Announcing an all-new SELF-PACED TRAINING KIT designed to help maximize your performance on 70-640, the required exam for the new Microsoft® Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Server 2008 Active Directory® Configuration certification. This 2-in-1 kit includes the official Microsoft study guide, plus practice tests on CD to help assess your skills. It comes packed with the tools and features exam candidates want most—including in-depth, self-paced training based on final exam content; rigorous, objective-by-objective review; exam tips from expert, exam-certified authors; and customizable testing options. It also provides real-world scenarios, case study examples, and troubleshooting labs for skills and expertise that you can apply to the job.
Focusing on Active Directory in Windows Server 2008, this official study guide covers configuring, managing, and supporting user and computer accounts, groups, Domain Name System zones and client settings; group policy objects; the new Active Directory Lightweight Directory Service and Active Directory Rights Management Service; backup and recovery; and communication security.
Work at your own pace through the lessons and lab exercises. Then assess yourself using 300+ practice questions on the CD, which features multiple, customizable testing options to meet your specific needs. Choose timed or untimed testing mode, generate random tests, or focus on discrete objectives. You get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers—including pointers back to the book for further study. You also get an exam discount voucher—making this kit an exceptional value and a great career investment.
A Note Regarding the CD or DVD
The practice test materials are available as a download along with your ebook version of the kit, and will be located in your account. Please direct any questions or concerns to booktech@oreilly.com.
Chapter 1 Installation
Before You Begin
Lesson 1: Installing Active Directory Domain Services
Lesson 2: Active Directory Domain Services on Server Core
Chapter Review
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Case Scenario
Take a Practice Test
Chapter 2 Administration
Before You Begin
Lesson 1: Working with Active Directory Snap-ins
Lesson 2: Creating Objects in Active Directory
Lesson 3: Delegation and Security of Active Directory Objects
Chapter Review
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Case Scenario
Suggested Practices
Take a Practice Test
Chapter 3 Users
Before You Begin
Lesson 1: Automating the Creation of User Accounts
Lesson 2: Creating Users with Windows PowerShell and VBScript
Lesson 3: Supporting User Objects and Accounts
Chapter Review
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Case Scenario
Suggested Practices
Take a Practice Test
Chapter 4 Groups
Before You Begin
Lesson 1: Creating and Managing Groups
Lesson 2: Automating the Creation and Management of Groups
Lesson 3: Administering Groups in an Enterprise
Chapter Review
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Case Scenario
Suggested Practices
Take a Practice Test
Chapter 5 Computers
Before You Begin
Lesson 1: Creating Computers and Joining the Domain
Lesson 2: Automating the Creation of Computer Objects
Lesson 3: Supporting Computer Objects and Accounts
Chapter Review
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Case Scenarios
Suggested Practices
Take a Practice Test
Chapter 6 Group Policy Infrastructure
Before You Begin
Lesson 1: Implementing Group Policy
Lesson 2: Managing Group Policy Scope
Lesson 3: Supporting Group Policy
Chapter Review
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Case Scenario
Suggested Practices
Take a Practice Test
Chapter 7 Group Policy Settings
Before You Begin
Lesson 1: Delegating the Support of Computers
Lesson 2: Managing Security Settings
Lesson 3: Managing Software with Group Policy Software Installation
Lesson 4: Auditing
Chapter Review
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Case Scenarios
Suggested Practices
Take a Practice Test
Chapter 8 Authentication
Before You Begin
Lesson 1: Configuring Password and Lockout Policies
Dan Holme, MVP, coauthored the Self-Paced Training Kit for Exam 70-290, and authored Windows® Administration Resource Kit: Productivity Solutions for IT Professionals. He has more than 10 years' experience as an IT consultant and trainer.
Nelson Ruest is an IT professional focused on continuous service delivery, infrastructure design, and system optimization. He is the coauthor of several books on Windows Server, Windows® client, and other Microsoft® server technologies.
Danielle Ruest is an IT professional with more than 20 years of industry experience, including 10 with virtualization technologies. She is the coauthor of several books, including Windows Server 2008: The Complete Reference.
