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25-Word Description Get in-depth exam preparation for the updated Exam 70-293, a core MCSA/MCSE exam for Windows Server 2003--and build real-world job skills. Includes 300 practice questions, case studies, troubleshooting labs, trial software, an exam discount, and more. 75-Word Description Announcing an all-new MCSA/MCSE Training Kit designed to help maximize your performance on Exam 70-293, a core exam for the new Windows Server 2003 certification. This kit packs the tools and features that exam candidates want most--including in-depth, self-paced training based on final exam content; rigorous, objective-by-objective review; exam tips from expert, exam-certified authors; and a robust testing suite. It also provides real-world scenarios, case study examples, and troubleshooting labs for skills and expertise that you can apply to the job. Focusing on network infrastructure management for Windows Server 2003, this official study guide covers topics such as implementing, managing, and maintaining IP addressing, name resolution, network security measures, routing and remote access, and monitoring and troubleshooting network infrastructure. Ace your exam preparation and ramp up quickly on Windows Server 2003 by working at your own pace through the lessons, hands-on exercises, and practice tests. The flexible, best-of-class test engine on CD features 300 practice questions and pre-assessment and post-assessment capabilities. 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 pointers back to the book for further study. You also get a 120-day evaluation version ofWindows Server 2003 and a 15 percent exam discount voucher--making this kit an exceptional value and a great career investment. Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) for Windows Server 2003: The MCSA core and upgrade exams identify systems administrators who can successfully implement a given design on the Windows Server 2003 platform and manage and maintain a medium to large Windows Server 2003 environment. Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) for Windows Server 2003: The MCSE core and upgrade exams identify systems engineers who can successfully plan and implement a network infrastructure, an Active Directory infrastructure, and a client deployment on the Windows Server 2003 platform and perform maintenance at a high level for a medium to large Windows Server 2003 environment.
Synopsis
Get all-new, in-depth exam prep for Exam 70-293, a core MCSE exam for Windows Server 2003--as you build real-world job skills. TRAINING KIT includes a 300-question test bank, full review, case studies, troubleshooting labs, trial software, exam discount, and more.
Synopsis
Ace your preparation for the skills measured by MCP Exam 70-293 and on the job with this official Microsoft study guide, now updated for Service Pack 1. Work at your own pace through a system of lessons, hands-on exercises, troubleshooting labs, and review questions.
The Readiness Review Suite on CD, featuring advanced technology from MeasureUp, provides 425 challenging questions for in-depth self-assessment and practice. You can choose timed or untimed testing mode, generate random tests, or focus on specific objectives. You get expert exam tips and detailed explanations for right and wrong answers—including a customized learning path that describes how and where to focus your studies.
Maximize your performance on the exam by learning how to:
- Plan TCP/IP network infrastructure, topology, and Internet connectivity
- Configure server roles and baseline security settings
- UPDATED—Plan routing and remote access strategies, including new information on Network Access Quarantine Control
- UPDATED—Design and administer a security infrastructure
- NEW—Identify and deploy critical updates with update management tools
- Deploy IPSec, harden servers, and manage certificates
- Maintain server availability with clusters and network load balancing
Your kit includes:
Details inside the book. - Official self-paced study guide with expert exam tips.
- Readiness Review Suite featuring 425 questions and multiple testing options.
- Case scenarios and troubleshooting labs for real-world expertise.
- NEW—180-day evaluation version of Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition.
- NEW—Demos and bonus material on the CD.
- Fully searchable eBook.
For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.
About the Author
Craig Zacker is a writer, editor, and educator who has written or contributed to dozens of books on operating systems, networking, and PC hardware, as well as several college texts and online training courses. Craig is the author of the Windows Small Business Server 2008 Administrator's Pocket Consultant, and co-authored the MCITP Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-686): Windows 7 Desktop Administrator.
Anthony Steven is a trainer, consultant, and technology manager with Content Master, Part of the CM Group Ltd., Content Master is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner that specializes in developing technical content.
