MCTS Windows Server® 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration: Study Guide

MCTS Windows Server® 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration: Study Guide

by William Panek, Tylor Wentworth, James Chellis
Released July 2008
Publisher(s): Sybex
ISBN: 9780470261699

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Book description

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 100% coverage 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.

Table of contents

  1. Copyright
  2. Dear Reader,
  3. Acknowledgments
  4. About the Authors
  5. Introduction
    1. The Microsoft Certified Professional Program
      1. How Do You Become Certified on Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure?
      2. MCTS Exam Requirements
      3. The Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring Exam
      4. Types of Exam Questions
      5. Multiple-Choice Questions
      6. Select-and-Place Questions
      7. Simulations
      8. Case Studies
      9. Tips for Taking the MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring Exam
      10. Exam Registration
    2. Is This Book for You?
      1. What's in the Book?
      2. What's on the CD?
      3. Hardware and Software Requirements
      4. Contacts and Resources
  6. Assessment Test
    1. Answers to Assessment Test
  7. 1. Understanding Windows Server 2008 Networking
    1. 1.1. Understanding the OSI Model
      1. 1.1.1. Protocol Stacks
        1. 1.1.1.1. The Physical Layer
        2. 1.1.1.2. The Data-Link Layer
        3. 1.1.1.3. The Network Layer
        4. 1.1.1.4. The Transport Layer
        5. 1.1.1.5. The Session Layer
        6. 1.1.1.6. The Presentation Layer
        7. 1.1.1.7. The Application Layer
      2. 1.1.2. Communication Between Stacks
    2. 1.2. How Microsoft's Network Components Work with the OSI Model
      1. 1.2.1. Device Drivers and the OSI Model
      2. 1.2.2. Network Protocol Basics
        1. 1.2.2.1. How Protocols Work
        2. 1.2.2.2. Network Packets
        3. 1.2.2.3. Protocols and Binding
        4. 1.2.2.4. Determining Connections
          1. 1.2.2.4.1. Connectionless Protocols
          2. 1.2.2.4.2. Connection-Oriented Protocols
        5. 1.2.2.5. Network Protocols and Windows Server 2008
          1. 1.2.2.5.1. Network Protocols No Longer Supported in Windows Server 2008
          2. 1.2.2.5.2. TCP/IP Preferred for Windows Server 2008
        6. 1.2.2.6. Understanding TCP/IP
    3. 1.3. About Windows Network Models
      1. 1.3.1. Windows Peer-to-Peer Network
        1. 1.3.1.1. New Features of Windows Peer-to-Peer Network
        2. 1.3.1.2. Windows Peer-to-Peer Network Scenario
      2. 1.3.2. Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Network
    4. 1.4. Summary
    5. 1.5. Exam Essentials
    6. 1.6. Review Questions
    7. 1.7. Answers to Review Questions
  8. 2. TCP/IP
    1. 2.1. Understanding TCP/IP
      1. 2.1.1. Details of the TCP/IP Model
      2. 2.1.2. How TCP/IP Layers Communicate
      3. 2.1.3. Understanding Port Numbers
    2. 2.2. Understanding IP Addressing
      1. 2.2.1. The Hierarchical IP Addressing Scheme
        1. 2.2.1.1. IP Address Structure
      2. 2.2.2. Understanding Network Classes
        1. 2.2.2.1. Class A Networks
