Tag Archives: MCSE 2003 training

Microsoft

The New Microsoft Certifications (MCTS, MCITP, MCM, and MCA)

1 Comment

The New Microsoft Certifications (MCTS,
MCITP, MCM, and MCA)

There are now four levels of “new” certifications: The Microsoft Certified
Architect, Microsoft Certified Master Series, Microsoft Certified
Information Technology Professional and the Microsoft Certified
Technology Specialist.



Architect Series: The Certified Architect program makes it easy for companies to
identify experienced IT architects who have completed a rigorous peer review
process Master Series: Master certifications identify individuals with the
deepest technical skills available on a particular Microsoft product.

Technology Series: Specialist certifications train IT professionals in
implementation, building, troubleshooting, and debugging of a specific Microsoft
technology.

Professional Series: Professional credentials validate the skill set required
for a particular job.

The Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA) is not a certification many will
achieve as it is not designed as
such. There are only 198 MCAs (as of 9 July 2008) worldwide, and they go through
a rigorous evaluation process (exam and board review).

Then there is the recently announced Microsoft Certified Masters Program (MCM).
There are currently
three tracks available: Exchange 2007, SQL 2008, and Windows Server 2008, with
two more coming out
soon: Office Communication Server 2007 and SharePoint 2007. You will have to
have your certified
Masters Certificate to apply for any of the MCA technical tracks. The Certified
Master shows that you have a very deep understanding as an expert on a specific
product. If you earn this certification, it demonstrates that you can design and
implement highly complex business solutions.

The Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP)
demonstrates your knowledge and ability to work on a “comprehensive set of
Microsoft technologies”5

The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)
is earned by taking a test on a particular product and demonstrates that you
have a deep understanding and knowledge of that product. It is also expected
that you perform day-to-day operations and are involved in short-term planning.

 

Microsoft

Earlier Microsoft Certifications (MCP, MCSA, MCSE)

1 Comment

Earlier Microsoft Certifications (MCP,
MCSA, MCSE)
Up until the release of the new generation of certifications (from the IT Pro
side), there were just four certifications that roughly equated to four distinct
levels: MCP, MCSA, MCSE, and MCA. These were not product-specific (for the most
part, there some that were platform-specific), nor did they denote cross-product
expertise.


Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
The first level in the certification hierarchy was the Microsoft Certified
Professional (MCP). The MCP certification meant that you had taken and passed a
Microsoft
certification test, any test at any level (with some caveats based on upgrade
tests). This was one of the key issues with this certification. The MCP never
denoted on what product you had tested – just that you had passed a test and
were certified as an MCP. This did not in any way diminish the value or worth of
the MCP, but it did create confusion for IT managers, human resource
departments, and the IT pros themselves. What value could be placed on an MCP
certification (or rather the test that was passed to achieve the MCP)? What did
it mean for the IT pro? “Was there a qualitative value difference between what
test the individual passed in order to earn their MCP? These were all very good
questions, and they were answered with the MCTS and
MCITP certifications.

Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA)
The next level in the old Microsoft Certification hierarchy is the Microsoft
Certified System Administrator (MCSA). The MCSA certification came long after
the Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE). This certification was supposed
to represent a differentiation between the SA (System Administrator) and the SE
(System Engineer) with respect to the job role that the IT pro would fulfill,
based on these certifications. Unfortunately,
many people saw the MCSA as more of a precursor or a stepping stone to the
MCSE – it was believed (rightly or
wrongly) to be not as “valuable” as the MCSE, and there were some who didn’t
want to “settle” for the MCSA

Older Certification Numbers
As stated earlier – there are over 2 million Microsoft Certifications that have
been earned by individuals since 1992 (as of 9 July 2008). That is an amazing
number of certifications – in fact, it is slightly more than the entire
population of New Mexico. But this figure is misleading as this includes ALL
certifications earned over the years. (There are over 395, 798 MCSEs on Windows
NT4 alone!) Table 1 is a list of the current certification numbers for the MCSE
and MCSA certifications on Windows Server 2000 and 2003. In both cases, there
are more MCSAs then there are MCSEs.

