • Troubleshooting
Server administrators also support engineering projects. Server administrators are responsible for server builds and configuration. Their job role involves 60 percent operations, 20 percent engineering, and 20 percent support tasks.
Credit Toward CertificationExam 70-646: Pro: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator: counts as credit toward the following certification(s):
  • Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Server Administrator

 

Windows Server 2008 Server Administration (70-646) 5 day(s)
Learn the infrastructure, Web, and IT application servers and also how to use scripts and batch files to accomplish tasks on a regular basis. As a Server 2008 Administrator, you will understand how to manage the server operating system, file, and directory services, distribute software, patches, and updates, profile and monitor assigned servers, and troubleshoot.
   

70-647: Windows Server 2008, Enterprise Administrator

 

Audience Profile
The enterprise administrator is responsible for the overall Windows Server 2008 R2 environment and architecture. The enterprise administrator translates business goals into technology decisions and designs mid-range to long-term strategies. Enterprise administrators also make key decisions and recommendations about the following:
  • Network infrastructure
  • Directory services, identity management, and authentication
  • Security policies
  • Business continuity (disaster recovery, personnel, equipment, and data)
  • Design of IT administrative structure (delegation models)
  • Best practices, standards, and service level agreements (SLAs)
The enterprise administrator is responsible for infrastructure design and global configuration changes. The enterprise administrator's job role involves 20 percent operations, 60 percent engineering, and 20 percent support tasks.
Credit Toward CertificationExam 70-647: Pro: Windows Server 2008, Enterprise Administrator: counts as credit toward the following certification(s):
  • Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Enterprise Administrator

 

Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Administration (70-647) 5 day(s)
This course covers topics related to utilizing Windows Server 2008 in an Enterprise environment. Course topics include - Designing a Complex Windows Server 2008 Infrastructure, Planning Naming Conventions, Networking, and Access Principles, Planning for Forestwide and Domainwide Upgrades with Server 2008, Planning for Terminal Services and Application Virtualization, and more. For those student preparing for Microsoft certification, this course prepares you for exam 70-647.
   

 

 

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