McTs Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-640): Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory

Announcing an all-new SELF-PACED TRAINING KIT designed to help maximize your performance on 70-640, the required exam for the new Microsoft® Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Server 2008 Active Directory® Configuration certification. This 2-in-1 kit includes the official Microsoft study guide, plus practice tests on CD to help assess your skills. It comes packed with the tools and features 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. It also provides real-world scenarios, case study examples, and troubleshooting labs for skills and expertise that you can apply to the job.

Focusing on Active Directory in Windows Server 2008, this official study guide covers configuring, managing, and supporting user and computer accounts, groups, Domain Name System zones and client settings; group policy objects; the new Active Directory Lightweight Directory Service and Active Directory Rights Management Service; backup and recovery; and communication security.

Work at your own pace through the lessons and lab exercises. Then assess yourself using 300+ practice questions on the CD, which features multiple, customizable testing options to meet your specific needs. Choose timed or untimed testing mode, generate random tests, or focus on discrete objectives. You get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers—including pointers back to the book for further study. You also get an exam discount voucher—making this kit an exceptional value and a great career investment.

A Note Regarding the CD or DVD

The practice test materials are available as a download along with your ebook version of the kit, and will be located in your account. Please direct any questions or concerns to [email protected].

EXAM PREP GUIDE

Fully updated for Windows Server 2008 R2! Ace your preparation for the skills measured by Exam 70-640 - and on the job. Work at your own pace through a series of lessons and reviews that fully cover each exam objective. Then, reinforce and apply your knowledge to real-world case scenarios and practice exercises.

Maximize your performance on the exam by learning to:

NOTE

Exam 70-640 is one of three required exams for MCSA: Windows Server 2008 certification. For a limited time, it is also valid for MCTS certification, which will be retired.

For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.

Dan Holme, MVP, coauthored the Self-Paced Training Kit for Exam 70-290, and authored Windows® Administration Resource Kit: Productivity Solutions for IT Professionals. He has more than 10 years' experience as an IT consultant and trainer.

Nelson Ruest is an IT professional focused on continuous service delivery, infrastructure design, and system optimization. He is the coauthor of several books on Windows Server, Windows® client, and other Microsoft® server technologies.

Danielle Ruest is an IT professional with more than 20 years of industry experience, including 10 with virtualization technologies. She is the coauthor of several books, including Windows Server 2008: The Complete Reference.