Microsoft

The Value and Worth of a Certification Is Validated

Leave a comment

The Value and Worth of a Certification Is Validated
Individuals and employers have enough difficulties trying to understand the
value and worth of a certification, and this is made even more difficult when a
major certification vendor changes the entire structure and naming of their
certification program. Microsoft started such a restructuring last year and
continues to do so with the announcement of their new Master Certification and
exams. To give an example, there are some employers
who do not understand or know about the new
MCTS and MCITP certifications and
seek to hire new employees who have their MCSE (Microsoft Certified System
Engineer) on Windows Server 2008 – even though this certification doesn’t and
won’t exist.
 





Microsoft Certification
The MCSE certification was Microsoft’s premier certification up to 2006 when the
Microsoft Certified Architect
(MCA) was announced. The Microsoft Certified Professional program (MCP) has been
in place since 1992, with more than 2 million people having achieved a Microsoft
Certification worldwide.4 The MCSE
certification itself has been around since the NT3.5 days (mid-‘90s). It is
12+ years old in its current form, and we have developed a certain comfort and
familiarity with it. An entire generation of IT Professionals has “grown up”
knowing exactly where an MCSE fits into the certification scheme, and they also
have a good idea of what is involved in earning the MCSE, as well as the worth
of this certification, both financially and professionally.

This does not mean that there haven’t been additions and other enhancements to
the program over the years. The original MCSE was earned on a specific variant
of the NT system. Let’s say you earned your MCSE on NT 3.51 and then on NT4. You
were certified on those two systems – as a Systems Engineer. This same naming
approach held true for Windows Server 2000 and Server 2003. This meant that you
were an MCSE, MCSA, or an
MCP (this white paper addresses the IT
pros, not database administrators [DBA] and developers).
 

Microsoft

The New Microsoft IT Pro Certifications and Exams

Leave a comment

The New Microsoft IT Pro Certifications and Exams

Introduction
f you have been in the IT field for any length of time, you are more than
aware of the plethora of certification providers and their certifications.
Trying to fathom what each certifications means; the worth of a certification,
and how a certification from one vendor compares to a certification from other
vendor (where applicable, ofcourse – having a certification on MS SQL cannot
readily compare to having a certification with Juniper Networks). One question
that is asked repeatedly by both employers and IT pros is whether there is value
or worth in obtaining a certification. This question comes from a number of
different quarters. To answer the question succinctly: yes, certifications are
valuable, to both employers and for IT pros. This white paper will address why
certifications are valuable. It will also cover the new Microsoft certifications
in general and the MCSA/MCSE Windows
Server 2003 to MCTS/MCITP Windows
Server 2008 upgrade path specifically



Microsoft Certifications
Reasons Why You Should Get Certified
There are a number of valid reasons why an individual should certify, and
why companies should encourage their employees to become certified and hire
certified individuals. Several studies show that companies that hire certified
individuals and encourage their employees to earn certifications do prosper
better than companies that don’t.


Top Ten Reasons To Hire a Microsoft Certified Profession (MCP)

1. Improve Project Deployments
Independent research1 has shown that organizations with a majority of their
teams certified by Microsoft reported significant improvements in delivering
projects on time and within budget.

2. Increase Customer Satisfaction
Certified staff help to increase customer satisfaction through improved
service, higher productivity, and greater self-sufficiency.

3. Improve Support Costs
Independent research2 has shown that organizations with certified staff
experience less network downtime and lower dependency on unplanned support.


4. Validate Vendor Qualifications
When outsourcing projects, certification provides assurance of vendors’
technical qualifications.

5. Gain a Competitive Advantage
Employees who hold Microsoft certifications bring more advanced skill sets
to provide higher levels of service and productivity, giving your business a
competitive advantage.

