MCSE Training Guide (70-217)

Rob Scrimger, MCSE+I, MCT, is currently the Product Stream Leader, Microsoft, at Learnix. After spending several years in the field with companies such as Bell Canada International, Canada Post, and Ricoh Canada, he moved into training. He has been training for over 10 years in the areas of network operating systems and client/server applications.

(NOTE: Each chapter concludes with Exercises, Review Questions, Exam Questions, Answers to Exercises, Answers to Review Questions, and Answers to Exam Questions.)I. EXAM PREPARATION.

1. Understanding Active Directory.


Introduction. What Is a Directory Service? Looking at Active Directory. Objects in Active Directory.

2. Configuring DNS for Active Directory.


Introduction. Introduction to DNS. Installing DNS. Roles for DNS Servers. Integrating DNS and Active Directory. Transferring Zone Information. Troubleshooting DNS.

3. Building Your Active Directory Structure.


Introduction. Understanding AD's Logical Structure. Installing the First Domain. Other Installations. Working in the Physical Network. Replicating Active Directory Information.

4. Administering Active Directory Services.


Introduction. Performing Basic Administration. Other Tools for Managing Objects. Groups in Windows 2000. Locating Objects in Directory Services. Creating an Organizational Unit. Permissions in Active Directory Services. Managing Shares. Publishing Printers. Moving Objects Within the Directory.

5. Managing Servers.


Introduction. Server Roles. Backing Up and Restoring Servers. Other Administrative Functions.

6. Using Group Policy to Manage Users.


Introduction. Introduction to Group Policy. Group Policy Scope. Creating and Managing Group Policy. Group Policy Security. Managing User Environments Using Group Policy. Troubleshooting Group Policy.

7. Software Distribution Using Group Policy.


Introduction. The Software Distribution Life Cycle. Preparing Software for Deployment Using Group Policy. Software Deployment Using Group Policy. Maintaining Software Packages Using Group Policy. Managing Software Deployment.

8. Managing Security Using Group Policy.


Introduction. Security Settings Available in Windows 2000 Group Policy. Implementing Security Policies. Configuring and Implementing an Audit Policy.

9. Deploying Windows 2000 Using Remote Installation Services.


Introduction. Overview of Remote Installation Services. Installing and Configuring a RIS Server. Creating Remote Installation Services Images. Performing a Remote Installation. Troubleshooting Remote Installation Services.

II. FINAL REVIEW.

Fast Facts.


Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting Active Directory. Installing, Configuring, Managing, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting DNS for Active Directory. Installing, Configuring, Managing, Monitoring, Optimizing, and Troubleshooting Change and Configuration Management. Managing, Monitoring, and Optimizing the Components of Active Directory. Configuring, Managing, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting Active Directory Security Solutions.

Study and Exam Prep Tips.


Learning Styles. Study Tips. Exam Prep Tips. Final Considerations.

Practice Exam.
III. APPENDIXES.

A: Glossary.
B: Overview of the Certification Process.


Types of Certification. Certification Requirements.

C: What's on the CD-ROM.


ExamGear, Training Guide Edition. Exclusive Electronic Version of Text. Copyright Information and Disclaimer.

D: Using the ExamGear, Training Guide Edition Software.


Exam Simulation. Study Tools. How ExamGear, Training Guide Edition Works. Installing and Registering ExamGear, Training Guide Edition. Using ExamGear, Training Guide Edition. Obtaining Updates. Contacting New Riders Publishing. License Agreement. License. Software and Documentation. License Term and Charges. Title. Updates. Limited Warranty and Disclaimer. Limitation of Liability. Miscellaneous. U.S. Government Restricted Rights.

Index.