This package includes courses for students wanting to learn the latest in technical Microsoft topics and help prepare for the MCTS, MCITP, and MCSE core and elective exams required to earn Microsoft certifications.

• Exchange
• SQL 
• Visual
• Windows

This series is designed to aid users in their preparation for the MCSE 70-224 examination. It covers topics relevant to the administration of Microsoft Exchange 2000. It examines how to install and integrate Exchange 2000, create and manage recipient objects, groups, and connectors, and how to display instant messaging and administer chat services. Other topics discussed include Exchange 2000 protocols, virtual servers, connectivity issues, and creating and administering public folders. Security and performance issues are discussed in-depth, including certificates, keys, performance and other monitors, diagnostics logging, and data backup strategies. 

This series will provide you with the basic knowledge needed to administer IIS 6. 

The Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0-Application Development Foundation test is a required exam for the three Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) .NET Framework 2.0 certifications. This study guide will prepare you to demonstrate your ability to build applications in .NET 2.0 through the use of Visual Basic code examples. You'll then take the test 70-528, 70-526, or 70-529 to complete your certification as a Web, Windows, or Distributed Applications (respectively) specialist. 

The Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Distributed Application Development test is the second required exam to become a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) in .NET Framework 2.0 Distributed Applications. This study guide will prepare you to demonstrate your skills in building web services and distributed applications in Visual Studio 2005 and .NET technologies using Visual Basic code examples. Practice exams are also included, for both Visual Basic and C#, which will allow you to answer questions in the same format that the test will use on exam day, and will provide in-depth instructional feedback on each question to thoroughly cover every subject you'll need to master. 

This series will prepare you for the MCTS 70-528 exam, which is the second required exam for the MCTS Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications certification. This study guide will prepare you to demonstrate your ability to create Web applications in the .NET environment through the use of Visual Basic code examples. Practice exams are also included, for both Visual Basic and C#, which will allow you to answer questions in the same format that the test will use on exam day, and will provide in-depth instructional feedback on each question to thoroughly cover every subject you'll need to master. 

This study guide will prepare you for the MCTS 70-526 exam, which is the second required exam for the MCTS Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications certification. This study guide will prepare you to demonstrate your skills in building Windows applications in the .NET environment using Visual Basic code examples. Practice exams are also included, for both Visual Basic and C#, which will allow you to answer questions in the same format that the test will use on exam day, and will provide in-depth instructional feedback on each question to thoroughly cover every subject you'll need to master. 

Prepare for the Pro: Designing and Developing ASP.NET Applications Using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 exam and learn everything you need to pass it on your first try! The exam, which counts as credit toward the MCPD: ASP.NET Developer 3.5 certification, assesses your skills in applying security principles, accessing data and services, leveraging and extending ASP.NET architecture, and designing the presentation and layout of an application. This study guide series prepares you to develop applications using ASP.NET in an environment that uses the .NET Framework 3.5 and Visual Studio 2008. Practice exams are part of the series, containing questions using the same format as the exam and including in-depth instructional feedback. 

Prepare for the MCTS: Microsoft.NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development certification exam and learn everything you need to pass it on your first try! The exam, which counts as credit toward several other Microsoft certifications, assesses your skills in consuming and creating server controls, working with data and services, and programming, troubleshooting, and debugging Web applications. This study guide series prepares you to develop applications using ASP.NET in an environment that uses the .NET Framework 3.5 and Visual Studio 2008. Practice exams are part of the series, containing questions using the same format as the exam and including in-depth instructional feedback. 

Prepare for the Pro: Designing and Developing Enterprise Applications Using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 certification exam and prove your skills using Visual Studio 2008 and the .NET Framework 3.5. You will prepare for the exam by learning how to efficiently follow an application through all of its stages. Planning and designing applications, application frameworks, and components will be covered. You will also learn how to stabilize and test an application and how to migrate, deploy, and maintain the application once it is in use. Practice exams are part of the series, containing questions using the same format as the exam and including in-depth instructional feedback. 

Prepare for the TS: Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5 Windows Forms Application Development exam, which counts as credit toward the MCTS: .Net Framework 3.5, Windows Forms Applications certification, assesses your skills using Microsoft Visual Studio .Net 2008 and the Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5 to build Windows-based applications in a development environment. This study guide series prepares you to create and deploy GUI applications and data-driven user interfaces in the context of the .NET Framework 3.5 solution stack. Practice exams are part of the series, containing questions using the same format as the exam and including in-depth instructional feedback. 