6. Benefit by Investing in Your Staff
Organizations that invest in certifying internal technicians generally
attain successful revenue results 3. 7. Increase Employee Satisfaction Employee
satisfaction and retention are higher when management facilitates employees’
career goals.

8. Objectively Benchmark Your Staff’s Talent
Certification serves as a reliable benchmark for hiring and promoting staff
employees, and ensures your organization is built on top-quality technical
talent.

9. Reward Employee Expertise
Certification recognizes and rewards productive employees by validating
their expertise. Certification also provides re-training opportunities so
existing employees can work more effectively with new technologies.

10. See Objective Results of Your Training Investments
Certification provides an excellent return on training and certification
investments by providing a standard method of determining training needs and
measuring results.

A November 2006 IDC study found that team performance increases when each new
team member becomes certified—every time.
• For each new team member who becomes a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP),
team performance increases every time.
• The skill level of a team is directly responsible for how an organization
performs in several key IT functional areas.
• When you increase the concentration of Microsoft certified team members on a
team, you directly affect team performance.
• On average, MCPs make up 40 percent to 55 percent of top performing teams.
• Seventy-five percent of managers believe that certifications are important to
team performance.
• Sixty-six percent of managers believe that certifications improve the level of
service and support offered to customers.
• "…for each additional member of a team certified, team performance increases.
Whether the increase is
from 37 percent to 38 percent of the team being certified or from 60 percent to
61 percent of the team, the team performance increases overall." IDC, Value of
Certification: Team Certification and Organizational Performance, November 2009



MCITP Online Training –
MCITP Online Certification –
MCITP Online Exams

Microsoft

What you need to know about Windows Server 2008 certifications

Leave a comment

What you need to know about Windows Server 2008 certifications

As you have probably heard for some time now, Microsoft is transitioning away
from the MCP/MCSA/MCSE certifications to the new
MCTS (Technology Specialist) and MCITP
(IT Professional) certifications and exams. The first question you will probably
have is: "Does that mean that my current MCP/MCSA/MCSE certifications are no
longer going to be valid?" and the answer is no. Your current certifications
will still be valid and will not expire. If you are currently job hunting, the
older certifications are still highly valued, as most hiring managers are used
to sorting resumes by the old certifications and it will take them some time for
them to catch on to the new line of certifications.


Why did Microsoft move to an entirely new line of certifications?
They were trying to get away from
the "one title fits all" mentality of the MCP/MCSA/MCSE tracks. For example, I
could pass the 70-270 Windows XP exam and achieve the MCP certification. You
could take the 70-291 2003 Network Infrastructure exam, a much more difficult
exam and also achieve the MCP certification. When sorting through resumes, how
does a hiring manager know that your MCP achieved through a more difficult exam
is worth more than my MCP achieved through an easier exam? They don’t – hence
the change to the new line of certifications.

The MCTS (Technology Specialist) designation is technology specific, so for
example, a MCTS in Windows Vista Configuration can be easily distinguished from
a MCTS in Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration. The MCTS
credential expires when Microsoft technical support for that product expires,
whereas there is no expiration for a MCP certification (because it is so
generic).

The MCITP (IT Professional) designation is role specific. For example, a
MCITP Sever 2008 Administrator is
distinguished from a MCITP Server 2008 Enterprise Administrator as a role that
is more akin to a junior level administrator. The MCITP certifications don’t
expire but will have continuing certification requirements to stay current.

So What is gold membership



The Complete package
will allow you to download whatever exam files you need, at any time. Unlimited
Lifetime Access. Unlimited downloads and updates to all current exams.

After Purchasing this package you can
have access to all the exams files, unlimited access package. You will also have
access to all future exams added and all updates. Which Included all the product
available in Certkingdom.com and also future products also.

Our Gold Level Members get….
1. Life time membership
2. Unlimited access to all exams material
3. Instant downloads
4. Unlimited updated for life
5. Get hand on the every new study material
6. 24/7 customer support

So where do you get started with the Windows Server 2008 certification
process?

