MCSA: Windows Server

Admission Requirements

Grade 12 or equivalent or Mature Student Status. Courses are open to any applicant who possesses a good command of the English language and is able to follow instruction.

An admissions interview will be administered to determine if the applicant has the required interest, motivation, and entry-level skills to take this program. A candidate should hold CompTIA A+ or Network+ certification or have adequate experience working with a desktop operating system, a network operating system, and an existing network infrastructure. Full-time students must attend the required hours per week as per the course schedule.

Program Highlights

This program is designed to prepare students to write the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) Windows Server certification exams. The MCSA Windows Server certification demonstrates knowledge and skills in working with Windows Server.

The certification validates ability to handle day-to-day management of the server operating system, file structure, and directory services; handle software distribution and updates; monitor servers; provide tier-2 troubleshooting support; support engineering and change-management projects; build and configure servers; implement auditing policy; perform scheduled vulnerability assessment scans; and monitor logs for firewalls and intrusion-detection systems.

The MCSA certification builds on a combination of prerequisites exams that will allow students to develop their technical skills and knowledge and prepare them for the role as a server administrator.