Windows Server 2008 – Server Administrator (Exam 70-646) – Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist

Who is the course for?

The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) on Windows Server 2008 credentials are intended for information technology (IT) professionals who work in the complex computing environment of medium to large companies.

What will I study?

By the end of this course you will be able to…

Planning for Server Deployment

• Plan server installations and upgrades
• Plan for automated server deployment
• Plan infrastructure services server roles
• Plan application servers and services
• Plan file and print server roles

Planning for Server Management

• Plan server management strategies
• Plan for delegated administration
• Plan and implement group policy strategy

Monitoring and Maintaining Servers

• Implement patch management strategy
• Monitor servers for performance evaluation and optimization
• Monitor and maintain security and policies

Planning Application and Data Provisioning

• Provision applications
• Provision data; Configure terminal server infrastructure

Planning for Business Continuity and High Availability

• Plan storage
• Plan high availability
• Plan for backup and recovery

How will the course be delivered?

The courses take place over 10 x 3 hour evening sessions. The emphasis is on practical deployment and configuration. Information will be presented in a lecture format with practical labs, allowing students to gain hands-on experience. We recommend that students undertake additional self-study. We will recommend a course text that we suggest you purchase.

Course Entry Requirements

This course is aimed at IT professionals who work in the complex computing environment of medium to large companies. You should have at least one year of experience implementing and administering Windows Server 2008. Many students use this course as progression from CompTia A+.

The college operates a no refunds policy as detailed below. Cancellations and transfer requests are subject to the following conditions:

• More than 4 weeks notice – no charge
• 4 weeks notice – 30% of the cost
• 2-3 weeks notice – 50% of the cost
• 1-2 weeks notice – 75% of the cost
• Less than 1 weeks notice – 100% of the cost

All cancellations must be made in writing and are subject to a £10 administration charge. The full fee’s policy is available on request.

What will I get at the end of the course?

Windows 2008 Server – Server Administrator (Exam 70-646) – Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist.

What can I do next?

Successful completion of exam 70-646 will give you ‘Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist’ status, if you also achieve exams 70-642 and 70-640 you gain Microsoft Certified Solution Associates.

How much does it cost?

£300 per person.
Prices are subject to change and exam fees do incur an extra charge. The exam can be scheduled through Prometric: https://www.prometric.com/en-us/Pages/home.aspx. Microsoft often promotes special offers for the exams, such as discounts or free re-sits.