January 27, 2004 Dear Students, Re: Upgrading to MCSE 2003 ...

January 27, 2004Dear Students,Re: Upgrading to MCSE 2003Thank you for enrolling into the “Diploma Programme in PC System Administration andNetwork Management” / “Certificate Programme in Internet and System Engineering”. This letter isto notify you that the existing courses covers “MCSE on Windows 2000” (MCSE 2000) examinationswill be replaced by a new series of “MCSE on Windows Server 2003” (MCSE 2003) courses inSpring 2004 term.This transition is necessary in order to keep-up with the rapid changes in computingtechnology and market demand. However, some students may not be able to finish the requiredMCSE 2000 modules for their Diploma and Certificate studies. Therefore, necessary arrangementsare made to smoothen the transition and please see the enclosed attachments for details.Nevertheless, the changes may call for a little adjustment in your study plan and please allowus to say our heartfelt apology if any inconvenience caused. We hope the arrangements will help youthrough the transition and you can be assured that the new upgraded courses that are especiallydesigned for MCSE 2003 are of the same excellence in quality.We look forward to hearing from you and please feel free to contact us at 2209 0222 duringoffice hours if you have any questions.Yours truly,Dr. Jonathan DiuSenior Programme Leader1

Attachment 1MCSE 2000 MCSE 2003 Transition ArrangementsI. Upgraded from MCSE 2000 to MCSE 2003Keeping our programs in pace with technology changes, the syllabus content of the existingprograms “Diploma Programme in PC System Administration and Network Management” /“Certificate Programme in Internet and System Engineering” will be upgraded to the MCSE 2003. Abrief description of the upgraded modules is enlisted in the Attachment 2.II. Upgrade paths for current “Diploma Programme in PC System Administration andNetwork Management” / “Certificate Programme in Internet and System Engineering”studentsPath 1Current Diploma/Certificate students who like to finish their studies based on MCSE 2000 syllabus,they shall enroll in the remaining courses as follows:No. ofCourse NumberCourse NameSessionsInstalling, Configuring and Administering a032-199846-01Microsoft Windows 2000 ProfessionalImplementing and Administering a Microsoft033-199841-01Windows 2000 Directory Services InfrastructureDesigning a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network033-199826-01InfrastructureInstalling, Configuring and Administering aMicrosoft Exchange 2000 Server +033-199832-01Designing and Deploying a Messaging Infrastructurewith Microsoft Exchange 2000 ServerInstalling, Configuring and Administering a033-199846-01Microsoft Windows 2000 ProfessionalCommencingDate6 15 Jan 20046 13 Jan 20047 10 Feb 20048 9 Mar 20046 13 Apr 2004Venue - Room 1404, 14/F. Oriental Centre, 67 Chatham Road South, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon.Class TimeMon. / Thu.at 7-10pmTue. / Fri.at 7-10pmTue. / Fri.at 7-10pmTue. / Fri.at 7-10pmTue. / Fri.at 7-10pmFee$2,664$2,664$3,108$3,552$2,664Moreover, SCS examinations for MCSE 2000 courses will continue to offer until Spring 2005 term.Path 2Current students who are unable to finish some of the required modules for MCSE 2000 track on time,they can complete their Diploma / Certificate studies by taking the corresponding courses based onMCSE 2003 syllabus and pass the corresponding SCS examinations. A special $200 discount persubject will be given to those students who need to take any one of the MCSE 2003 courses undersuch circumstance. Please see the following mapping table for more information:2

Oldcoursenumber199821199836MCSE 2000 CoursesInstalling, Configuring and Administering aMicrosoft Windows 2000 ServerNewcoursenumber 199822Implementing and Administering a MicrosoftWindows 2000 Network Infrastructure 199837Corresponding MCSE 2003 CoursesManaging and Maintaining a Microsoft WindowsServer 2003 EnvironmentImplementing, Managing and Maintaining aMicrosoft Windows Server 2003 NetworkInfrastructureImplementing and Administering a Microsoft199841 Windows 2000 Directory ServicesInfrastructure 199842Planning, Implementing and Maintaining aMicrosoft Windows Server 2003 Active DirectoryInfrastructureDesigning a Microsoft Windows 2000Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server199826Network Infrastructure 1998272003 NetworkInstalling, Configuring, and Administering aMicrosoft Exchange 2000 Server + DesigningImplementing and Managing a Microsoft Exchange199832and Deploying a Messaging Infrastructure 199833Server 2003with Microsoft Exchange 2000 ServerInstalling, Configuring and Administering aInstalling, Configuring and Administering a199846Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional 199847Microsoft Windows XP ProfessionalPlanning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows199850Server 2003 Network Infrastructure (New Subject)Path 3Current students (enrolled on or before Autumn 2003 term and haven't completed their course ofstudy) decide to switch to study the new series of courses based on MCSE 2003 syllabus (study all 7subjects), a special $1,750 discount if they enrolled in all 7 subjects at once.Path 4Current students who will like to continue to pursue the MCSE 2000 title (not the SCS Diploma orCertificate) afterward, they can acquire the self-study material 1 to complete the remaining courses(HK$800.00 per subject except the Exchange Servers subject at $1,400) and apply for the officialMCSE 2000 examinations themselves. Please contact Ms. Lai at 2209 0222 to purchase on or before30 December 2004.III. Individual ArrangementShould the above arrangement not be able to address your needs, you are more than welcome tocome and talk to us directly. We look forward to working out the best arrangement for you. For moreinformation you may contact us at 2209 0222 (hotline), 2603 6565 (fax) orenquiry@csit.scs.cuhk.edu.hk (e-mail).1 Self-study material contains the lab. menu, lecture notes, presentation PowerPoint and the textbook.3

Attachment 2211300 – Certificate Programme in Internet and System EngineeringNew MCSE 2003 Schedule for Spring 2004SuggestedStudy Order Course Number Course Name No. ofSessionsInstalling, Configuring, and Administering a Microsoft1 041-199847-01Windows XP ProfessionalManaging and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows2 041-199822-01Server 2003 EnvironmentImplementing, Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft3 041-199837-01Windows Server 2003 Network InfrastructurePlanning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server4 041-199850-012003 Network InfrastructurePlanning, Implementing and Maintaining a Microsoft5 041-199842-01Windows Server 2003 Active Directory InfrastructureDesigning Security for a Microsoft Windows Server6 041-199827-012003 NetworkImplementing and Managing a Microsoft Exchange7 041-199833-01Server 2003Venue - Room 1404, 14/F. Oriental Centre, 67 Chatham Road South, Tsimshatsui, KowloonClass Time - Twice weekly on Monday and Thursday at 7-10p.m.CommencingDateFee5 8 Mar 2004 $2,2206 29 Mar 2004 $2,6645 29 Apr 2004 $2,2205 20 May 2004 $2,2207 10 Jun 2004 $3,1085 12 Jul 2004 $2,2207 2 Aug 2004 $3,108• Students who have enrolled into “Diploma Programme in PC System Administration andNetwork Management” or “Certificate Programme in Internet and System Engineering” on orbefore Autumn 2003 term are entitled to below special discounts if enroll on MCSE 2003courses for Spring 2004 (041) (as above), Summer (042) and Autumn (043) terms (scheduleto be announced) only:- Less $200 per subject if enrolled in the any one of MCSE 2003 courses- Less $1,750 on taking all seven MCSE 2003 courses• Please bring along this page if enroll in person, or post the original this page with yourapplication form if enroll by post.• Moreover, updated schedule for MCSE 2003 courses and SCS examinations are available athttp://www.scs.cuhk.edu.hk/csit/cpise4