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MCSA

Windows Server 2012

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Certification summary

When it comes to getting certified as an IT and Server Administrator, few certification paths are as popular as the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA). Microsoft made the MCSA Windows Server 2012 the cornerstone for all IT Administration MCSE paths. In order to get any of the MCSE certifications you must first complete MCSA Windows Server 2012.

Exam Information

Exams summary

To get a MCSA: Windows Server 2012 certification there are three exams to complete:

Exam 410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012
Exam 411: Administering Windows Server 2012
Exam 412: Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services

A closer look...

MCSA shows that you have the primary set of Windows Server 2012 skills, relevant across multiple solution areas in a business environment, to reduce IT costs and deliver more business value. Earning an MCSA: Windows Server 2012 certification will qualify you for a position as a network or computer systems administrator or a computer support specialist.

Career & Job Opportunities

The Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) is a globally recognised qualification across the Finance, Telecoms and Banking industry. As of 2015, the average salary of a Microsoft MCSA Professional is £35,000pa with more than 90% being offered a salary of more than £25,300pa. The average salary for a MCSA graduate is estimated to be £21,300pa. After graduation, you can find work in roles such as Support Engineer and Technical Support with relative ease.

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jobs for the MCSA Windows Server

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Working with JobcentrePlus and our Recruitment Partners across the UK, we will work with you to ensure that you can find work in IT (an not in any job) through job interviews and applications. We aim to get you in an IT job role on completion of your MCSA. If you have no qualification or background in IT, we will provide you with the necessary training for the experience required. For existing MCSA professionals, we can upgrade your qualifications and improve your career prospects. Do not allow your lack of experience or self-confidence deny you from a career in I.T - it is a lot easier (and enjoyable too) than most people think, once you learn the basics.

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of MCSA Windows Server technicians are being offered a salary of more than £28,000pa in the UK.

The three exams

The MCSA Windows Server is the latest generation in Microsoft server technology and as such there is no current retirement plan for its exams. Below is a breakdown of the exams for this certification and how they are made up.

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Exam 410

This exam measures your ability to accomplish the technical tasks listed:

- Install and Configure servers.
- Configure server roles and features.
- Configure Hyper-V.
- Deploy and configure core network services.
- Install and administer Active Directory.
- Create and manage Group Policy.

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Exam 410

Focusing on Windows Server 2012 installation and configurations, this unit covers the initial implementation and configuration of core services including Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), networking services, Hyper-V configuration and Group Policy. Here are the percentages that make up the final mark for this exam using these technical tasks:

  • Install and Configure servers (15-20%)
    • Installing Servers
    • Configuring Servers
    • Configuring local storage
  • Configure server roles and features (15-20%)
    • Configure file and share access
    • Configure print and document services
    • Configure servers for remote management
  • Configure Hyper-V (15-20%)
    • Create and configure virtual machine settings
    • Create and configure virtual machine storage
    • Create and configure virtual networks
  • Deploy and configure core network services (15-20%)
    • Configure IPv4 and IPv6 addressing
    • Deploy and configure DHCP service
    • Deploy and configure DNS service
  • Install and administer Active Directory (15-20%)
    • Install domain controllers
    • Create and manage Active Directory users and computers
    • Create and manage Active Directory groups and organizational units (OUs)
  • Create and manage Group Policy (15-20%)
    • Create Group Policy objects (GPOs)
    • Configure security policies
    • Configure application restriction policies
    • Configure Windows Firewall
  • Deploy and configure core network services (15-20%)
    • Configure IPv4 and IPv6 addressing
    • Deploy and configure DHCP service
    • Deploy and configure DNS service
  • Install and administer Active Directory (15-20%)
    • Install domain controllers
    • Create and manage Active Directory users and computers
    • Create and manage Active Directory groups and organizational units (OUs)
  • Create and manage Group Policy (15-20%)
    • Create Group Policy objects (GPOs)
    • Configure security policies
    • Configure application restriction policies
    • Configure Windows Firewall

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Exam 411

This exam measures your ability to accomplish the technical tasks listed:

- Deploy, manage and maintain servers.
- Configure file and print services.
- Configure network services and access.
- Configure a Network Policy Server infrastructure.
- Configure and manage Active Directory.
- Configure and manage Group Policy.

