MCTS 70-642 Cert Guide: Windows Server® 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring

MCTS 70-642 Cert Guide: Windows Server® 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring

by Don Poulton
Released February 2012
Publisher(s): Pearson IT Certification
ISBN: 9780132802123

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Book description

Learn, prepare, and practice for Microsoft MCTS 70-642 exam success with this MCTS 70-642: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring Cert Guide from Pearson IT Certification, a leader in IT Certification learning. The companion CD features two complete practice exams.

  • Master Microsoft’s MCTS 70-642 exam topics

  • Assess your knowledge with chapter-ending quizzes

  • Review key concepts with exam preparation tasks

  • Practice with realistic exam questions on the CD

    • MCTS 70-642: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring Cert Guide is a best-of-breed exam study guide. Best-selling author and expert instructor Don Poulton shares preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your understanding and retention of exam topics.

    The book presents you with an organized test preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. Exam topic lists make referencing easy. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly. Review questions help you assess your knowledge, and a final preparation chapter guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your approach to passing the exam.

    The companion CD contains the powerful Pearson IT Certification Practice Test engine, complete with hundreds of exam-realistic questions. The assessment engine offers you a wealth of customization options and reporting features, laying out a complete assessment of your knowledge to help you focus your study where it is needed most.

    Well-regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this CompTIA authorized study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that will enable you to succeed on the exam the first time.

    The study guide helps you master all the topics on the MCTS 70-642 exam, including

  • IPv4/IPv6 address configuration and troubleshooting

  • DHCP configuration, installation, management, and troubleshooting

  • Routing configuration, tables, RRAS, management, and maintenance

  • Windows Firewall, Advanced Security, and IPsec

  • DNS installation, configuration, zones, replication, and records

  • Client name resolution

  • File services, shared folders, permissions, and encryption

  • DFS, namespaces, and replication

  • Backup/restore

  • File Server Resource Manager (FSRM)

  • Print services

  • Remote Access, VPNs, and NAT

    • Companion CD

    The CD contains two free, complete practice exams. Includes Exclusive Offer for 70% Off Premium Edition eBook and Practice Test.

    Pearson IT Certification Practice Test minimum system requirements:

    Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista (SP2), or Windows 7; Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 Client; Pentium class 1GHz processor (or equivalent); 512 MB RAM; 650 MB hard disk space plus 50 MB for each downloaded practice exam.

    Table of contents

    1. Title Page
    2. Copyright Page
    3. Contents at a Glance
    4. Table of Contents
    5. About the Author
    6. Dedication
    7. Acknowledgments
    8. About the Technical Reviewers
    9. We Want to Hear from You!
    10. Reader Services
    11. Introduction
      1. Goals and Methods
      2. Study and Exam Preparation Tips
      3. Learning Styles
      4. Study Tips
      5. Pearson Cert Practice Test Engine and Questions on the CD
      6. Exam Prep Tips
      7. Self-Assessment
      8. Microsoft 70-642 Exam Topics
      9. How This Book Is Organized
    12. Chapter 1. Configuring IPv4 and IPv6 Addressing
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
    13. Chapter 2. Configuring Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
    14. Chapter 3. Configuring Routing
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
    15. Chapter 4. Configuring Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
    16. Chapter 5. Installing and Configuring Domain Name System (DNS)
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
    17. Chapter 6. Configuring DNS Zones and Replication
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
    18. Chapter 7. Configuring DNS Records
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
    19. Chapter 8. Configuring Client Computer Name Resolution
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
    20. Chapter 9. Configuring File Servers
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
    21. Chapter 10. Configuring Distributed File System (DFS)
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
    22. Chapter 11. Configuring Backup and Restore
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
    23. Chapter 12. Managing File Server Resources
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
    24. Chapter 13. Configuring and Monitoring Print Services
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
    25. Chapter 14. Configuring Remote Access
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
    26. Chapter 15. Configuring Network Policy Server (NPS)
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
    27. Chapter 16. Configuring Network Access Protection (NAP)
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
    28. Chapter 17. Configuring DirectAccess
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
    29. Chapter 18. Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) Server Settings
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
    30. Chapter 19. Configuring Performance Monitoring
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
    31. Chapter 20. Configuring Event Logs
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
    32. Chapter 21. Collecting Network Data
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
    33. Practice Exam
    34. Answers to Practice Exam
    35. Appendix A. Answers to the “Do I Know This Already?” Quizzes
      1. Chapter 1
      2. Chapter 2
      3. Chapter 3
      4. Chapter 4
      5. Chapter 5
      6. Chapter 6
      7. Chapter 7
      8. Chapter 8
      9. Chapter 9
      10. Chapter 10
      11. Chapter 11
      12. Chapter 12
      13. Chapter 13
      14. Chapter 14
      15. Chapter 15
      16. Chapter 16
      17. Chapter 17
      18. Chapter 18
      19. Chapter 19
      20. Chapter 20
      21. Chapter 21
    36. Index
    37. Appendix B. Memory Tables
      1. Chapter 1
      2. Chapter 2
      3. Chapter 3
      4. Chapter 6
      5. Chapter 7
      6. Chapter 8
      7. Chapter 9
      8. Chapter 10
      9. Chapter 12
      10. Chapter 13
      11. Chapter 14
      12. Chapter 15
      13. Chapter 17
      14. Chapter 18
      15. Chapter 19
      16. Chapter 20
      17. Chapter 21
    38. Appendix C. Memory Tables Answer Key
      1. Chapter 1
      2. Chapter 2
      3. Chapter 3
      4. Chapter 6
      5. Chapter 7
      6. Chapter 8
      7. Chapter 9
      8. Chapter 10
      9. Chapter 12
      10. Chapter 13
      11. Chapter 14
      12. Chapter 15
      13. Chapter 17
      14. Chapter 18
      15. Chapter 19
      16. Chapter 20
      17. Chapter 21
    39. Glossary

    Product information

    • Title: MCTS 70-642 Cert Guide: Windows Server® 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring
    • Author(s): Don Poulton
    • Release date: February 2012
    • Publisher(s): Pearson IT Certification
    • ISBN: 9780132802123