MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-350): Implementing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2004 (Pro-Certification) [Hardcover]

Stan Reimer (Author), Orin Thomas (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0735621691 | ISBN-13: 978-0735621695 | Publication Date: April 13, 2005 | Edition: 1

Ace your preparation for the skills measured by MCP Exam 70-350—and on the job—with this official Microsoft study guide. Work at your own pace through a system of lessons, hands-on exercises, troubleshooting labs, and review questions.

The Readiness Review Suite on CD, featuring advanced technology from MeasureUp, provides 300 challenging questions for in-depth self-assessment and practice. You can choose timed or untimed testing mode, generate random tests, or focus on specific objectives. You get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers—including a customized learning path that describes how and where to focus your studies.

Maximize your performance on the exam by learning how to:

• Plan and implement your deployment, including migration from ISA Server 2000
• Install, manage, and troubleshoot ISA Server clients
• Configure ISA Server as a firewall with application-layer filtering
• Enable security-enhanced Internet access for Web servers, Exchange servers, and other servers
• Configure ISA Server to enable Virtual Private Network (VPN) remote access and site-to-site VPNs
• Monitor and log server activity, run reports, and create alerts

Readiness Review Suite on CD Powered by MeasureUp

Your kit includes:

• NEW—15% exam discount from Microsoft. Offer expires 6/30/06. Details inside.
• NEW—Fully reengineered self-paced study guide with expert exam tips.
• NEW—Readiness Review Suite featuring 300 questions and multiple testing options.
• NEW—Case scenarios and troubleshooting labs for real-world expertise.
• NEW—120-day evaluation version of Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2004.
• NEW—eBook in PDF format.
• NEW—Microsoft Encyclopedia of Security eBook.
• NEW—Microsoft Encyclopedia of Networking, Second Edition eBook.

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About the Author

Orin Thomas, MCITP, MCTS, MCSE, Microsoft MVP, is a consultant and writer whose books include the SELF-PACED TRAINING KITS for Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 / 2008 R2, Exchange Server, and SharePoint exams. He is also a contributing editor to Windows IT Pro magazine.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1104 pages
• Publisher: Microsoft Press; 1 edition (April 13, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0735621691
• ISBN-13: 978-0735621695
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.6 x 2.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,017,496 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Well Written In-depth Guide, October 11, 2005

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David B. Jaromnak "djaromnak" (West Lawn, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-350): Implementing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2004 (Pro-Certification) (Hardcover)

Having just passed the 70-350 test today after reading the Blue Book ISA 2004 70-350 leaves me satisfied with the experience. All chapters are well laid out, grouped by topic with lessons and summaries. I found the Exam Tips scattered throughout very useful, as several popped up in the exam. If I would have passed the test by only using this book, I would have rated it 5 stars. I used other resources, but this book is well written and the authors know what they are talking about. Be prepared to spend significant time with it, as it nearly reaches 1000 pages. It also includes a CD of hundreds of Measure-Up Test Simulation and Study Questions plus a trial copy of ISA 2004 standard. This is my first Training Kit Blue Books, and I feel it cannot get much better, I highly recommend it!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good exam and real world based book, December 24, 2005

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JR "ElMontro" - See all my reviews

This review is from: MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-350): Implementing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2004 (Pro-Certification) (Hardcover)

I went to the MOC2824B training a few months ago and didn't like it that much. If you, like me go to the official training you will find that is very much alike. But the autors included a lot of real world notes and insights for the exam on the book that you wont find on the MOC manual. Be ready to mount the practices on a virtual machine environment or real one if you have all the hardware, you will have fun anyways. Labs are filled with very usefull skill building exercises that will entertain you and teach you big time what this great product is all about. I passed the exam last week with 894/1000, and I thank not only my experience with the product but also all the good advice from this book. If you are looking to pass the exam, this is your book!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Study Material, June 24, 2008

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Mark Grogan "Fleabitten_Arabian" (Kenilworth QLD, Aust.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-350): Implementing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2004 (Pro-Certification) (Hardcover)

I used this book (ISA 2004) as the primary material to study for the Isa 2006 70-351 Exam.

It more than covers the foundations of ISA Server and with some time spent on MS.com researching ISA 2006 enhancements is all that was required.

I am becoming a huge fan of the MS Press books and this one is no exception.

Perhaps a little more focus on Enterprise rather than the single chapter would be good as there are a few Enterprise questions in the exam, but still that takes nothing away from this text.

5 Stars!

Mark Grogan