        2. 2.2.2.2. Class B Networks
        3. 2.2.2.3. Class C Networks
    3. 2.3. Subnetting a Network
      1. 2.3.1. Implementing Subnetting
        1. 2.3.1.1. How to Determine Your Subnetting Requirements
        2. 2.3.1.2. How to Implement Subnetting
        3. 2.3.1.3. How to Use Subnet Masks
        4. 2.3.1.4. How to Calculate the Number of Subnets
      2. 2.3.2. An Easier Way to Apply Subnetting
        1. 2.3.2.1. Subnet Mask Exercise 1: Class C, 10 Hosts per Subnet
        2. 2.3.2.2. Subnet Mask Exercise 2: Class C, 20 Hosts per Subnet
        3. 2.3.2.3. Subnet Mask Exercise 3: Class C, 5 Subnets
        4. 2.3.2.4. Subnet Mask Exercise 4: Class B, 1,500 Hosts per Subnet
        5. 2.3.2.5. Subnet Mask Exercise 5: Class B, 3,500 Hosts per Subnet
      3. 2.3.3. Applying Subnetting the Traditional Way
        1. 2.3.3.1. Subnetting Class C
          1. 2.3.3.1.1. Determining the Subnet Numbers for a Class C Subnet
          2. 2.3.3.1.2. Calculating Values for an Eight-Subnet Class C Network
        2. 2.3.3.2. Subnetting Class B
        3. 2.3.3.3. Subnetting Class A
      4. 2.3.4. Working with Classless Inter-Domain Routing
        1. 2.3.4.1. Quickly Identifying Subnet Characteristics Using CIDR
          1. 2.3.4.1.1. Identifying Class C Subnet Characteristics
          2. 2.3.4.1.2. Identifying Class B Subnet Characteristics
          3. 2.3.4.1.3. Identifying Class A Subnet Characteristics
        2. 2.3.4.2. Determining Quantities of Subnets and Hosts
    4. 2.4. Understanding IPv6
      1. 2.4.1. IPv6 History and Need
      2. 2.4.2. IPv6 New and Improved Concepts
      3. 2.4.3. IPv6 Addressing Concepts
        1. 2.4.3.1. IPv6 Address Format
          1. 2.4.3.1.1. IPv6 Address Shortcuts
          2. 2.4.3.1.2. IPv6 Address Assignment
        2. 2.4.3.2. IPv6 Address Types
      4. 2.4.4. IPv6 Integration/Migration
        1. 2.4.4.1. IPv6 Dual Stack
        2. 2.4.4.2. IPv6 Tunneling
        3. 2.4.4.3. Information Commands Useful with IPv6
    5. 2.5. Configuring IPsec
      1. 2.5.1. IPsec Fundamentals
        1. 2.5.1.1. IPsec and Windows Server 2008
        2. 2.5.1.2. Security Policies
      2. 2.5.2. IPsec Authentication
    6. 2.6. Summary
    7. 2.7. Exam Essentials
    8. 2.8. Review Questions
    9. 2.9. Answers to Review Questions
  9. 3. Domain Name System (DNS)
    1. 3.1. Introducing DNS
      1. 3.1.1. Understanding Servers, Clients, and Resolvers
      2. 3.1.2. Understanding the DNS Process
        1. 3.1.2.1. DDNS and NDDNS
        2. 3.1.2.2. How Dynamic DNS Populates the DNS Database
        3. 3.1.2.3. DNS Queries
          1. 3.1.2.3.1. Iterative Queries
          2. 3.1.2.3.2. Recursive Queries
          3. 3.1.2.3.3. Inverse Queries
          4. 3.1.2.3.4. Caching and Time to Live
        4. 3.1.2.4. DNS Aging and Scavenging
        5. 3.1.2.5. DNS Forwarding
    2. 3.2. Introducing DNS Database Zones
      1. 3.2.1. Understanding Primary Zones
        1. 3.2.1.1. Local Database
      2. 3.2.2. Understanding Secondary Zones
      3. 3.2.3. Understanding Active Directory–Integrated DNS
        1. 3.2.3.1. Disadvantages of Active Directory–Integrated DNS
        2. 3.2.3.2. Advantages of Active Directory–Integrated DNS
      4. 3.2.4. Understanding Stub Zones