Prepare for the Pro: Designing and Developing Windows Applications Using the Microsoft.NET Framework 3.5 exam and learn everything you need to pass it on your first try! Prepare The exam, which counts as credit toward the MCPD: Windows Developer 3.5 certification, assesses your skills in planning user interaction and presentation strategy, planning data management, designing the application architecture, and designing security implementation. This study guide series prepares you to develop applications using ASP.NET in an environment that uses the .NET Framework 3.5 and Visual Studio 2008. Practice exams are part of the series, containing questions using the same format as the exam and including in-depth instructional feedback. 

This series provides the learner with an overview of the .NET framework with Visual C# .NET and Visual Studio .NET. It also covers how to use the framework to build applications with forms, components, assemblies, and Web Services. In addition to covering these foundational elements, the series of courses also includes information on data access, manipulation, and binding, along with user assistance and accessibility to complete a .NET application. The final steps of the development process, testing and deployment, are covered, including tracing, debugging code, Setup project, installation of components, and security measures. 

This series helps a learner prepare for the MCP/MCSD 70-300 exam by covering how to break down a case study to expose pertinent facts, create meaningful requirements and specifications for a solution, and develop a .NET solution architecture that is secure and stable. It teaches the development of a solid database model, including normalization, relationships, and Object Role Modeling (ORM). It also covers the tradeoffs between a Windows application, a Web application, and a Web Service-based application. 

This series helps a learner prepare for the MCSA/MCSE 70-284 exam by covering installation, configuration, and troubleshooting techniques for Exchange Server 2003. The series covers, among other topics, managing, monitoring and troubleshooting Exchange computers and organization, as well as managing address lists, security, and the technologies that support Exchange Server 2003. 

This series will prepare you for the TS: Exchange Server 2007 Configuring exam. This exam is the only requirement to apply for the MCTS: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 - Configuration certification. This series will cover installing, managing, monitoring, and troubleshooting Exchange Server 2007. Practice exams are also included, which will allow you to answer questions in the same format that the test will use on exam day, and will provide in-depth instructional feedback on each question to thoroughly cover every subject you'll need to master. 

This series will prepare you for the MCTS: Microsoft Office Project 2007, Managing Projects exam. This exam is the only requirement to apply for the Technology Specialist: Managing Projects with Microsoft Office Project 2007 certification and will give you credit toward a Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Enterprise Project Management with Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 certification. This study guide will prepare you to create, manage, and report on projects. Practice exams are also included, which will allow you to answer questions in the same format that the test will use on exam day, and will provide in-depth instructional feedback on each question to thoroughly cover every subject you'll need to master. 

This series will prepare you for the MCTS 70-542: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 - Application Development exam. This exam is the only requirement to apply for the Technology Specialist: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Application Development certification. This study guide will prepare you build SharePoint Server applications, with a focus on managing business intelligence data. 

This series will prepare you for the TS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuring exam. This exam is the only requirement to apply for the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: SharePoint Server 2007, Configuring certification. This study guide will cover configuring all aspects of SharePoint Server 2007, including Portal, search, content management, and business intelligence. Practice exams are also included, which will allow you to answer questions in the same format that the test will use on exam day, and will provide in-depth instructional feedback on each question to thoroughly cover every subject you'll need to master. 

This series provides you with a study guide to prepare to become certified as a Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Database Administrator. PRO: Optimizing and Maintaining a Database Administration Solution by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (70-444), will cover your ability to maintain everyday operations of enterprise Microsoft SQL Server 2005 databases. Practice exams are also included, which will allow you to answer questions in the same format that the test will use on exam day, and will provide in-depth instructional feedback on each question to thoroughly cover every subject you'll need to master. 

This series provides you with a study guide to prepare to become certified as a Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Database Developer. PRO: Designing and Optimizing Data Access by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (70-442), will cover your ability to build efficient, effective enterprise Microsoft SQL Server 2005 database solutions. Practice exams are also included, which will allow you to answer questions in the same format that the test will use on exam day, and will provide in-depth instructional feedback on each question to thoroughly cover every subject you'll need to master. 

This series provides you with a study guide to prepare to become certified as a Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Database Administrator. PRO: Designing a Database Server Infrastructure by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (70-443), will cover your ability to maintain everyday operations of enterprise Microsoft SQL Server 2005 databases. Practice exams are also included, which will allow you to answer questions in the same format that the test will use on exam day, and will provide in-depth instructional feedback on each question to thoroughly cover every subject you'll need to master. 

