Networking Curriculum
The Road to the Microsoft MCITP Certifications and Other
Topics
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
Foundations: Network Fundamentals
OSI model
Switches and routers
LANs and WANs
MTA: Net. Fundamentals
Network+
CCNA
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Foundations: Network Fundamentals
 Network Fundamentals
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OSI model
Switches and router operation
Network protocols and IP addressing
LAN and WAN technologies
 Courses/Certifications
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Introduction to Networking
CompTIA Network+
Cisco CCENT and CCNA
MTA: Networking Fundamentals (98-366)
Foundations: Security
Firewalls/intrusion
detection
Malware protection
Data forensics
MTA: Security
Fundamentals
Security+
Certified Ethical Hacker
Foundations: Network Operating Systems
OS Fundamentals
Microsoft Client
and Server
Linux/Unix/Mac OS
MTA: Windows Server
Fundamentals
Windows MCTS/MCITP
Linux+
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.
2.
3.
4.
5.
MCITP
MCTS
Security+
MCPD
CCNA
6. A+
7. PMP
8. MCSE/MCSA
9. CISSP
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, Configuring
o MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring
o 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
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Server Administrator
Enterprise Administrator
Enterprise Desktop Support Technician
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 Explained
MCITP Server Administrator
Exam Roadmap
Microsoft MCTS/MCITP Certifications Explained
MCITP 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
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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 entrylevel 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!