MCSE Training Guide (70-270) : Windows XP

This complete learning package is a single source for authoritative preparation for Microsoft's challenging MCSE exam on Windows XP Professional (70-270). The authors present a systematic review of every key topic covered on the exam, including installation, administration, managing hardware, monitoring and optimizing system performance and reliability; configuring and troubleshooting the Windows XP desktop; managing and troubleshooting networking; optimizing security; and more. The authors are both Microsoft-certified Windows XP specialists and leading IT consultants, and all content in this book has been reviewed for both technical accuracy and clarity by a team of industry experts. The authors reinforce their comprehensive coverage with an extensive collection of exam tips, study strategies, and case studies; hands-on review exercises; guided practice exercises; summaries and review breaks in every chapter; and a complete practice exam. The accompanying CD-ROM contains an extensive library of additional test questions, delivered via the proven ExamGear testing software. It also contains a complete electronic copy of the book, enabling you to study anywhere you can bring a notebook computer.

Robert L. Bogue, MCSE, CNA, A+, Network+, I-Net+, Server+, e-Biz+, IT Project+, and CDIA+, has contributed to over 100 book projects, numerous magazine articles, and reviews. His broad experience has led him to networking and integration topics as well as software development. He is currently doing strategic IT consulting, and is a frequent contributor to CertCities.com. When not getting certified he enjoys flying planes and working towards higher ratings on his pilot's license.

Gord Barker, MCSE, currently works as a Senior Consultant for Microsoft Canada Co. in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He worked with Telus to complete the largest single rollout of Windows 2000 to occur prior to the product launch. He currently works with large customers to deploy Microsoft technology including SQL Server, Active Directory domains with Windows 2000 and Windows XP desktops, Content Manager, BizTalk, and Exchange. Gord lives in Edmonton, Alberta with his wife Christina.

PART I Exam Preparation

Installing Windows XP Professional

13

(86)

Implementing and Conducting Administration of Resources

99

(70)

Implementing, Managing, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting Hardware Devices and Drivers

169

(92)

Monitoring and Optimizing System Performance and Reliability

261

(86)

Configuring and Troubleshooting the Desktop Environment

347

(36)

Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Network Protocols and Services

383

(102)

Implementing, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting Security

485

(192)

PART II Final Review

Fast Facts

561

(34)

Study and Exam Prep Tips

595

(14)

Practice Exam

609

(24)

PART III Appendixes

A Glossary

633

(8)

B Overview of the Certification Process

641

(8)

C What's on the CD-ROM

649

(2)

D Using the ExamGear, Training Guide Edition Software

651

(26)

Index

677

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MCSE Training Guide (70-270) : Windows XP Professional

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