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