MCSE: Windows^® Server 2003 Network Infrastructure Planning and Maintenance Study Guide: Exam 70-293

by Susan Sage London; James Chellis

• ISBN13: 9780782142624
• ISBN10: 0782142621
• Edition: CD
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-01-01
• Publisher: Sybex

Summary

Here's the book you need to prepare for Exam 70-293, Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure. This Study Guide provides: In-depth coverage of every exam objective Practical information on planning, implementing and maintaining a Windows Server 2003 network infrastructure Hundreds of challenging practice questions Leading-edge exam preparation software, including a test engine, electronic flashcards, and simulation software Authoritative coverage of all exam objectives, including: Planning and implementing server roles and server security Planning, implementing, and maintaining a network infrastructure Planning, implementing, and maintaining routing and remote access Planning, implementing, and maintaining server availability Planning and maintaining network security Planning, implementing, and maintaining security infrastructure Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Table of Contents

Introduction	xvii
Assessment Test	xxxiii
Chapter 1 Planning a Network Infrastructure: A Technology Primer	1	(24)
Defining a Network Infrastructure	2	(1)
Network Infrastructure in Windows Server 2003	3	(4)
Network Configuration and Connectivity Improvements	4	(1)
Data Security Improvements	4	(2)
Security Infrastructure Improvements	6	(1)
High Availability Improvements	6	(1)
Planning the Network Topology and Name Resolution Strategies	7	(3)
Planning TCP/IP and the Network Topology Strategy	7	(2)
Planning a Routing Strategy	9	(1)
Planning an Internet Connectivity Strategy	9	(1)
Planning a Name Resolution Strategy	9	(1)
Planning for Secure Data Flow	10	(3)
Planning a Remote Access Strategy	11	(1)
Planning Protocol Security	12	(1)
Planning and Implementing a Security Infrastructure	13	(2)
Planning Policy-Based Security for Server Roles	14	(1)
Planning a Security Update Infrastructure	14	(1)
Enhancing Authentication through Certificate Services	15	(1)
Planning for High Server Availability	15	(3)
Planning Clustering and Network Load Balancing	16	(1)
Planning Secure Methods for Remote Administration	16	(1)
Monitoring Network Performance	17	(1)
Planning a Disaster Recovery Strategy	17	(1)
Summary	18	(1)
Exam Essentials	19	(1)
Key Terms	19	(1)
Review Questions	20	(3)
Answers to Review Questions	23	(2)
Chapter 2 Planning a TCP/IP Network Infrastructure	25	(64)
Understanding and Choosing Network Protocols	27	(5)
How Network Protocols Work	28	(1)
Network Packets	28	(1)
Protocols and Binding	29	(1)
Connectionless versus Connection-Oriented Protocols	29	(1)
Network Protocols and Windows Server 2003	30	(2)
Planning an IP Routing Strategy	32	(3)
Hardware versus Software Routing	32	(1)
Static versus Dynamic Routing	33	(2)
Understanding IP Addressing	35	(3)
The Hierarchical IP Addressing Scheme	36	(1)
Network Address Classes	37	(1)
Subnetting a Network	38	(17)
Subnetting Concepts	39	(9)
Subnetting Examples	48	(7)
Analyzing IP Addressing Requirements	55	(8)
Choosing an Address Assignment Model	56	(3)
Choosing a System for the IP Subnet Structure	59	(1)
Choosing Public or Private Addresses	60	(2)
Planning for Automatic IP Configuration	62	(1)
Introducing IPv6	63	(5)
Benefits of IPv6	64	(1)
The IPv6 Address Space	65	(2)
Automatic Configuration in IPv6	67	(1)
Troubleshooting TCP/IP Addressing	68	(9)
Identifying the TCP/IP Configuration	69	(2)
Testing IP Communications	71	(5)
Troubleshooting DHCP	76	(1)
Summary	77	(1)
Exam Essentials	78	(1)
Key Terms	79	(2)
Review Questions	81	(5)
Answers to Review Questions	86	(3)
Chapter 3 Planning a Network Connectivity Strategy	89	(86)
Understanding IP Routing	91	(12)
How Routing Works	91	(3)
Types of Routing	94	(8)
