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Certification summary
Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) training and certification delivers essential technology skills and an industry-recognised certification to those just starting a career path in Information Technology (IT), or those looking to enhance their understanding of IT fundamentals. MTA skills development instils practical knowledge on how to apply Microsoft technologies to solve today’s business challenges, and is the gateway to the advanced Microsoft Certifications that distinguish the industry’s best IT professionals and software developers.
Exams summary
The MTA: IT Infrastructure certification is made up of the following four exams:
Exam 349: Windows Operating System Fundamentals
Exam 365: Windows Server Administration Fundamentals
Exam 366: Networking Fundamentals
Exam 367: Security Fundamentals
A closer look...
MTA Certification is the gateway to advanced Microsoft Certifications. MTA provides that essential “first step”, and the baseline understanding you need to successfully pursue MCSA, and MCSD credentials. Pass just one exam and you’ll earn a certification, taking your first step towards a career in technology.
Career & Job Opportunities
The Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) is a globally recognised entry level qualification across the Finance, Telecoms and Banking industry. As of 2015, the average salary of a Microsoft MTA Professional is £18,900pa with more than 90% being offered a salary of more than £17,300pa. The average salary for a MTA graduate is estimated to be £17,300pa. After graduation, you can find work in roles such as Support Engineer and Technical Support with relative ease.
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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 MTA. If you have no qualification or background in IT, we will provide you with the necessary training for the experience required. For existing MTA 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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The four exams
The MTA: IT Infrastructure 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.
Exam 349
This exam measures your ability to accomplish the technical tasks listed:
- Understanding operating system configurations.
- Installing and upgrading client system.
- Managing applications.
- Managing files and folders.
- Managing devices.
- Understanding operating system maintenance.
Exam 349
Microsoft Technology Associate Exam 98-349 helps build an understanding of these topics: Operating System Configurations, Installing and Upgrading Client Systems, Managing Applications, Managing Files and Folders, Managing Devices, and Operating System Maintenance. Here are the percentages that make up the final mark for this exam using these technical tasks:
- Understanding operating system configurations (15-20%)
- Configure Control Panel options
- Configure desktop settings
- Understand native applications and tools
- Understand mobility
- Understand remote management and assistance
- Installing and upgrading client system (15-20%)
- Identify Windows Operating System editions
- Identify upgrade paths
- Understand installation types
- Understand virtualised clients
- Managing applications (15-20%)
- Understand application installations
- Understand user account control (UAC)
- Remove malicious software
- Understand services
- Understand application virtualisation
- Managing files and folders (15-20%)
- Understand file systems
- Understand file and print sharing
- Understand encryption
- Understand libraries
- Managing devices (15-20%)
- Connect devices
- Understand storage
- Understand printing devices
- Understand system devices
- Understanding operating system maintenance (15-20%)
- Understand backup and recovery methods
- Understand maintenance tools
- Understand updates
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Exam 365
This exam measures your ability to accomplish the technical tasks listed:
- Understand server installation .
- Understanding server roles.
- Understanding Active Directory.
- Understand storage.
- Understanding server performance management.
- Understanding server maintenance.
Exam 365
Microsoft Technology Associate Exam 98-365 helps build an understanding of these topics: Server Installation, Server Roles, Active Directory, Storage, Server Performance Management, and Server Maintenance.. Here are the percentages that make up the final mark for this exam using these technical tasks:
- Understand server installation (20%)
- Understand device drivers
- Understand services
- Understand server installation options
- Understanding server roles (15%)
- Identify application servers
- Understand Web services
- Understand remote access
- Understand the file and print services
- Understand server virtualisation
- Understanding Active Directory (15%)
- Understand accounts and groups
- Understand organisational units and containers
- Understand Active Directory infrastructure
- Understand group policy
- Understand storage (15%)
- Identify storage technologies
- Understand RAID
- Understand disk types
- Understanding server performance management (15%)
- Identify major server hardware components
- Understand performance monitoring
- Understand logs and alerts
- Understanding server maintenance (15%)
- Identify steps in the startup process
- Understand business continuity
- Understand updates
- Understand troubleshooting methodology
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Exam 366
This exam measures your ability to accomplish the technical tasks listed:
- Understanding network infrastructures.
- Understanding network hardware.
- Understand protocols and services.
Exam 366
You will learn how communication and information transfers are enabled by networking technologies such as the internet, intranet, and extranet, local area networks, wide area networks, wireless networking, network topologies, and access methods. You will also build foundational knowledge in various networking concepts, including the OSI model, IP addressing, internet protocols, and more.. Here are the percentages that make up the final mark for this exam using these technical tasks:
- Understanding network infrastructures (30-35%)
- Understand the concepts of Internet, intranet and extranet
- Understand local area networks (LANs)
- Understand wide area networks (WANs)
- Understand wireless networking
- Understanding network hardware (20-25%)
- Understand switches
- Understand routers
- Understand media types
- Understand protocols and services (45-50%)
- Understand the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model
- Understand IPv4
- Understand IPv6
- Understand names resolution
- Understand networking services
- Understand TCP/IP
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Exam 367
This exam measures your ability to accomplish the technical tasks listed:
- Understand security layers .
- Understand operating system security.
- Understand network security .
- Understand security software .
Exam 367
You will be introduced to security concepts for today's business and technology professionals. You will cover layered security philosophy, physical security, Internet security, and wireless security principles. You will focus on operating system security, network security, and security software. Here are the percentages that make up the final mark for this exam using these technical tasks:
- Understand security layers (25-30%)
- Understand core security principles
- Understand physical security
- Understand Internet security
- Understand wireless security
- Understand operating system security (30-35%)
- Understand user authentication
- Understand permissions
- Understand password policies
- Understand audit policies
- Understand encryption
- Understand malware
- Understand network security (20-25%)
- Understand dedicated firewalls
- Understand Network Access Protection (NAP)
- Understand network isolation
- Understand protocol security
- Understand security software (15-20%)
- Understand client protection
- Understand email protection
- Understand server protection
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Looking to start a healthy, rewarding & lucrative career in I.T
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