That depends on whether or not you are currently certified as a Windows
Server 2003 MCSA/MCSE (MCP doesn’t count). If you are already 2003 MCSA/MCSE
certified, there is a direct upgrade path to Server 2008 MCTS/MCITP. If you are
not Windows 2003 MCSA/MCSE certified, then you will have to take all the core
and required Server 2008 exams. Here’s a table that breaks it down for you:

Exams required to achieve MCTS & MCITP Certifications

  Current Windows 2003 Certification
MCTS Certification MCSA MCSE None
MCTS AD Configuration 70-648 70-649 70-640
MCTS Network
Infrastructure Configuration		 70-648 70-649 70-642
MCTS Application
Platform Configuration 		70-648 70-649 70-643
MCITP Server 2008
Administrator 		70-646 – 70-647
Plus a client exam
(70-620 or 70-624)
MCITP Server 2008
Enterprise Administrator		   70-646
Not required to pass 70-620, 70-624, 70-647 		70-647
Plus 70-620 or 70-624
Not required to pass 70-646

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As you can see from the table, the 70-648 and 70-649 exams will only upgrade
you to a MCTS designation, and you have to take additional exams to achieve
MCITP. The 70-648 exam is taken in lieu of 70-640 and 70-642 but you must
already be a Windows Server 2003 MCSA. The 70-649 exam is taken in lieu of
70-640, 70-642, and 70-643 but you must already be a Windows Server 2003 MCSE.

  • There are no upgrade paths for those who hold a Messaging or Security
    specialization in Windows Server 2003.
  • There is no upgrade path from Windows Server 2000 certifications – another
    reason to finish out the Windows Server 2003 track if you are already on it.
  • Server 2008 Upgrade
    Takes you from a Windows 2003 MCSA/MCSE to a Windows Server 2008 MCTS/MCITP.
    If you are Windows 2003 MCSA certified, you need to pass 2 exams (70-648,
    70-646) to achieve MCITP Server 2008 Administrator and if you are a Windows
    2003 MCSE you need to pass 3 exams (70-649, 70-647, 70-620) to achieve MCITP
    Server 2008 Enterprise Administrator.
     
  • MCSE 2008
    Takes you from Windows NT4/2000/no certifications to a Windows Server 2008
    MCTS/MCITP. You will need to pass 3 exams (70-640, 70-642,70-646) to achieve
    MCITP Server 2008 Administrator and 5 exams (70-640, 70-642, 70-643, 70-647,
    70-620) to achieve MCITP Server 2008 Enterprise Administrator. 70-646 is not
    required but you can optionally take it.

It has taken Microsoft five years to get to a new round of certifications.
There is a plethora of Windows 2000/2003 certified MCPs/MCSAs/MCSEs out there
competing for jobs. Achieving the 2008 certification early on will help
distinguish you from all of the other currently certified professionals. I
expect our classes will fill quickly as Certkingdom alumni finally have a new
Microsoft certification to achieve.

I look forward to seeing you in class and helping you achieve your Windows
Server 2008 certifications.

Microsoft

MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications

2 Comments

MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications

The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) credential enables
professionals to target specific technologies and distinguish themselves by
demonstrating in-depth knowledge and expertise in their specialized
technologies.

Developers who earn the MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications certification
have demonstrated breadth and depth of skills and knowledge of Web application
technology and data access in Web applications.

Technology Specialists typically pursue careers as Web developers, Windows
developers, or enterprise software developers. They may also be database
developers or systems administrators who do not work daily with the .NET
Framework 2.0 but who want to show their breadth of technology experience.

How to Earn Your MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications
Candidates who want to earn this certification must pass two exams: one that
focuses on .NET Framework foundational skills and one that focuses on Web-based
client development.

The MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications certification counts as credit
toward the following Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD)
certifications.

• MCPD: Web Developer
• MCPD: Enterprise Application
Developer

If you are a Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) or a Microsoft
Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) and want to earn the MCPD: Web Developer
certification, you do not need to first earn this MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Web
Applications certification. You will earn this MCTS certification when you pass
the MCAD or MCSD exam for upgrading to MCPD: Web Developer.

