4.

Module #:

MCSE - 270

Module Name:

Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Duration:

40 hrs. (5 Weeks)

Credit Unit:

2 Units

Skill Sets:

Install Windows XP Professional and upgrade to Windows XP Professional. Automate an installation of Windows XP Professional by using answer files and Uniqueness Database Files (UDFs), or by using the Microsoft Windows 2003 System Preparation Tool. Configure and manage hardware on a computer running Windows XP Professional. Manage disks. Configure and manage file systems. Troubleshoot the boot process and other system issues. Configure the desktop environment, and use profiles to control desktop customization. Configure and support Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Configure Windows XP Professional to operate on Windows networks. Support remote users. Configure Windows XP Professional for mobile computing. Monitor resources and performance.

Prerequisites:

Before attending this course, students must have: A+ certification, or equivalent knowledge. Network+ certification, or equivalent knowledge.

5.

Module #:

MCSE - 290

Module Name:

Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment

Duration:

40 hrs.(5 Weeks)

Credit Unit:

2 Units

Skill Sets:

Create and populate organizational units with user and computer accounts, Manage user and computer accounts, Create and manage groups, Manage access to resources, Implement printing, Manage printing, Manage access to objects in using organizational units, Implement Group Policy, Manage the user and computer environment by using Group Policy, Audit accounts and resources, Prepare to administer server resources, Configure a server to monitor system performance, Monitor system performance, Manage device drivers by configuring device driver signing and restoring a device driver, Manage hard disks, Manage data storage, Manage disaster recovery, Maintain software by using Microsoft Software Update Services, Maintain Windows Server 2003 security.

Prerequisites:

Before attending this course, students must have: A+ certification, or equivalent knowledge and skills Or Network+ certification, or equivalent knowledge and skills.

6.

Module #:

MCSE - 291

Module Name:

Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

Duration:

40 hrs.(5 Weeks)

Credit Unit:

2 Units

Skill Sets:

Describe the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) protocol architecture, Convert Internet Protocol (IP) addresses between decimal and binary, Calculate a subnet mask, Create subnets using Variable-Length Subnet Mask (VLSM) and Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR), Configure a host to use a static IP address, Assign IP addresses in a multiple subnet network, Describe the IP routing process, Configure a host to obtain an IP address automatically, Configure a host so that automatic private IP address configuration is disabled, Configure a host to use name servers, Isolate common connectivity issues.

Prerequisites:

Before attending this course, students must have completed: A+ certification or equivalent knowledge and skills and Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment, or equivalent knowledge and skills.

7.

Module #:

MCSE - 293

Module Name:

Planning and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

Duration:

40 hrs.(5 Weeks)

Credit Unit:

2 Units

Skill Sets:

Plan a TCP/IP physical and logical network, Plan and troubleshoot a routing strategy, Plan a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) strategy, Optimize and troubleshoot DHCP, Plan a Domain Name System (DNS) strategy, Optimize and troubleshoot DNS, Plan and optimize Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS), Plan, optimize, and troubleshoot IPSec network access, Troubleshoot network access

Prerequisites:

Before attending this course, students must have completed: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services, or have equivalent knowledge and skills.

8.

Module #:

MCSE - 294

Module Name:

Implementing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure

Duration:

40 hrs.(5 Weeks)

Credit Unit:

2 Units

Skill Sets:

Describe the logical and physical components of Active Directory, Create and configure a forest and domain structure by using an Active Directory infrastructure design, Plan and implement an organizational unit structure, Plan and implement Active Directory user, group, and computer accounts, Plan and implement a Group Policy strategy to centrally manage users and computers in an enterprise, Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot software that is deployed using Group Policy, Implement sites to manage and monitor Active Directory replication, Plan and implement the placement of domain controllers, global catalog servers, and DNS servers that are integrated with Active Directory, Plan and manage operations masters, Back up, restore, and maintain Active Directory, Plan and implement an Active Directory infrastructure that is based on a directory service design that an enterprise architect provides

Prerequisites:

Before attending this course, students must have completed: Planning and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure, or have the equivalent knowledge and skills.

9.

Module #:

MCSE - 298

Module Name:

Designing Security for a Windows Server 2003 Network

Duration:

40 hrs.(5 Weeks)

Credit Unit:

2 Units

Skill Sets:

Plan a framework for network security, Identify threats to network security, Analyze security risks, Design security for physical resources, Design security for computers, Design security for accounts, Design security for authentication, Design security for data, Design security for data transmission, Design security for network perimeters, Design an incident response procedure

Prerequisites:

This course requires that students meet the following prerequisites: A strong familiarity with Microsoft Windows 2003 core technologies, such as : Implementing Microsoft Windows XP Professional and Server. A strong familiarity with Windows 2003 networking technologies and implementation, such as : Implementing a Microsoft Windows 2003 Network Infrastructure. A strong familiarity with Windows 2003 directory services technologies and implementation, such as : Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows 2003 Directory Services.

System Engineer One Elective Exam

1.

Module #:

MCSE - 299

Module Name:

Implementing and Administering Security in a Windows Server 2003 Network

Duration:

40 hrs.(5 Weeks)

Credit Unit:

3 Units

Skill Sets:

Plan and configure an authorization and authentication strategy. Install, configure, and manage certification authorities. Configure, deploy, and manage certificates. Plan, implement, and troubleshoot smart card certificates. Plan, implement, and troubleshoot Encrypting File System (EFS). Plan, configure, and deploy a secure member server baseline. Plan, configure, and implement secure baselines for server roles. Plan, configure, implement, and deploy client computer baselines. Plan and implement software updates. Plan, deploy, and troubleshoot data transmission security. Plan and implement security for wireless networks. Plan and implement perimeter security with Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004. Secure remote access.

Prerequisites:

Before attending this course, students must have: Experience implementing a Windows 2000 or Windows Server 2003 Active Directory environment. Experience with organizational resources such as Web, FTP and Exchange servers, (not expected to have detailed knowledge) shared resources and network services such as DHCP, DNS and WINS also helpful.