Publisher: Microsoft Press Released: April 2006 Pages: 1024
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- 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
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Learn at Your Own Pace -
Chapter 1 Planning a Network Topology - Why This Chapter Matters
- Before You Begin
- Lesson 1: Windows Server 2003 and the Network Infrastructure
- Lesson 2: Selecting Data-Link Layer Protocols
- Lesson 3: Selecting Network/Transport Layer Protocols
- Lesson 4: Locating Network Resources
- Case Scenario Exercise
- Chapter Summary
- Exam Highlights
- Questions and Answers
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Chapter 2 Planning a TCP/IP Network Infrastructure - Why This Chapter Matters
- Before You Begin
- Lesson 1: Determining IP Addressing Requirements
- Lesson 2: Planning an IP Routing Solution
- Lesson 3: Planning an IP Addressing and Subnetting Strategy
- Lesson 4: Assigning IP Addresses
- Lesson 5: Troubleshooting TCP/IP Addressing
- Case Scenario Exercise
- Troubleshooting Lab
- Chapter Summary
- Exam Highlights
- Questions and Answers
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Chapter 3 Planning Internet Connectivity - Why This Chapter Matters
- Before You Begin
- Lesson 1: Planning an Internet Connectivity Infrastructure
- Lesson 2: Selecting Routers and ISPs
- Lesson 3: Securing and Regulating Internet Access
- Lesson 4: Troubleshooting Internet Connectivity
- Case Scenario Exercise
- Troubleshooting Lab
- Chapter Summary
- Exam Highlights
- Questions and Answers
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Chapter 4 Planning a Name Resolution Strategy - Why This Chapter Matters
- Before You Begin
- Lesson 1: Determining Name Resolution Requirements
- Lesson 2: Designing a DNS Namespace
- Lesson 3: Implementing a DNS Name Resolution Strategy
- Lesson 4: Implementing a NetBIOS Name Resolution Strategy
- Lesson 5: Planning DNS Security
- Lesson 6: Troubleshooting Name Resolution
- Case Scenario Exercise
- Troubleshooting Lab
- Chapter Summary
- Exam Highlights
- Questions and Answers
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Chapter 5 Using Routing and Remote Access - Why This Chapter Matters
- Before You Begin
- Lesson 1: Planning a Routing and Remote Access Strategy
- Lesson 2: Static and Dynamic Routing
- Lesson 3: Securing Remote Access
- Lesson 4: Troubleshooting TCP/IP Routing
- Case Scenario Exercise
- Troubleshooting Lab
- Chapter Summary
- Exam Highlights
- Questions and Answers
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Chapter 6 Maintaining Server Availability - Why This Chapter Matters
- Before You Begin
- Lesson 1: Monitoring Network Traffic
- Lesson 2: Monitoring Network Servers
- Lesson 3: Planning a Backup Strategy
- Case Scenario Exercise
- Troubleshooting Lab
- Chapter Summary
- Exam Highlights
- Questions and Answers
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Chapter 7 Clustering Servers - Why This Chapter Matters
- Before You Begin
- Lesson 1: Understanding Clustering
- Lesson 2: Using Network Load Balancing
- Lesson 3: Designing a Server Cluster
- Case Scenario Exercise
- Troubleshooting Lab
- Chapter Summary
- Exam Highlights
- Questions and Answers
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Chapter 8 Planning a Secure Baseline Installation - Why This Chapter Matters
- Before You Begin
- Lesson 1: Selecting Computers and Operating Systems
- Lesson 2: Planning a Security Framework
- Lesson 3: Identifying Client and Server Default Security Settings
- Case Scenario Exercise
- Chapter Summary
- Exam Highlights
- Questions and Answers
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Chapter 9 Hardening Servers - Why This Chapter Matters
- Before You Begin
- Lesson 1: Creating a Baseline for Member Servers
- Lesson 2: Creating Role-Specific Server Configurations
- Lesson 3: Deploying Role-Specific GPOs
- Lesson 4: Using the SCW to Harden Servers
- Case Scenario Exercise
- Troubleshooting Lab
- Chapter Summary
- Exam Highlights
- Questions and Answers
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Chapter 10 Deploying Security Configurations - Why This Chapter Matters
- Before You Begin
- Lesson 1: Creating a Testing and Deployment Plan
- Lesson 2: Introducing Security Templates
- Lesson 3: Deploying Security Templates
- Case Scenario Exercise
- Troubleshooting Lab
- Chapter Summary
- Exam Highlights
- Questions and Answers
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Chapter 11 Creating and Managing Digital Certificates - Why This Chapter Matters
- Before You Begin
- Lesson 1: Introducing Certificates
- Lesson 2: Designing a Public Key Infrastructure
- Lesson 3: Managing Certificates
- Case Scenario Exercise
- Troubleshooting Lab
- Chapter Summary
- Exam Highlights
- Questions and Answers
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Chapter 12 Securing Network Communications Using IPSec - Why This Chapter Matters
- Before You Begin
- Lesson 1: Securing Internetwork Communications
- Lesson 2: Planning an IPSec Implementation
- Lesson 3: Deploying IPSec
- Lesson 4: Troubleshooting Data Transmission Security
- Case Scenario Exercise
- Troubleshooting Lab
- Chapter Summary
- Exam Highlights
- Questions and Answers
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Chapter 13 Designing a Security Infrastructure - Why This Chapter Matters
- Before You Begin
- Lesson 1: Planning a Security Update Infrastructure
- Lesson 2: Securing a Wireless Network
- Lesson 3: Providing Secure Network Administration
- Case Scenario Exercise
- Troubleshooting Lab
- Chapter Summary
- Exam Highlights
- Questions and Answers
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Prepare for the Exam -
