MCSA 70-410 Cert Guide R2

Description

Don Poulton (A+, Network+, Security+, MCSA, MCSE) is an independent consultantwho has been involved with computers since the days of 80-column punch cards. After more than 20 years in environmental science, Don switched careers and trained as a Windows NT 4.0 MCSE. He has been involved in consulting with a couple of small training providers as a technical writer, during which time he wrote training and exam prep materials for Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. Don has written or contributed to several titles, including Security+ Lab Manual (Que, 2004); MCSA/MCSE 70-299 Exam Cram 2: Implementing and Administering Security in a Windows 2003 Network (Exam Cram 2) (Que, 2004); MCSE 70-294 Exam Prep: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure (Que, 2006); MCTS 70-620 Exam Prep: Microsoft Windows Vista, Configuring (Que, 2008); MCTS 70-680 Cert Guide: Microsoft Windows 7, Configuring (Que, 2011); MCTS 70-640 Cert Guide: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring (Que, 2011); MCTS 70-642 Cert Guide: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring (Que, 2012); and MCSA 70-687 Cert Guide: Configuring Microsoft Windows 8.1 (Que, 2014).

 David G. Camardella has more than 14 years of experience as a systems architect, network engineer, and IT manager. Throughout his career, David has used his technical and leadership skills to successfully support infrastructures from small to large organizations. David’s experience includes managing a North American datacenter, branch office server rooms, LAN/WLAN/WAN infrastructures, Active Directory/Messaging infrastructures, private clouds, and client computing systems. Over the years, David has performed technical editing for several Microsoft and Cisco books.

• The ultimate self-study guide for the new MCSA Windows Server 2012: Installing and Configuring exam (70-410): the most comprehensive reference available
• In-depth coverage of every exam objective
• Clear explanations, quizzes, memory tables, study strategies, tips, cautions, key terms, troubleshooting scenarios, last-minute review tearsheet, and more
• Exclusive “Do I Know This Already?” quizzes to gauge knowledge, focus study, and save time
• CD-ROM contains a powerful, customisable test engine with two complete practice exams

• Introduction
• Chapter 1 Introducing Windows Server 2012 R2
• Chapter 2 Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 R2
• Chapter 3 Configuring Windows Server 2012 R2 Local Storage
• Chapter 4 Configuring Access to Files and Shares
• Chapter 5 Configuring and Monitoring Print and Document Services
• Chapter 6 Configuring Remote Management of Servers
• Chapter 7 Configuring Hyper-V
• Chapter 8 Creating and Configuring Virtual Machine Storage
• Chapter 9 Creating and Configuring Virtual Networks
• Chapter 10 Configuring IPv4 and IPv6 Addressing
• Chapter 11 Configuring Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
• Chapter 12 Deploying and Configuring Domain Name System (DNS)
• Chapter 13 Installing Domain Controllers
• Chapter 14 Active Directory User and Computer Accounts
• Chapter 15 Active Directory Groups and Organizational Units (OUs)
• Chapter 16 Creating and Applying Group Policy Objects
• Chapter 17 Configuring Security Policies
• Chapter 18 Configuring Application Restriction Policies
• Chapter 19 Configuring Windows Firewall
• Practice Exam 1
• Answers to Practice Exam 1
• Appendix A Answers to the “Do I Know This Already?” Quizzes
• Glossary
• Index
• On The CD:
• Practice Exam 2
• Answers to Practice Exam 2
• Appendix B Memory Tables
• Appendix C Memory Tables Answer Key

This edition is fully updated for new features and practices associated with Windows Server 2012, and for all exam objectives in the new MCSA Exam 70-410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012.

The ultimate self-study guide for the new MCSA Windows Server 2012: Installing and Configuring exam (70-410): the most comprehensive reference available

• In-depth coverage of every exam objective, designed to help you quickly master all you need to know
• Clear explanations, quizzes, memory tables, study strategies, tips, cautions, key terms, troubleshooting scenarios, last-minute review tearsheet, and more
• Exclusive “Do I Know This Already?” quizzes help you gauge your knowledge, focus your study, and save time
• CD-ROM contains a powerful, customizable test engine with two complete practice exams

Best-selling authors and expert instructors Don Poulton and David Camardella share preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your understanding and retention of exam topics.

The book presents you with an organised test preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. Exam topic lists make referencing easy. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly. Review questions help you assess your knowledge, and a final preparation chapter guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your final study plan.

The companion CD contains the powerful Pearson IT Certification Practice Test engine, complete with hundreds of exam-realistic questions. The assessment engine offers you a wealth of customisation options and reporting features, laying out a complete assessment of your knowledge to help you focus your study where it is needed most.

Well-regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that will enable you to succeed on the exam the first time.

The CD contains two free, complete practice exams.

The study guide helps you master all the topics on the MCSA 70-410 exam, including the following:

• Installing and configuring Windows Server 2012
• Configuring storage, shares, and permissions
• Configuring and monitoring print and document services
• Configuring Hyper-V and Hyper-V Network Virtualization
• Configuring IPv4 and IPv6 Addressing
• Configuring DHCP and DNS
• Managing and Configuring Active Directory Domain Services
• Securing Windows Server 2012

MCSA 70-410 Cert Guide: Installing and Configuring Windows Server^® 2012 R2 is a best-of-breed exam study guide. Best-selling authors and expert instructors Don Poulton and David Camardella share preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your understanding and retention of exam topics.

The book presents you with an organized test preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. Exam topic lists make referencing easy. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly. Review questions help you assess your knowledge, and a final preparation chapter guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your final study plan.

The companion CD contains the powerful Pearson IT Certification Practice Test engine, complete with hundreds of exam-realistic questions. The assessment engine offers you a wealth of customization options and reporting features, laying out a complete assessment of your knowledge to help you focus your study where it is needed most.

Well-regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that will enable you to succeed on the exam
the first time.

The CD contains two free, complete practice exams.

Includes Exclusive Offer for 70% Off Premium Edition eBook and Practice Test

Don Poulton (A+, Network+, Security+, MCSA, MCSE) is an independent consultant who has worked with computers since the days of 80-column punch cards. He has consulted extensively with training providers, preparing study materials for Windows technologies. He has written or contributed to several Que titles, including Security+ Lab Manual, MCSA/MCSE 70-299 Exam Cram 2, MCTS 70-620 Exam Prep, and MCSA 70-687 Cert Guide: Configuring Microsoft Windows 8.1.

David Camardella, an expert on deploying and administering Microsoft technologies, has served as technical reviewer on several previous Pearson Microsoft certification titles.

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