Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator

Certificate Program

The California State University, East Bay Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator 2003 (MCSA) and Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator Plus 2003 (MCSA+) certificates are excellent options for those who need to qualify themselves for entry-level positions as network administrators, computer technicians and systems support specialists. Earning the MCSA credential indicates to potential medium and large-size employers that one has the necessary expertise to manage and maintain complex Windows® Server 2003-based computing environments.

Cal State East Bay's program prepares graduates to take the MCSA series of certification exams and equips them with skills that range from configuring Microsoft Windows XP for mobile computing to allocating IP addresses using DHCP.

Those who already hold third-party Security+ certification, A+ and Network+ certifications, or -A+ and Server+ certifications, should pursue Cal State East Bay's Microsoft Certified System Administrator Plus 2003 (MCSA+) certificate.

Offered in partnership with Gatlin Education Services, both programs' online-only format makes them convenient for professionals anywhere in the world, not just those who live or work in the San Francisco East Bay Area.

Program Objectives

• To prepare graduates for entry-level positions as network administrators, computer technicians and systems support specialists.
• To provide graduates the skills needed to create a networking services infrastructure design that supports the required network applications.
• To give graduates an understanding of how networking concepts are implemented in Windows 2003.
• To familiarize graduates with network solution technologies including DHCP, IP, OSPF, RIP and IGMP.
• To equip graduates to install and configure Windows 2003 server and install, configure, manage and support a network infrastructure that uses Microsoft Windows 2003 server.
• To provide graduates the knowledge and skills needed to design a security framework for small, medium and enterprise networks by using Microsoft Windows 2003 technologies.
• To prepare graduates for the MCSA series of certification 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; 70-270 - Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft Windows® XP Professional; 70-284: Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 (Note: 70-284 does not apply for MCSA+ students).

Who Should Attend

• (MCSA) Individuals who seek the skills necessary to gain entry-level positions as network administrators, computer technicians and systems support specialists.
• (MCSA+) Individuals who seek the skills necessary to gain entry-level positions as network administrators, computer technicians and systems support specialists and who already hold third-party Security+ certification, A+ and Network+ certifications, or -A+ and Server+ certifications.

Program Highlights