Microsoft MCP Windows Server 2003 | 5 day | Firebrand Training

Microsoft MCP Windows Server 2003 - Overview

Windows Vista is dubbed as Microsoft's most compelling operating system release in over a decade. Windows Vista offers substantial new capabilities in security, performance, reliability, and manageability. It is also the first operating system released with the .NET Framework 3.0 in mind, and the first client operating system to include the .NET Framework 3.0 as a part of its own installation.

Our 5 day accelerated MCTS Vista - MCP Windows Server 2003 Firebrand Training provides information technology professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to install, configure, support, and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows 2003 based networks with a focus on the latest Vista operating system. This is an accelerated, residential, fully-immersed course, designed for IT professionals that require effective, real-world skill-building and timely certification. You will live, learn, and test on-site.

Our MCTS Vista - MCP Windows Server 2003 Program

Allows you to achieve your certifications in a fraction of the time of 'traditional training' while delivering industry-leading exam passing percentages
Helps students grasp complex technical concepts more easily by identifying and catering to individual student learning styles through a mixed visual, auditory and kinaesthetic-tactual delivery system
Enhances retention by employing accelerated learning techniques focused on committing information to long-term memory

Microsoft MCP Windows Server 2003 - Benefits

For IT managers, certification is particularly important because it allows them to more easily identify the skills that an individual possesses. When a company has employees that possess certain skills, it can garner a competitive advantage when seeking to attract customers. Certification can also contribute to increased productivity, because studies have shown that certified individuals are generally quicker to implement and design new technologies. And of course by knowing that their employees are certified, IT managers can feel more confident about their ability to implement and support a network infrastructure.

Looking at security in particular, recent surveys from CompTIA and others show that human error, rather than technical malfunction, is the most significant cause of IT security breaches in both the public and private sectors. When asked, an overwhelming majority of companies agree that employee training and certification programs improve network security and help protect against cyber threats. In fact, most companies identify a lack of IT security knowledge and training, or failure to follow security procedures, as the root causes of many of their security issues.

Also, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, in its National Strategy to Secure Cyberspace, has said that the two major barriers to improving cyber-security are a lack of familiarity, knowledge and understanding of security issues, and an inability to find sufficient numbers of adequately trained or appropriately certified personnel to create and manage secure systems. So there are real benefits in organizations ensuring that their IT professionals have the right skills to reduce the effects of human error on information security.

Demonstrate Value to Enterprise Security. The CompTIA Security+ Certification provides a way for individuals to highlight their focus on security in the enterprise and demonstrate their ability to create a secure computing environment.

Individuals

Overwhelmingly, individuals with Microsoft certifications have an advanced level of knowledge, expertise and skill, and command more professional credibility
The MCTS/MCP is seen as a particularly elite indication of an engineer's prowess and skill level, and these professionals are highly sought by employers
Individual students may receive college credits to utilize tuition reimbursement programs for their IT training or to complete college coursework

Companies

Reduce the costs of maintaining your workstations and personal computers, and increase the reliability of your network with Active Directory and with the information technology (IT) professionals to back it up
Make a roll out of Windows 2003 Server smooth and successful
Customers see great value in certification - they want the people on their engagement to have the best skills, and certification provides that proof point
Significantly improved Microsoft security throughout the software but particularly in the Web Server component of Windows Server, IIS; Scalable management tools that improve on the legacy of Windows 2000 Server: enhanced Active Directory features, and new tools such as the Group Policy Management Console
Significant increases in server performance. In internal tests, Windows Server 2003 shows dramatic performance gains over previous versions of Windows server operating systems. For example, file and Web server performance is two times faster than Windows NT Server 4.0
While your organization's performance gains may vary because of unique network and computer settings, Microsoft is confident that the improved performance of Windows Server 2003 will help you deliver faster service for your network solutions

Human Resources

Employer-funded training and certification programs are a key to retaining skilled IT staff. Career development and advancement opportunities are shown to significantly reduce rates of employee turnover
Certification Training Programs provide benchmarks for hiring and promotion decisions by accurately assessing technical skills
For-certification training programs maximize educational investments through immediate validation of skills

Microsoft certification affords special membership benefits

Technical information, product information and exclusive discounts on products and services through a secured section of the Microsoft website
Microsoft logos and certificate for your personal promotion to clients or potential employers
Invitations to Microsoft conferences and other educational opportunities
Access to the secure Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine Online website

Other accelerated training providers rely heavily on lecture and independent self-testing and study.

