Announcing an all-new SELF-PACED TRAINING KIT designed to help maximize your performance on the 70-648 and 70-649 upgrade exams for the new Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Server 2008 Administrator certifications. This 2-in-1 kit includes the official Microsoft study guide, plus practice tests on CD to help you assess your skills.

It comes packed with the tools and features exam candidates want most – including in-depth, self-paced training based on final exam content; rigorous, objective-by-objective review; exam tips from expert, exam-certified authors; and customizable testing options. It also provides real-world scenarios, case study examples, and troubleshooting labs for the skills and expertise you can apply on the job. Work at your own pace through the lessons and lab exercises. Focusing on Windows Server 2008 technologies, this official study guide covers configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, as well as networking and applications infrastructure features and services. Then assess yourself using 500+ practice and review questions on the CD, featuring multiple, customizable testing options to meet your specific needs. Choose timed or untimed testing mode, generate random tests, or focus on discrete objectives. You get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers – including pointers back to the book for further study. You also get an exam discount voucher – making this kit an exceptional value and a great career investment

Do some Windows XP problems make you scratch your head in wonder? Has an application suddenly chosen not to start or a piece of hardware simply stopped working? Ever had the Internet “disappear” or been faced with a Blue or Black Screen of Death? Do the neighbors call you to fix their machines when you’d really prefer to hand them a book so they can solve their own problems?

If you know enough about computers to use one but not always enough to fix those unexpected Windows problems, It’s Never Done That Before! is the book for you. It gives you:

• Troubleshooting techniques and tips for solving common XP problems
• Strategies for finding and fixing obscure It’s Never Done That Before! Problems
• Hints for troubleshooting BIOS beep codes and Blue Screen errors
• Help with XP’s troubleshooting tools (such as Safe Mode and the Recovery Console)
• Survival strategies for wrangling device drivers, the BIOS, and the Windows Registry
• Techniques for dealing with viruses, spyware, and Internet problems
• Advice for getting the most out of the Microsoft Knowledge Base and other online resources, plus tips for dealing with technical support

Exploit the powerful management, networking, and security tools in Windows Server 2008 using the comprehensive information contained in this real-world resource. Written by a seasoned Windows systems engineer, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Administration lays out each feature alongside clear explanations, practical examples, and hands-on exercises. Inside, you’ll learn how to deploy Windows Server 2008, use the new, integrated Server Manager tool, handle Internet services and remote access, and fine-tune performance. You’ll also learn how to automate administrative tasks, create reliable system backups, and harden your server’s defenses.

• Perform typical and Server Core installations of Windows Server 2008
• Modify system and component settings using the new Server Manager
• Administer users, groups, and computers with Active Directory
• Deliver robust web and FTP hosting using IIS 7.0 and ASP.NET
• Monitor stability and performance with Windows System Resource Manager
• Manage security using NAP, IPSec, 802.1x, and DHCP enforcement
• Encrypt data with Active Directory Certification Services and PKI
• Provide secure remote access using Terminal Services and RRAS
• Handle Windows DNS, BitLocker Drive Encryption, and Itanium support
• Build Windows PowerShell scripts to perform repetitive management jobs