      5. 3.2.5. Understanding Zone Transfers and Replication
        1. 3.2.5.1. Understanding How DNS Notify Works
        2. 3.2.5.2. Configuring Stub Zone Transfers with Zone Replication Scope
    3. 3.3. New Functionality in Windows Server 2008 DNS
      1. 3.3.1. Background Zone Loading
      2. 3.3.2. Support for IPv6 Addresses
      3. 3.3.3. Support for Read-Only Domain Controllers
      4. 3.3.4. GlobalName Zones
      5. 3.3.5. Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V
      6. 3.3.6. Server Core Installation
    4. 3.4. Introducing DNS Record Types
      1. 3.4.1. Start of Authority Records
      2. 3.4.2. Name Server Records
      3. 3.4.3. Host Records
      4. 3.4.4. Alias Records
      5. 3.4.5. Pointer Records
      6. 3.4.6. Mail Exchanger Records
      7. 3.4.7. Service Records
    5. 3.5. Configuring DNS
      1. 3.5.1. Installing DNS
      2. 3.5.2. Load Balancing with Round Robin
      3. 3.5.3. Configuring a Caching-Only Server
      4. 3.5.4. Setting Zone Properties
        1. 3.5.4.1. General Tab
        2. 3.5.4.2. Start Of Authority (SOA) Tab
        3. 3.5.4.3. Name Servers Tab
        4. 3.5.4.4. WINS Tab
        5. 3.5.4.5. Zone Transfers Tab
      5. 3.5.5. Configuring Zones for Dynamic Updates
      6. 3.5.6. Delegating Zones for DNS
      7. 3.5.7. Manually Creating DNS Records
      8. 3.5.8. Link-Local Multicast Name Resolution
    6. 3.6. Monitoring and Troubleshooting DNS
      1. 3.6.1. Monitoring DNS with the DNS Snap-In
      2. 3.6.2. Troubleshooting DNS
        1. 3.6.2.1. Using nslookup
          1. 3.6.2.1.1. Using nslookup on the Command Line
          2. 3.6.2.1.2. Using nslookup in Interactive Mode
          3. 3.6.2.1.3. nslookup Responses and Error Messages
        2. 3.6.2.2. Using dnslint
        3. 3.6.2.3. Using ipconfig
        4. 3.6.2.4. Using the DNS Log File
    7. 3.7. Summary
    8. 3.8. Exam Essentials
    9. 3.9. Review Questions
    10. 3.10. Answers to Review Questions
  10. 4. Managing Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
    1. 4.1. Overview of DHCP
      1. 4.1.1. Introducing the DORA Process
      2. 4.1.2. Advantages and Disadvantages of DHCP
        1. 4.1.2.1. Advantages of DHCP
        2. 4.1.2.2. Disadvantages of DHCP
      3. 4.1.3. The DHCP Lease Process
        1. 4.1.3.1. Step 1: DHCP Discovery
        2. 4.1.3.2. Step 2: DHCP Lease Offer
        3. 4.1.3.3. Step 3: DHCP Lease Selection
        4. 4.1.3.4. Step 4: DHCP Lease Acknowledgment
        5. 4.1.3.5. DHCP Lease Renewal
        6. 4.1.3.6. DHCP Lease Release
      4. 4.1.4. ipconfig Lease Options
      5. 4.1.5. Understanding Scope Details
        1. 4.1.5.1. Scope
        2. 4.1.5.2. Superscope
        3. 4.1.5.3. Exclusions and Reservations
        4. 4.1.5.4. Address Pool
        5. 4.1.5.5. DHCP Relay Agent
    2. 4.2. Installing and Authorizing DHCP
      1. 4.2.1. Installing DHCP
      2. 4.2.2. Introducing the DHCP Snap-In
      3. 4.2.3. Authorizing DHCP for Active Directory
    3. 4.3. Creating and Managing DHCP Scopes
      1. 4.3.1. Creating a New Scope in IPv4
        1. 4.3.1.1. Setting the Screen Name
        2. 4.3.1.2. Defining the IP Address Range
        3. 4.3.1.3. Adding Exclusions
        4. 4.3.1.4. Setting a Lease Duration
