Highlighting essential nuggets of information related to the skills measured in the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) exams, this book is an easy reference and a great study aid.

Here's the book you need to prepare for Exams 70-292 and 70-296. This Study Guide provides: In-depth coverage of every exam objective Practical information on planning, implementing, and maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment Hundreds of challenging practice questions Leading-edge exam preparation software, including a test engine, electronic flashcards, and simulation software Authoritative coverage of all exam objectives: Exam 70-292: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSA Certified on Windows 2000 Managing users, computers, and groups Managing and maintaining access to resources Managing and maintaining a server environment Managing and implementing disaster recovery Implementing, managing, and maintaining name resolution Implementing, managing, and maintaining network security Exam 70-296: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSE Certified on Windows 2000 Planning and implementing server roles and server security Planning, implementing, and maintaining a network infrastructure Planning, implementing, and maintaining server availability Planning and maintaining network security Planning, implementing, and maintaining security infrastructure Planning and implementing an active directory infrastructure Managing and maintaining an active directory infrastructure Planning and implementing user, computer, and group strategies Planning and implementing group policy Managing and maintaining group policy Note:CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

MCSA/MCSE Exam 70-292 Study Guide & DVD Training System: Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSA Certified on Windows 2000 is a one-of-a-kind integration of text, DVD-quality instructor led training, and Web-based exam simulation and remediation. This system gives you 100% coverage of the official Microsoft 70-292 exam objectives plus test preparation software for the edge you need to pass the exam on your first try.In June, 2003 Microsoft will launch beta exams for the Windows Server 2003 certification line. Exams will likely go live the following August and September. This launch is a comprehensive revamping of the MCSE (Microsoft Certified System Enginner) track with all new core exams and all new electives. In addition, the MCSA (Microsoft Certified System Administrator) certification will expand its program to include an additional upgrade exam for MCSAs wanting to become MCSEs. The launch of this new certification track means that all current MCSEs, representing an installed base of approximately 200,000 (source: MCP Magazine) will need to recertify under Windows Server 2003. In addition, any MCP looking to become an MCSE--estimates are about 1.2 million (source: MCP Magazine)--will also have to continue their certifications under the new program. Many industry experts expect the Windows 2003 certification, and product line as well, to be a more popular track since many organziations are still using NT and plan to skip 2000 and go directly to 2003.* DVD Provides a "Virtual Classroom": Get the benefits of instructor led training at a fraction of the cost and hassle.* Guaranteed Coverage of All Exam Objectives: If the topic is listed in Microsoft's Exam 70-292 objectives, it is covered here.* Fully Integrated Learning: This system includes a study guide, DVD training and Web-based practice exams.

MCSE Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft® Windows Server™ 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure Exam 70-294 Your Complete Certification Solution! The Smart Way to Study™ In This Book You’ll Learn How To: Understand the impact of the latest improvements in Windows Server™ 2003 on Active Directory, including Service Pack 1 (SP1) and Release 2 (R2) Plan an Active Directory infrastructure, including forests, trees, domains, organizational units (OUs), sites, global catalogs, and operations masters Install Active Directory domain controllers in forest roots, child domains, and additional domain controllers Plan and implement trust relationships within and between Active Directory forests, Windows NT 4.0 domains, and Kerberos realms Configure Active Directory sites, including site boundaries, links, link bridges, and replications Manage, monitor, maintain, and restore the Active Directory infrastructure Plan and implement user and group strategies, including security and distribution groups, organizational unit structures, and user authentication strategies Plan the application of Group Policy to users, computers, sites, domains, and organizational units Use Group Policy to configure the user and computer environment, including software distribution and upgrade, certificate enrollment, security settings, folder redirection, and many other available policy settings Use Resultant Set of Policy (RSoP) and other tools to manage and troubleshoot Group Policy WRITTEN BY A LEADING 70-294 EXAM EXPERT! Don Poulton, MCSA, MCSE, A+, Network+, Security+, has been involved in consulting with small training providers as a technical writer, during which time he wrote training and exam prep materials for Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. More recently, he has written or co-authored several certification volumes on Security+, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003, published by Que Publishing. See Inside Back Cover for Exclusive Access to 70-294 Practice Questions! Helps you identify your strengths and weaknesses, so you can assess your readiness to take the actual 70-294 exam Provides detailed explanations of correct and incorrect answers Features a variety of study modes, so you can work your way through the questions in the manner that best suits your study preferences Covers each 70-294 exam objective www.examcram.com ISBN: 0-7897-3651-9

Covers the critical information you’ll need to know to score higher on your 70-290 exam! Set up and maintain Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) Use the Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) Intelligently select the appropriate disk storage technology when deciding between basic versus dynamic disks and between MBR versus GPT disks Take advantage of command-line tools such as DSADD, DSGET, DSMOD, DSMOVE, DSQUERY, and DSRM Discover the enhanced functionality of Microsoft Management Console (MMC) 3.0 under the R2 edition of Windows Server 2003 Harness the power of the increased security that Service Pack 1 (SP1) offers, such as the Security Configuration Wizard (SCW) and Access-based Enumeration filtering of network files and folders Perform bulk imports and exports of Active Directory user accounts using the CSVDE and LDIFDE command-line utilities Manage Windows Firewall settings under SP1 and R2 Configure shadow copies of shared folders so that users can easily retrieve previous versions of data files on their own

MCSA/MCSE Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment: Exam 70-290 Study Guide and DVD Training System is a one-of-a-kind integration of text, DVD-quality instructor led training, and Web-based exam simulation and remediation. This system gives you 100% coverage of the official Microsoft 70-290 exam objectives plus test preparation software for the edge you need to pass the exam on your first try. In June, 2003 Microsoft will launch beta exams for the Windows Server 2003 certification line. Exams will likely go live the following August and September. This launch is a comprehensive revamping of the MCSE (Microsoft Certified System Enginner) track with all new core exams and all new electives. In addition, the MCSA (Microsoft Certified System Administrator) certification will expand its program to include an additional upgrade exam for MCSAs wanting to become MCSEs. The launch of this new certification track means that all current MCSEs, representing an installed base of approximately 200,000 (source: MCP Magazine) will need to recertify under Windows Server 2003. In addition, any MCP looking to become an MCSE--estimates are about 1.2 million (source: MCP Magazine)--will also have to continue their certifications under the new program. Many industry experts expect the Windows 2003 certification, and product line as well, to be a more popular track since many organziations are still using NT and plan to skip 2000 and go directly to 2003. * DVD Provides a "Virtual Classroom": Get the benefits of instructor led training at a fraction of the cost and hassle. * Guaranteed Coverage of All Exam Objectives: If the topic is listed in Microsoft's Exam 70-290 objectives, it is covered here. * Fully Integrated Learning: This system includes a study guide, DVD training and Web-based practice exams.

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