MCITP Self-Paced Training Kit (Exams 70-640, 70-642, 70-646): Windows Server 2008 Administrator Core Requirements

Get in-depth training and practice with the skills measured by the core exams for Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Windows Server 2008 Server Administrator certification—all in one box! Covering exams 70-640, 70-642, and 70-646, these three training kits include exam prep and practice tests to help you maximize your performance. You get official Microsoft® study guides, plus practice tests on CD to help you assess your skills. They come packed with the tools and features that exam candidates want most—including in-depth, self-paced training based on final exam content; rigorous, objective-by-objective review; exam tips from expert, exam-certified authors; and customizable testing options. They also provide case scenarios and exercises for skills and expertise that you can apply to the job.

Focusing on administering Windows Server 2008, these official study guides cover topics such as configuring, managing, and supporting user and computer accounts, groups, Domain Name System (DNS) zones, client settings, and group policy objects; the new Active Directory® Lightweight Directory Services and Active Directory Rights Management Service; configuring remote access, Network Access Protection (NAP), network authentication, IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, and DNS replication; creating virtual machines; installing server core; planning server roles; maintaining server security; planning data storage, network load balancing, and server backups; managing software deployment and versioning; and scheduling server deployments.

Work at your own pace through the lessons and hands-on exercises. Then assess yourself by using more than 900 practice and review questions on the CD, featuring multiple, customizable testing options to meet your specific needs. Choose timed or untimed testing mode, generate random tests, or focus on discrete objectives or chapters. You get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers—including pointers back to the book for further study. You also get a 120-day evaluation version of Windows Server 2008 and discount vouchers for all three exams—making this kit an exceptional value and a great career investment.

Professionals can get in-depth preparation for the MCITP: Windows Server 2008 Administrator certification exams 70-640, 70-642, and 70-646, with this comprehensive study guide. This all-in-one kit comes with an official Microsoft study guide, a CD with more than 900 practice and review questions, and an exam discount voucher.

Dan Holme is a Microsoft MVP for SharePoint Server and has more than 10 years’ experience as a consultant and trainer. He is the author of WINDOWS® ADMINISTRATION RESOURCE KIT and the coauthor of the SELF-PACED TRAINING KITS for Exam 70-290 and 70-640.

Tony Northrup, MCTS, MCSE, CISSP, Microsoft MVP, has written several SELF-PACED TRAINING KITS and coauthored WINDOWS SERVER 2008 NETWORKING AND NETWORK ACCESS PROTECTION.

J.C. Mackin, MCITP, MCTS, MCSE, MCDST, is a writer, editor, consultant, and Microsoft Certified Trainer who's worked with Microsoft networks for more than a decade. He's authored several Self-Paced Training Kit, including Exams 70-291, 70-622, 70-642, and 70-643.

Ian McLean, MCITP, MCDBA, MCT, has 40 years' experience in the education and IT industries. He has coauthored numerous SELF-PACED TRAINING KITs covering Windows Server®, Windows® client, Microsoft Exchange Server, and SQL Server®; technologies.

Orin Thomas, MCITP, MCTS, MCSE, Microsoft MVP, is a consultant and writer whose books include the SELF-PACED TRAINING KITS for Exams 70-620, 70-646, and 70-647. He is also a contributing editor to Windows IT Pro magazine.