Microsoft Technical Associate (MTA): Server Administration Fundamentals (98-365) (Online)

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MTA Server Administration Fundamentals is designed to provide students with an explanation and understanding of fundamental server administration concepts. This training course prepares students for Microsoft exam 98-365.

This fee based course provides you with interactive videos that meet the needs of multiple styles of learning from auditory to visual and it includes a pre test and post test that accurately identifies your skill gap. The course is supplemented by a Microsoft Official Academic Course textbook and a practice and exam voucher is included.

MTA is a entry-level credential from Microsoft that validates the foundational knowledge needed to take the first step toward building a successful career in technology. The MTA certification programs cover the baseline knowledge of building and managing Microsoft Windows Servers, Windows-based network operating systems, Active Directory, account management, and system recovery tools.

Achieving MTA certifications is an optional first step to achieving the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) certification.

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Why MTA? Watch students, instructors and professionals explain why MTA makes a difference.

• All current Cambridge University members (departments and colleges) who are starting their career path or are looking to enhance their understanding of IT fundamentals
• All current Cambridge University IT professionals who want to consolidate their core knowledge before commencing the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) certification
• Further details regarding eligibility criteria are available

Session 1

• Introduction
• Installing Windows Server
• Server Types
• Windows Server Roles
• File and Print Servers
• Active Directory
• Managing Active Directory

Session 2

• Internal Server Storage
• External Server Storage
• Understanding RAID
• Configuring RAID
• Server Virtualization
• Basic Server Administration

Session 3

• Server Maintenance
• Processors and Memory
• Performance Baselines
• Troubleshooting Server Problems
• Booting the Server
• Using Event Viewer
• Disaster Recovery

A more detailed list of topics can be found here.

• Firm understanding of server installation and configuration techniques
• Understand and configure Active Directory domains, users, groups and computers
• Perform regular maintenance using system monitoring and recovery methods

Online videos

Please see the following minimum hardware and software requirements to run this course.

• University departments £225
• Colleges and private payments from University members are charged £225 + Vat = £270

The fee includes:

• One year online access to instructor-led video training (Watch a sample clip)
  • Demos and lab learning
  • Multi-media presentations
  • Self-paced navigation
  • Activation starts from date of purchase

• Microsoft Official Academic Course book

• A MeasureUp practice exam
  • Award winning practice exams view a demo
  • Three modes
    • Test mode - designed to be like a true test
    • Study mode - provides feedback throughout with reference to external text, learning and articles on the Microsoft site
    • Custom mode - allows candidates to select a series of questions from the curriculum to focus on selected areas
  • From date of purchase candidates have 356 days to activate online, thereafter candidates have 180 days of unlimited access
• A Certiport exam voucher
  • Candidates have one year from the date of purchase to take their exam

Please Note: Please allow a few days to receive your purchases

Please note that payment is non-refundable

The exam can be taken with your voucher at a local exam centre. Please note that there is no exam centre in Cambridge, please use the Certiport Exam centre locator to find the nearest one.

A full list of exam topics can be viewed under Skills measured on the following exam information page.

Exam Preparation
Additionally you may find the following Microsoft Virtual Academy courses useful:

• Windows Server 2012 Essentials
• Windows Server 2012 Technical Overview

Nine hours of interactive training

• Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows Server 2012 R2 - Administering (70-411) Series 2
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows Server 2012 R2 - Configuring Advanced Services (70-412) Series 2

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