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Learn how to implement and administer Windows' 2000 Active Directory' services-and prepare for the Microsoft' Certified Professional (MCP) exam-with this official Microsoft study guide. Work at your own pace through the lessons and hands-on exercises. And use the special exam-prep section and testing tool to measure what you know and where to focus your studies-before taking the actual exam. As you develop the real-world expertise needed to manage directory services infrastructure and performance, you're also preparing for MCP Exam 70-217-a core requirement for MCSE certification.Build the skills to: * Plan, configure, and administer your Active Directory infrastructure * Manage and troubleshoot DNS name resolution * Administer software and the user environment with Group Policy * Deploy Windows 2000 using Remote Installation Services (RIS) * Use Active Directory technology to centrally manage user and group accounts, shared folders, and network resources * Implement and troubleshoot security in a directory services infrastructure * Monitor and optimize Active Directory performance Your kit includes: * Comprehensive self-paced study guide that maps to MCP exam goals and objectives * Learn-by-doing exercises for skills you can apply to the job * NEW-Test-readiness tool that generates timed, 50-question practice exams with automated scoring * NEW-More than 200 pages of exam prep and objective-by-objective review inside the book * NEW-Microsoft Encyclopedia of Networking, Second Edition, eBook *120-day evaluation version of Windows 2000 Server * Fully searchable eBook version of the study guide For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.