Routing in Windows Server 2003	102	(1)
Managing IP Routing	103	(29)
Creating and Managing Interfaces	103	(17)
Setting IP Routing Properties	120	(2)
Managing Routing Protocols	122	(7)
Defining Static Routes	129	(3)
Filtering TCP/IP Packets	132	(5)
Creating Packet Filters	133	(2)
Creating VPN Packet Filters	135	(2)
Troubleshooting IP Routing	137	(4)
Understanding Network Connectivity	141	(7)
Understanding Private Addressing	142	(1)
NAT in Windows Server 2003	142	(1)
The Fate of the Outbound Packet	143	(1)
The Fate of the Inbound Packet	144	(1)
NAT Editors	145	(1)
ICS versus NAT	145	(1)
Installing ICS	145	(3)
Planning NAT	148	(13)
Installing NAT	148	(3)
Adding and Removing NAT Interfaces	151	(6)
Configuring NAT Properties	157	(4)
Summary	161	(1)
Exam Essentials	162	(1)
Key Terms	163	(2)
Review Questions	165	(6)
Answers to Review Questions	171	(4)
Chapter 4 Planning a DNS Strategy	175	(62)
Understanding DNS	176	(16)
What DNS Does	177	(2)
DNS and Windows Server 2003	179	(1)
DNS Terminology	180	(1)
How DNS Works	181	(11)
Planning a DNS Namespace	192	(4)
Understanding Domain Names	193	(1)
DNS Namespace Options	194	(2)
Planning DNS Zones	196	(9)
Selecting the Appropriate Zone Type	196	(1)
Selecting the Zone Data Location	197	(2)
Securing Zones	199	(3)
Integrating DNS and WINS	202	(3)
Planning DNS Zone Replication and Delegation	205	(4)
Creating Secondary Zones	205	(1)
Zone Transfers and Replication	205	(2)
Securing Zone Transfers	207	(1)
Delegating Zones	208	(1)
Determining DNS Caching and Forwarding	209	(3)
Caching-Only Servers	209	(1)
Stub Zones	210	(1)
Conditional Forwarders	211	(1)
Forward-Only Servers	212	(1)
Planning DNS Server Resources	212	(4)
Planning General DNS Server Requirements	213	(1)
Planning for Server Capacity	213	(1)
Securing DNS	214	(2)
Troubleshooting Host Name Resolution	216	(8)
Monitoring DNS	217	(1)
Troubleshooting DNS	218	(6)
Summary	224	(1)
Exam Essentials	224	(1)
Key Terms	225	(2)
Review Questions	227	(7)
Answers to Review Questions	234	(3)
Chapter 5 Planning a WINS Strategy	237	(62)
Understanding NetBIOS Name Resolution	238	(13)
How Name Resolution Works	239	(1)
WINS in Windows Server 2003	240	(1)
The WINS Process	241	(2)
The WINS Database	243	(1)
Supporting Non-WINS Clients	243	(3)
Using LMHOSTS as an Alternative to WINS	246	(3)
Introducing WINS Replication	249	(2)
Designing a WINS Strategy	251	(13)
Determining How Many WINS Servers to Install	252	(1)
Planning for Availability and Fault Tolerance	253	(1)
Securing the WINS Infrastructure	253	(1)
Monitoring WINS Client Traffic	254	(1)
Planning Replication Partnerships	255	(6)
Comparing WINS Deployment Scenarios	261	(3)
Implementing WINS	264	(14)
Using the WINS Snap-In	265	(5)
Controlling WINS Replication	270	(8)
Monitoring WINS	278	(4)
Using WINS Statistics	278	(1)
Viewing WINS Records	279	(2)
Compacting the WINS Database	281	(1)
Deleting and Tombstoning WINS Records	281	(1)
Configuring Inter-Forest WINS Replication	282	(1)
Troubleshooting WINS	283	(3)
General Considerations	283	(1)
Using the Nbtstat Command	284	(2)
Summary	286	(1)
Exam Essentials	286	(1)
Key Terms	287	(2)
Review Questions	289	(7)
Answers to Review Questions	296	(3)
Chapter 6 Planning Secure Network Access	299	(86)
Evaluating Remote Access Security	300	(13)
Remote Access Services	301	(4)
Remote Access Security	305	(8)
Planning Remote Access Policies	313	(11)
Modifying the Default Remote Access Policies	313	(7)
Creating a Remote Access Policy	320	(4)
Evaluating IP Security	324	(17)
IPSec Fundamentals	326	(12)
IPSec in Practice	338	(1)
Planning an IPSec Deployment	339	(2)
Implementing IPSec	341	(27)
Using the IP Security Policy Management Console	341	(3)
Managing Policies	344	(7)
Configuring IPSec Policies	351	(11)
Configuring IPSec for Tunnel Mode	362	(6)
Troubleshooting Security for Data Transmission	368	(7)
Verifying Effective Results of IPSec Policies with Resultant Set of Policy (RSoP)	370	(1)