This series provides you with a study guide to prepare to become certified as a Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Database Developer. PRO: Designing Database Solutions by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (70-441), will cover your ability to build efficient, effective enterprise Microsoft SQL Server 2005 database solutions. Practice exams are also included, which will allow you to answer questions in the same format that the test will use on exam day, and will provide in-depth instructional feedback on each question to thoroughly cover every subject you'll need to master. 

This series provides extensive practice for the Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Upgrade MCITP 70-447 exam. Questions are presented in the same style and cover the same topics as the actual exam. Students will test their knowledge, then receive comprehensive information about the question topic and the possible answers that were presented. 

This series will prepare you for the TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance exam. This exam is the only requirement to apply for the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance certification. This series will cover all aspects of running SQL Server 2008, including installing, maintaining, managing security, monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing performance. Practice exams will be released in the June cycle, which will allow you to answer questions in the same format that the test will use on exam day, and will provide in-depth instructional feedback on each question to thoroughly cover every subject you'll need to master. September will feature the release of study guide courses to prepare you with the in-depth knowledge to meet the objectives of the exam. 

This series is designed to help users prepare for the MCSE 70-081 examination, Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5. It covers planning strategies in detail, including planning for installation, migration, backup, administration, and security. The installation and configuration process is explored in detail. Management of folders, backup and restore, and Exchange Server utilities are discussed, along with performance monitoring, system troubleshooting, and mail connectivity. 

This series presents information on planning, installing and implementing Project Server 2003. Topics include outlining an implementation strategy, installing and configuring Project Server and peripheral software, managing users, groups, and projects, customizing PWA, creating projects, and working with project tasks and documents. 

This series prepares learners for the MCSA/MCSE 70-299 exam. It covers implementing, managing, and troubleshooting Windows Server 2003 security policies, remote access, PKI, IPSec, and wireless networks. 

The SQL Server 2000 Admin MCDBA MCSA MCSE 70-228 series is designed to help learners prepare to take and pass Microsoft's exam number 70-228: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition. This series teaches learners how to install SQL Server 2000 and configure advanced options. The series also teaches learners how to manage databases and objects, create a disaster recovery plan, troubleshoot data integrity issues, extract and secure data, automate tasks, and optimize performance. 

This series of courses serves as preparation for Microsoft Exam 70-229: "Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition," which is one of several electives for the MCSE certification track, and a core requirement for MCDBA certification. Topics covered include developing a logical data model, implementing the database and objects, retrieving and modifying data using Transact-SQL and XML, using indexes and views, programming business logic (stored procedures, functions, views, triggers), tuning and optimizing data access, and designing a database security plan. This series is tightly focused on exam preparation and review, not on providing general knowledge. Some background knowledge and hands-on experience with enterprise systems and relational databases is assumed. 

This series explains how to install, configure, and use SQL Server 2005. 

This series provides an overview of Microsoft SQL Server 6.5. The SQL Enterprise Manager and its use for creation and management of database objects is explained in detail. Instructions for installing SQL Server 6.5 and setting up physical and mirror devices is provided, along with instructions on implementing security, user administration, and configuring replication. Database administration is covered in detail, including creating and maintaining databases and database logs, and using OBCC for maintenance. Advanced topics covered include system management, remote and distributed management options, and performance tuning. 

This series is designed to help users understand a comprehensive array of topics, including planning a security strategy, SQL Server 7.0 system requirements, planning for system migration and replication, and server installation. System configuration, management of security, accounts, permissions, and the database, and backup and restores are also covered. Additional topics covered include the management of a variety of tasks, including replication, server jobs, events, alerts, linked servers, and remote servers; monitoring events, system optimization, and tuning resource usage. Server repair and troubleshooting strategies are also discussed. 

This series introduces TCP/IP concepts and is designed to help users prepare for the MCSE Exam 70-059. An overview of using TCP/IP with several different operating systems is provided, including a discussion of the OSI reference model, networking, and TCP/IP models. A detailed explanation of the TCP/IP Application layer and how data is processed is also provided, including discussion of data delivery and routing. The installation, configuration, and management of Microsoft TCP/IP, IIS, and other network services is explored, along with printing services and DHCP. NetBIOS name resolution methods are examined, as well as the DNS Server. Advanced topics covered in this series include managing DNS and TCP/IP, file transfer, interactive and printing utilities, Network Monitor, SNMP, Performance Monitor, RAS hardware, PPTP, and various troubleshooting strategies. 