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Exam 411

Focusing on Windows Server 2012 installation and configurations, this unit covers the initial implementation and configuration of core services including Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), networking services, Hyper-V configuration and Group Policy. Here are the percentages that make up the final mark for this exam using these technical tasks:

  • Install and Configure servers (15-20%)
    • Installing Servers
    • Configuring Servers
    • Configuring local storage
  • Configure server roles and features (15-20%)
    • Configure file and share access
    • Configure print and document services
    • Configure servers for remote management
  • Configure Hyper-V (15-20%)
    • Create and configure virtual machine settings
    • Create and configure virtual machine storage
    • Create and configure virtual networks
  • Deploy and configure core network services (15-20%)
    • Configure IPv4 and IPv6 addressing
    • Deploy and configure DHCP service
    • Deploy and configure DNS service
  • Install and administer Active Directory (15-20%)
    • Install domain controllers
    • Create and manage Active Directory users and computers
    • Create and manage Active Directory groups and organizational units (OUs)
  • Create and manage Group Policy (15-20%)
    • Create Group Policy objects (GPOs)
    • Configure security policies
    • Configure application restriction policies
    • Configure Windows Firewall
  • Deploy and configure core network services (15-20%)
    • Configure IPv4 and IPv6 addressing
    • Deploy and configure DHCP service
    • Deploy and configure DNS service
  • Install and administer Active Directory (15-20%)
    • Install domain controllers
    • Create and manage Active Directory users and computers
    • Create and manage Active Directory groups and organizational units (OUs)
  • Create and manage Group Policy (15-20%)
    • Create Group Policy objects (GPOs)
    • Configure security policies
    • Configure application restriction policies
    • Configure Windows Firewall

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Exam 412

This exam measures your ability to accomplish the technical tasks listed:

- Configure and manage high availability.
- Configure file and storage solutions.
- Implement business continuity and disaster recovery.
- Configure network services.
- Configure the Active Directory infrastructure.
- Configure identity and access solutions.

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Exam 412

Focusing on Windows Server 2012 installation and configurations, this unit covers the initial implementation and configuration of core services including Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), networking services, Hyper-V configuration and Group Policy. Here are the percentages that make up the final mark for this exam using these technical tasks:

  • Install and Configure servers (15-20%)
    • Installing Servers
    • Configuring Servers
    • Configuring local storage
  • Configure server roles and features (15-20%)
    • Configure file and share access
    • Configure print and document services
    • Configure servers for remote management
  • Configure Hyper-V (15-20%)
    • Create and configure virtual machine settings
    • Create and configure virtual machine storage
    • Create and configure virtual networks
  • Deploy and configure core network services (15-20%)
    • Configure IPv4 and IPv6 addressing
    • Deploy and configure DHCP service
    • Deploy and configure DNS service
  • Install and administer Active Directory (15-20%)
    • Install domain controllers
    • Create and manage Active Directory users and computers
    • Create and manage Active Directory groups and organizational units (OUs)
  • Create and manage Group Policy (15-20%)
    • Create Group Policy objects (GPOs)
    • Configure security policies
    • Configure application restriction policies
    • Configure Windows Firewall
  • Deploy and configure core network services (15-20%)
    • Configure IPv4 and IPv6 addressing
    • Deploy and configure DHCP service
    • Deploy and configure DNS service
  • Install and administer Active Directory (15-20%)
    • Install domain controllers
    • Create and manage Active Directory users and computers
    • Create and manage Active Directory groups and organizational units (OUs)
  • Create and manage Group Policy (15-20%)
    • Create Group Policy objects (GPOs)
    • Configure security policies
    • Configure application restriction policies
    • Configure Windows Firewall

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