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This exam (70291) is a core requirement for both the MCSA and MCSE. Now updated for the new version of the exam covering Windows Server 2003 R2 and revised with enhanced troubleshooting guidance and new case studies. The CD-ROM includes the cutting-edge WinSim simulation program, plus hundreds of sample questions, an e-version of the book, and flashcards. More and more companies have begun upgrading to Windows Server 2003, increasing demand for Microsoft certified administrators and engineers.

Introduction. Assessment Test. Chapter 1: Understanding Windows Server 2003 Networking. The OSI Model. Protocol Stacks. Communication between Stacks. Microsoft's Network Components and the OSI Model. Device Drivers and the OSI Model. The Basics of Network Protocols. Understanding IP Addressing. The Hierarchical IP Addressing Scheme. Subnetting a Network. Implementing Subnetting. Applying Subnetting. Quickly Identifying Subnet Characteristics. Summary. Exam Essentials. Review Questions. Answers to Review Questions. Chapter 2: Installing and Configuring TCP/IP. Configuring Basic TCP/IP Settings. The Default Gateway and DNS Settings. Configuring Automatic TCP/IP Settings. Configuring Manual TCP/IP Settings. Configuring Advanced TCP/IP Settings. Expanding the Basic Settings. Configuring Advanced DNS Settings. Configuring WINS Clients. Configuring Network Bindings. Monitoring Network Traffic. Installing the Network Monitor Driver and Application. How to Use Network Monitor. Monitoring Network Activity with System Monitor. Troubleshooting Network Protocols. Analyzing Recent Changes. Pinpointing the Cause of the Problem. Checking Physical Connections. Using Ipconfig. Using Ping, Tracert, and Pathping. Using Nslookup. Summary. Exam Essentials. Review Questions. Answers to Review Questions. Chapter 3: Administering Security Policy. An Overview of User and Group Accounts. User Accounts. Group Accounts. Security Policy Types and Tools. Group Policies within Active Directory. Administering Local Computer Policy. Configuring Security Settings. Administering the Local Computer's System Policies. User Profiles Policies. Logon Policies. Disk Quota Policies. Group Policy Policies. Windows File Protection Policies. Analyzing Security Configurations with the Security Configuration and Analysis Tool. Specifying a Security Database. Importing a Security Template. Performing a Security Analysis. Reviewing the Security Analysis and Resolving Discrepancies. Managing Software Installation and Maintenance. Windows Update. Windows Automatic Updates. Using Windows Server Update Services. Using the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer. Managing Windows Server 2003 Services. Configuring General Service Properties. Configuring Service Log On Properties. Configuring Service Recovery Properties. Checking Service Dependencies. Summary. Exam Essentials. Review Questions. Answers to Review Questions. Chapter 4: Managing IP Security. Understanding How IPSec Works. IPSec Fundamentals. IPSec Authentication. Installing IPSec. The IP Security Policy Management Snap-In. Configuring IPSec. Creating a New Policy. Assigning and Unassigning Policies. Other Policy Management Features. Configuring IPSec Policies. Configuring IPSec for Tunnel Mode. Managing and Monitoring IPSec. Using IP Security Monitor. Using Netsh for IPSec Management. Using Event Logging. Monitoring IPSec Activity in Network Monitor. Troubleshooting IPSec. Identifying Common IPSec Issues. Verifying That the Right Policy Is Assigned. Checking for Policy Mismatches. Summary. Exam Essentials. Hands-On Lab: Using Event Viewer to Troubleshoot IPSec Connections. Review Questions. Answers to Review Questions. Chapter 5: Managing the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Overview of DHCP. Advantages and Disadvantages of D

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