MCTS Guide to Configuring Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Active Directory (Exam 70-640) 3rd Edition

Description

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.

CONTENTS:

CHAPTER 1 Introducing Windows Server 2008.

CHAPTER 2 Installing Windows Server 2008.

CHAPTER 3 Introducing Active Directory.

CHAPTER 4 Active Directory Design and Security Concepts.

CHAPTER 5 Account Management.

CHAPTER 6 Windows File and Print Services.

CHAPTER 7 Configuring Group Policy.

CHAPTER 8 Introduction to Windows Networking.

CHAPTER 9 Configuring DNS for Active Directory.

CHAPTER 10 Configuring and Maintaining the Active Directory Infrastructure.

CHAPTER 11 Active Directory Certificate Services.

CHAPTER 12 Additional Active Directory Server Roles.

CHAPTER 13 Server Management and Monitoring.

APPENDIX A MCTS 70-640 Exam Objectives.

APPENDIX B Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration Resources.

APPENDIX C Virtual Machine Instructions for Selected Activities.

APPENDIX D A Step-by-Step Guide to Using Server Virtualization Software.