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Certificate in Server Administration (Level 6)

Aim of the Course

The Certificate in Server Administration (Level 6) will enable students to study for and gain an internationally recognised qualification generally accepted as the desired requirements for progression in the industry.

Students who complete this certification and related external exams will be prepared for careers as service desk technicians, and network and database administrators, with a specialty in Microsoft Server 2008.

Students will also be equipped to proceed with higher level studies if they choose. These could include a degree programme or ITTI's Diploma in Computer Network Management (Level 6).

Targeted Learners

This programme of study will provide a path to further education in higher levels of the IT industry for those who have already completed lower level qualifications. It also allows those with previous employment to gain the industry recognised certifications required to further their careers.

Content

• Installing, configuring and maintaining Windows Server 2008
• Supporting and troubleshooting hardware and software applications
• Administering and troubleshooting Operation System issues
• Partitioning, formatting and configuring fault tolerant hard disk drives
• Understanding networking protocols
• Configuring network routing and security

Outcome

Microsoft Certified IT Professional - MCITP: Server Administrator certification involving three exams:

• 70-640: TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring
• 70-642: TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring
• 70-646: PRO: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator

Graduates of this certificate will have gained the skills to work in a technical environment supporting network users and troubleshooting Server Operating System issues.

Microsoft's MCITP internationally recognised certification is a good indicator of proficiency and competency and can be considered a standard for potential employees. By undertaking these courses and gaining the examinations students' skills are validated and benchmarked.

Duration

12 weeks full time:
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Monday - Friday 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm (when available)

Entry Requirements

1. Diploma in Computer Support: Service and Networks (Level 5),
   or CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications,
   or equivalent qualifications or suitable industry experience or satisfactory performance in pre-enrolment knowledge test
2. Access to personal computer for off-campus learning (desirable)
3. IELTS overall band score of 6.0 (international students), with no band less than 6.0
4. An appropriate NZIS Student Permit to study at ITTI (international students)

Employment Opportunities

This qualification, with the corresponding Microsoft MCITP certification, is internationally recognised and gains the student a ticket into roles as Computer System Administrators and/or Network Administrators specialising in Windows Server 2008 environments.

Pathway to Higher Qualifications

• Certificate in Network Management (Level 6)
• Certificate in Database Administration (Level 6)
• Diploma in Computer Network Management (Level 6)

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Certifications include: MCITP, MCP, CCNA, CCENT, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Linux+ and CompTIA Server+.