Objective:
The Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) credential is the foremost certification for skilled professionals who implement and administer Microsoft SQL Server databases.
This course is perfect for current or aspiring:
· Database analysts
· Database developers
· Database administrators
SQL database professionals are in serious demand and this home study course will allow you to fill the role of an interesting and lucrative occupation. It will provide you with t pertinent information needed to pass the MCDBA exams as well as equip you with a skill set necessary to perform effectively as a database professional.

Prerequisite:
An MCSA candidate should have 6-12 months of experience implementing and administering a desktop operating system, implementing and administering a network operating system, and managing client and network operating systems in environments with the following characteristics:

· 200-26,000 users are supported.

· 2-100 physical locations are supported.

· Typical network services and resources include messaging, database, file and print, proxy server or firewall, Internet and intranet, remote access, and client computer management.

· Connectivity needs include connecting branch offices and individual users in remote locations to the corporate network and connecting corporate networks to the Internet.

Network+ certification is highly recommended.

Contents:

WINDOWS 2003 TRACK (3 REQUIRED)

70-210 Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows® XP Professional
OR
70-210 Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

70-290 Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment

70-291 Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

PLUS

MCSA WINDOWS 2003 Elective Exams
(1 Required)

70-284 Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003

70-086 Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0

70-227 Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000, Enterprise Edition

70-228 Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft SQL Server™ 2000 Enterprise Edition

70-299 Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network

MCSA WINDOWS 2003 UPGRADE EXAMS
(1 REQUIRED)

70-292 : Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSA Certified on Windows 2000

Duration:
120 hours.