Microsoft certified individuals are cut from a different cloth than their IT counterparts. They not only thrive on the continuing challenges of the IT field, but they also have taken it upon themselves to develop and hone their skills—to stay a step ahead. The practical expertise that is gained through the certification process provides individuals with the kind of know-how that gets recognized both on the job and among peers.   In addition to polishing their skill set, certification provides many specific advantages including 1) Industry recognition knowledge and proficiency, 2) Logos and certificates to identify their Microsoft certified status, 3) Access to an exclusive MCP member Web site.

By earning the Microsoft credentials, individuals are demonstrating that they have the skills necessary to lead organizations in the successful design, implementation, and administration of the most advanced Windows operating system and Microsoft Windows Server System.

If you are seeking to improve your career status, and are ready to take the necessary steps to earn Microsoft certifications, then GlobalNet Training is the place to come to impact change and drive you towards your goals! 

Windows 2003 9-Certification/15-day MCSE Boot Camp Overview:

Become a Microsoft certified MCP, MCSA, MCSE, MCSA: Security, MCSE: Security, MCTS: Vista Configuration, MCTS: Active Directory Configuration, MCTS: Network Infrastructure Configuration, and MCTS: Application Platform Configuration.  Students will be exposed to Windows 2003, Windows 2008, and much more. During this intensive 15-day instructor-led course, students will gain the necessary knowledge to pass all 9 exams and gain 9 Microsoft certifications, including the new MCTS certifications.

What is the relationship between MCSE and MCTS?

There is no MCSA or MCSE on Windows Server 2008, but your MCSAs and MCSEs are not retiring or expiring; however, if you plan to upgrade to Windows Server 2008, Microsoft has made it easy for IT professionals who hold a current MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to make this transition to a MCTS on Windows Server 2008 by creating a specific exam for MCSEs looking to upgrade. We include this exam at the conclusion of our course. 

Our 15-day program is all-inclusive:

• Dallas:  15 - night (Check in Friday night/Check out Saturday) hotel accommodations at Homewood Suites by Hilton - single occupancy in a King Executive room with a full-kitchen, spacious living room and separate bedroom and bath. Location is directly next-door to GlobalNet Training.
• 24/7 Complimentary High Speed Internet Service for use in the student's hotel suite and lab room
• Complimentary Full Hot Breakfast Buffet served daily
• Complimentary Dinners served in the Dallas hotel daily
• Catered lunches in the Training Center
• Discount for airfare expenses
• All required courseware
• Onsite testing
• All exam vouchers - plus the cost of any second re-take on the exams included in the course
• Instructor is a practicing consultant, engineer, and architect who brings his experiences, challenges, and years of insight into the classroom
• Instructor is available 24 hours a day and is checked into the hotel with you
• Private Tutoring available
• Bring your laptop in order to access practice exams remotely!

Certifications

During our 15-day Boot Camp you will achieve the following 9 certifications:

• Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
• Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
• MCSA: Security
• MCSE: Security
• MCTS: Windows Server 2008 - Active Directory Configuration
• MCTS: Windows Server 2008 - Network Infrastructure Configuration
• MCTS: Windows Server 2008 - Application Platform Configuration
• MCTS: Windows Server 2008 – Vista Configuration

MCSE: Windows Server 2003 to MCTS: Windows Server 2008

Professionals with an MCSE on Windows Server 2003 must pass the 70-649 exam to become an MCTS on Windows Server 2008. The 70-649 exam is a combination of three individual exams: 70-640, 70-642, and 70-643.  This exam validates skills related to the core technology features and functionality of Windows Server 2008 from the existing knowledge base of an MCSE on Windows Server 2003. Once you pass this exam, you will earn three separate MCTS certifications:

• MCTS: Windows Server 2008 -Active Directory Configuration
• MCTS: Windows Server 2008 -Network Infrastructure Configuration
• MCTS: Windows Server 2008 -Application Platform Configuration

Course Curriculum

• William Panek and James Chellis:  “MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration”
  
  
• Plus our exclusive Training Kits that include exam notes, sample questions, and study aids.

Course Outline

Friday: Arrive at the hotel – Check in anytime after 3:00pm CST. Receive pre-study material from the instructor in the hotel

Saturday: Classroom – Windows Server 2003 (70-290)

Sunday: Study and Test on 70-290

Monday: Classroom – Windows Network 2003 (70-291)

Tuesday: Study and Test on 70-291

Wednesday: Classroom – Windows 2003 Network Infrastructure (70-293) and 2003

Active Directory (70-294)

Thursday: Study and Test on 70-293

Friday: Study and Test on 70-294

2nd Saturday: Test on 70-620 (Vista)

2nd Sunday: Test on 70-298 (Design)

2nd Monday: Test on 70-999 (Security)

2nd Tuesday: Classroom – 70-350 (Internet Security and Acceleration)

2nd Wednesday: Test on 70-350

2nd Thursday: Independent Study

2nd Friday: Test on 70-649 (2008 Upgrade). Class is concluded by 12:00pm. Students depart course.

Exams

• 70-290 - Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
• 70-291 - Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
• 70-293 - Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
• 70-294 - Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure
• 70-298 - Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
• 70-299 - Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows 2003 Network
• 70-620 - Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista
• 70-649 - Upgrading Your MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist
• 70-350 -Implementing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004

Guarantee

GlobalNet has developed a training and certification solution that provides results in an economical and expedient manner. GlobalNet insures that you are up to the challenge of passing Microsoft's tough exams. We are so confident that you will get your certifications that we are willing to GUARANTEE IT. Our guarantee is that you will pass all exams the first time or we will pay for you to re-take up to 9 more exams. 

GlobalNet Training will refund 100% of your tuition upon return of all course materials, if, by the end of the first day of class, you notify your instructor that the course, curriculum, or instructor does not meet your expectations. Plus, we offer the opportunity to re-sit another available course at no additional charge in Dallas for up to one year following the original course date. Re-sits are granted on a space-available basis only.  GlobalNet Training will only allow a free resit opportunity provided the exam number(s) do not change from the original course attended.

Retake vouchers MUST be claimed within 14 days of completing the course.  Retake voucher requests received after 14 days from the conclusion of your course will not be honored.

Prerequisites

Our program is designed to meet the needs of technical professionals with at least 2 years of experience in active directory and security experience in a Microsoft environment. We recommend that students have the A+ and/or Network + certifications, or have equivalent knowledge.