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Efficiently prepare for the Windows Server 2008 certification exam with MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration: Exam 70-642, a comprehensive study tool that will guide you through everything you need to know for the test. This study guide includes 100overage of the exam objectives, real world scenarios, hands-on exercises, and challenging review questions, both in the book and on the CD. With Microsoft's release of Windows Server 2008 and a new generation of certification exams, you have more reason than ever to certify your expertise.

Introduction
Assessment Test
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
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
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
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
Managing the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Overview of DHCP
Advantages and Disadvantages of D
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