If you are an MCSD, you will earn this
MCTS certification when you pass the exams for upgrading to MCPD: Enterprise
Applications Developer.

The following table lists the exams that you must pass to earn the MCTS: .NET
Framework 2.0 Web Applications certification.

Required exams (two)

Exam 70-536 :TS: Microsoft .NET
Framework 2.0–Application Development Foundation

Exam 70-528 :TS: Microsoft .NET
Framework 2.0 – Web-Based Client Development

 




MCITP Online Training –
MCITP Online Certification –
MCITP Online Exams

 

Microsoft

Prepration Guide Exam 70-291

18 Comments

Preparation Guide for Exam
70-291
Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network
Infrastructure

Audience profile
The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) on Windows Server 2003
credential is intended for IT professionals who work in the typically complex
computing environment of medium to large companies. An MCSA candidate should
have 6 to 12 months of experience administering client and network operating
systems in environments that have the following characteristics:

250 to 5,000 or more users
Three or more physical locations
Three or more domain controllers
Network services and resources such as messaging, database, file and print,
proxy server, firewall, Internet, intranet, remote access, and client computer
management
Connectivity requirements such as connecting branch offices and individual users
in remote locations to the corporate network and connecting corporate networks
to the Internet

Credit toward certification
When you pass the Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Windows Server
2003 Network Infrastructure exam, you achieve Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
status. You also earn credit toward the following certifications:
Core credit toward Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
on Windows Server 2003 certification
Core credit toward Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
on Windows Server 2003 certification
Core credit toward Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA)
on Microsoft SQL Server 2000 certification

Preparation tools and resources
In addition to your hands-on experience working with the product, we recommend
that you use the following tools and training to help you prepare for this exam.
Classroom training for this exam
Course 2276: Implementing a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network
Hosts
Course 2277: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003
Network Infrastructure: Network Services
Microsoft Press self-paced training products
MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-291): Implementing, Managing and
Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit: Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Core Requirements,
Exams 70-290, 70-291, 70-293, 70-294

TechNet: Designed for IT professionals, this site includes how-to instructions,
best practices, downloads, technical chats, and much more.
MSDN: The Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) is a reference for developers. It
features code samples, technical articles, newsgroups, chats, and more.
Training and certification newsgroups: A newsgroup exists for every Microsoft
certification. By participating in the ongoing dialogue, you take advantage of a
unique opportunity to exchange ideas with and ask questions of others, including
more than 750 Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs) worldwide.

Skills being measured
This certification exam measures your ability to implement, manage, and
maintain a Windows Server 2003 network infrastructure. Before taking the exam,
you should be proficient in the job skills listed in the following matrix. The
matrix shows which Official Microsoft Learning Products may help you reach
competency in the skills being tested in the exam.
KEY: The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will
need to supplement the course with additional work. = The course provides a
general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the
course with additional work. The course includes some material to prepare you
for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work. =
The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to
supplement the course with additional work. The course includes material to
prepare you for this task. = The course includes material to prepare you for
this task.

Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining IP Addressing
Configure TCP/IP addressing on a server computer.
Manage DHCP.
Manage DHCP clients and leases.
Manage DHCP Relay Agent.
Manage DHCP databases.
Manage DHCP scope options.
Manage reservations and reserved clients.
Troubleshoot TCP/IP addressing.
Diagnose and resolve issues related to Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA).
Diagnose and resolve issues related to incorrect TCP/IP configuration.
Troubleshoot DHCP.
Diagnose and resolve issues related to DHCP authorization.
Verify DHCP reservation configuration.
Examine the system event log and DHCP server audit log files to find related
events.
Diagnose and resolve issues related to configuration of DHCP server and scope
options.
Verify that the DHCP Relay Agent is working correctly.
Verify database integrity.
Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining Name Resolution
Install and configure the DNS Server service.
Configure DNS server options.
Configure DNS zone options.
Configure DNS forwarding.
Manage DNS.
Manage DNS zone settings.
Manage DNS record settings.
Manage DNS server options.
Monitor DNS. Tools might include System Monitor, Event Viewer, Replication
Monitor, and DNS debug logs.
Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining Network Security
Implement secure network administration procedures.
Implement security baseline settings and audit security settings by using
security templates.
Implement the principle of least privilege.
Install and configure software update infrastructure.
Install and configure software update services.
Install and configure automatic client update settings.
Configure software updates on earlier operating systems.
Monitor network protocol security. Tools might include the IP Security Monitor
Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in and Kerberos support tools.
Troubleshoot network protocol security. Tools might include the IP Security
Monitor MMC snap-in, Event Viewer, and Network Monitor.
Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining Routing and Remote Access
Configure Routing and Remote Access user authentication.
Configure remote access authentication protocols.
Configure Internet Authentication Service (IAS) to provide authentication for
Routing and Remote Access clients.
Configure Routing and Remote Access policies to permit or deny access.
Manage remote access.
Manage packet filters.
Manage Routing and Remote Access routing interfaces.
Manage devices and ports.
Manage routing protocols.
Manage Routing and Remote Access clients.
Manage TCP/IP routing.
Manage routing protocols.
Manage routing tables.
Manage routing ports.
Implement secure access between private networks.
Troubleshoot user access to remote access services.
Diagnose and resolve issues related to remote access VPNs.
Diagnose and resolve issues related to establishing a remote access connection.
Diagnose and resolve user access to resources beyond the remote access server.
Troubleshoot Routing and Remote Access routing.
Troubleshoot demand-dial routing.
Troubleshoot router-to-router VPNs.
Maintaining a Network Infrastructure
Monitor network traffic. Tools might include Network Monitor and System Monitor.
Troubleshoot connectivity to the Internet.
Troubleshoot server services.
Diagnose and resolve issues related to service dependency.
Use service recovery options to diagnose and resolve service-related issues.

Microsoft

Exam 70-291:

Leave a comment

Exam 70-291:
Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

Language(s):     English
Audience(s):     IT Professionals
Technology:     Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Type:                   Proctored Exam

Special Offer:
Get a Second Shot at Microsoft Certification
Worried about your Microsoft certification exam? Don’t sweat it. If you don’t pass the first time, Microsoft is giving you a second chance, free.
Overview     Skills Measured     Preparation Materials     Community
About this ExamExam 70-291 became available on August 14, 2003.

Audience Profile

Mcitp Training – Mcitp Certification

The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) on Windows Server 2003 credential is intended for IT professionals who work in the typically complex computing environment of medium to large companies. An MCSA candidate should have 6 to 12 months of experience administering client and network operating systems in environments that have the following characteristics:

250 to 5,000 or more users
Three or more physical locations
Three or more domain controllers
Network services and resources such as messaging, database, file and print, proxy server, firewall, Internet, intranet, remote access, and client computer management

Connectivity requirements such as connecting branch offices and individual users in remote locations to the corporate network and connecting corporate networks to the Internet

Credit Toward Certification
When you pass Exam 70-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure, you complete the requirements for the following certification(s):

When you pass the Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure exam, you achieve Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) status. You also earn credit toward the following certifications:

Core credit toward
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) on Windows Server 2003 certification

Core credit toward Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) on Windows Server 2003 certification

Core credit toward Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) on Microsoft SQL Server 2000 certification

Skills Being Measured
This exam measures your ability to accomplish the technical tasks listed below.The percentages indicate the relative weight of each major topic area on the exam.

Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining IP Addressing
Configure TCP/IP addressing on a server computer.

Manage DHCP.
o Manage DHCP clients and leases.
o Manage DHCP Relay Agent.
o Manage DHCP databases.
o Manage DHCP scope options.
o Manage reservations and reserved clients.

