70-291: MCSE Guide to Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network, Enhanced - Softcover

Eckert, Jason W.; Schitka, M. John; McCann, Brian T.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1423902904 ISBN 13: 9781423902904

Publisher: Course Technology, 2008

Synopsis

This full-color hands-on guide book has been enhanced to make learning even easier by offering more detailed lab setup instructions, expanded chapter summaries, and new practice exams that will reinforce the skills learned. It will empower students to successfully pass the MCSE/MCSA certification exam while preparing them to face the real-world challenges of a Microsoft networking professional. The book includes a CD-ROM featuring CoursePrep ExamGuide content as well as CoursePrep test preparation software from MeasureUp, a company approved by Microsoft to develop MCP Exam test prep software offering demos and practice exams.

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About the Author

Jason W. Eckert is an experienced technical trainer, consultant and best-selling author in the Information Technology (IT) industry. He has more than 20 IT certifications, 25 years of IT experience, four published apps, and 22 published textbooks covering topics such as UNIX, Linux, Apache, MySQL, Windows Server, Security, Microsoft Exchange, PowerShell, BlackBerry Enterprise Server, and Video Game Development, to his credit. Mr. Eckert brings the value of his diverse IT experience and expertise to every class that he teaches at triOS College. He also serves as the Dean of Technology at triOS College, where he continues to refine and improve college technology programs. For more information about Mr. Eckert, visit about.me/jasoneckert.

A graduate of McMaster University, M. John Schitka is a former instructor at triOS College. Initially teaching NT4 technologies, he currently conducts courses on Windows 2000, UNIX, Linux, and more.

Dr. Brian T. McCann has taught courses in managerial economics, strategic management, and entrepreneurship at the undergraduate, MBA and executive education levels. He holds an MBA from Vanderbilt University where he earned the Founder's Medal as the top graduate of the class. Dr. McCann received his doctoral training in strategic management at Purdue University's Krannert School of Management where he was awarded the Ross Fellowship, the Krannert Certificate for Distinguished Teaching, and the Purdue Research Foundation Research Grant. His more than 10 years of industry experience include operating a residential land development company, serving as the CFO for an Internet start-up, and implementing new strategic initiatives for a non-profit economic development group. In addition to co-authoring this MBA-level textbook in managerial economics, Dr. McCann's work has appeared or is forthcoming in journals, such as STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT JOURNAL, JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT, and JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES. His current research interests span strategic management and entrepreneurship and include the performance implications of firm agglomeration, the effects of ownership structure on competitive behaviors, and the role of threshold-based decision making in the entrepreneurial process.

Review

1. Networking Overview 2. Configuring Network Protocols 3. TCP/IP Architecture 4. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol 5. Managing and Monitoring DHCP 6. Name Resolution 7. Domain Name System 8. Windows Internet Naming Service 9. Securing Network Traffic Using IPSec 10. Remote Access 11. Internet Authentication Service 12. Routing 13. Security Templates 14. Troubleshooting Windows Server 2003 Networks Appendices A: Exam Objectives for MCSE/MCSA Certification B: Detailed Lab Setup Guide C: Expanded Chapter Summaries Practice Exam (Tear-Out) Glossary

Edition details

• Publisher: Course Technology
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1423902904
• ISBN 13: 9781423902904
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 608