MCSE Core Elective Exams in a Nutshell: Covers Exams 70-270, 70-297, and 70-298

Description

For Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 administrators preparing for Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) core exam 70-270, and core exams 70-297, and 70-298, this book is invaluable. Not only does it provide the resources you need to succeed on the exams, but to succeed in the real world as well. Think of this book as the notes you would have taken if you were to capture every essential nugget of information related to the skills measured in the core elective exams.

To begin with, MCSE Core Elective Exams in a Nutshell allows you to see all of the topics expected for mastery in each of the exams. Each exam is covered in three parts: Exam Overview, Study Guide and Test Your Knowledge sections. This makes for easy reference and a great study aid.

The Exams covered include:

• EXAM 70-270: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional
• EXAM 70-297: Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
• EXAM 70-298: Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network

Once you have completed the exams successfully, you will find the book to be a valuable reference to core Windows administration and security skills. This book uses the same successful format found in MCSE Core Required Exams in a Nutshell by William Stanek, and together they satisfy all of the Core exam requirements for your MCSE certification.

 

Table of Contents

Preface

I. Exam 70-270

1. Exam 70-270 Overview

     Areas of Study for Exam 70-270

2. Exam 70-270 Study Guide

     Windows XP Basics

     Installing Microsoft Windows XP Professional

     Installation Methods

     Windows XP Startup Process

     Implementing and Conducting Administration of Resources

     Managing User and Group Accounts

     System Performance and Reliability

     Configuring and Troubleshooting the Desktop Environment

     Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Network Protocols and Services

     Configuring, Managing, and Troubleshooting Security

3. Exam 70-270 Prep and Practice

     Preparing for Exam 70-270

     Exam 70-270 Suggested Exercises

     Exam 70-270 Highlighters Index

     Exam 70-270 Practice Questions

II. Exam 70-297

4. Exam 70-297 Overview

     Areas of Study for Exam 70-297

5. Exam 70-297 Study Guide

     Overview of Active Directory and Network Services in Windows Server 2003

     Analyzing Current Network Infrastructure

     Designing an Active Directory Structure

     Designing a Security Infrastructure

     Designing a Site Topology

     Designing a Name Resolution Structure

     Designing a Network and Routing Solution

6. Exam 70-297 Prep and Practice

     Preparing for Exam 70-297

     Exam 70-297 Suggested Exercises

     Exam 70-297 Highlighters Index

     Exam 70-297 Practice Questions

III. Exam 70-298

7. Exam 70-298 Overview

     Areas of Study for Exam 70-298

8. Exam 70-298 Study Guide

     General Network Security Framework

     Security Infrastructure Technologies

     Securing Network Communications

     Secure Active Directory Design

     Client Hardening

     Data Access Control Strategies

9. Exam 70-298 Prep and Practice

     Preparing for Exam 70-298

     Exam 70-298 Suggested Exercises

     Exam 70-298 Highlighters Index

     Exam 70-298 Practice Questions

Index