MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration Study Guide: Exam 70-642 [Paperback]

William Panek (Author), Tylor Wentworth (Author), James Chellis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 8, 2008 | ISBN-10: 0470261692 | ISBN-13: 978-0470261699 | Edition: 1

Efficiently prepare for the Windows Server 2008 certification exam with MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration: Exam 70-642, a comprehensive study tool that will guide you through everything you need to know for the test. This study guide includes 100% coverage of the exam objectives, real world scenarios, hands-on exercises, and challenging review questions, both in the book and on the CD. With Microsoft's release of Windows Server 2008 and a new generation of certification exams, you have more reason than ever to certify your expertise.

For Instructors: Teaching supplements are available for this title.

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From the Back Cover

Get ready for the new Windows Server 2008 certification track

With Microsoft's release of Windows Server 2008 and a new generation of certification exams, network administrators have more reason than ever to certify their expertise in the world's leading server software. Inside, find the full coverage you need to prepare for Exam 70-642: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring, one of three specializations in the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certification track and a prerequisite for the MCITP certifications in Windows Server 2008. Inside, you'll find:

• Full coverage of all exam objectives in a systematic approach, so you can be confident you're getting the instruction you need for the exam

• Practical hands-on exercises to reinforce critical skills

• Real-world scenarios that put what you've learned in the context of actual job roles

• Challenging review questions in each chapter to prepare you for exam day

• Exam Essentials, a key feature in each chapter that identifies critical areas you must become proficient in before taking the exam

• A handy tear card that maps every official exam objective to the corresponding chapter in the book, so you can track your exam prep objective by objective

Look inside for complete coverage of all exam objectives.

About the Author

William Panek (MCP, MCP+I, MCSA, MCSA W/SECURITY & MESSAGING, MCSE – NT (3.51 & 4.0), MCSE – 2000 & 2003, MCSE W/SECURITY & MESSAGING, MCDBA, MCT, MCTS (Windows Server 2008 Active Directory: Configuration, Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure: Configuration, Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure: Configuration, Microsoft Windows Vista: Configuration, SQL Server 2005), MCITP, CCNA, CHFI)
After many successful years in the computer industry and a degree in computer programming, William Panek decided that he could better use his talents and his personality as an instructor. He started teaching for The Associates—instructing at such schools as Boston University, Clark University, and Globalnet, just to name a few. In 1998 William started Stellacon Corporation. Stellacon has become one of New England’s leading training companies. He brings years of real world expertise to the classroom and strives to ensure that each and every student has an understanding of the course material. Over his 10 years of teaching experience, William has helped thousands of students get certified.

Tylor Wentworth (MCP®, MCP+I, MCSA, MCSA W/SECURITY & MESSAGING, MCSE – NT (4.0), MCSE – 2000 & 2003, MCSE W/SECURITY & MESSAGING, MCT, MCTS, CCNA, CCNP, BSEE, FCC RF Licensed)
Tylor Wentworth is a member of the IEEE with membership in the standards committee. Tylor has been involved in computers and networking for over fifteen years. He has worked for large companies such as Computer Associates, Liberty Mutual, Time Warner, Fairpoint Communications, Enterasys, among many others. He has shared his networking knowledge and experience developing and delivering custom curriculum for numerous network infrastructure classes, recently completing VPN, Voice over IP, IPv6, and QoS. He delivers Microsoft Official Curriculum both publicly and privately on a regular basis. Tylor owned Intelligence Quest, a training company which merged with Stellacon Corporation and is now Director of Operations for Stellacon with training locations in Portsmouth and North Conway, New Hampshire as well as Dallas, Texas.

James Chellis, MCSE, has co-authored more than 30 IT certification titles in print. He is currently CEO of Comcourse, Inc., an online education provider.

Product Details

• Paperback: 600 pages
• Publisher: Sybex; 1 edition (July 8, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470261692
• ISBN-13: 978-0470261699
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.6 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #336,228 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not a great book, May 4, 2010

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M. Grider (MN, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration Study Guide: Exam 70-642 (Paperback)

I used this book to prepare for test 70-642. I passed with 700/1000 (the minimum passing score), but felt at times like I was so unprepared that I must have been taking the wrong exam. There were many questions about line-commands, network access (NPS/NAP) and specifics on VPNs that I don't remember the text even mentioning. The book did give a good general overview of the exam topics, but a certification study guide must do more than that. If you don't already have a working understanding of this material and you only use this book to prepare, your exam will be a nail biter.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Passed Exam, December 25, 2008

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N. Maxwell "kansastech" (KS USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration Study Guide: Exam 70-642 (Paperback)

Used this book to prepare for 70-649, upgrading my MCSE to MCTS. Book was helpful, passed the test. Lots of information on subnetting. They taught some "tricks" for figuring out subnetting using charts. However, I doubt the test includes charts. Lots of small details about different network services (routing, dns, dhcp, IPv6).

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Passed Exam, April 27, 2009

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J. Hodgson "MCITP" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration Study Guide: Exam 70-642 (Paperback)

I just passed the 70-642 exam and I used this Sybex book to help me prepare for the test. I felt that the book did a good job explaining some topics ,like DNS, that I have had problems with in the past. If you are looking to pass the 642 exam, this is a good start.