MCSE 70-293 Exam Prep: Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

Author:   Will Schmied
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Edition:   2nd edition
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9780789736505


Pages:   840
Publication Date:   07 December 2006
Format:   Paperback
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MCSE 70-293 Exam Prep: Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure


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The MCSE 70-293 Exam Prep is the most accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date study guide if you are preparing for one of the four core exams required of this popular Microsoft certification. Updated for R2 versions of the product and the exam, this book serves as both a learning and practice tool. Organized according to the exam objectives, which help you quickly and easily assess your understanding of the key exam topics, the book features several key features that help you score better on the test: exam objective explanations, notes, tips, warnings, key terms, exercises, step-by-step examples, study strategies, fast facts, as well as multiple self-assessment opportunities. This is the ultimate study guide to help you prepare for this required MCSE exam. The 70-293 exam measures the ability to plan and maintain a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 network infrastructure.

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Author:   Will Schmied
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Pearson IT Certification
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 22.90cm , Height: 4.30cm , Length: 17.90cm
Weight:   1.338kg
ISBN:  

9780789736505


ISBN 10:   0789736500
Pages:   840
Publication Date:   07 December 2006
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Study and Exam Preparation Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Part I: Exam Preparation CHAPTER 1: Planning, Implementing, and Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Infrastructure Introduction Planning a TCP/IP Network Infrastructure Strategy             TCP/IP Fundamentals Analyzing IP Addressing Requirements             Planning an IP Configuration Strategy Planning an IP Routing Solution Planning and Modifying a Network Topology             Planning Physical Placement of Network Resources             Selecting Network Protocols Planning for Network Traffic Monitoring             Using the Network Monitor             Using System Monitor Troubleshooting TCP/IP Addressing             Troubleshooting Client Computers             Troubleshooting DHCP Server Issues Planning and Troubleshooting Internet Connectivity             Planning Internet Connectivity             Troubleshooting Client Configuration Issues             Troubleshooting DNS Issues             Troubleshooting Network Address Translation (NAT) Issues Chapter Summary Key Terms Apply Your Knowledge             Exercises             Review Questions             Exam Questions             Answers to Review Questions             Answers to Exam Questions Suggested Readings and Resources CHAPTER 2 Planning and Troubleshooting TCP/IP Routing Introduction Planning a Routing Strategy             What Is Routing?             Static Versus Dynamic Routing             Distance Vector Versus Link State             Planning the Correct Routing Protocol to Use Planning a Routing Environment             Windows Server 2003 Routing Solutions             Using the route Command to Configure Static Routes             Implementing RIP Routing             Implementing OSPF Routing             Other Problems with Routing Planning Routing for IP Multicast Traffic             Windows Server 2003 Multicast Specifics Troubleshooting TCP/IP Routing             Routing Troubleshooting Tools             Troubleshooting RIP Environments             Troubleshooting OSPF Environments Chapter Summary Key Terms Apply Your Knowledge             Exercises             Review Questions             Exam Questions             Answers to Review Questions             Answers to Exam Questions Suggested Readings and Resources CHAPTER 3 Planning, Implementing, and Troubleshooting DHCP Introduction Understanding DHCP             DHCP             BOOTP What’s New with Windows Server 2003 DHCP Planning for DHCP             Planning a DHCP Infrastructure Type             Planning a DHCP Server Placement Strategy             Planning for DHCP Reservations             Planning for DHCP Options Installing and Implementing DHCP             Installing the DHCP Server Service             Understanding DHCP Scopes             Creating a DHCP Scope             Configuring Scope Properties             Authorizing a DHCP Server in Active Directory             Configuring DHCP for DNS Integration             Configuring and Implementing a DHCP Relay Agent             Configuring Security for DHCP Troubleshooting DHCP             Troubleshooting DHCP Server Authorization Problems             Using the DHCP Logs             Troubleshooting DHCP Reservations             Troubleshooting the DHCP Relay Agent Chapter Summary Key Terms Apply Your Knowledge             Exercises             Review Questions             Exam Questions             Answers to Review Questions             Answers to Exam Questions Suggested Readings and Resources CHAPTER 4 Planning and Implementing a Name Resolution Infrastructure Introduction Introduction to DNS             Hierarchies             Fully Qualified Domain Names (FQDNs) What’s New with Windows Server 2003 DNS Planning a DNS Namespace Design Planning DNS Zone Requirements Planning DNS Forwarding Requirements Configuring DNS Security             Dynamic Updates             Zone Transfer Security             Securing the Cache Against Pollution             DNS Security (DNSSEC)             Integrating Active Directory and DNS             Active Directory DNS Permissions             Other DNS Security Configuration Items Integrating with Third-Party DNS Solutions Introduction to WINS             What’s New in Windows Server 2003 WINS Planning for WINS Replication             Planning Replication Partners             Planning Replication Type and Path             Planning Replication for LANs and WANs             Planning Server Placement Enabling and Configuring WINS Replication             Configuring WINS Replication Implementing NetBIOS Name Resolution Integrating DNS and WINS Troubleshooting Name-Resolution Problems             ipconfig             ping             nbtstat             tracert             pathping             nslookup             netsh Chapter Summary Key Terms Apply Your Knowledge             Exercises             Review Questions             Exam Questions             Answers to Review Questions             Answers to Exam Questions Suggested Readings and Resources CHAPTER 5 Planning and Implementing Server Roles and Server Security Introduction Implementing Enterprise Security Planning Secure Baseline Installations             Identifying Windows Server 2003 Default Security Settings             Identifying Windows XP Professional Default Security Settings Selecting Secure Operating Systems Planning and Implementing Role-Based Security Using Security Templates             Introducing the Windows Server 