Learn how to implement security services for a Windows® 2000 network—and prepare for the Microsoft® Certified Professional (MCP) Exam—with this official Microsoft study guide. Work at your own pace through the lessons and hands-on exercises. And use the testing tool on CD to measure what you know and where to focus your studies—before taking the actual exam. As you develop the real-world expertise needed to help manage network security, you’re also preparing for MCP Exam 70-214—an elective for MCSA or MCSE certification.

BUILD THE SKILLS TO:

• Help secure client computers with file system permissions, Group Policy, and other baseline security measures
• Configure IPSec and SSL to help protect communication channels for both private and public servers
• Manage user and network authentication, certificates, and public key encryption
• Implement security measures for RAS, VPNs, and wireless networks
• Help protect Microsoft Internet Information Services, Microsoft Exchange Server, and Microsoft SQL Server™ from unauthorized access
• Maintain software integrity with service packs, security updates, and hot fixes
• Monitor events, detect network intrusions, and implement prevention and recovery measures

YOUR KIT INCLUDES:

• Comprehensive self-paced study guide that maps to MCP exam goals and objectives
• Learn-by-doing exercises for skills you can apply to the job
• Lesson summaries and review questions, including a complete Q&A summary
• Testing tool that generates realistic practice exams with automated scoring and explanations for both correct and incorrect answers
• 120-day evaluation version of Windows 2000 Server
• Fully searchable eBook version of the study guide

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