        5. 4.3.1.5. Configuring Basic DHCP Options
          1. 4.3.1.5.1. Configuring a Router
          2. 4.3.1.5.2. Providing DNS Settings
          3. 4.3.1.5.3. Providing WINS Settings
          4. 4.3.1.5.4. Activating the Scope
      2. 4.3.2. Creating a New Scope in IPv6
        1. 4.3.2.1. Setting the Screen Name
        2. 4.3.2.2. Scope Prefix
        3. 4.3.2.3. Adding Exclusions
        4. 4.3.2.4. Setting a Lease Duration
        5. 4.3.2.5. Activating the Scope
      3. 4.3.3. Changing Scope Properties (IPv4 and IPv6)
      4. 4.3.4. Changing Server Properties
        1. 4.3.4.1. IPv4 Server Properties
        2. 4.3.4.2. IPv6 Server Properties
      5. 4.3.5. Managing Reservations and Exclusions
        1. 4.3.5.1. Adding and Removing Exclusions
          1. 4.3.5.1.1. Adding an Exclusion Range
          2. 4.3.5.1.2. Removing an Exclusion Range
        2. 4.3.5.2. Adding and Removing Reservations
          1. 4.3.5.2.1. Adding a Reservation
          2. 4.3.5.2.2. Removing a Reservation
      6. 4.3.6. Setting Scope Options for IPv4
        1. 4.3.6.1. Understanding Option Assignment
          1. 4.3.6.1.1. Predefined Options
          2. 4.3.6.1.2. Server Options
          3. 4.3.6.1.3. Scope Options
          4. 4.3.6.1.4. Class Options
          5. 4.3.6.1.5. Client Options
        2. 4.3.6.2. Assigning Options
          1. 4.3.6.2.1. Creating and Assigning a New Option
          2. 4.3.6.2.2. Configuring the DHCP Server for Classes
          3. 4.3.6.2.3. About the Default Routing and Remote Access Predefined User Class
      7. 4.3.7. Activating and Deactivating Scopes
      8. 4.3.8. Creating a Superscope for IPv4
        1. 4.3.8.1. Creating a Superscope
        2. 4.3.8.2. Deleting a Superscope
        3. 4.3.8.3. Adding a Scope to a Superscope
        4. 4.3.8.4. Removing a Scope from a Superscope
        5. 4.3.8.5. Activating and Deactivating Superscopes
      9. 4.3.9. Creating IPv4 Multicast Scopes
        1. 4.3.9.1. Understanding the Multicast Address Dynamic Client Allocation Protocol
        2. 4.3.9.2. Building Multicast Scopes
        3. 4.3.9.3. Setting Multicast Scope Properties
      10. 4.3.10. Integrating Dynamic DNS and IPv4 DHCP
      11. 4.3.11. Using Multiple DHCP Servers
      12. 4.3.12. Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V
      13. 4.3.13. Server Core Installation
    4. 4.4. Monitoring and Troubleshooting DHCP
      1. 4.4.1. Monitoring DHCP Leases
      2. 4.4.2. Logging DHCP Activity
        1. 4.4.2.1. DHCP Server Log File Format
        2. 4.4.2.2. Common DHCP Server Log Event Codes
        3. 4.4.2.3. Examining DHCP Activity in the Event Viewer
      3. 4.4.3. Working with the DHCP Database Files
        1. 4.4.3.1. Removing the Database Files
        2. 4.4.3.2. Changing the Database Backup Interval
        3. 4.4.3.3. Moving the DHCP Database Files
      4. 4.4.4. Reconciling IPv4 DHCP Scopes
        1. 4.4.4.1. Reconciling a Single Scope
        2. 4.4.4.2. Reconciling All Scopes
      5. 4.4.5. Recovering a Broken DHCP Server
      6. 4.4.6. Correcting Client Problems
    5. 4.5. Summary
    6. 4.6. Exam Essentials
    7. 4.7. Review Questions
    8. 4.8. Answers to Review Questions
  11. 5. Managing Routing and Remote Access
