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Microsoft - MCSE-2003 : Security


Microsoft has introduced a new  specialization to its Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)certification. It identifies systems engineers who demonstrate deep, role-based security skills on the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 operating system. The MCSE: Security specialization provides a way for IT professionals to highlight their focus on security in the enterprise and demonstrate their ability to create a secure computing environment.

Audience :

Systems engineers who are responsible for designing, planning, and implementing security on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 as part of a secure computing environment.

Prerequisite : Knowledge of Computer Hardware and basics of Networking; prferably A+ and N+ certification.

Duration of the course :

Part Time : 6 Months (2 Hrs/Day)

Full Time  : 3 Months (4 Hrs/Day)

Key Benefits :

Organizations need to reduce the risk and impact of security issues, which means security implementation skills are in high demand across the IT industry. Systems engineers who focus on security in their job role want to highlight their expertise in this field, and employers are eager to identify individuals who possess these skills.

IT professionals with the MCSE: Security certification bring industry-recognized best practices to their jobs and are high in demand.

Course Contents :

Exam 70-290: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003.

  • Managing Users, Computers and Groups.
  • Configure access to shared folders.
  • Managing and maintaining a Server Environment.
  • Manage software update infrastructure.
  • Monitor file and print servers.
  • Manage a Web server using IIS.
  • Manage basic disks and dynamic disks.
  • Install and configure server hardware devices.
  • Managing and Implementing Disaster Recovery.
  • Manage backup procedures and recover from the backup.
  • Recover from server hardware failure.

Exam 70-291: Implementing, Managing and maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure.

  • Implementing, Managing and Maintaining IP Addressing.
  • Configure TCP/IP addressing on a server computer using DHCP.
  • Implementing, Managing and Maintaining Name Resolution using DNS Server.
  • Implementing, Managing and Maintaining Routing and Remote Access.
  • Configure remote access authentication protocols.
  • Implement secure access between private networks.
  • Manage Routing and Remote Access routing interfaces.
  • Maintaining a Network Infrastructure.

Exam 70-293: Planning and maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure.

  • Planning and Implementing Server Roles and Server Security.
  • Planning, Implementing and maintaining a Network Infrastructure.
  • Planning, Implementing and Maintaining Routing and Remote Access.
  • Planning, Implementing and Maintaining Server Availability.
  • Planning and Maintaining Network Security.
  • Planning, Implementing and Maintaining Security Infrastructure

Exam 70-294: Planning, Implementing and maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure.

  • Planning and implementing an Active Directory Infrastructure.
  • Evaluate network traffic considerations when placing global catalog servers.
  • Evaluate the need to enable universal group caching.
  • Managing and maintaining an Active Directory Infrastructure.
  • Planning and Implementing User, Computer and Group Strategies.
  • Plan a user authentication strategy.
  • Plan a smart card authentication strategy.
  • Plan an OU structure.
  • Planning and Implementing Group Policy.
  • Managing and Maintaining Group Policy.
  • Troubleshoot the application of Group Policy security settings

Exam 70-270: Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft Windows® XP Professional.

  • Installing Windows XP Professional.
  • Implementing and Conducting Administration of Resources.
  • Manage and troubleshoot access to shared folders.
  • Connect to local and network print devices.
  • Implementing, Managing and Troubleshooting Hardware Devices and Drivers.
  • Monitoring and Optimizing System Performance and Reliability.
  • Configuring and troubleshooting the Desktop Environment.
  • Implementing, Managing and Troubleshooting Network Protocols and Services.
  • Configuring, Managing and Troubleshooting Security.
  • Configure, manage and troubleshoot Internet Explorer security settings.

Exam 70-298: Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network.

  • Creating the Conceptual Design for Network Infrastructure Security by Gathering and Analyzing Business and Technical Requirements.
  • Creating the Logical Design for Network Infrastructure Security.
  • Creating the Physical Design for Network Infrastructure Security.
  • Design a public key infrastructure (PKI) that uses Certificate Services.
  • Design security for network management.
  • Design security for wireless networks.
  • Design user authentication for Internet Information Services (IIS).
  • Design security for communication between networks.
  • Designing an Access Control Strategy for Data.
  • Creating the Physical Design for Client Infrastructure Security.

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

  • Planning and Configuring an Authentication and Authorization Strategy.
  • Installing, Configuring, and Managing Certification Authorities.
  • Configuring, Deploying, and Managing Certificates.
  • Planning, Implementing, and Troubleshooting Smart Card Certificates.
  • Planning, Implementing, and Troubleshooting Encrypting File System.
  • Planning, Configuring, and deploying a Secure Member Server Baseline.
  • Planning, Configuring, and Implementing Secure Baselines for Server Roles.
  • Planning, Configuring, Implementing, and deploying a Secure Client Computer Baseline.
  • Planning and Implementing Software Updates.
  • Planning, Deploying, and Troubleshooting Data Transmission Security.
  • Planning and Implementing Security for Wireless Networks.
  • Planning and Implementing Perimeter Security with Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2004.
  • Securing Remote Access

Exam 70-350: Implementing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004.

  • Overview of Microsoft ISA Server 2004.
  • Installing and Maintaining ISA Server 2004.
  • Enabling Access to Internet Resources.
  • Configuring ISA Server 2004 as a Firewall.
  • Configuring Access to Internal Resources.
  • Integrating ISA Server 2004 and Microsoft Exchange Server.
  • Advanced Application and Web Filtering.
  • Configuring Virtual Private Network Access for Remote Clients and Networks.
  • Implementing Caching to Improve Browsing Performance.
  • Monitoring ISA Server 2004.
  • Implementing ISA Server 2004 Enterprise Edition.
  • Implementing ISA Server 2004 Enterprise Edition: Back-to-Back Firewall Scenario.
  • Implementing ISA Server 2004 Enterprise Edition: Site-to-Site VPN Scenario.