This series explains how to develop and implement Web-based applications with Web forms, ASP.NET, and the Microsoft .NET Framework. Specific topics presented are web forms, controls, user interface navigation, data binding and manipulation, error handling, components, assemblies, web services, globalization, legacy code, as well as deploying and maintaining web applications. 

This series explains how to use Visual Basic .NET to create Web-based applications that manipulate XML data. Courses in this series cover accessing and manipulate data, creating distributed applications and services, as well as testing, debugging, and deploying the completed application. 

This series, in an effort to help a learner prepare for the MCSD/MCAD 70-306 exam, covers creating forms, handling exceptions, developing .NET components and assemblies, and consuming and manipulating data. It also covers using web services, managing globalization, working with legacy code, implementing user assistance and accessibility, and working with components and controls. The series also details topics such as application testing, debugging, deployment, maintenance, support, and configuration. 

This series is designed for anyone who's preparing for the MCAD 70-315 exam or who simply wants an introduction to designing Web applications with Visual C# .NET. This series teaches users how to use Visual C# .NET to develop, test, deploy, and configure ASP.NET applications that run on the Internet. 

This series prepares users for the MCAD-320 exam. The series is designed to cover all the objectives that Microsoft has created for this exam. The user will be presented with skills need to develop and implement middle-tier components, server components, and XML Web services by using Visual Studio .NET, Microsoft .NET Framework, and the Visual C# .NET programming language. The series helps the user develop the specific core competencies to design and develop distributed applications. 

This series shows developers how to create more powerful applications using Microsoft Visual Studio.NET. The series focuses heavily on creating and deploying Web-based applications. Users explore ASP.NET Web server controls in greater detail, and also learn how to implement data binding to pull data into a Web page from external data sources. Users will also learn how Visual Studio.NET facilitates XML development, and how to use Visual Studio to build and configure an XML-based Web application or a Web service client. Additionally, users will learn about what happens after the code is written - debugging, deployment, and security for Web based applications, as well as the process for upgrading existing ASP-based Web sites to ASP.NET. This series uses the Enterprise Architect edition of Visual Studio 2002. 

This series introduces students to the ASP.NET platform, and gets students started using ASP.NET features such as server controls, validation controls and composite controls in their Visual Studio .NET projects. This series uses the Enterprise Architect edition of Visual Studio 2002. 

This series gives students a thorough overview of the .NET initiative and prepares them to begin developing applications using Visual Studio .NET. This series uses the Enterprise Architect edition of Visual Studio 2002. 

This series provides students with a basic understanding of the Visual C# programming language, and teaches them how to use Visual Studio .NET to develop Windows applications and services using Visual C#. This series uses the Enterprise Architect edition of Visual Studio 2002. 

Microsoft's Active Directory is a new approach in administering users, computers, applications, and resources by treating them as objects in a large network environment. Active Directory is responsible for storing, managing, and replicating information about network objects. This series demonstrates how the Active Directory can be implemented, integrated with existing network technology, and used for efficient administration. The goal of this series is to prepare the student for the MCSE 70-217 exam. 

This series prepares students for the MCSE 70-219 exam. Users review how to plan for the implementation of Windows 2000 and Active Directory, focusing on matching business requirements with Windows 2000 features. Some of the features examined include security, DNS, group policies, and workstation management. Users also learn to design the Active Directory's domains, Organizational Units, sites, and service locations. 

The goal of this series is to prepare students for the MCSE 70-216 certification exam (Windows 2000 Network Administration Design). Courses in this series are primarily theoretical in nature. Topics include working with DNS and DHCP; modifying and designing remote access; understanding, configuring, and management of Network Protocols and IPSec; effective use of WINS and NAT; understanding IP Routing, the use of RIP, OSPF, and Demand-Dial Routing; and understanding Certificate Services. 

This series is designed to help users prepare for the MCSE Exam 70-221 for Windows 2000 certification. Strategies for analyzing business needs such as the company model, geographic scope, organizational structure, company strategies, and IT structure; and technical needs such as the technical environment, infrastructure design, network requirements, and disaster recovery, are covered in depth. Detailed discussion is provided on network design with respect to topologies and protocols, DHCP and name resolution services, and multiprotocol networks. Design techniques for the Internet and WANs are also presented. Also discussed is how to design a strategy for monitoring and managing Windows 2000 network services. 