Effective technical instruction must be highly varied and interactive to keep attention levels high, promote camaraderie and teamwork between the students and instructor, and solidify knowledge through hands-on learning.

Firebrand Training provides instruction to meet every learning need, including

Intensive group instruction
One-on-one instruction attention
Hands-on labs
Lab partner and group exercises
Question and answer drills
Independent study

This information has been provided as a helpful tool for candidates considering certification. Benefits of certification determined through studies do not guarantee any particular personal successes. Firebrand Training provides a guarantee of obtaining certification at the camp, but does not make any guarantees about personal successes or benefits of obtaining certification.

Microsoft MCP Windows Server 2003 - Curriculum

Firebrand Training's MCTS Vista - MCP Windows Server 2003 Accelerated Certification Program is the most effective, efficient way to learn how to successfully design, plan, and implement a network infrastructure, Active Directory infrastructure, and client deployment on the Windows Server 2003 platform.

Course Materials

Students attending this blended-learning program will receive a robust set of course materials that caters to each of the three primary individual learning-intake styles (auditory, visual, and kinaesthetic-tactual) - critical for a successful accelerated learning experience.

Daily lectures, labs, and review sessions are supplemented by a combination of:

Proprietary Lab Manual & Microsoft Courseware - developed in conjunction with Microsoft, adapting Microsoft Official Curriculum to address the demands of accelerated learners
Self Test or Transcender Testing Software

Delivery Schedule

The MCTS Vista - MCP Windows Server 2003 Program prepares students to achieve the MCTS Vista - MCP Windows Server 2003 certifications during the program

Module Configuring Windows Vista Client Exam 70-620
Module Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment Exam 70-290

Microsoft MCP Windows Server 2003 - Exam Track

Microsoft Certified Professionals for Vista (MCP) candidates on the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 track are required to satisfy the following requirements:

Core Exams (2 Exams Required)

1 networking system exams
1 client operating system exam

Exam 70-620 Description Configuring Windows Vista Client Requirement Client OS Core
Exam 70-290 Description Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment Requirement Networking System Core

Microsoft MCP Windows Server 2003 - What's Included

Firebrand Training offers top-quality technical education and certification training in an all-inclusive course package specifically designed for the needs and ease of our students. We attend to every detail so our students can focus solely on their studies and certification goals.

Our Certification Programs includes

Intensive Hands-on Training Utilising our (Lecture | Lab | Review)^TM Delivery
Comprehensive Study Materials, Program Courseware and Self-Testing Software
Fully instructor-led program with 24 hour lab access
Examination vouchers *
On site testing **
Accommodation, All Meals, Beverages, and Snacks
Transportation to/from designated local railway stations
Examination Passing Policy

Please note

* Exam vouchers for our (ISC)2 certifications need to be purchased directly from (ISC)2
** On site testing is not included in our ISACA, or ITIL Managers and Revision Certifications

Our instructors teach to accommodate every student's learning needs through individualised instruction, hands-on labs, lab partner and group exercises, independent study, self-testing, and question/answer drills.

Firebrand Training has dedicated, well-equipped educational facilities where you will attend instruction and labs and have access to comfortable study and lounging rooms. Our students consistently say our facilities are second-to-none.

Examination Passing Policy

Should a student complete a Firebrand Training Program without having successfully passed all vendor examinations, the student may re-attend that program for a period of one year. Students will only be responsible for accommodations and vendor exam fees.

Microsoft MCP Windows Server 2003 - Prerequisites

Students that are successful in the MCTS Vista - MCP Windows Server 2003 Accelerated Certification Program should possess a minimum of one year of networking experience supporting a Windows NT/2000/2003/XP network.

Firebrand Training staff interview all potential students regarding their technical background, degrees and certifications held, and personal fortitude. This screening process ensures a successful match between the customer and Firebrand Training toward accelerated training and certification.

Firebrand Training is an aggressive training environment. You must have an attitude aimed for success. The above prerequisites are guidelines, but many students with less experience have other background or traits that have enabled their success in accelerated training through Firebrand Training.

