MCITP Self–Paced Training Kit (Exams 70–640, 70–642, 70–646): Server Administrator Core Requirements (PRO–Certification)

Get in–depth training and practice with the skills measured by the core exams for Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Windows Server 2008 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 Microsofta‚ ® 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.

Work at your own pace through the lessons and hands–on exercises. 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 zones, client settings, and group policy objects; the new Active Directorya‚ ® Lightweight Directory Service and Active Directory Rights Management Service; configuring remote access, Network Access Protection, Network Authentication, IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, and Domain Name System (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.

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 90–day evaluation version of Microsoft Visual Studioa‚ ® 2005 Professional and an exam discount voucher making this kit an exceptional value and a great career investment.

Key Book Benefits:

Excellent value: three official study guides covering the core requirements for MCITP: Windows Server 2008 Administrator all in one box

Comprehensive exam prep study guide written by exam–certified authors

In–depth coverage of exam objectives and sub–objectives plus instructive case studies and troubleshooting scenarios to enhance your performance on the job

900+ practice and review questions

Test engine that enables customized testing, pre–assessment and post–assessment, and automated scoring and feedback

Handy exam–mapping grid

Evaluation version of Windows Server 2008

15 percent exam discount voucher from Microsoft (limited–time offer)

Entire study guide in searchable eBook format

About the Author:

Dan Holme is the owner and founder of Intelliem, a consulting and training company. He is coauthor of the Self–Paced Training Kit for the Windows Server 2003 exam 70–290, among several other Microsoft Press titles.

Tony Northrup, MCTS, MCSE, CISSP, and Microsoft MVP, is a consultant and author. He is coauthor of the Self–Paced Training Kits for the Windows XP exams 70–270, 70–271, and 70–272, among several other certification exam prep titles.

Mitch Tulloch is a Microsoft MVP and a widely recognized expert on Windows administration. Mitch has contributed more than one hundred articles to various IT Web sites and magazines, and he has written more than a dozen books, including the Microsoft Encyclopedia of Security, Windows Server Hacks, and Introducing Windows Server 2008.

Ian McLean is coauthor of MCSA/MCSE Self–Paced Training Kit (Exam 70–291): Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure, from Microsoft Press.

Orin Thomas is a writer, teacher, and consultant whose books include the MCSA/MCSE Self–Paced Training Kit (Exam 70–290): Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment, from Microsoft Press.