Microsoft Combined MTA Course: Security, Windows Server Administration & Networking

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On this accelerated 6-day Microsoft MTA Security, Windows Server Administration & Networking, you'll learn fundamental networking and security skills, 66% faster than traditional training.

The Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certification course is your first step on the Microsoft career path. Get MTA certified, and you'll soon have the confidence and knowledge to build your technology career.

Your expert Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) will teach you about installing, administrating and maintaining Windows 2012 & 2016. This includes installing Microsoft Active Directory, Server roles and WSUS (Windows Server Update Services).

You'll also learn the basics of:

• Understand Network Infrastructures
• Network Hardware
• Protocols and Services
• Security Layers
• Operating System Security
• Network Security
• Security Software
• Server Installation
• Server Roles
• Active Directory

This course is ideal if you want to start a career in a role such as:

• Infrastructure Specialist
• Windows Network Administrator
• Desktop Application Specialist

More than 95% of companies around the world use Microsoft technology. Be part of it. The next recommended step after MTA is the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications that specialise in Microsoft Windows Server and Windows Client.

Certifications from Microsoft help you develop towards becoming an IT Pro or Developer. You'll stand-out, and prove that you have the skills to deploy, maintain, and optimise Microsoft technologies.

Course: MTA Windows Server Administration Fundamentals

• Module 1: Server Overview
• Module 2: Managing Windows Server 2016
• Module 3: Managing Storage
• Module 4: Monitoring and Troubleshooting Servers
• Module 5: Essential Services
• Module 6: File and Print Services
• Module 7: Popular Windows Network Services and Applications

Course: Networking Fundamentals

• Module 1: Understanding Local Area Networking
• Module 2: Defining Networks with the OSI Model
• Module 3: Understanding Wired and Wireless Networks
• Module 4: Understanding Internet Protocol
• Module 5: Implementing TCP/IP in the Command Line
• Module 6: Working with Networking Services
• Module 7: Understanding Wide Area Networks
• Module 8: Defining Network Infrastructures and Network Security

Course: Security Fundamentals

• Module 1: Understanding Security Layers
• Module 2: Understanding Authentication, Authorisation and Accounting
• Module 3: Understanding Security Policies
• Module 4: Understanding Network Security
• Module 5: Protecting the Server and Client

You'll sit the following exams:

• Exam 98-365 - Windows Server Administration Fundamentals
• Exam 98-366 - Networking Fundamentals
• Exam 98-367 - Security Fundamentals

Microsoft Official Books

• Windows Server 2016 Administration Fundamentals - ISBN: 978-1788629508

To get the most out this accelerated MTA course, it is recommended you have hands-on hardware or technology experience.