MCSE Exam 70-296 Study Guide and DVD Training System: Planning, Implementing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment for a MCSE Certified on Windows 2000

849 Pages·2003·11.85 MB·English

by  Will Schmied

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Laura E. Hunter
Brian Barber
Melissa Craft
Norris L. Johnson, Jr.
Tony Piltzecker,
Technical Editor
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Contributors
Laura E. Hunter (CISSP,MCSE,MCT,MCDBA,MCP,MCP+I,CCNA,
A+,Network+,iNet+,CNE-4,CNE-5) is a Senior IT Specialist with the
University of Pennsylvania,where she provides network planning,implemen-
tation,and troubleshooting services for various business units and schools
within the University.Her specialties include Microsoft Windows NT and
2000 design and implementation,troubleshooting and security topics.As an
“MCSE Early Achiever”on Windows 2000,Laura,was one of the first in the
country to renew her Microsoft credentials under the Windows 2000 certifi-
cation structure.Laura’s previous experience includes a position as the
Director of Computer Services for the Salvation Army and as the LAN
administrator for a medical supply firm.She also operates as an independent
consultant for small businesses in the Philadelphia metropolitan area and is a
regular contributor to the TechTarget family of websites.
Laura has previously contributed to the Syngress best-seller Configuring
Symantec Antivirus,Corporate Edition (ISBN:1-931836-81-7).She has also
contributed to several other exam guides in the Syngress Windows 2003
MCSE/MCSA DVD Guide and Training System series as a DVD presenter,
contributing author and technical reviewer.Laura holds a bachelor’s degree
from the University of Pennsylvania and is a member of the Network of
Women in Computer Technology,the Information Systems Security
Association,and InfraGard,a cooperative undertaking between the U.S.
Government other participants dedicated to increasing the security of United
States critical infrastructures.
Brian Barber (MCSE/W2K,MCSA/W2K,MCSE/NT 4,MCP+I,
MCNE,CNE-5,CNE-4,CNA-3,CNA-GW) is a Senior Consultant with
Sierra Systems Consultants Inc.in Ottawa,Canada who specializes in multi-
platform infrastructure and application architecture.His focus is on Web-
based electronic service delivery through directory services and messaging,
and on IT service management.In over 10 years of experience in IT,he has
held numerous positions,including Senior Technical Analyst with MetLife
and Senior Technical Coordinator with LGS Group Inc.(now a part of IBM
Global Services).Brian has contributed to the other following Syngress
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Products,including Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows XP Professional
(ISBN:1-928994-80-6).He would like to thank Glen Donegan at Microsoft
Canada for providing the software he needed and also his family for all of
their patience,love,and support.
Melissa Craft (CCNA,MCNE,MCSE,Network+,CNE-3,CNE-4,CNE-
GW,CNE-5,CCA) is the Vice President and CIO for Dane Holdings,Inc.,a
financial services corporation in Phoenix,AZ,where she manages Web devel-
opment,and the LAN and WAN for the company.During her career,Melissa
has focused her expertise on developing enterprise-wide technology solu-
tions and methodologies focused on client organizations.These technology
solutions touch every part of a system’s lifecycle,from assessing the need,
determining the return on investment,network design,testing,and imple-
mentation to operational management and strategic planning.
In 1997,Melissa began writing magazine articles on networking and the
information technology industry.In 1998,Syngress hired Melissa to con-
tribute to an MCSE certification guide.Since then,Melissa has continued to
write about various technology and certification subjects.She is the author
of the best-selling Configuring Windows 2000 Active Directory (Syngress
Publishing,ISBN:1-928994-60-1),and Configuring Citrix MetaFrame for
Windows 2000 Terminal Services (Syngress,ISBN:1-928944-18-0).
Melissa holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and is
a member of the IEEE,the Society of Women Engineers,and American
MENSA,Ltd.Melissa currently resides in Glendale,AZ with her family,Dan,
Justine,and Taylor.
Norris L. Johnson, Jr. (MCSA,MCSE,CTT+,A+,Linux+,Network +,
Security+,CCNA) is a technology trainer and owner of a consulting com-
pany in the Seattle-Tacoma area.His consultancies have included deploy-
ments and security planning for local firms and public agencies,as well as
providing services to other local computer firms in need of problem solving
and solutions for their clients.He specializes in Windows NT 4.0,Windows
2000,and Windows XP issues,providing consultation and implementation
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for networks,security planning and services.In addition to consulting work,
Norris provides technical training for clients and teaches for area community
and technical colleges.He is co-author of many Syngress publications,
including the best selling Security+ DVD Training & Study Guide (ISBN:1-
931836-72-8),SSCP Study Guide and DVD Training System (ISBN:1-
931836-80-9),Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows XP Professional (ISBN:
1-928994-80-6), and Hack Proofing Your Network,Second Edition (ISBN:1-
928994-70-9).Norris has also performed technical edits and reviews on Hack
Proofing Windows 2000 Server (ISBN:1-931836-49-3) andWindows 2000
Active Directory,Second Edition (ISBN:1-928994-60-1).Norris holds a bach-
elor’s degree from Washington State University.He is deeply appreciative of
the support of his wife,Cindy,and three sons in helping to maintain his
focus and efforts toward computer training and education.
Technical Editor, Contributor, and
DVD Presenter
Tony Piltzecker (CISSP,MCSE,CCNA,Check Point CCSA,Citrix
CCA),author of the CCSA Exam Cram, is the IT Operations Manager for
SynQor,Inc.,where he is responsible for the network design and support for
multiple offices worldwide.Tony’s specialties include network security design,
implementation,and testing.Tony’s background includes positions as a Senior
Networking Consultant with Integrated Information Systems and a Senior
Engineer with Private Networks,Inc.Tony holds a bachelor’s degree in
Business Administration,and is a member of ISSA.Tony currently resides in
Leominster,MA with his wife,Melanie,and his daughter,Kaitlyn.
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Technical Reviewer
Jeffery A. Martin (MCSE,MCDBA,MCT,MCP+I,MCNE,CNI,CCNP,
CCI,CCA,CTT,A+,Network+,I-Net+,Project+,Linux+,CIW,ADPM)
has been working with computers and computer networks for over 15 years.
Jeffery spends most of his time managing several companies that he owns and
consulting for large multinational media companies.He also enjoys working
as a technical instructor and training others in the use of technology.
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