Troubleshoot TCP/IP addressing.
o Diagnose and resolve issues related to Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA).
o Diagnose and resolve issues related to incorrect TCP/IP configuration.

Troubleshoot DHCP.
o Diagnose and resolve issues related to DHCP authorization.
o Verify DHCP reservation configuration.
o Examine the system event log and DHCP server audit log files to find related events.
o Diagnose and resolve issues related to configuration of DHCP server and scope options.
o Verify that the DHCP Relay Agent is working correctly.
o Verify database integrity.

Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining Name Resolution

Install and configure the DNS Server service.
o Configure DNS server options.
o Configure DNS zone options.
o Configure DNS forwarding.

Manage DNS.
o Manage DNS zone settings.
o Manage DNS record settings.
o Manage DNS server options.

Monitor DNS. Tools might include System Monitor, Event Viewer, Replication Monitor, and DNS debug logs.

Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining Network Security

Implement secure network administration procedures.
o Implement security baseline settings and audit security settings by using security templates.
o Implement the principle of least privilege.

Install and configure software update infrastructure.
o Install and configure software update services.
o Install and configure automatic client update settings.
o Configure software updates on earlier operating systems.

Monitor network protocol security. Tools might include the IP Security Monitor Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in and Kerberos support tools.

Troubleshoot network protocol security. Tools might include the IP Security Monitor MMC snap-in, Event Viewer, and Network Monitor.

Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining Routing and Remote Access

Configure Routing and Remote Access user authentication.
o Configure remote access authentication protocols.
o Configure Internet Authentication Service (IAS) to provide authentication for Routing and Remote Access clients.
o Configure Routing and Remote Access policies to permit or deny access.

Manage remote access.
o Manage packet filters.
o Manage Routing and Remote Access routing interfaces.
o Manage devices and ports.
o Manage routing protocols.
o Manage Routing and Remote Access clients.

Manage TCP/IP routing.
o Manage routing protocols.
o Manage routing tables.
o Manage routing ports.

Implement secure access between private networks.

Troubleshoot user access to remote access services.
o Diagnose and resolve issues related to remote access VPNs.
o Diagnose and resolve issues related to establishing a remote access connection.
o Diagnose and resolve user access to resources beyond the remote access server.

Troubleshoot Routing and Remote Access routing.
o Troubleshoot demand-dial routing.
o Troubleshoot router-to-router VPNs.

Maintaining a Network Infrastructure

Monitor network traffic. Tools might include Network Monitor and System Monitor.

Troubleshoot connectivity to the Internet.

Troubleshoot server services.
o Diagnose and resolve issues related to service dependency.
o Use service recovery options to diagnose and resolve service-related issues.

Preparation Tools and ResourcesTo help you prepare for this exam, Microsoft Learning recommends that you have hands-on experience with the product and that you use the following training resources. These training resources do not necessarily cover all of the topics listed in the “Skills Measured” tab.
Classroom Training

Course 2277C: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services

Course 2276C: Implementing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Hosts (two days)

Microsoft E-Learning There is no Microsoft E-Learning training currently available.

Microsoft Press Books

MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit: Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Core Requirements,
Exams 70-290, 70-291, 70-293, 70-294

MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-291): Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure, Second Edition

MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-291): Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure (70-291)

Practice Tests at Certkingdom.com

Microsoft Online Resources
TechNet: Designed for IT professionals, this site includes how-to instructions, best practices, downloads, technical chats, and much more.
MSDN: The Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) is a reference for developers. It features code samples, technical articles, newsgroups, chats, and more.

Training and certification newsgroups: A newsgroup exists for every Microsoft certification. By participating in the ongoing dialogue, you take advantage of a unique opportunity to exchange ideas with and ask questions of others, including more than 750 Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs) worldwide.

Have Questions?For advice about training and certification, connect with peers:

For questions about a specific certification, chat with a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP):

To find out about recommended blogs, Web sites, and upcoming Live Meetings on popular topics, visit our community site:

MCITP Online Training – MCITP Online Certification – MCITP Online Exams