    1. 5.1. Understanding Routing
      1. 5.1.1. What Routing Does
      2. 5.1.2. How Routing Works
        1. 5.1.2.1. Routing Tables
        2. 5.1.2.2. Static Routing
        3. 5.1.2.3. Dynamic Routing
          1. 5.1.2.3.1. The Routing Information Protocol
          2. 5.1.2.3.2. The Open Shortest Path First Protocol
        4. 5.1.2.4. Border Routing
        5. 5.1.2.5. Multicast Routing
      3. 5.1.3. Routing in Windows Server 2008
    2. 5.2. Installing RRAS
    3. 5.3. Configuring IP Routing
      1. 5.3.1. Creating and Managing Interfaces
        1. 5.3.1.1. Managing LAN Interfaces
        2. 5.3.1.2. Setting Up Demand-Dial Interfaces
          1. 5.3.1.2.1. Naming the Interface
          2. 5.3.1.2.2. Choosing a Connection Type
          3. 5.3.1.2.3. Determining Who to Call
          4. 5.3.1.2.4. Setting Routing and Security Options
          5. 5.3.1.2.5. Setting Dial-in Credentials
          6. 5.3.1.2.6. Setting Dial-out Credentials
        3. 5.3.1.3. Creating and Removing RIP Interfaces
        4. 5.3.1.4. Setting RIP Interface Properties
          1. 5.3.1.4.1. The General Tab
          2. 5.3.1.4.2. The Security Tab
          3. 5.3.1.4.3. The Neighbors Tab
          4. 5.3.1.4.4. The Advanced Tab
      2. 5.3.2. Setting IP Routing Properties
        1. 5.3.2.1. The Logging Tab
        2. 5.3.2.2. The Preference Levels Tab
      3. 5.3.3. Managing Routing Protocols
        1. 5.3.3.1. Installing RIP
        2. 5.3.3.2. Setting RIP Properties
          1. 5.3.3.2.1. The General Tab
          2. 5.3.3.2.2. The Security Tab
      4. 5.3.4. Managing Static Routes
        1. 5.3.4.1. Using route add to Create a Static Route
        2. 5.3.4.2. Using RRAS to Create a Static Route
    4. 5.4. Configuring TCP/IP Packet Filters
    5. 5.5. Configuring VPN Packet Filters
      1. 5.5.1. PPTP Packet Filters
      2. 5.5.2. L2TP Packet Filters
    6. 5.6. Managing IP Routing
      1. 5.6.1. Using the route print Command
      2. 5.6.2. Troubleshooting IP Routing
      3. 5.6.3. Troubleshooting Example
    7. 5.7. Summary
    8. 5.8. Exam Essentials
    9. 5.9. Review Questions
    10. 5.10. Answers to Review Questions
  12. 6. Managing Remote Access Services
    1. 6.1. Overview of Dial-Up Networking (DUN)
      1. 6.1.1. What DUN Does
      2. 6.1.2. How DUN Works
        1. 6.1.2.1. The DUN Infrastructure
          1. 6.1.2.1.1. Plain Old Telephone Service
          2. 6.1.2.1.2. Integrated Services Digital Network
          3. 6.1.2.1.3. Other Connection Methods
        2. 6.1.2.2. Connecting with PPP
        3. 6.1.2.3. The Relationship Between PPP and Network Protocols
        4. 6.1.2.4. Understanding the Benefits of Multilink
    2. 6.2. Overview of Virtual Private Networks
      1. 6.2.1. What VPNs Do
      2. 6.2.2. VPNs and Windows Server 2008
      3. 6.2.3. How VPNs Work
        1. 6.2.3.1. An Encapsulation Primer
        2. 6.2.3.2. PPTP Tunneling
        3. 6.2.3.3. L2TP/IPSec Tunneling
    3. 6.3. Configuring Your Remote Access Server
      1. 6.3.1. Configuring PPP Options
        1. 6.3.1.1. Configuring IP-Based Connections
    4. 6.4. Installing a VPN
      1. 6.4.1. How VPN Works
      2. 6.4.2. Enabling RRAS as a VPN
    5. 6.5. Configuring a VPN
