MCITP: Microsoft Certified IT Professional - Server Administrator

The MCITP - Server Administrator credentialed professional has the proven ability to troubleshoot networks running on a Windows platform.

Examination

Competencies:

The MCITP - Server Administrator exams test the examinee's knowledge of system administration management and troubleshooting Windows operating systems. This includes:

• Hardware and external hardware device maintenance
• User and group accounts creation and rights/accessibility management
• Backup and recovery
• Troubleshooting
• Security
• IP addressing: TCP/IP, DCHP
• Name resolution: DNS
• Routing and remote access
• Installation
• Exchange server management

Structure:

To earn the MCITP credential for Windows Server Administrator, candidates must pass three exams.

Core exams:

1. Exam 70-640: TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring
2. Exam 70-642: TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring
3. Exam 70-646: Pro: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator

Prep courses:

The following courses are used in preparing students for this exam:

• NT 170 Server Operating Systems
• NT 200 Network Infrastructure Administration
• NT 210 Directory Services Administration

Certification

There is no expiration on the MCITP certification.

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