Table of Contents
; Practices; Tables; Troubleshooting Labs; Case Scenario Exercises; About the Authors; Craig Zacker; Content Master; About This Book; Intended Audience; Prerequisites; About the CD-ROM; Features of This Book; Getting Started; The Microsoft Certified Professional Program; Technical Support; Evaluation Edition Software Support; Microsoft Press Online: Resources for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Training Kits, Second Edition; Learn at Your Own Pace; Chapter 1: Planning a Network Topology; 1.1 Why This Chapter Matters; 1.2 Before You Begin; 1.3 Lesson 1: Windows Server 2003 and the Network Infrastructure; 1.4 Lesson 2: Selecting Data-Link Layer Protocols; 1.5 Lesson 3: Selecting Network/Transport Layer Protocols; 1.6 Lesson 4: Locating Network Resources; 1.7 Case Scenario Exercise; 1.8 Chapter Summary; 1.9 Exam Highlights; 1.10 Questions and Answers; Chapter 2: Planning a TCP/IP Network Infrastructure; 2.1 Why This Chapter Matters; 2.2 Before You Begin; 2.3 Lesson 1: Determining IP Addressing Requirements; 2.4 Lesson 2: Planning an IP Routing Solution; 2.5 Lesson 3: Planning an IP Addressing and Subnetting Strategy; 2.6 Lesson 4: Assigning IP Addresses; 2.7 Lesson 5: Troubleshooting TCP/IP Addressing; 2.8 Case Scenario Exercise; 2.9 Troubleshooting Lab; 2.10 Chapter Summary; 2.11 Exam Highlights; 2.12 Questions and Answers; Chapter 3: Planning Internet Connectivity; 3.1 Why This Chapter Matters; 3.2 Before You Begin; 3.3 Lesson 1: Planning an Internet Connectivity Infrastructure; 3.4 Lesson 2: Selecting Routers and ISPs; 3.5 Lesson 3: Securing and Regulating Internet Access; 3.6 Lesson 4: Troubleshooting Internet Connectivity; 3.7 Case Scenario Exercise; 3.8 Troubleshooting Lab; 3.9 Chapter Summary; 3.10 Exam Highlights; 3.11 Questions and Answers; Chapter 4: Planning a Name Resolution Strategy; 4.1 Why This Chapter Matters; 4.2 Before You Begin; 4.3 Lesson 1: Determining Name Resolution Requirements; 4.4 Lesson 2: Designing a DNS Namespace; 4.5 Lesson 3: Implementing a DNS Name Resolution Strategy; 4.6 Lesson 4: Implementing a NetBIOS Name Resolution Strategy; 4.7 Lesson 5: Planning DNS Security; 4.8 Lesson 6: Troubleshooting Name Resolution; 4.9 Case Scenario Exercise; 4.10 Troubleshooting Lab; 4.11 Chapter Summary; 4.12 Exam Highlights; 4.13 Questions and Answers; Chapter 5: Using Routing and Remote Access; 5.1 Why This Chapter Matters; 5.2 Before You Begin; 5.3 Lesson 1: Planning a Routing and Remote Access Strategy; 5.4 Lesson 2: Static and Dynamic Routing; 5.5 Lesson 3: Securing Remote Access; 5.6 Lesson 4: Troubleshooting TCP/IP Routing; 5.7 Case Scenario Exercise; 5.8 Troubleshooting Lab; 5.9 Chapter Summary; 5.10 Exam Highlights; 5.11 Questions and Answers; Chapter 6: Maintaining Server Availability; 6.1 Why This Chapter Matters; 6.2 Before You Begin; 6.3 Lesson 1: Monitoring Network Traffic; 6.4 Lesson 2: Monitoring Network Servers; 6.5 Lesson 3: Planning a Backup Strategy; 6.6 Case Scenario Exercise; 6.7 Troubleshooting Lab; 6.8 Chapter Summary; 6.9 Exam Highlights; 6.10 Questions and Answers; Chapter 7: Clustering Servers; 7.1 Why This Chapter Matters; 7.2 Before You Begin; 7.3 Lesson 1: Understanding Clustering; 7.4 Lesson 2: Using Network Load Balancing; 7.5 Lesson 3: Designing a Server Cluster; 7.6 Case Scenario Exercise; 7.7 Troubleshooting Lab; 7.8 Chapter Summary; 7.9 Exam Highlights; 7.10 Questions and Answers; Chapter 