Chapter 14 Planning and Implementing Server Roles and Server Security (1.0) - Tested Skills and Suggested Practices
- Further Reading
- Objective 1.1: Configure Security for Servers That Are Assigned Specific Roles
- Objective 1.2: Plan a Secure Baseline Installation
- Objective 1.3: Plan Security for Servers That Are Assigned Specific Roles
- Objective 1.4: Evaluate and Select the Operating System to Install on Computers in an Enterprise
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Chapter 15 Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Network Infrastructure (2.0) - Tested Skills and Suggested Practices
- Further Reading
- Objective 2.1: Plan a TCP/IP Network Infrastructure Strategy
- Objective 2.2: Plan and Modify a Network Topology
- Objective 2.3: Plan an Internet Connectivity Strategy
- Objective 2.4: Plan Network Traffic Monitoring
- Objective 2.5: Troubleshoot Connectivity to the Internet
- Objective 2.6: Troubleshoot TCP/IP Addressing
- Objective 2.7: Plan a Host Name Resolution Strategy
- Objective 2.8: Plan a NetBIOS Name Resolution Strategy
- Objective 2.9: Troubleshoot Host Name Resolution
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Chapter 16 Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining Routing and Remote Access (3.0) - Tested Skills and Suggested Practices
- Further Reading
- Objective 3.1: Plan a Routing Strategy
- Objective 3.2: Plan Security for Remote Access Users
- Objective 3.3: Implement Secure Access Between Private Networks
- Objective 3.4: Troubleshoot TCP/IP Routing
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Chapter 17 Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining Server Availability (4.0) - Tested Skills and Suggested Practices
- Further Reading
- Objective 4.1: Plan Services for High Availability
- Objective 4.2: Identify System Bottlenecks
- Objective 4.3: Implement a Cluster Server
- Objective 4.4: Manage Network Load Balancing
- Objective 4.5: Plan a Backup and Recovery Strategy
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Chapter 18 Planning and Maintaining Network Security (5.0) - Tested Skills and Suggested Practices
- Further Reading
- Objective 5.1: Configure Network Protocol Security
- Objective 5.2: Configure Security for Data Transmission
- Objective 5.3: Plan for Network Protocol Security
- Objective 5.4: Plan Secure Network Administration Methods
- Objective 5.5: Plan Security for Wireless Networks
- Objective 5.6: Plan Security for Data Transmission
- Objective 5.7: Troubleshoot Security for Data Transmission
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Chapter 19 Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining Security Infrastructure (6.0) - Tested Skills and Suggested Practices
- Further Reading
- Objective 6.1: Configure Active Directory Directory Service for Certificate Publication
- Objective 6.2: Plan a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) That Uses Certificate Services
- Objective 6.3: Plan a Framework for Planning and Implementing Security
- Objective 6.4: Plan a Security Update Infrastructure
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Glossary -
Appendix System Requirements -
Uninstall Instructions -
Appendix Additional Resources for IT Professionals -
Microsoft Windows Server -
Microsoft Windows Client -
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 -
Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 -
Scripting -
Related Titles -
Appendix More Great Resources for IT Professionals -
Administrator’s Pocket Consultant -
Administrator’s Companion -
Resource Kits -
Self-Paced Training Kits -
Appendix Additional Windows (R2) Resources for Administrators -
Microsoft® Windows Server™ 2003 Administrator’s Pocket Consultant, Second Edition -
MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exams 70-290, 70-291, 70-293, 70-294): Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Core Requirements, Second Edition -
Microsoft Windows® Small Business Server 2003 R2 Administrator’s Companion -
Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 Administrator’s Companion -
Appendix Additional SQL Server Resources for Administrators -
Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2005 Reporting Services Step by Step -
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Administrator’s Pocket Consultant -
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Administrator’s Companion -
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services Step by Step -
Appendix Prepare for Certification with Self-Paced Training Kits: Official Exam Prep Guides—Plus Practice Tests -
Appendix Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Resource Kit: The definitive resource for Windows Server 2003! |
- Title:
- MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-293): Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft® Windows Server™ 2003 Network Infrastructure, 2nd Edition
- By:
- Craig Zacker, Anthony Steven
- Publisher:
- Microsoft Press
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- April 2006
- Ebook:
- January 2010
- Pages:
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- Print ISBN:
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Craig Zacker is a writer, an editor, and a networking specialist who has authored or coauthored more than 25 computer books, including several popular certification preparation guides. Anthony Steven is a trainer, consultant, and technology manager with Content Master. Part of the CM Group Ltd., Content Master is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner that specializes in developing technical content. |
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