Synopses & Reviews
Learn how to deliver faster, more secure Web access to your business—and prepare for the Microsoft® Certified Professional (MCP) exam—with this official Microsoft study guide. Work through the lessons and hands-on exercises to gain practical experience using Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000 to optimize network performance and security. As you build these real-world support skills, youre also preparing for MCP Exam 70-227—a key elective on the MCSE/MCSA tracks.
HERES WHAT YOULL LEARN:
- Installing ISA Server, including upgrading from Microsoft Proxy Server 2.0
- Setting up hosting roles, VPNs, dial-up connections, and an H.323 Gatekeeper
- Creating and administering access control and bandwidth policies
- Configuring clients for secure network address translation, firewall software, and other services
- Managing arrays of multiple ISA Server computers
- Applying forward and reverse caching for faster Web connectivity
- Monitoring server performance with alerts, logs, reports, and performance counters
- Troubleshooting problems with access, network usage, and security
HERES WHATS INSIDE:
- Comprehensive self-paced training manual that maps to MCP exam goals and objectives
- Skill-building exercises that help you apply what you learn to the job
- Summaries and end-of-chapter review questions to help gauge your progress
- 120-day evaluation version of ISA Server 2000 Enterprise Edition
- All the books content on CD-ROM
For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.
Synopsis
Providing in-depth preparation for MCP Exam 70-227--an elective on the MCSE track for the Windows 2000 operating system--this training kit also helps IT professionals build essential system-support skills. Topics map directly to the objectives measured by the exam, including installing ISA Server, configuring and troubleshooting ISA Server services, managing troubleshooting policies and rules, configuring the client computer, and monitoring and managing ISA Server use.
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