Microsoft Windows 2003 MCSE Training - Network Technology and Systems Administration (NTSA) Department
Microsoft’s Premier Certification!
For professionals who analyze the business requirements and design and implement the infrastructure for business solutions based on the Microsoft Windows® operating system and Microsoft Servers software.
Upon completion of this program, students will be prepared for Microsoft certification as an MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer). “Microsoft Certified” next to your name means you meet Microsoft’s highest standards and tells employers you know your stuff. MCSE proves that you have the skills to successfully design and implement a computing environment of medium-to-large companies.
MCSE candidates are required to pass six core exams and one elective exam. The following table lists the sequence of courses that will prepare you for Microsoft certification.
| Course | Length | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CNET-160A Windows XP Professional | 16 weeks | 2 |
| CNET-162A Windows 2003 Server | 8 weeks | 2 |
| CNET-162B Win2K3 Network Infrastructure | 8 weeks | 2 |
| CNET-162C Planning Win2K3 Network Infrastructure | self-paced | 2 |
| CNET-164A Implementing Active Directory Services | self-paced | 2 |
| CNET-164B Designing Win2K3 Active Directory or CNET-165A Security for Windows 2003 |
self-paced | 2 |
and one of the following:
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self-paced | 2 |
Certification Requirements
| Microsoft Examination Requirements | Ohlone Microsoft Training Course | |
|---|---|---|
| Core Examinations - 5 |
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CNET-160A Microsoft Client Operating Systems |
| Pass Exam 70-290 Managing and Maintaining a Windows 2003 Server Environment | CNET-162A Microsoft Server Operating Systems |
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| Pass Exam 70-291 Managing and Maintaining a Windows 2003 Server Network Infrastructure | CNET-162B Windows Network Infrastructure |
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| Pass Exam 70-293 Planning and Maintaining a Windows 2003 Server Network Infrastructure | CNET-162C Designing a Windows Network Infrastructure | |
| Pass Exam 70-294 Planning, Managing, and Maintaining a Windows 2003 Active Directory Services Infrastructure | CNET-164A Windows Active Directory | |
| Core Exam - 1 | Pass Exam 70-297 or Exam 70-298 | CNET-164B or CNET-165A |
| Elective Exam - 1 | Pass Exam 70-227, Exam 70-228, or Exam 70-284 | CNET-165B, CNET-167A, or CNET-168A |
Review academic requirements in the Catalog and in the Curriculum Guides. All students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to review academic program requirements and/or have questions answered.
For more information, contact Richard Grotegut, Program Coordinator, at rgrotegut@ohlone.edu.
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