2003 Security Templates             Using the Security Configuration Manager Tools Using Role-Based Security Templates and the Security Configuration Wizard             The Security Configuration Wizard             Using the Security Configuration Wizard Chapter Summary Key Terms Apply Your Knowledge             Exercises             Review Questions             Exam Questions             Answers to Review Questions             Answers to Exam Questions Suggested Readings and Resources CHAPTER 6 Planning, Implementing, and Troubleshooting Network Security Using IPSec Introduction Planning Security for Data Transmission             Understanding the Architecture and Components of IPSec             What’s New with Windows Server 2003 IPSec Configuring and Implementing IPSec             Understanding IPSec Policy Components             Creating Customized IPSec Policies Monitoring and Troubleshooting Network Protocol Security             Monitoring IPSec             The Resultant Set of Policy (RSoP) MMC Snap-In             General IPSec Troubleshooting             Monitoring and Troubleshooting Kerberos Chapter Summary Key Terms Apply Your Knowledge             Exercises             Review Questions             Exam Questions             Answers to Review Questions             Answers to Exam Questions Suggested Readings and Resources CHAPTER 7 Planning, Implementing, and Troubleshooting Secure Network Access Introduction Planning Secure Remote Administration Methods             Remote Assistance             Remote Desktop for Administration (RDA) Planning Wireless LAN (WLAN) Security Planning and Implementing Remote Access Security             Planning Authentication Methods             Using Dial-In Properties for Access Control             Planning and Creating Remote Access Policies             Remote Access Profiles             Advanced Network Access Configuration: The Network Access Quarantine Contro Chapter Summary Key Terms Apply Your Knowledge             Exercises             Review Questions             Exam Questions             Answers to Review Questions             Answers to Exam Questions Suggested Readings and Resources CHAPTER 8 Planning and Implementing Other Network Security Measures Introduction What’s New in Windows Server 2003 Certificate Services? Planning a Windows Server 2003 Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)             Introduction to the PKI             Initial Planning for the PKI             Planning Appropriate Certificate Authority Types             Installing and Configuring an Enterprise Root CA             Configuring Active Directory for Certificate Publication             Planning Certificate Enrollment and Distribution             Planning a Smart Card Solution Planning and Implementing a Security Update Infrastructure             Planning for Windows Server Update Services             Using the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer             Maintaining a Security Update Infrastructure Planning a Security Framework             Planning for Security Monitoring             Planning for Change and Configuration Management Chapter Summary Key Terms Apply Your Knowledge             Exercises             Review Questions             Exam Questions             Answers to Review Questions             Answers to Exam Questions Suggested Readings and Resources CHAPTER 9 Monitoring and Maintaining Server Availability Introduction Monitoring System Performance for Bottlenecks             The Performance Console             Introduction to System Monitor             Working with Counters             Using System Monitor to Discover Bottlenecks             Daily Monitoring for Usage             System Monitor Tips and Tricks Planning Backup and Recovery Operations             New Windows Server 2003 Backup Features             Backup Methods and Media Rotation             Using Windows Backup             Using Automated System Recovery             Using Volume Shadow Copy Chapter Summary Key Terms Apply Your Knowledge             Exercises             Review Questions             Exam Questions             Answers to Review Questions             Answers to Exam Questions Suggested Readings and Resources CHAPTER 10 Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining Highly Available Servers Introduction Designing for High Availability             Uninterruptible Power Supplies             Fault-Tolerant Storage Systems             Redundant Networking Infrastructure Planning High Availability Solutions             High Availability Solutions             High Availability Terminology Planning and Implementing NLB Clusters             Port Rules             NLB Cluster Operation Mode             Creating an NLB Cluster Planning and Implementing MSCS Clusters             Cluster Models             Cluster Operation Modes             Cluster Failover Policies             Creating a Cluster Monitoring and Managing High Availability Solutions             Recovering from Failed Cluster Nodes             Monitoring Network Load Balancing Chapter Summary Key Terms Apply Your Knowledge             Exercises             Review Questions             Exam Questions             Answers to Review Questions             Answers to Exam Questions Suggested Readings and Resources Part II: Final Review Fast Facts Planning, Implementing, and Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Infrastructure Planning and Troubleshooting TCP/IP Routing Planning, Implementing, and Troubleshooting DHCP Planning and Implementing a Name Resolution Infrastructure Planning and Implementing Server Roles and Server Security Planning, Implementing, and Troubleshooting Network Security Using IPSec Planning, Implementing, and Troubleshooting Secure Network Access Planning and Implementing Other Network Security Measures Monitoring and Maintaining Server Availability Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining Highly Available Servers Practice Exam Exam Questions Answers to Practice Exam Answers and Explanations Part III: Appendix APPENDIX A: Accessing Your Free MeasureUp Practice Test APPENDIX B: MeasureUp’s Product Features Glossary TOC110706  

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Will Schmied , BSET, MCSE, CWNA, TICSA, MCSA, Security+, Network+, A+, is a Senior Systems Administrator for a world-renowned children’s research hospital. As a freelance writer, Will has worked with many publishers, including Microsoft and Pearson. Will has also worked directly with Microsoft in the MCSE exam-development process and is the founder of the popular Internet certification portal www.mcseworld.com. Will holds a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering technology from Old Dominion University along with his various IT industry certifications. Before becoming a civilian, he served in the U.S. Navy for more than 12 years in the nuclear power field. Will currently resides in northern Mississippi, with his wife Chris; their children, Christopher, Austin, Andrea, and Hannah; their dogs, Charlie and Jack; and their cats, Smokey, Evin, and Socks. When he’s not busy working, you can find Will enjoying time with his family, taking in a hockey game, or vegetating in front of the Xbox 360.

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