Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA)
MTA is Microsoft's entry level training and certification on the fundamentals of IT Infrastructure, Database and Software Development. Pass just one exam and you'll earn an MTA certification, taking your first step toward building a career in technology—or enhancing your career in business. MTA Tracks prepare you for hands-on product learning, whether it's in an entry level job, in the classroom, or through self-study.
MTA IT Infrastructure track—for those intending to build a career in desktop or server infrastructure or private cloud computing:
- Windows Operating System Fundamentals (98-349)
- Windows Server Administration Fundamentals (98-365)
- Networking Fundamentals (98-366)
- Security Fundamentals (98-367)
Exam 98-366 : Networking Fundamentals
Audience Profile
The Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) is Microsoft's newest suite of technology certification exams that validate fundamental knowledge needed to begin building a career using Microsoft technologies. This program provides an appropriate entry point to a future career in technology and assumes some hands-on experience or training but does not assume on-the-job experience.
Perquisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
At the course completion
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- Understand Network Infrastructures
- Understand Network Hardware
- Understand Protocols and Services
Skills Measured
This exam measures your ability to accomplish the technical tasks listed below. The percentages indicate the relative weight of each major topic area on the exam. The higher the percentage, the more questions you are likely to see on that content area on the exam.
The information after "This objective may include but is not limited to" is intended to further define or scope the objective by describing the types of skills and topics that may be tested for the objective. However, it is not an exhaustive list of skills and topics that could be included on the exam for a given skill area. You may be tested on other skills and topics related to the objective that are not explicitly listed here.
- Understanding Network Infrastructures
- Understanding Network Hardware
- Understanding Protocols and Services