8: Planning a Secure Baseline Installation; 8.1 Why This Chapter Matters; 8.2 Before You Begin; 8.3 Lesson 1: Selecting Computers and Operating Systems; 8.4 Lesson 2: Planning a Security Framework; 8.5 Lesson 3: Identifying Client and Server Default Security Settings; 8.6 Case Scenario Exercise; 8.7 Chapter Summary; 8.8 Exam Highlights; 8.9 Questions and Answers; Chapter 9: Hardening Servers; 9.1 Why This Chapter Matters; 9.2 Before You Begin; 9.3 Lesson 1: Creating a Baseline for Member Servers; 9.4 Lesson 2: Creating Role-Specific Server Configurations; 9.5 Lesson 3: Deploying Role-Specific GPOs; 9.6 Lesson 4: Using the SCW to Harden Servers; 9.7 Case Scenario Exercise; 9.8 Troubleshooting Lab; 9.9 Chapter Summary; 9.10 Exam Highlights; 9.11 Questions and Answers; Chapter 10: Deploying Security Configurations; 10.1 Why This Chapter Matters; 10.2 Before You Begin; 10.3 Lesson 1: Creating a Testing and Deployment Plan; 10.4 Lesson 2: Introducing Security Templates; 10.5 Lesson 3: Deploying Security Templates; 10.6 Case Scenario Exercise; 10.7 Troubleshooting Lab; 10.8 Chapter Summary; 10.9 Exam Highlights; 1111110.10 Questions and Answers; Chapter 11: Creating and Managing Digital Certificates; 11.1 Why This Chapter Matters; 11.2 Before You Begin; 11.3 Lesson 1: Introducing Certificates; 11.4 Lesson 2: Designing a Public Key Infrastructure; 11.5 Lesson 3: Managing Certificates; 11.6 Case Scenario Exercise; 11.7 Troubleshooting Lab; 11.8 Chapter Summary; 11.9 Exam Highlights; 11.10 Questions and Answers; Chapter 12: Securing Network Communications Using IPSec; 12.1 Why This Chapter Matters; 12.2 Before You Begin; 12.3 Lesson 1: Securing Internetwork Communications; 12.4 Lesson 2: Planning an IPSec Implementation; 12.5 Lesson 3: Deploying IPSec; 12.6 Lesson 4: Troubleshooting Data Transmission Security; 12.7 Case Scenario Exercise; 12.8 Troubleshooting Lab; 12.9 Chapter Summary; 12.10 Exam Highlights; 12.11 Questions and Answers; Chapter 13: Designing a Security Infrastructure; 13.1 Why This Chapter Matters; 13.2 Before You Begin; 13.3 Lesson 1: Planning a Security Update Infrastructure; 13.4 Lesson 2: Securing a Wireless Network; 13.5 Lesson 3: Providing Secure Network Administration; 13.6 Case Scenario Exercise; 13.7 Troubleshooting Lab; 13.8 Chapter Summary; 13.9 Exam Highlights; 13.10 Questions and Answers; Prepare for the Exam; Chapter 14: Planning and Implementing Server Roles and Server Security (1.0); 14.1 Tested Skills and Suggested Practices; 14.2 Further Reading; 14.3 Objective 1.1: Configure Security for Servers That Are Assigned Specific Roles; 14.4 Objective 1.2: Plan a Secure Baseline Installation; 14.5 Objective 1.3: Plan Security for Servers That Are Assigned Specific Roles; 14.6 Objective 1.4: Evaluate and Select the Operating System to Install on Computers in an Enterprise; Chapter 15: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Network Infrastructure (2.0); 15.1 Tested Skills and Suggested Practices; 15.2 Further Reading; 15.3 Objective 2.1: Plan a TCP/IP Network Infrastructure Strategy; 15.4 Objective 2.2: Plan and Modify a Network Topology; 15.5 Objective 2.3: Plan an Internet Connectivity Strategy; 15.6 Objective 2.4: Plan Network Traffic Monitoring; 15.7 Objective 2.5: Troubleshoot Connectivity to the Internet; 15.8 Objective 2.6: Troubleshoot TCP/IP Addressing; 15.9 Objective 2.7: Plan a Host Name Resolution Strategy; 15.10 