      1. 6.5.1. Configuring VPN Ports
      2. 6.5.2. Troubleshooting VPNs
    6. 6.6. Managing Your Remote Access Server
      1. 6.6.1. Managing Remote Users with a RADIUS Server
      2. 6.6.2. Monitoring Overall Activity
      3. 6.6.3. Controlling Remote Access Logging
        1. 6.6.3.1. Setting Server Logging Properties
        2. 6.6.3.2. Setting Log File Properties
      4. 6.6.4. Reviewing the Remote Access Event Log
      5. 6.6.5. Monitoring Ports and Port Activity
    7. 6.7. Integrating RRAS with DHCP
      1. 6.7.1. Installing the DHCP Relay Agent
      2. 6.7.2. Configuring the DHCP Relay Agent
        1. 6.7.2.1. Setting DHCP Relay Agent Properties
        2. 6.7.2.2. Assigning the Relay Agent to Specific Interfaces
        3. 6.7.2.3. Setting Interface Properties
    8. 6.8. Configuring a RAS or VPN Client
      1. 6.8.1. The General Tab
      2. 6.8.2. The Options Tab
        1. 6.8.2.1. Dialing Options
        2. 6.8.2.2. Redialing Options
      3. 6.8.3. The Security Tab
        1. 6.8.3.1. Security Options
          1. 6.8.3.1.1. Typical (Recommended Settings)
          2. 6.8.3.1.2. Advanced (Custom Settings)
      4. 6.8.4. The Networking Tab
      5. 6.8.5. The Advanced Tab
      6. 6.8.6. Creating a VPN Connection on a Windows XP Client
    9. 6.9. Introduction to Authentication Protocols
    10. 6.10. Overview of Wireless Access
      1. 6.10.1. Configuring Wireless Access
      2. 6.10.2. Internet Connection Sharing
    11. 6.11. Summary
    12. 6.12. Exam Essentials
    13. 6.13. Review Questions
    14. 6.14. Answers to Review Questions
  13. 7. Managing Security for Remote Access Services
    1. 7.1. Remote Access Security
      1. 7.1.1. User Authentication
      2. 7.1.2. Connection Security
      3. 7.1.3. Access Control
    2. 7.2. Configuring User Access
      1. 7.2.1. Setting Up User Profiles
      2. 7.2.2. Using Network Access Policies
        1. 7.2.2.1. Network Policy Attributes
        2. 7.2.2.2. Creating a Network Access Policy
      3. 7.2.3. Using Remote Access Profiles
        1. 7.2.3.1. The Constraints Tab
        2. 7.2.3.2. Authentication Link
        3. 7.2.3.3. Settings Tab
      4. 7.2.4. Setting Up a VPN Network Access Policy
        1. 7.2.4.1. Granting and Denying Per-User Access
        2. 7.2.4.2. Creating a Network Access Policy for VPNs
        3. 7.2.4.3. Connection Manager
    3. 7.3. Configuring Security
      1. 7.3.1. Controlling Server Security
        1. 7.3.1.1. RADIUS Authentication Settings
        2. 7.3.1.2. Windows Authentication Settings
      2. 7.3.2. Configuring Network Access Protection
      3. 7.3.3. Configuring Firewall Options
    4. 7.4. Troubleshooting Techniques
    5. 7.5. Summary
    6. 7.6. Exam Essentials
    7. 7.7. Review Questions
    8. 7.8. Answers to Review Questions
  14. 8. Managing File and Print Services
    1. 8.1. Understanding File Servers
    2. 8.2. Configuring File Servers
      1. 8.2.1. Sharing Folders
      2. 8.2.2. Making Active Directory Objects Available to Users
      3. 8.2.3. Configuring Offline Folders
      4. 8.2.4. Understanding Permissions
        1. 8.2.4.1. Understanding NTFS
        2. 8.2.4.2. Understanding Shared Permissions
        3. 8.2.4.3. How NTFS Security and Shared Permissions Work Together
