Overview
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
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Tertiary & Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print
Availability: In Print 
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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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