MCSA/MCSE Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft(R) Windows Server(R) 2003 Environment Second Edition Exam 70-290 Dan Balter Patrick Regan The Smart Way to Studya Covers the critical information you'll need to know to score higher on your 70-290 exam! * Set up and maintain Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) * Use the Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) * Intelligently select the appropriate disk storage technology when deciding between basic versus dynamic disks and between MBR versus GPT disks * Take advantage of command-line tools such as DSADD, DSGET, DSMOD, DSMOVE, DSQUERY, and DSRM * Discover the enhanced functionality of Microsoft Management Console (MMC) 3.0 under the R2 edition of Windows Server 2003 * Harness the power of the increased security that Service Pack 1 (SP1) offers, such as the Security Configuration Wizard (SCW) and Access-based Enumeration filtering of network files and folders * Perform bulk imports and exports of Active Directory user accounts using the CSVDE and LDIFDE command-line utilities * Manage Windows Firewall settings under SP1 and R2 * Configure shadow copies of shared folders so that users can easily retrieve previous versions of data files on their own WRITTEN BY LEADING 70-290 EXPERTs: Dan Balter is the chief technology officer for InfoTechnology Partners, Inc. , a Microsoft Certified Partner company. He works as an IT consultant and trainer for both corporate and government clients and has worked with several network operating systems throughout his 24-year career. Dan holds the following Microsoft certifications: MCDST, MCSA, and MCSE. Patrick Regan is a senior design architect/engineer and training coordinator for Miles Consulting Corp (MCC). He holds many certifications, including the Microsoft MCSE, MCSA, and MCT; CompTIA's A+, Network+, Server+, Linux+, Security+, and CTT+; Cisco CCNA; and Novell's CNE and CWNP. See the Inside Back Cover for Exclusive Access to 70-290 Practice Questions and Simulations! * Helps you identify your strengths and weaknesses so you can assess your readiness to take the actual 70-290 exam. * Provides detailed explanations of correct and incorrect answers. * Features a variety of study modes so you can work your way through the questions in the manner that best suits your study preferences. * Covers each 70-290 exam objective. Introduction Self Assessment Chapter 1: Microsoft Certification Exams Chapter 2: Administering Computer Accounts and Resources in Active Directory Chapter 3: Managing User Accounts in Active Directory Chapter 4:Managing Groups in Active Directory Chapter 5: Managing Access to Resources Chapter 6: Implementing Printing Chapter 7: Managing Printing Chapter 8: Managing Access to Objects in Organizational Units Chapter 9: Implementing Group Policy Chapter 10: Managing the User Environment by Using Group Policy Chapter 11: Implementing Administrative Templates and Audit Policy Chapter 12: Preparing to Administer a Server Chapter 13: Preparing to Monitor Server Performance Chapter 14: Monitoring Server Performance Chapter 15: Maintaining Device Drivers and Hardware Chapter 16: Managing Disks Chapter 17: Managing Data Storage Chapter 18: Managing Disaster Recovery and Data Backup Procedures Chapter 19: Software Maintenance Using Windows Server Update Services Chapter 20: Securing Windows Server 2003 Chapter 21: Practice Exam 1 Chapter 22: Answers to Practice Exam 1 Chapter 23: Practice Exam 2 Chapter 24: Answers to Practice Exam 2 Appendix A:Suggested Readings and Resources Appendix B: Accessing Your Free MeasureUp Practice Test--Including Networking Simulations!: Appendix C: MeasureUp's Product Features Glossary www.examcram.com ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-3617-8 ISBN-10: 0-7897-3617-9