EXAM PREP GUIDE Fully updated for Windows Server 2008 R2! Ace your preparation for the skills measured by Exam 70-640 - and on the job. Work at your own pace through a series of lessons and reviews that fully cover each exam objective. Then, reinforce and apply your knowledge to real-world case scenarios and practice exercises. Maximize your performance on the exam by learning to: Deploy or upgrade domain controllers, domains, and forests for Windows Server 2008 R2 Manage user accounts and groups with Windows PowerShell Implement Group Policy; configure software and security settings Configure DNS settings and zones Manage authentication Plan and manage Active Directory replication Monitor and ensure availability of directory services PRACTICE TESTS Assess your skills with practice tests. You can work through hundreds of questions using multiple testing modes to meet your specific learning needs. You get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers--including a customized learning path that describes how and where to focus your studies. NOTE Exam 70-640 is one of three required exams for MCSA: Windows Server 2008 certification. For a limited time, it is also valid for MCTS certification, which will be retired. For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.

This exam is designed to validate Windows Server 2008 Active Directory skills. This exam will fulfill the Windows Server 2008 Technology Specialist requirements of Exam 70-640. The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) on Windows Server 2008 credential is intended for information technology (IT) professionals who work in the complex computing environment of medium to large companies. The MCTS candidate should have at least one year of experience implementing and administering a network operating system in an environment that has the following characteristics: 250 to 5,000 or more users; three or more physical locations; and three or more domain controllers. MCTS candidates will manage network services and resources such as messaging, a database, file and print, a proxy server, a firewall, the Internet, an intranet, remote access, and client computer management. In addition MCTS candidates must understand connectivity requirements such as connecting branch offices and individual users in remote locations to the corporate network and connecting corporate networks to the Internet. Designed to help newcomers to Microsoft certification study for and pass MCTS exam for Active Directory on their way to MCITP certification THE independent source of exam day tips, techniques, and warnings not available from Microsoft Comprehensive study guide guarantees 100% coverage of all Microsoft's exam objectives Interactive FastTrack e-learning modules help simplify difficult exam topics Two full-function ExamDay practice exams guarantee double coverage of all exam objectives 1000 page "DRILL DOWN" reference for comprehensive topic review

Prepare for certification in Windows 7 configuration with this all-new study guide This comprehensive book guides readers through preparation for Microsoft's brand new MCTS: Windows 7, Configuring exam (70-680). You'll find 100% coverage of all exam objectives; practical, real-world scenarios; hands-on exercises, and challenging review questions, both in the book and on the CD included with the book. Prepares you for the new exam 70-680, the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist certification for Windows 7; Windows 7 is Microsoft's new operating system releasing in late 2009 Shows you how to install, configure, and maintain Windows 7 for the exam Covers upgrading and migrating; deploying Windows 7; configuring hardware applications, network connectivity, access to resources, and mobile computing; monitoring and maintaining; handling backup and recovery, and more This is the ideal guide to prepare you for Microsoft's new Windows 7 certification.

With Microsoft's release of Windows Server 2008 and a new generation of certification exams, IT administrators have more reason than ever to certify their expertise in the world's leading server software. Inside, find the full coverage you need to prepare for Exam 70-640: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring, one of three specializations in the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certification track. You'll find full coverage of all exam objectives, practical exercises, real-world scenarios, challenging review questions, and more. For Instructors: Teaching supplements are available for this title.

MCTS Guide to MicrosoftWindows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration prepares students to develop the skills needed to manage a Windows Server 2008 system and to prepare to pass the MCTS 70-640 certification exam. While the focus of topics is on the configuration of Active Directory and related services, coverage of Windows foundational topics such as the file system and networking are also included. Extensive coverage begins with an introduction to Windows Server 2008 and goes on to active directory design, account management, group policy management and configuration, certificate services, AD LDS, AD RMS, AD FS, server core, Windows Hyper-V virtualization, and server management. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

A two-in-one self-paced training kit offers comprehensive preparation and practice for the 70-642 exam for the MCTS certification for Windows Server 2008 Networking Infrastructure Configuration, accompanied by real-world scenarios, case study examples, troubleshooting suggestions, and practice questions on CD-ROM covering remote access, network authentication, IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, performance data and event logs, and more. Original. (Intermediate)

Prepare yourself for the three required exams necessary to achieve your MCITP: Server Administrator certification with MCITP: Windows Server 2008 Server Administrator Certification Kit, which includes the three study guides that you will need. These guides will provide complete coverage of exam material, exam objectives, real world scenarios, hands-on exercises and challenging review questions both in the books and on accompanying CDs. You will find the MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration Study Guide, the MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration Study Guide, and the MCITP: Windows Server 2008 Server Administrator Study Guide.