MCTS: Windows Server 2003 Hosted Environments, Configuration, and Management

If you are a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS), you not only thrive on the continuing challenges of the information technology (IT) field, but you also take the initiative to develop and hone your skills so that you stay a step ahead. When you become Microsoft certified, you will:

• Stand out. Prove your specific, real-world technology skills.
• Be productive. Help increase customer satisfaction, reduce network downtime, and push service to a higher level.
• Achieve success. Each Microsoft certification tales you further along the path to professional recognition.

A Microsoft Technology Specialist in Windows Server 2003 Hosted Environments ― Configuration and Management certification validates skills in planning a hosted environment, deploying a core hosting infrastructure, and configuring Internet Information Server (IIS). The successful candidate will have a deep and broad understanding of configuring and managing a hosted solution with Windows Server 2003.

How to earn your MCTS: Windows Server 2003 Hosted Environments – Configuration and Management certification

MCTS candidates must pass one exam that focuses on the following:

• Planning a hosted environment
• Deploying a core hosting infrastructure
• Deploying and configuring Internet Information Server (IIS)
• Deploying hosted services
• Designing and configuring automated provisioning
• Administering, managing, and optimizing hosted solutions
• Troubleshooting a hosted environment

Required exams (one exam required)

• Exam 70-501: TS: Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Hosted Environments, Configuring and Managing

Audience Profile

This exam is intended for IT Professionals who have 2 or more years of experience in managing a Microsoft windows-based network and at least 12-18 months hosting experience.
It is recommended that the candidate have the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) on Windows Server 2003 credential or equivalent knowledge.

It is also recommended that the candidate possess knowledge equivalent to that taught in Course 2576: Implementing and Administering Internet Information Services (IIS) 6.0.
In addition, familiarity with operational best practices such as those described in the Microsoft Operations Framework (MOF) or Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) is also recommended.

• The candidate should have the ability to configure and manage:
• IIS
• Active Directory
• Network storage
• Network and Security infrastructures
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2003 R2
• Multiple Web sites
• Managed and unmanaged servers
• Static and dynamic Web sites
• Multiple servers
• Shared and dedicated servers
• Automate administrative tasks

Credit Toward Certification

When you pass Exam 70-501 TS: Windows Server 2003 Hosted Environments, Configuration and Management, you complete the requirements for the following certification:

• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2003 Hosting, Configuration and Management

Skills Being Measured