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  • Copyright 2007
  • Edition: 2nd
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  • ISBN-10: 0-7897-3649-7
  • ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-3649-9

The MCSE/MCSA 70-291 Exam Prep is the most accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date study guide for you if you are preparing for one of the core exams required of these popular Microsoft certifications. 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 helps 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 and MCSA exam. The 70-291 exam measures the ability to implement and manage a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 network infrastructure.

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Table of Contents

Exam Objectives

    Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

        Exam Description

        Exam Objectives

Introduction

    Who Should Read This Book

    How This Book Helps You

    Hardware and Software You Will Need

    Advice on Taking the Exam

Study and Exam Prep Tips

    Learning Styles

    Study Tips

        Study Strategies

        Pretesting Yourself

    Microsoft Exam Prep Tips

        The Exam

        Exam Format

        Putting It All Together

    Final Considerations

Part I: Exam Preparation

Chapter 1: Configuring and Troubleshooting TCP/IP Addressing

    Introduction

    Understanding TCP/IP and Related Concepts

        The Mechanics of IP

        IP Addresses

        Subnets and Subnet Masks

        Variable Length Subnet Masks (VLSM)

        Default Gateway

    Configuring TCP/IP

        Advanced TCP/IP Configuration

    Troubleshooting TCP/IP Addressing Problems

        Troubleshooting APIPA

        Troubleshooting Incorrect TCP/IP Configurations

    Chapter Summary

        Key Terms

    Apply Your Knowledge

        Exercises

        Exam Questions

        Answers to Exam Questions

    Suggested Readings and Resources

Chapter 2: Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting DHCP

    Introduction

    Understanding DHCP

        DHCP

        BOOTP

    What’s New with Windows Server 2003 DHCP

    Configuring and Managing 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

    DHCP Server Management and Monitoring

        Examining the DHCP Server Statistics

        DHCP Server Backup and Restore

        Reconciling the DHCP Database

        Stopping the DHCP Server

        Configuring Options and Classes

        Changing the Server State

        DHCP Server Common Commands

    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

        Exam Questions

        Answers to Exam Questions

        Suggested Readings and Resources

Chapter 3: Implementing and Managing DNS

    Introduction

    Introducing DNS

        The History of DNS

        DNS Zones

        DNS Server Roles

    What’s New with Windows Server 2003 DNS

    Installing and Configuring the DNS Server Service

        Installing the DNS Server Service

        Examining DNS Server Options

        Configuring Caching-Only Servers

        Configuring Zones

        Examining Zone Options

        Configuring DNS Client Computers

        Testing the DNS Service

    Integrating Active Directory and DNS

        Configuring Existing Zones for Active Directory Integration

        Creating New Active Directory—Integrated Zones

        The DNS and Active Directory Relationship

    Managing and Monitoring DNS

        Capabilities of the DNS Console

        Configuring Aging/Scavenging

        Implementing Delegated Zones for DNS

        Manually Creating DNS Resource Records

        Monitoring the DNS Service

        Securing DNS

    Chapter Summary

    Key Terms

    Apply Your Knowledge

        Exercises

        Exam Questions

        Answers to Exam Questions

        Suggested Reading and Resources

Chapter 4: Implementing and Managing WINS

    Introduction

    Introduction to WINS

    Installing and Configuring WINS

        Configuring WINS

    Enabling and Configuring WINS Replication

        Configuring WINS Replication

    Troubleshooting WINS Issues

    Configuring NetBIOS Name Resolution

    Managing and Monitoring WINS

    Client Tools

        nbtstat

        ipconfig

        netdiag

    File-Based Name Resolution

        hosts

        lmhosts

    Chapter Summary

    Key Terms

    Apply Your Knowledge

        Exercises

        Exam Questions

        Answers to Exam Questions

        Suggested Reading and Resources

Chapter 5: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining Network Security

