Microsoft (R) Windows Server" 2003 Core Requirements, Second Edition

Ace your preparation for the core MCSE networking system exams with in-depth training and practice-all in one box. Now updated for Service Pack 1, these four Microsoft study guides pack the resources you need to help maximize your success on exams 70-290, 70-291, 70-293, and 70-294-and on the job.

Work at your own pace through the lessons, hands-on exercises, troubleshooting labs, and review questions. You get expert exam tips plus a full review section covering all objectives and subobjectives in each study guide. Then use the Readiness Review Suite on CD-featuring advanced technology from MeasureUp-to challenge yourself with 1700 questions for self-assessment and practice!

Maximize your exam performance with the latest information for:

EXAM 70-290 Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment



UPDATED-Create and manage users, groups, and computer accounts
Manage file and share permissions
Help control Web server access and manage sites with Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS)
UPDATED-Manage hardware devices, disk storage, software, and print services
NEW-Administer software updates with Windows Server Update Service (WSUS)
UPDATED-Perform system recovery, including new information about Emergency Management Services (EMS)

EXAM 70-291 Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure



Install and configure TCP/IP and use DHCP to manage IP addressing
UPDATED-Configure and manage DNS clients, servers, and zones
NEW-Administer updates with WSUS and Post-Setup Security Updates (PSSU)
UPDATED-Implement and administer security procedures, and use SP1 security enhancements
UPDATED-Monitor traffic, troubleshoot connectivity, and resolve service issues

EXAM 70-293 Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure



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

EXAM 70-294 Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure



Plan, install, and configure and Active Directory infrastructure
UPDATED-Manage forest and domain structure and site replication
Create and manage OU structure and user and group accounts
Plan Group Policy strategy using Resultant Set of Policy (RSoP)
NEW-Use the new Security Configuration Wizard for user and computer security settings
Manage and troubleshoot Group Policy and Active Directory performance

Your training kit includes:



Readiness review suite on CD with 1700 questions and multiple testing options
Detailed explanations for right and wrong answers-and a customized learning path
180-day evaluation version of Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition
Fully searchable eBooks of all four study guides.
NEW-Microsoft Windows Scripting Self-Paced Learning Guide eBook.
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Sampler, with excerpts from other Microsoft Press reference books.
NEW-Demos, white papers, and other bonus materials

For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.