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WCTC Technical Certificates

12-credit WCTC technical certificate

Microsoft Windows Server 2008, with built-in Web and virtualization technologies, enables you to increase the reliability and flexibility of your server infrastructure. New virtualization tools, Web resources, and security enhancements help you save time, reduce costs, and provide a platform for a dynamic and optimized datacenter. Powerful new tools like IIS7, Windows Server Manager, and Windows PowerShell allow you to have more control over your servers and streamline Web, configuration, and management tasks.  Advanced security and reliability enhancements like Network Access Protection and the Read-Only Domain Controller harden the operating system and protect your server environment to ensure that you have a solid foundation on which to build your business.

First Semester
	Course Num	Course Name	Credits
	150-132	Microsoft Windows Vista	3		*
	150-139	Server 2008 Active Directory	3		*
	Total Semester Credits		6
Second Semester
	Course Num	Course Name	Credits
	150-137	Managing Server 2008	3		*
	150-138	Server 2008 Net Infrastructure	3		*
	Total Semester Credits		6

+ (Proficiency Exam Available)
* (Prerequisites or substitutes may apply to this class. Click on course title for specific information.)

The ability to complete a full certificate may be affected by low enrollment.

Windows Server 2008 Technology Specialists

A Technology Specialist is defined as a technology expert interested in assessing, improving, and validating his or her knowledge, skills, and experience in a given technology area in Windows Server 2008. The following are typical characteristics of this audience:

• They value and may be working toward an extensive, deep technical knowledge in a given technology area of Windows Server 2008.
• They are interested in the details of Windows Server 2008 technologies.
• They want to learn or test that they know and can apply existing concepts, practices, procedures, policies, and guidelines.
• They work in roles where most questions have clear right and wrong answers.
• Their focus is primarily on the "how to" skills associated with a given technology area, and they are interested in drilling down into the technical details.
• On the job, they receive functional specifications, defined polices/conventions/standards, and documented operational procedures from superiors.
  

Windows Vista Configuration Technology Specialist

Windows Vista®-configuration Technology Specialist certification validates your expertise in configuring Windows Vista for optimal performance on the desktop focusing on the following tasks:

• Install Windows Vista
• Upgrade from Windows XP to Windows Vista
• Configure post-installation system settings
• Configure disk & File Systems
• Configure user and group accounts
• Configure Windows Security features & Network Connectivity
• Configure Printers and Driver settings
• Configure applications included with Windows Vista
• Maintain and optimize systems that run Windows Vista
• Configure and troubleshoot mobile computing

Network Infrastructure Technology Specialist

Network Infrastructure Technology Specialist covers Windows Server 2008 networking technologies such as:

• Installing and Configuring Servers (including Server Virtualization)
• Configuring and Troubleshooting DNS, DHCP, and WINS
• Configuring and Troubleshooting IPV6 TCP/IP
• Configuring and Troubleshooting Network Access (VPN, wireless, 802.1X)
• Installing, Configuring and Troubleshooting a Network Policy Server
• Configuring, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting NAP
• Configuring, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting IPsec and Windows Firewall
• Configuring Distributed File System and Storage Technologies
• Ensuring Availability of Network Resources and Content
• Configuring Server Security Compliance
• Configuring Print and Communication Services

Active Directory Technology Specialist

Active Directory Technology Specialist covers Windows Server 2008 Active Directory related technologies such as:

• Configuring and Troubleshooting Active Directory Domain Services (and RODCs)
• Configuring and Troubleshooting Active Directory Certificate Services, Certificates, and Certificate Authorities
• Configuring and Troubleshooting Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services
• Configuring and Troubleshooting Active Directory Federation Services
• Configuring and Troubleshooting Active Directory Rights Management Services

Windows Server 2008 Server Administrator

A Windows Server 2008 Server Administrator is responsible for hands-on deployment and day-to-day operations of a subset of servers in an enterprise sized organization. Windows Server 2008 Server Administrators manage the network infrastructure, Active Directory, and application platform servers. They use scripts and batch files written by others or those that they occasionally write themselves to accomplish tasks on a regular basis. They conduct most server management tasks remotely by using Terminal Server or other administration tools installed on their local workstation.

A Windows Server 2008 Server Administrator's primary tasks include, for a specified group of servers:

• Planning for and Managing Server Commissioning and Decommissioning
• Planning for and Deploying Server Roles
• Managing Configuration Change and Maintaining Server Security
• Managing Server Backup and Restore
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting Server
• Hardware, Software, and Network Issues
• Server software distribution, and updates
• Profiling and monitoring assigned servers

After completing this series - Students can achieve (3) MCTS certifications and the MCITP - Server Administrator Certification as follows:

70-620	Microsoft Windows Vista (MCTS: Vista Configuration)
70-642	Server 2008 Network Infrastructure (MCTS: Network Infrastructure Configuration)
70-640	Configuring Server 2008 Active Directory (MCTS: Active Directory Configuration)
70-646	Managing Windows Server 2008 Servers (MCITP: Server Administrator)

What is a Technical Certificate?

A WCTC technical certificate provides an excellent means for those already employed in business to cross train or to expand their knowledge through short-term training opportunities.

How to enroll

This certificate requires a permit to register or call 262.691.5347.

For more information call 262.691.5056.

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