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MCSA/MCSE 70-290 Exam Cram: Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment (2nd Edition) (Exam Cram 2)

MCSA/MCSE 70-290 Exam Cram: Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment (2nd Edition) (Exam Cram 2)

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Authors: Dan Balter, Patrick Regan
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Publication Date: March 23, 2007
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Product Description

MCSA/MCSE

Managing and Maintaining a MicrosoftA Windows ServerA 2003 Environment Second Edition

Exam 70-290

Dan Balter

Patrick Regan

The Smart Way to Studya

Covers the critical information you’ll need to know to score higher on your 70-290 exam!

  • Set up and maintain Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)
  • Use the Group Policy Management Console (GPMC)
  • Intelligently select the appropriate disk storage technology when deciding between basic versus dynamic disks and between MBR versus GPT disks
  • Take advantage of command-line tools such as DSADD, DSGET, DSMOD, DSMOVE, DSQUERY, and DSRM
  • Discover the enhanced functionality of Microsoft Management Console (MMC) 3.0 under the R2 edition of Windows Server 2003
  • Harness the power of the increased security that Service Pack 1 (SP1) offers, such as the Security Configuration Wizard (SCW) and Access-based Enumeration filtering of network files and folders
  • Perform bulk imports and exports of Active Directory user accounts using the CSVDE and LDIFDE command-line utilities
  • Manage Windows Firewall settings under SP1 and R2
  • Configure shadow copies of shared folders so that users can easily retrieve previous versions of data files on their own

WRITTEN BY LEADING 70-290 EXPERTs:

Dan Balter is the chief technology officer for InfoTechnology Partners, Inc., a Microsoft Certified Partner company. He works as an IT consultant and trainer for both corporate and government clients and has worked with several network operating systems throughout his 24-year career. Dan holds the following Microsoft certifications: MCDST, MCSA, and MCSE.

Patrick Regan is a senior design architect/engineer and training coordinator for Miles Consulting Corp (MCC). He holds many certifications, including the Microsoft MCSE, MCSA, and MCT; CompTIA’s A+, Network+, Server+, Linux+, Security+, and CTT+; Cisco CCNA; and Novell’s CNE and CWNP.

See the Inside Back Cover for Exclusive Access to 70-290 Practice Questions and Simulations!

  • Helps you identify your strengths and weaknesses so you can assess your readiness to take the actual 70-290 exam.
  • Provides detailed explanations of correct and incorrect answers.
  • Features a variety of study modes so you can work your way through the questions in the manner that best suits your study preferences.
  • Covers each 70-290 exam objective.



Introduction

Self Assessment

Chapter 1: Microsoft Certification Exams

Chapter 2: Administering Computer Accounts and Resources in Active Directory

Chapter 3: Managing User Accounts in Active Directory

Chapter 4:Managing Groups in Active Directory

Chapter 5: Managing Access to Resources

Chapter 6: Implementing Printing

Chapter 7: Managing Printing

Chapter 8: Managing Access to Objects in Organizational Units

Chapter 9: Implementing Group Policy

Chapter 10: Managing the User Environment by Using Group Policy

Chapter 11: Implementing Administrative Templates and Audit Policy

Chapter 12: Preparing to Administer a Server

Chapter 13: Preparing to Monitor Server Performance

Chapter 14: Monitoring Server Performance

Chapter 15: Maintaining Device Drivers and Hardware

Chapter 16: Managing Disks

Chapter 17: Managing Data Storage

Chapter 18: Managing Disaster Recovery and Data Backup Procedures

Chapter 19: Software Maintenance Using Windows Server Update Services

Chapter 20: Securing Windows Server 2003

Chapter 21: Practice Exam 1

Chapter 22: Answers to Practice Exam 1

Chapter 23: Practice Exam 2

Chapter 24: Answers to Practice Exam 2

Appendix A:Suggested Readings and Resources

Appendix B: Accessing Your Free MeasureUp Practice Test–Including Networking Simulations!:

Appendix C: MeasureUp's Product Features

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Customer Reviews:   Read 3 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars Passed with this as my main study guide   July 1, 2008
I used the Exam Cram series to pass my SQL tests some years back. I'm finally starting to update my MCSE and purchased the exam crams for 290 and 291 (I haven't opened the 291 book yet). There are a handful of typos and mistakes (AGUDLP is referenced once in the wrong order) but nothing you'd miss if you have used the product before. The key is what others have said -- its a cram guide for the test, not a book on Windows 2003. If you have experience with the product, this will help you pass. If you are new to Windows 2003, you'll need more than this book.

For example, command-line utilities like csvde, ldifde, dsget, dsquery and the like are covered along with descriptions of when to use them and what they do. Instead of printing out every switch and usage for each utility, it simply shows you how to get help (dsget /?). If you don't take a moment to check the syntax or don't understand concepts like piping ("dsquery user -name Tim* | dsget user -title") you might miss a question or two.

Features I never use like Volume Shadow Copy and NTBackup (thankfully backup isn't part of my duties) were covered well enough and where the book fell short on a subject I just supplemented the material with a quick google query. Thankfully there wasn't much of that.

The book does have gaps -- the two tests at the end of the book asked questions that weren't even covered in the book (again, quick google query to the rescue). The book includes a link to online tests which were only valid for 14 days or something like that but it did cover items the book didn't. I do recommend at least taking one of the online tests to prepare you for the actual test as it will teach you to look for key words to limit choices for right answers (volume instead of disk, etc...). Neither of these resources prepared me for the simulations when I took the test, but that's to be expected. Its a cram guide, not a class.



1 out of 5 stars Not a good resource   April 3, 2008
This book is not a good resource for studying for 70-290. It covers a lot of material but leaves out all of the little details that are on the actual test. Unless you already know server VERY well and are just brushing up on a few general topics this book will not help you pass the test.

The sample questions and practice tests are nothing like the Microsoft test. The book's questions are short and simple. The actual test is made up of scenarios and trick 'gotcha' type questions.

The book assumes you have too much background to be useful to a beginner. It is too general and simplistic for someone with experience. Not really sure who (if anyone) would benefit from this book.




5 out of 5 stars Great Book for MCSE   December 31, 2007
this book is direct and too the point. Will prepare you to pass the exam and has a many tips and info.


4 out of 5 stars Another good study guide but...   December 12, 2007
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I'd combine it with other resources available. Personally I used this in conjunction with MS Press book on 70-290 and the Sybex book. Using all 3 you can;t go wrong. Exam Cram is good up to a point, do all the quizzes at the end of each chapter, it'll help reinforce what you should've learned from the first two. I used this one last to round off my learning. Can't say enough about study study study. It'll pay off in the end.


4 out of 5 stars Great for cramming   September 10, 2007
If you've never worked on a Windows 2003 Sever computer, then I would not recommend starting with this book. You'll pass the test but not know what to do in real life situation. Get this book only if you've had hands on experience, or have studied other material that's tutorial oriented before.

The last minute cram sheet in the front is an awesome summary. You are not likely to find a summary like this anywhere else.


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