Microsoft Technology Associate
Microsoft Technolgy Associate: Network Fundamentals
Understanding Network Infrastructures
- Understand the concepts of Internet, intranet, and extranet.
- Understand local area networks (LANs)
- Understand wide area betworks (WANs)
- Understand wireless networking.
- Understand network topologies and access methods.
Understanding Network Hardware
- Understand switches.
- Understand routers.
- Understand media types.
Understanding Protocols and Services
- Understand the OSI model.
- Understand IPv4.
- Understand IPv6.
- Understand names resolution.
- Understand networking services.
- Understand TCP/IP.
Microsoft Technolgy Associate: Security Fundamentals
Understanding Security Layers
- Understand core security principles.
- Understand physical security.
- Understand Internet security.
- Understand wireless security.
Understanding Operating System Security
- Understand user authentication
- Understand permissions.
- Understand password policies.
- Understand audit policies.
- Understand encryption.
- Understand malware
Understanding Network Security
- Understand dedicated firewalls.
- Understand Network Access Protection (NAP).
- Understand network isolation.
- Understand protocol security.
Understanding Security Software
- Understand client protection.
- Understand e-mail protection.
- Understand server protection.
Microsoft Technolgy Associate: Windows Server Fundamentals
Understanding Server Installation
- Understand device drivers.
- Understand services.
- Understand server installation options.
Understanding Server Roles
- Identify application servers.
- Understand Web services.
- Understand remote access.
- Understand the file and print services.
- Understand server virtualization.
Understanding Active Directory
- Understand accounts and groups.
- Understand organizational units and containers.
- Understand Active Directory infrastructure.
- Understand group policy.
Understanding Storage
- Identify storage technologies.
- Understand RAID.
- Understand disk types.
Understanding Server Performance Management
- Identify major server hardware components.
- Understand performance monitoring.
Understanding Server Maintenance
- Identify steps in the startup process.
- Understand business continuity.
- Understand updates.
- Understand troubleshooting methodology.