MCSA/MCSE: Windows Server 2003 Network Security Administration Study Guide (70-299) [Paperback]

Russ Kaufman (Author), Bill English (Author), Russ Kaufmann (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0782143326 | ISBN-13: 978-0782143324 | Publication Date: July 7, 2004

Here's the book you need to prepare for the Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network exam (70-299). This Study Guide was developed to meet the exacting requirements of today's certification candidates. In addition to the consistent and accessible instructional approach that earned Sybex the "Best Study Guide" designation in the 2003 CertCities Readers Choice Awards, this book provides:

• Clear and concise information on administering a secure Windows Server 2003 network
• Practical examples and insights drawn from real-world experience
• Leading-edge exam preparation software, including a testing engine and electronic flashcards for your Palm

You'll also find authoritative coverage of key exam topics, including:

• Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Security Policies
• Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Patch Management Infrastructure
• Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Security for Network Communications
• Planning, Configuring, and Troubleshooting Authentication, Authorization, and PKI

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Here's the book you need to prepare for the Implementing andAdministering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network exam(70-299). This Study Guide was developed to meet the exacting requirements oftoday's certification candidates. In addition to the consistent and accessibleinstructional approach that earned Sybex the "Best Study Guide"designation in the 2003 CertCities Readers Choice Awards, this bookprovides:

• Clear and concise information onadministering a secure Windows Server 2003 network
• Practical examples andinsights drawn from real-world experience
• Leading-edge exam preparationsoftware, including a testing engine and electronic flashcards for yourPalm

You'll also find authoritative coverage of key exam topics,including:

• Implementing, Managing, and TroubleshootingSecurity Policies
• Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting PatchManagement Infrastructure
• Implementing, Managing, and TroubleshootingSecurity for Network Communications
• Planning, Configuring, and Troubleshooting Authentication, Authorization, and PKI

About the Author

Bill English, MCSE, MCT, is President of Networknowledge, a training and consulting firm located in Minnesota. He has written numerous books, including the Administrator's Guide to SharePoint Portal Server 2001. Russ Kaufmann, MCSE, MCT, has over 11 years' IT experience, most recently with the Root Group as a Microsoft Practice Manager.

Product Details

• Paperback: 624 pages
• Publisher: Sybex (July 7, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0782143326
• ISBN-13: 978-0782143324
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.4 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #692,378 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Copy/Pasted Server 2000 book (barely for 2003), February 1, 2005

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Nolan (Florida US of A) - See all my reviews

This review is from: MCSA/MCSE: Windows Server 2003 Network Security Administration Study Guide (70-299) (Paperback)

Although the book has a 2004 copyright, much of the info is dated. Tables are referred to as for Server 2003, but the tables were obviously made for Server 2000 and simply copied into this book. Table 3.1 is a perfect example, referenced as the command line switches for the mbsacli.exe command, yet the table is titled HFNetChk Switches (the authors couldn't be bothered to do anything except copy/paste this info in). This is a common thread throughout this book, obviously NOT written for 2003, but a slightly updated (making references to 2003) security book for Server 2000.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Agree with the others, January 24, 2007

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Aaron M. Schmuhl - See all my reviews
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This review is from: MCSA/MCSE: Windows Server 2003 Network Security Administration Study Guide (70-299) (Paperback)

Amazingly lazy effort. Some of the data, like basic security concepts, are universal (the definition of a "threat" is the same, regardless of OS) but after that this book is... well, saying it's a "retread" is being nice.

The screenshots in this book even still refer to Windows 2000. Chapter 3 has a very nice "System Properties" screenshot that says "Windows 2000, Service Pack 3". Going by that, it's not even completely up to date on Windows 2000.

If you're looking for basic security concepts, this book should be alright... but there are better options (like anything Security+ related). Unfortunately, this was my first Sybex book... and will probably be my last.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Outdated and horribly written, August 25, 2006

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Clay (VA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: MCSA/MCSE: Windows Server 2003 Network Security Administration Study Guide (70-299) (Paperback)

As mentioned in the previous review, most of the text and diagrams reference Windows 2000, despite the book being titled for Server 2003. After using Sybex books to pass the core requirements for my MCSA cert, I was eager to use this one for my elective requirement. However, the book is written in a very non-technical manner; the text as well as the review questions are vague and even incorrect at times. I have found a few obviously incorrect statements / questions that will be submitted to Sybex as errata. For once I'm glad I purchased the Microsoft Press book on this subject.