MCP Windows Server 2003 Testimonials

"Having never attended a Firebrand* course before I found the experience very intense but very rewarding. Not only from meeting a variety of people from various backgrounds and industries, together with an extremely knowledgeable and experienced instructor. . One thing I would strongly recommend is you do plenty of pre-course reading prior to the course together with any real world experience you can gain which can be applied to the course you are attending. I would not recommend you attend one of these courses without any prior knowledge or doing the pre-reading. "
Andrew Goodey, singularity.
Microsoft Vista/Server 2003 (MCTS/MCP) (5 Days) (17/9/2007 to 21/9/2007)

"For My first Microsoft exam i found Firebrand* to be the ideal place to start. The course was well written and focused and brought out all the key factors that were required, the staff are second to none in their technical skills and hospitality, the surrounds (at Heythrop Park) are calm and peacful which aids in the learning process by not being destracted. All in all i found i could not be better prepared for my exams, which i did pass thanks to the great teaching. I would not hesitate to recomend Firebrand* to any IT professional looking to gain new or more qualifications."
Christopher George, Centre for |Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence Ltd.
Microsoft Vista/Server 2003 (MCTS/MCP) (5 Days) (16/7/2007 to 20/7/2007)

"Intense, but learn loads. Not for the faint hearted. Get stuck in and learn well."
Mark Sole, Contracting.
Microsoft Vista/Server 2003 (MCTS/MCP) (5 Days) (21/7/2008 to 25/7/2008)

"Having never attended a Firebrand* course before I found the experience very intense but very rewarding. Not only from meeting a variety of people from various backgrounds and industries, together with an extremely knowledgeable and experienced instructor. . One thing I would strongly recommend is you do plenty of pre-course reading prior to the course together with any real world experience you can gain which can be applied to the course you are attending. I would not recommend you attend one of these courses without any prior knowledge or doing the pre-reading. "
Andrew Goodey, singularity.
Microsoft Vista/Server 2003 (MCTS/MCP) (5 Days) (17/9/2007 to 21/9/2007)

"The tutor had a great mix of enthusiasm for his subject and humour which kept me interested. I never thought I would enjoy cramming this hard and have utmost respect for anyone who can talk lucidly on one subject for so long. Chips and dips baby!"
Rob Armstrong, Tribal Group.
Microsoft Vista/Server 2003 (MCTS/MCP) (5 Days) (31/3/2008 to 4/4/2008)

"I believe that this is a excellent training centre and the teachers are very well versed with the subject area. In order to be a successful student you must put the hours in, do the excersies and lab work and ask questions! If you do this you cannot fail! The old moto of "You get out what you put in" rings home here!"
Shehzad Rehman, RWE Oil and gas.
Microsoft Vista/Server 2003 (MCTS/MCP) (5 Days) (5/11/2007 to 9/11/2007)

"The overall experience was great from start to finish."
MW, Cutec Ltd.
Microsoft Vista/Server 2003 (MCTS/MCP) (5 Days) (17/3/2008 to 21/3/2008)

"Could not really ask for more from a training centre. The staff and the whole facility is top class."
Daryl Lai, CEME.
Microsoft Vista/Server 2003 (MCTS/MCP) (5 Days) (18/8/2008 to 22/8/2008)

"Having never attended a Firebrand* course before I found the experience very intense but very rewarding. Not only from meeting a variety of people from various backgrounds and industries, together with an extremely knowledgeable and experienced instructor. . One thing I would strongly recommend is you do plenty of pre-course reading prior to the course together with any real world experience you can gain which can be applied to the course you are attending. I would not recommend you attend one of these courses without any prior knowledge or doing the pre-reading. "
Andrew Goodey, singularity.
Microsoft Vista/Server 2003 (MCTS/MCP) (5 Days) (17/9/2007 to 21/9/2007)

"The staff were fantastic and made you feel welcome. The instructor delivered the course in a very professional manner and answered any queries anyone had. The course itself was hard work but if you are willing to put in the effort you will benefit from this immensely. I have found the knowledge I've gained to be invaluable in my job. My advice, if you are thinking about it, stop thinking and just do it. It will be the best thing you can do for your career."
Kevin Turkington, The High School of Glasgow.
Microsoft Vista/Server 2003 (MCTS/MCP) (5 Days) (19/11/2007 to 23/11/2007)

"Intense, but learn loads. Not for the faint hearted. Get stuck in and learn well."
Mark Sole, Contracting.
Microsoft Vista/Server 2003 (MCTS/MCP) (5 Days) (21/7/2008 to 25/7/2008)

"Long hours and hard work but worth ever penny. Staff were helpful and envirormnet was perfect - well done Firebrand*. Stewart Sheffield MCTS/MCP "
Stewart Sheffield, Datix.
Microsoft Vista/Server 2003 (MCTS/MCP) (5 Days) (6/8/2007 to 10/8/2007)