    3. 8.3. Configuring Disk Quotas
    4. 8.4. Configuring Distributed File System (DFS)
      1. 8.4.1. Advantages of DFS
      2. 8.4.2. Types of DFS
      3. 8.4.3. Using the DFS Management Console
    5. 8.5. Understanding Printing
      1. 8.5.1. Creating and Publishing Printers
      2. 8.5.2. Configuring Printers
      3. 8.5.3. Migrating Print Servers
    6. 8.6. Summary
    7. 8.7. Exam Essentials
    8. 8.8. Review Questions
    9. 8.9. Answers to Review Questions
  15. 9. Monitoring and Managing a Network Infrastructure
    1. 9.1. Configuring Windows Server Update Services
      1. 9.1.1. Windows Update
      2. 9.1.2. Windows Automatic Updates
      3. 9.1.3. Using Windows Server Update Services
        1. 9.1.3.1. Advantages of Using WSUS
        2. 9.1.3.2. WSUS Server Requirements
        3. 9.1.3.3. Installing the WSUS Server
        4. 9.1.3.4. Configuring a WSUS Server
          1. 9.1.3.4.1. Setting WSUS Server Synchronization
          2. 9.1.3.4.2. Test and Approving Updates
          3. 9.1.3.4.3. Viewing the Synchronization Log
          4. 9.1.3.4.4. Configuring a Disconnected Network
        5. 9.1.3.5. WSUS Client Requirements
        6. 9.1.3.6. Configuring the WSUS Clients
          1. 9.1.3.6.1. Configuring a Client in a Non–Active Directory Network
          2. 9.1.3.6.2. Configuring a Client in an Active Directory Network
    2. 9.2. Overview of Windows Server 2008 Performance Monitoring
    3. 9.3. Using Windows Server 2008 Performance Tools
      1. 9.3.1. Introducing the Reliability and Performance Monitor
        1. 9.3.1.1. Deciding What to Monitor
        2. 9.3.1.2. Viewing Performance Information
        3. 9.3.1.3. Managing Performance Monitor Properties
        4. 9.3.1.4. Saving and Analyzing Data with Performance Logs and Alerts
      2. 9.3.2. Using Other Performance Monitoring Tools
        1. 9.3.2.1. The Network Monitor
        2. 9.3.2.2. The Task Manager
        3. 9.3.2.3. The Event Viewer
        4. 9.3.2.4. Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer
        5. 9.3.2.5. Using the GUI Version of MBSA
        6. 9.3.2.6. Using the MBSA Command-Line Utility mbsacli.exe
        7. 9.3.2.7. Simple Network Management Protocol
    4. 9.4. Backup and Recovery
      1. 9.4.1. Overview of the Windows Server 2008 Backup Utility
        1. 9.4.1.1. Backup Types
        2. 9.4.1.2. Scheduling Backups
        3. 9.4.1.3. Restoring Data
      2. 9.4.2. Backing Up Active Directory
      3. 9.4.3. Restoring Data
    5. 9.5. Understanding Shadow Copies
    6. 9.6. Summary
    7. 9.7. Exam Essentials
    8. 9.8. Review Questions
    9. 9.9. Answers to Review Questions
  16. A. About the Companion CD
    1. A.1. What You'll Find on the CD
      1. A.1.1. Sybex Test Engine
      2. A.1.2. PDF of the Book
      3. A.1.3. Adobe Reader
      4. A.1.4. Electronic Flashcards
    2. A.2. System Requirements
    3. A.3. Using the CD
    4. A.4. Troubleshooting
      1. A.4.1. Customer Care
  17. Glossary

Product information

  • Title: MCTS Windows Server® 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration: Study Guide
  • Author(s): William Panek, Tylor Wentworth, James Chellis
  • Release date: July 2008
  • Publisher(s): Sybex
  • ISBN: 9780470261699