Question Of The Week – 4 March 2010

Que :  What are my certification options if I want to become a Windows System Administrator?

Ans : Windows System Administrator certifications are very popular and a good choice for both novice as well as experienced IT professional. Here are some options.

1. MCITP (Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Enterprise Support Technician) certification validates your knowledge and skills to support and troubleshoot the latest Microsoft Windows Vista operating system. The MCITP: Enterprise Support Technician credential also certifies that the professional has the knowledge and skills to diagnose and resolve all types of desktop support issues, including mobile and personal devices.

The MCITP certification is also available on Microsoft SQL Server 2005. If you are looking for this certification, please visit the MCITP: Database Administrator certification exam page for more information. Typical job roles are technical support specialists, PC support specialists, help desk technician and customer support representatives.

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For more information on this certification, please read MCITP page

2. MCSA (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator) certifications validate your ability to manage and troubleshoot network environments in the Windows operating system. Typical job roles are Windows Systems administrator, network administrator, information systems administrator, network operations analyst, network technician, and technical support specialist.
An MCSA candidate should have one to twelve months of experience in working with a desktop operating system, a network operating system, and an existing network infrastructure.

To earn the MCSA on Windows Server 2003 certification, you must pass four exams:

  • Two exams on networking systems

70-290 and 70-291

  • One exam on client operating systems

70-270 or  70-620

  • One elective exam
Please visit MCSA page, for more information on this certification.

3. Microsoft’s MCTS: Windows Server 2008, Configuration (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist) certification has been designed for professionals who have a thorough knowledge in installing, managing and configuring Windows Server 2008 including new features such as security, network and applications. Typical job roles are system administrators, network administrators, or technical support specialists. Please visit the Microsoft page for more information on this certification.

As you can see, there are several options available for those interested in pursing certifications for a Windows System Administrator role. uCertify can help you achieve your certification goals.

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