Objective 2.8: Plan a NetBIOS Name Resolution Strategy; 15.11 Objective 2.9: Troubleshoot Host Name Resolution; Chapter 16: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining Routing and Remote Access (3.0); 16.1 Tested Skills and Suggested Practices; 16.2 Further Reading; 16.3 Objective 3.1: Plan a Routing Strategy; 16.4 Objective 3.2: Plan Security for Remote Access Users; 16.5 Objective 3.3: Implement Secure Access Between Private Networks; 16.6 Objective 3.4: Troubleshoot TCP/IP Routing; Chapter 17: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining Server Availability (4.0); 17.1 Tested Skills and Suggested Practices; 17.2 Further Reading; 17.3 Objective 4.1: Plan Services for High Availability; 17.4 Objective 4.2: Identify System Bottlenecks; 17.5 Objective 4.3: Implement a Cluster Server; 17.6 Objective 4.4: Manage Network Load Balancing; 17.7 Objective 4.5: Plan a Backup and Recovery Strategy; Chapter 18: Planning and Maintaining Network Security (5.0); 18.1 Tested Skills and Suggested Practices; 18.2 Further Reading; 18.3 Objective 5.1: Configure Network Protocol Security; 18.4 Objective 5.2: Configure Security for Data Transmission; 18.5 Objective 5.3: Plan for Network Protocol Security; 18.6 Objective 5.4: Plan Secure Network Administration Methods; 18.7 Objective 5.5: Plan Security for Wireless Networks; 18.8 Objective 5.6: Plan Security for Data Transmission; 18.9 Objective 5.7: Troubleshoot Security for Data Transmission; Chapter 19: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining Security Infrastructure (6.0); 19.1 Tested Skills and Suggested Practices; 19.2 Further Reading; 19.3 Objective 6.1: Configure Active Directory Directory Service for Certificate Publication; 19.4 Objective 6.2: Plan a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) That Uses Certificate Services; 19.5 Objective 6.3: Plan a Framework for Planning and Implementing Security; 19.6 Objective 6.4: Plan a Security Update Infrastructure; Glossary; System Requirements; Uninstall Instructions; Additional Resources for IT Professionals; Microsoft Windows Server; Microsoft Windows Client; Microsoft SQL Server 2005; Microsoft Exchange Server 2003; Scripting; Related Titles; More Great Resources for IT Professionals; Administrators Pocket Consultant; Administrators Companion; Resource Kits; Self-Paced Training Kits; Additional Windows (R2) Resources for Administrators; Microsoft® Windows Server™ 2003 Administrators Pocket Consultant, Second Edition; MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exams 70-290, 70-291, 70-293, 70-294): Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Core Requirements, Second Edition; Microsoft Windows® Small Business Server 2003 R2 Administrators Companion; Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 Administrators Companion; Additional SQL Server Resources for Administrators; Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2005 Reporting Services Step by Step; Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Administrators Pocket Consultant; Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Administrators Companion; Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services Step by Step; Prepare for Certification with Self-Paced Training Kits: Official Exam Prep GuidesPlus Practice Tests; Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Resource Kit: The definitive resource for Windows Server 2003!;