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The Real MCTS/MCITP Exam 70-648 Prep Kit
Independent and Complete Self-Paced Solutions
1st Edition - April 18, 2008
Author: Brien Posey
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:9781597492362
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eBook ISBN:9780080877938
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This exam is designed to validate Windows Server 2003 Microsoft Certified Systems Administrators (MCSAs) AD and Application Platform Technical Specialists skills. The object of…Read more
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This exam is designed to validate Windows Server 2003 Microsoft Certified Systems Administrators (MCSAs) AD and Application Platform Technical Specialists skills. The object of this exam is to validate only the skills that are are different from the existing MCSA skills. This exam will fulfill the Windows Server 2008 Technology Specialist requirements of Exams 70-640 and 70-643.
The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) on Windows Server 2008 credential is intended for information technology (IT) professionals who work in the complex computing environment of medium to large companies. The MCTS candidate should have at least one year of experience implementing and administering a network operating system in an environment that has the following characteristics: 250 to 5,000 or more users; three or more physical locations; and three or more domain controllers.
MCTS candidates will manage network services and resources such as messaging, a database, file and print, a proxy server, a firewall, the Internet, an intranet, remote access, and client computer management.
In addition MCTS candidates must understant connectivity requirements such as connecting branch offices and individual users in remote locations to the corporate network and connecting corporate networks to the Internet.
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This book is intended for 178,000 current Microsoft Certified System Administrators (MCSAs) wishing to upgrade their certification from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008. These candidates work in multi-site environments at medium to large companies (250-5000 employees).
Technical Editor
Contributing Authors
Foreword
What Is MCTS Exam 70-648?
Path to MCTS/MCITP/MS Certified Architect
Exam Day Experience
Pedagogical Elements
Additional Resources
Chapter 1: MCTS/MCITP Exam 648: Deploying Servers
Introduction
Installing Windows Server 2008
The Windows Deployment Service
Configuring Storage
Configuring High Availability
Configuring Windows Activation
Summary of Exam Objectives
Exam Objectives Fast Track
Exam Objectives Frequently Asked Questions
Self Test
Self Test Quick Answer Key
Chapter 2: MCTS/MCITP Exam 648: Configuring DNS
Introduction
An Introduction to Domain Name System (DNS)
Configuring a DNS Server
Creating DNS Zones
Configuring and Managing DNS Replication
Creating and Managing DNS Records
Configuring Name Resolution for Client Computers
Summary of Exam Objectives
Exam Objectives Fast Track
Exam Objectives Frequently Asked Questions
Self Test
Self Test Quick Answer Key
Chapter 3: MCTS/MCITP Exam 648: Configuring Server Roles in Windows 2008
Introduction
New Roles in 2008
Read-Only Domain Controllers (RODCs)
Active Directory Lightweight Directory Service (LDS)
Active Directory Rights Management Service (RMS)
Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS)
Summary of Exam Objectives
Exam Objectives Fast Track
Exam Objectives Frequently Asked Questions
Self Test
Self Test Quick Answer Key
Chapter 4: MCTS/MCITP Exam 648: Configuring Certificate Services and PKI
Introduction
What Is PKI?
Analyzing Certificate Needs within the Organization
Working with Certificate Services
Working with Templates
Summary of Exam Objectives
Exam Objectives Frequently Asked Questions
Self Test
Self Test Quick Answer Key
Chapter 5: MCTS/MCITP Exam 648: Maintaining an Active Directory Environment
Introduction
Backup and Recovery
Offline Maintenance
Monitoring Active Directory
Summary of Exam Objectives
Exam Objectives Fast Track
Exam Objectives Frequently Asked Questions
Self Test
Self Test Quick Answer Key
Chapter 6: MCTS/MCITP Exam 648: Configuring Group Policy
Configuring Software Deployment
Configuring Account Policies
Configuring Audit Policies
Configuring Additional Security-Related Policies
Summary of Exam Objectives
Exam Objectives Fast Track
Exam Objectives Frequently Asked Questions
Self Test
Self Test Quick Answer Key
Chapter 7: MCTS/MCITP Exam 648: Configuring the Active Directory Infrastructure
Introduction
Working with Forests and Domains
Working with Sites
Working with Trusts
Summary of Exam Objectives
Exam Objectives Fast Track
Exam Objectives Frequently Asked Questions
Self Test
Self Test Quick Answer Key
Chapter 8: MCTS/MCITP Exam 648: IP Addressing and Services
Chapter 3: Configuring Server Roles in Windows 2008
Chapter 4: Configuring Certificate Services and PKI
Chapter 5: Maintaining an Active Directory Environment
Chapter 6: Configuring Group Policy
Chapter 7: Configuring the Active Directory Infrastructure
Chapter 8: IP Addressing and Services
Chapter 9: Configuring Network Access
Chapter 10: Network Access Protection
Index
No. of pages: 800
Language: English
Edition: 1
Published: April 18, 2008
Imprint: Syngress
Paperback ISBN: 9781597492362
eBook ISBN: 9780080877938
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Brien Posey
Brien Posey is a freelance technical writer who has received Microsoft's MVP award four times. Over the last 12 years, Brien has published over 4,000 articles and whitepapers, and has written or contributed to over 30 books. In addition to his technical writing, Brien is the cofounder of Relevant Technologies and also serves the IT community through his own Web site.
Prior to becoming a freelance author, Brien served as CIO for a nationwide chain of hospitals and healthcare facilities and as a network administrator for the Department of Defense at Fort Knox. He has also worked as a network administrator for some of the nation's largest insurance companies.
Affiliations and expertise
Freelance technical writer, formerly Network Administrator, Department of Defense, Fort Knox