    Introduction

    Understanding the Principle of Least Privilege

    Working with Security Templates

        The Windows Server 2003 Security Templates

        Security Configuration Manager Tools

    Auditing Server and Network Security

        Configuring Auditing

    The Security Configuration Wizard

        Using the Security Configuration Wizard

    Implementing Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)

        Installing the WSUS Server

        Configuring the WSUS Server

        Updating Clients with WSUS

        Managing Updates for Legacy Operating Systems

    Chapter Summary

    Key Terms

    Apply Your Knowledge

        Exercises

        Exam Questions

        Answers to Exam Questions

        Suggested Reading and Resources

Chapter 6: Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Network Access

    Introduction

    Configuring RRAS User Authentication

        Configuring Remote Access Authentication Protocols

        Configuring IAS to Provide Authentication for RRAS Clients

        Configuring RRAS Policies to Permit or Deny Access

        Remote Access Profiles

    Managing Remote Access

        Managing Packet Filters

        Managing RRAS Routing Interfaces

        Managing Devices and Ports

        Managing Routing Protocols

        Managing RRAS Clients

    Implementing Secure Access Between Private Networks

        Windows Server 2003 VPNs

        Demand-Dial Routing

    Troubleshooting User Access to Remote Access Services

        Troubleshooting 101

        Diagnosing and Resolving Problems Related to Remote Access VPNs

        Diagnosing and Resolving Problems Related to Establishing a Remote Access Connection

        Diagnosing and Resolving Problems with User Access to Resources Beyond the Remote Access Server

    Troubleshooting RRAS Routing

        Troubleshooting Demand-Dial Routing

        Troubleshooting Router-to-Router VPNs

        Troubleshooting Tools

    Advanced Network Access Configuration: The Network Access Quarantine Control

    Chapter Summary

    Key Terms

    Apply Your Knowledge

        Exercises

        Exam Questions

        Answers to Exam Questions

    Suggested Readings and Resources

Chapter 7: Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Routing

    Introduction

    Introduction to IP Routing

        Host Routing

        Router Routing

        Windows Server 2003 Routing Interfaces

    The Routing Process

        Static Routing

        Dynamic Routing

    Routing Protocols

        Distance-Vector Routing

        Link-State Routing

    Configuring Routing Protocols in Windows Server 2003

        Working with RIP

        Working with OSPF

    Managing Routing Ports

    Troubleshooting and Monitoring IP Routing

        Using Network Monitor

        Supporting Windows Server 2003 Routing

    Chapter Summary

    Key Terms

    Apply Your Knowledge

        Exercises

        Exam Questions

        Answers to Exam Questions

    Suggested Reading and Resources

Chapter 8: Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting IPSec to Secure Network Traffic

    Introduction

    Introduction to IP Security (IPSec)

        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

        Troubleshooting IPSec

        Monitoring and Troubleshooting Kerberos

    Chapter Summary

    Key Terms

    Apply Your Knowledge

        Exercises

        Exam Questions

        Answers to Exam Questions

    Suggested Readings and Resources

Chapter 9: Maintaining and Troubleshooting a Network Infrastructure

    Introduction

    Monitoring Network Traffic

        Using the Network Monitor

        Using the System Monitor

    Troubleshooting Internet Connectivity

    Troubleshooting Services

    Chapter Summary

    Key Terms

    Apply Your Knowledge

        Exercises

        Exam Questions

        Answers to Exam Questions

    Suggested Readings and Resources

Part II: Final Review

Fast Facts

    Configuring and Troubleshooting TCP/IP Addressing

    Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting DHCP

    Implementing and Managing DNS

    Implementing and Managing WINS

    Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining Network Security

    Implementing, Managing and Troubleshooting Network Access

    Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Routing

    Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting IPSec to Secure Network Traffic

    Maintaining and Troubleshooting a Network Infrastructure

Practice Exam

Answers to Practice Exam

Part III: Appendixes

Appendix A: Accessing Your Free MeasureUp Practice Test–Including Networking Simulations!

Appendix B: MeasureUp’s Product Features

Appendix C: Review Questions and Answers

Glossary

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