Monitoring IPSec Status with the IP Security Monitor	371	(1)
Viewing IPSec-Related Events in the Event Log	372	(2)
Best Practices for Troubleshooting IPSec	374	(1)
Summary	375	(1)
Exam Essentials	376	(1)
Key Terms	377	(1)
Review Questions	378	(5)
Answers to Review Questions	383	(2)
Chapter 7 Planning Server-Level Security	385	(76)
Introducing Server Roles	386	(9)
Using the Configure Your Server Wizard	391	(2)
Using the Manage Your Server Tool	393	(2)
Evaluating the Windows Server 2003 Editions	395	(6)
Managing Server Configurations with Security Policy	401	(32)
Understanding Group Policy and Active Directory	402	(12)
Configuring Security Settings Options	414	(15)
Configuring System Options	429	(4)
Analyzing Security Configurations with the Security Configuration and Analysis Tool	433	(8)
Specifying a Security Database	434	(1)
Importing a Security Template	434	(3)
Performing a Security Analysis	437	(1)
Reviewing the Security Analysis and Resolving Discrepancies	437	(4)
Deploying Security Policies	441	(2)
Planning a Security Update Infrastructure	443	(6)
Using Microsoft Software Update Services	444	(3)
Using Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer	447	(2)
Summary	449	(1)
Exam Essentials	450	(1)
Key Terms	451	(1)
Review Questions	452	(6)
Answers to Review Questions	458	(3)
Chapter 8 Planning Certificate Services	461	(70)
Understanding the Public Key Infrastructure	463	(15)
Key PKT Concepts	464	(3)
Elements of a PKT	467	(6)
PKT Terminology	473	(5)
Planning and Managing the Certificate Server	478	(27)
Installing Microsoft Certificate Server	478	(6)
Controlling the CA Service	484	(4)
Configuring the CA	488	(9)
Configuring Revocation and Trust	497	(8)
Managing Certificates	505	(14)
Introducing the Certificates Snap-Tn	505	(1)
Viewing and Changing Certificate Properties	506	(4)
Requesting New Certificates	510	(4)
Rekeying an Existing Certificate	514	(1)
Renewing a Certificate	514	(1)
Importing, Exporting, and Locating Certificates	515	(4)
Summary	519	(1)
Exam Essentials	520	(2)
Key Terms	522	(1)
Review Questions	523	(5)
Answers to Review Questions	528	(3)
Chapter 9 Planning High Availability Services	531	(44)
Evaluating Availability and Scalability Solutions	532	(4)
Identifying Threats to High Availability	534	(1)
Evaluating Scalability Methods	535	(1)
Evaluating Clustering Technologies	535	(1)
Planning Server Clusters	536	(18)
Understanding the Terminology	537	(1)
Analyzing Business and Application Requirements	538	(1)
Evaluating Application Deployment Considerations	539	(8)
Determining the Cluster Model	547	(3)
Planning Multisite Clusters	550	(2)
Networking the Cluster	552	(2)
Planning Network Load Balancing	554	(6)
Monitoring NLB	556	(4)
Administering NLB Remotely	560	(1)
Recovering from Cluster Node Failure	560	(3)
Backing Up Cluster Data	560	(1)
Recovering from Cluster Failure	561	(2)
Summary	563	(1)
Exam Essentials	564	(1)
Key Terms	565	(1)
Review Questions	566	(7)
Answers to Review Questions	573	(2)
Chapter 10 Planning Network Monitoring, Remote Administration, and Recovery	575	(84)
Monitoring Network Traffic	577	(12)
Installing the Network Monitor Driver and Application	578	(3)
Using Network Monitor	581	(8)
Monitoring and Optimizing System Performance	589	(31)
Understanding System Monitor	590	(5)
Monitoring Server Performance with System Monitor	595	(17)
Using Additional Tools to Monitor Performance	612	(8)
Planning Secure Remote Administration Methods	620	(14)
Planning to Remotely Administer Computers with Remote Desktop for Administration	621	(7)
Planning to Offer Remote Assistance to Client Computers	628	(6)
Planning a Backup and Recovery Strategy	634	(16)
Using Windows Backup	634	(11)
Using Volume Shadow Copy	645	(2)
Using Automated System Recovery	647	(3)
Summary	650	(1)
Exam Essentials	650	(1)
Key Terms	651	(1)
Review Questions	652	(5)
Answers to Review Questions	657	(2)
Glossary	659	(34)
Index	693