Official Microsoft study guide for the skills you need on the job—and on the exam.
Make the right design decisions to protect your business network—and prepare for the Microsoft® Certified Professional (MCP) exam—with this official Microsoft study guide. Work at your own pace through a system of case-study scenarios and tutorials to gain practical experience planning the security infrastructure for a Windows® 2000 network. As you build these real-world design skills, you’re also preparing for MCP Exam 70-220—a core credit* on the Windows 2000 MCSE track.
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL LEARN.
• Analyzing business requirements, including strategies, structures, and processes
• Evaluating your company’s existing and planned technical environment
• Identifying security risks and requirements and defining security baselines
• Planning an authentication strategy and Public Key Infrastructure
• Controlling access to resources using EFS, NTFS, security groups, and Group Policy
• Designing security for Windows 2000 network services: DNS, Remote Installation Services (RIS), SNMP, and Terminal Services
• Developing an IPSec data encryption scheme and management strategy
• Providing secure connections for users of remote access services, VPNs, extranets, or the Internet
HERE’S WHAT’S INSIDE.
• Comprehensive self-paced training manual that maps to MCP exam goals and objectives
• Case study-based exercises that help you apply what you learn to the job
• Summaries and end-of-chapter review questions to help gauge your progress
• 120-day evaluation version of Windows 2000 Advanced Server
• All the book’s content—plus supplemental materials—on CD-ROM
• NEW! Sample MCSE Readiness Review practice-test questions on line. See “About This Book” for details.