McSa/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-299): Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network (Pro-Certification)

Announcing an all-new MCSA/MCSE Training Kit designed to help maximize your performance on Exam 70-299, one of two core exams for the MCSE: Security specialization and an elective for MCSA and MCSE. This kit packs the tools and features exam candidates want most—including in-depth, self-paced training based on exam content; exam tips from an expert, exam-certified author; and a robust testing suite. It also provides real-world scenarios, case study examples, and troubleshooting labs for the skills and expertise you can apply to the job.

Focusing on implementing and administering network security in a Windows Server 2003 environment, the official study guide covers implementing, managing, and troubleshooting security policies, patch management infrastructure, security features for network communications, and planning, configuring, and troubleshooting authentication, authorization, and PKI.

Ace your exam preparation by working at your own pace through the lessons, hands-on exercises, and practice tests. The flexible, best-of-class testing suite features a test engine on CD with 325 practice questions. Choose timed or untimed testing mode, generate random tests or focus on discrete objectives or chapters, and get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers—including a customized learning path to enhance further study. You also get a 180-day evaluation version of Windows Server 2003 software—making this kit an exceptional value and a great career investment.

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Tony Northrup, MCTS, MCSE, CISP, MVP, is a networking consultant and coauthor of Windows Server 2008 Networking and Network Access Protection (NAP).

Orin Thomas, MCSE, MCITP, MVP, is a system administrator, author, and contributing editor for Windows IT PRO magazine.

• Chapter 1: Planning and Configuring an Authentication Strategy
• Chapter 2: Planning and Configuring an Authorization Strategy
• Chapter 3: Deploying and Troubleshooting Security Templates
• Chapter 4: Hardening Computers for Specific Roles
• Chapter 5: Planning an Update Management Infrastructure
• Chapter 6: Assessing and Deploying a Patch Management Infrastructure
• Chapter 7: Installing, Configuring, and Managing Certification Services
• Chapter 8: Planning and Configuring IPSec
• Chapter 9: Deploying and Troubleshooting IPSec
• Chapter 10: Planning and Implementing Security for Wireless Networks
• Chapter 11: Deploying, Configuring, and Managing SSL Certificates
• Chapter 12: Securing Remote Access

• Chapter 13: Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Security Policies (1.0)
• Chapter 14: Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Patch Management Infrastructure (2.0)
• Chapter 15: Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Security for Network Communications (3.0)
• Chapter 16: Planning, Configuring, and Troubleshooting Authentication, Authorization, and PKI (4.0)