The Road to the Microsoft MCITP Certifications and Other Topics

Networking Curriculum

Objectives Foundations

Microsoft MCTS/MCITP Certifications Explained

Pathways to Certifications

Solutions

Foundations of Networking Curriculum

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Foundations: Computer Maint/Repair Computer Maintenance and Repair

PC assembly/disassembly PC hardware troubleshooting PC operating system installation and

troubleshooting Courses/Certifications

CompTIA A+ Computer Architecture Computer Installation and Support

CCNA

Network+

MTA: Net. Fundamentals LANs and WANs

Switches and routers

OSI model

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Foundations: Network Fundamentals

Foundations: Network Fundamentals Network Fundamentals

OSI model Switches and router operation Network protocols and IP addressing LAN and WAN technologies

Courses/Certifications Introduction to Networking CompTIA Network+ Cisco CCENT and CCNA MTA: Networking Fundamentals (98-366)

Firewalls/intrusion detection

Malware protection

Data forensics

Security+

MTA: Security Fundamentals

Certified Ethical Hacker

Foundations: Security

Microsoft Client and Server

Linux/Unix/Mac OS

OS Fundamentals

MTA: Windows Server Fundamentals

Windows MCTS/MCITP

Linux+

Foundations: Network Operating Systems

How Important are Certifications? Robert Half Salary Survey 2011

o The right credential can increase starting salary by up to 10%o In demand certifications: Microsoft MCTS/MCITP, CCNA, Linux, CISSP

Techrepublic: 10 best IT certs (2011)1. MCITP 6. A+2. MCTS 7. PMP3. Security+ 8. MCSE/MCSA4. MCPD 9. CISSP5. CCNA 10. Linux+

Employers are still most interested in a degree

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Microsoft MCTS/MCITP Certifications Explained

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) Replaces Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) Technology-specific skills-based certification You can earn multiple MCTSs

o MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuringo MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuringo And so forth

Microsoft MCTS/MCITP Certifications Explained

New technology exams, earning the test taker Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): 70-640: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration 70-642: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration 70-643: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure

Configuration 70-620 or 70-680: Windows Vista or Windows 7 Configuration

Microsoft MCTS/MCITP Certifications Explained

Microsoft Certified I.T. Professional (MCITP) Replaces MCSA/MCSE exams – no more ‘engineer’ Role-based certification

o Server Administratoro Enterprise Administratoro Enterprise Desktop Support Techniciano And so on

Each cert requires one or more MCTS exams and one MCITP exam Earn multiple MCITPs for each specialization

Microsoft MCTS/MCITP Certifications Explained

Two new role-based exams 70-646: Windows Server 2008 Server Administrator 70-647: Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Administrator

Two new professional certifications: MCITP-SA (Server Administrator)

o 70-640 + 70-642 and 70-646

MCITP-EA (Enterprise Administrator)o 70-640 + 70-642 + 70-643 + (70-620 or 70-680) and 70-647

Microsoft MCTS/MCITP Certifications Explained What’s different about the MCTS/MCITP exams compared to

the MCP/MCSA/MCSE exams? More in-depth knowledge required Skills-based exams (MCTS)

o Commands and implementation specifics are emphasized

Role-based exams (MCITP)o Planning and solutions are emphasized

Greater need for networking/operating system prerequisites Eventually will be primarily lab-based

Microsoft MCTS/MCITP Certifications ExplainedMCITP Server Administrator

Exam Roadmap

Microsoft MCTS/MCITP Certifications ExplainedMCITP Enterprise Administrator

Exam Roadmap

Upgrade Path to MCITP Certifications MCSA to MCITP Transitions From MCSA 2003 to MCITP - SA

70-648: Upgrading MCSA 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist plus

70-646: Windows Server 2008 Server Administrator From MCSA 2003 to MCITP – EA

70-648 + 70-643 + (70-620 or 70-680) plus 70-647: Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Administrator

Upgrade Path to MCITP Certifications MCSE to MCITP Transitions From MCSE 2003 to MCITP - SA

70-649: Upgrading MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist

plus 70-646: Windows Server 2008 Server Administrator

From MCSE 2003 to MCITP – EA 70-649 + (70-620 or 70-680)plus 70-647: Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Administrator

Microsoft’s New MTA Cert Microsoft’s new Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) series

Windows Server Administration Fundamentals (98-365) Networking Fundamentals (98-366) Security Fundamentals (98-367)

Lower cost: $47/each Given by CertiPort

Entry-level exams Career exploration Confidence building Associate —> Specialist —> Professional

Pathways to Certifications Most curriculum should start students out with the

foundations Have students earn MTAs and/or CompTIA certs for entry-

level employment and confidence-building Encourage students to get part-time jobs, internships,

volunteer; wherever they can get experience Become a testing center

o Do in-class testing or schedule group testing during evenings/weekends

Solutions (from Course Technology)

Network Fundamentals Guide to Networking Essentials (6th edition published this month) Network+ Guide to Networks I.T. Fundamentals (future book covering all three MTA exams)

Network Security Security+ Guide to Networking Security Principles of Information Security I.T. Fundamentals (future book covering all three MTA exams)

Network Operating Systems Hands-on Windows Server 2008 I.T. Fundamentals (future book covering all three MTA exams)

Solutions (from Course Technology)

MCTS Exams 70-640, 70-642, 70-643, 70-680 MCTS Guide to Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration MCTS Guide to Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure

Configuration MCTS Guide to Windows Server 2008 Applications Configuration MCTS Guide to Windows 7

MCITP-SA Exam 70-646 MCITP Guide to Windows Server 2008, Server Administration

Questions? Thanks for coming!