MCSE/MCSA with Exchange 2007 Training | Chicago

The Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification is one of the most sought after, highly recognized, certifications in the IT industry. This professional credential validates an IT professionals knowledge and skill in administering, managing, and building Microsoft networks. Microtrain has been a leader in providing training for the MSCE for the last 10 years in Chicago and our program comprehensively covers all seven key competencies needed to successfully pass the exams for the MCSE certification. By combining our top notch instructor led training with a battery of hands-on labs and a library of e-learning lessons we are able to give students the most effective experience possible to obtain their certification. Our program is so effective we will guarantee you will pass your MCSE exams!

The Microtrain MCSE program has been developed to address the learning needs of network administrators and technicians who are just getting into the field, and those who have been practicing in the IT industry.  Anyone who works with Microsoft networks and wants to advance their knowledge base or add a professional credential to their experience can benefit from this program.

Our MCSE program has been designed to guide students through the learning process using a combination of learning mediums. Students attend traditional instructor led classes where they can learn from certified instructors with real world experience along with other students from different backgrounds and industries. Our classes are designed to be interactive and to transfer knowledge in an engaging and entertaining environment. Students will also have plenty of opportunity to work directly with the technology involved in this training. Through a series of hands on labs, students will experience the technology first hand. We also offer open lab hours so students can work on their own with this state of the art equipment. Finally, we incorporate a library of e-learning classes student can access from anywhere to assist in test preparation and retention of the material they have learned in the previous processes. Combined, this program is the most effective, efficient method to use to achieve your MCSE certification.

Path to Certification - Our MCSE program prepared students to successfully pass all seven exams required by Microsoft for MCSE certification.

Microsoft Requirements:

1. Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional (70-270)
2. Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment (70-290)
3. Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure (70-291)
4. Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure (70-293)
5. Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure (70-294)
6. Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure (70-297)
7. Exchange Server 2007, Configuring Exam (70-236)

MODULE 1

Windows XP Professional - Windows Server 2003
(70-270 & 70-290)

Module Topics and Schedule

• Basic IP Addressing
• Regional and Accessibility Options
• Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
• Remote Installation Services (RIS)
• Active Directory Structures
• Domain Controllers
• User Creation and Modification
• User Profiles
• Group Management
• Permissions
• Offline Files
• Encrypting File System (EFS)
• Disk Management
• Shadow Copies of Shared Folders
• Internet Information Services (IIS)
• Terminal Services
• Backup and Restore

Supplemental lessons

1. Intro to XP
2. Introducing Windows Server 2003
3. Managing Server Hardware
4. Internet Connection Sharing and Firewall
5. Internet Explorer Security Configuration
6. User and Hardware Profiles
7. Managing and Troubleshooting User Accounts
8. Managing Printers
9. Administration of Printers and Faxes
10. Managing Devices and Drivers
11. Windows XP on Mobile Computers
12. Remote and Dial-up Connections
13. Administration and RDP
14. Remote Desktop/Assistance
15. Event Viewer and Task Manager
16. Performance Monitoring and Analysis
17. Monitoring and Optimizing Performance
18. Disaster Recovery Tools

MODULE 2

Windows 2003 Network Infrastructure Implementation & Planning
(70-291 & 70-293)

Module Topics and Schedule

• IP Addressing and Subnetting
• DHCP Planning & Implementation
• Host Name Resolution DNS Planning & Implementation
• WINS Planning & Implementation
• Remote Access
• IP Routing
• Network Address Translation
• Security Policies and Templates
• IP Security
• Network Monitoring
• Certificate Services
• Network Load Balancing
• Clustering
• Windows Server Update Services

Supplemental lessons

1. Security Part 1
2. Security Part 2
3. Server Services
4. Network Planning and Design
5. WINS
6. Internet Connectivity
7. Wireless Security Part 1
8. Wireless Security Part 2
9. Smart Cards
10. Performance Monitoring and NLB
11. Security Updates
12. System Recovery

MODULE 3

Administering & Designing Windows 2003 Active Directory
(70-294 & 70-297)

Module Topics and Schedule

• Active Directory Structures Review
• Name Resolution Review
• Planning and Installation
• Operations Masters (FSMOs) and Global Catalogs
• Trust Relationships
• Managing Objects
• Group Policy Management
• Site Management
• Maintenance and Recovery
• Domain Controllers and Operations Masters Review
• Upgrading and Restructuring

Supplemental lessons

1. Active Directory Introduction
2. User Authentication
3. The Schema
4. Replication
5. Active Directory Tools
6. Functional Levels and the AD Migration Tool
7. NT 4.0 Upgrade Part 1
8. NT 4.0 Upgrade Part 2
9. Case Study 1
10. Case Study 1 continued
11. Case Study 2
12. Case Study 2 continued

MODULE 4

Configuring Exchange Server 2007
(70-236)

Module Topics and Schedule

• Planning and Installation
• Storage Groups and Databases
• Recipients
• Public Folders
• Policies
• Client Access Server
• Outlook Anywhere
• POP/IMAP Configuration
• Message Transport
• Edge Transport
• PowerShell

Supplemental lessons

1. Introduction to Exchange 2007
2. Managing More Recipient Objects
3. Configuring Disaster Recovery
4. Configure High Availability
5. Troubleshoot Message Transport
6. Configuring Anti-Spam
7. Analyze and Monitor Exchange 2007
8. A Look At Unified Messaging
9. Troubleshooting Your Exchange Environment