MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-293): Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

by Craig Zacker, Anthony Steven, Content Master

Ace your preparation for the skills measured by MCP Exam 70-293 and on the job with this official Microsoft study guide, now updated for Service Pack 1. Work at your own pace through a system of lessons, hands-on exercises, troubleshooting labs, and review questions.

The Readiness Review Suite on CD, featuring advanced technology from MeasureUp, provides 425 challenging questions for in-depth self-assessment and practice. You can choose timed or untimed testing mode, generate random tests, or focus on specific objectives. You get expert exam tips and detailed explanations for right and wrong answers—including a customized learning path that describes how and where to focus your studies.

Maximize your performance on the exam by learning how to:

Plan TCP/IP network infrastructure, topology, and Internet connectivity Configure server roles and baseline security settings UPDATED—Plan routing and remote access strategies, including new information on Network Access Quarantine Control UPDATED—Design and administer a security infrastructure NEW—Identify and deploy critical updates with update management tools Deploy IPSec, harden servers, and manage certificates Maintain server availability with clusters and network load balancing

Your kit includes:

15% exam discount from Microsoft. Offer expires 12/31/10. Details inside the book. Official self-paced study guide with expert exam tips. Readiness Review Suite featuring 425 questions and multiple testing options. Case scenarios and troubleshooting labs for real-world expertise. NEW—180-day evaluation version of Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition. NEW—Demos and bonus material on the CD. Fully searchable eBook.

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1150 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

Craig Zacker is a writer, editor, and educator who has written or contributed to dozens of books on operating systems, networking, and PC hardware, as well as several college texts and online training courses. Craig is the author of the Windows Small Business Server 2008 Administrator's Pocket Consultant, and co-authored the MCITP Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-686): Windows 7 Desktop Administrator.

Reviews

[Steven R. McEvoy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Craig Zacker is a fantastic technical writer. He presents his materials in a clear, concise and straightforward manner. He wrote two different text books for this course, this one and also the MOAC Textbook. I actually used both to prepare for this exam. I left my program at school early to take a job. This is the second course that I have completed in self-study. Zacker's books were a great asset.

This book goes into much greater depth and has more exercises than the other book by Zacker for the same exam. This book is intended for use if you're already in IT and are preparing for the exam. One of the great advantages of this series is that the self study method is much cheaper and you can work at your own pace.

Zacker is an excellent writer and a clear communicator. His books are always a pleasure to read and a joy to use.

[Shamim Nael · Rating 3 out of 5]

Anyone who wants to plan and maintain infra structure of enterprise networks with windows 2003 technology such as Routing and remote access, Clustering servers, implementing security, name resolution strategy, ....