Network Operating Systems and their Certifications

Types	NOS’ Covered	Certification Files	Requirements(Training/Courses)
Sun Microsystems	Solaris 10 OS Solaris 10 10/08 added boot from ZFS and can use ZFS as its root file system. Solaris 10 10/08 also includes virtualization enhancements including the ability for a Solaris Container to automatically update its environment when moved from one system to another, Logical Domains support for dynamically reconfigurable disk and network I/O, and paravirtualization support when Solaris 10 is used as a guest OS in Xen-based environments such as Sun xVM Server.	Sun Certified Solaris Associate (SCSAS)	1. *First, gain basic understanding of UNIX commands and tasks on the Solaris OS and become a Sun Certified Solaris Associate. *Second, learn how to perform essential system administration procedures on the Solaris OS, and demonstrate your skills by becoming a Sun Certified System Administrator. *Next, train as an experienced system administrator for the high degree of knowledge required to perform network or security administration on the Solaris OS, and pursue a specialty certification. 2. Prerequisite Certification Exam: N/A Practice Exam: WGS-PREX-S105C Certification Learning Path: Solaris 10 OS 3. Recommended Training: UNIX Essentials Featuring the Solaris 10 Operating System
Microsoft	Windows 2000 Server/Advanced Server The Windows 2000 series is a graphical OS, primarily designed for corporate workstations and servers. Windows 2000 advanced server is the follow on to Windows NT server, and adds FAT32 support, improved stability, broader range of device drivers including USB and IEEE 1394 support. For network environments, Active Directory was added to improve manageability and security. This server edition also integrates Microsoft BackOffice.	Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)	1. should have 12 months of experience working with a desktop operating system, a network operating system, and an existing network infrastructure. 2. It is for professionals who implement, manage, and troubleshoot existing network and system environments based on the Microsoft Windows 2000 and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 operating systems. 3. It is for IT professionals working in the typically complex computing environment of medium to large organizations. An MCSA candidate should have six to 12 months of experience implementing and administering a desktop operating system, implementing and administering a network operating system, and managing client and network operating systems in environments with the following characteristics: • From 200 to 26,000 users are supported. • From two to 100 physical locations are supported. • Typical network services and resources include messaging, database, file and print, proxy server or firewall, Internet and intranet, remote access, and client computer management. • Connectivity needs include connecting branch offices and individual users in remote locations to the corporate network and connecting corporate networks to the Internet.
Microsoft	Microsoft Windows Server™ 2003 Windows Server 2003 is the successor to Windows 2000 Server. For a considerable time, this was also referred to as the .net server, but that name has now been dropped. Improvements include improved manageability, supports newest features of Exchange 2003 and Office 2003, and improved performance. Default installation is secure by disabling the IIS Web Server, which was enabled during installation in prior server releases.	Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) Certification Training	1. Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) candidates on the Microsoft Windows Server™ 2003 track are required to satisfy the following requirements: • Core Exams (6 Exams Required) • Four networking system exams • One client operating system exam • One design exam • Elective Exams (1 Exam Required) Together with the core exams, the elective exams provide a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise in solution design and implementation. MCSE candidates should also have at least one year of experience implementing and administering network operating systems and desktop operating systems. Upgrade Exams (2 Exams Required) Microsoft has designed an upgrade path that will enable a current MCSE to earn the Windows Server 2003 credential in a time- and cost-effective manner.