by Don Poulton (Author)
MCTS Exam Cram
Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring
Exam 70-640
Don Poulton
Covers the critical information you'll need to know to score higher on Exam 70-640!
Utilize new features of Windows Server 2008 related to Active Directory
Install and configure Active Directory forests and domains
Plan and implement an Organizational Unit structure
Plan and manage Active Directory infrastructure components, such as operations masters, global catalogs, read-only domain controllers, and sites
Plan, implement, and manage Active Directory using Group Policy
Plan and manage Active Directory roles, including Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services, Active Directory Rights Management Services, and Active Directory Federation Services
Deploy software in Active Directory using Group Policy
Utilize Active Directory features to manage users and groups
Back up and restore Active Directory, and rebuild an Active Directory domain controller from backup
Deploy and manage a public key infrastructure using Active Directory Certificate Services
CD Features MeasureUp Practice Questions!
Detailed explanations of correct and incorrect answers
Multiple test modes
Random questions and order of answers
Coverage of each 70-640 exam objective
WRITTEN BY A LEADING EXPERT:
Don Poulton, MCSA, MCSE, A+, Network+, Security+, has been involved in consulting with small training providers as a technical writer, during which time he wrote training and exam prep materials for Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. More recently, he has written or co-authored several certification volumes on Security+, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Vista, published by Que Publishing.
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ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-3791-5
ISBN-10: 0-7897-3791-4
Format: Paperback
Pages: 624
Edition: 1
Publisher: Pearson IT Certification
Published: 11 Sep 2008
ISBN 10: 0789737914
ISBN 13: 9780789737915
Book Overview: MCTS 70-640 Exam Cram is the quick-study guide to help you pass the 70-640 exam from Microsoft, which is one of three core exams in the Windows Server 2008 certification program. This book covers all exam objectives, including how to configure DNS for active directory, configure a forest or a domain, configure user environments, and troubleshoot active directory. It also incorporates two full practice exams, and an installation appendix. Test-taking strategies, time-saving study tips, a special Cram Sheet, tips, acronyms, and memory joggers not available anywhere else comes with this, and all, Exam Cram books.
Don Poulton, MCSA, MCSE, A+, Network+, Security+, has been involved with computers since the days of 80-column punch cards. After a career of more than 20 years in environmental science, Don switched careers and trained as a Windows NT 4.0 MCSE. He has been involved in consulting with a couple of small training providers as a technical writer, during which time he wrote training and exam prep materials for Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP.
In addition, Don has worked on programming projects, both in his days as an environmental scientist, and more recently with Visual Basic to update an older statistical package used for multivariate analysis of sediment contaminants.
When not working on computers, Don is an avid amateur photographer who has had his photos displayed in international competitions and published in magazines such as Michigan Natural Resources Magazine and National Geographic Traveler. Don also enjoys traveling and keeping fit.
Don lives in Burlington, Ontario, with his wife, Terry.