This series teaches the information that is required to meet the objectives in Microsoft's exam 70-218: Managing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Environment. This exam is one of the core tests that are required to gain a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification. Users will learn network administration skills including how to configure and troubleshoot client computers, network printing, Active Directory, file sharing, Internet connection and services, remote access, and network security. 

This series provides comprehensive discussion of topics related to the Windows 2000 Professional operating system. It is designed to help users prepare for the MCSE Exam 70-210. Topics covered include installation, including remote installations and upgrades, administering resources and shared resources, managing disks and hardware, and monitoring and optimizing your Windows 2000 Professional system. Also covered are desktop configuration, networking, using TCP/IP, managing users and groups, and system security. 

This series provides a detailed look at network security, and is intended as preparation for the MCSE 70-220 Exam: Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network. Topics include analyzing business and technical requirements, planning a strategy, and designing and implementing security using the templates, objects, and services provided in Windows 2000. Students taking this course should be advanced Windows administrators, with MCSE certifications 70-210, 70-215, 70-216, and 70-217 or equivalent experience. 

Windows 2000 Server is the server version of the Windows 2000 family of products. There are many differences between this version of Windows and older versions, including the addition of Active Directory, which drastically changes how the operating system stores and retrieves data. The goal of this series is to prepare student for the MCSE 70-215 exam. Courses in this series show users how to perform installations and upgrades, add and configure hardware, configure network services, recover from disaster, configure disks, and work with security features. 

Prepare for certification in Windows 7 Configuration and learn everything you need to pass the exam on your first try! This study guide series will help you assess your skills and maximize your performance on the 70-680 exam in the following areas: Installation, deployment, and upgrading to Windows 7. Also covered is the configuration of pre-installation and post-installation system settings, Windows security features, network connectivity, applications included with Windows 7, and mobile computing. Practice exams are part of the series, containing questions using the same format as the exam and including in-depth instructional feedback. 

This series shows users how to install and configure Windows Server 2003 software, as well as how to install and configure Active Directory. The series covers how to install and manage print services, how to handle TCP/IP addresses, and how to set up and manage directory services, domains, and trust relationships in a Windows 2003-based environment. It discusses how to manage users and groups, including details on profiles, policies, and groups, and covers how Windows 2003 controls access to NTFS files and directories, and how to manage shares. The series concludes by covering strategies for backing up and restoring a Windows Server 2003 machine and discussing security strategies for Windows Server 2003. 

Microsoft's Active Directory is the foundation of an enterprise-level Windows network, and Windows Server 2003 includes a number of improvements and enhancements to its directory services that will make a network administrator's job easier. This series will teach learners the basics of how directory services work and the role they play in the network, and specifically how the directory services concept is implemented in Microsoft's Active Directory. The goal of this series is to prepare the learner for the MCSE 70-294 exam. 

The Windows Server 2003 Administration MCSA/MCSE 70-290 series is designed to help learners prepare for Microsoft exam number 70-290: Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment. This series explains how to license, install, and configure Windows Server 2003. Learners are taught how to manage disks and server hardware, how to configure and control resource access, and how to manage Terminal Services and Web services. In addition, the series of courses covers how to use server management tools and how to monitor performance and security. Finally, learners are taught how to create and implement a disaster recovery plan. Courses in this series introduce learners to graphical tools and command-line utilities for managing users, groups, workstations, and server hardware. 

This series is designed to help learners prepare for the qualifying exam for the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) certifications. This series covers topics on creating the conceptual design by gathering and analyzing business and technical requirements, creating the logical design for an active directory infrastructure, creating the logical design for a network services infrastructure, and creating the physical design for an active directory and network infrastructure. 

The Windows Server 2003 Network Management MCSA/MCSE 70-291 series is designed to help learners prepare for Microsoft exam number 70-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure. This series covers topics such as networking models, IP addressing and routing, classless subnet masking and client address configuration, and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). In addition, the informative courses detail Windows Internet Name Server (WINS), Domain Naming System (DNS), Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS), and Virtual Private Networking (VPN) Services. Finally, learners are taught to understand security templates and software updates, monitoring and troubleshooting network activity, and LAN routing. 

This series is designed to help learners prepare for and pass Microsoft's exam number 70-293: Planning and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure. The series teaches learners how to plan and implement server roles, server security, network infrastructure, routing, remote access, server availability, network security and security infrastructure. The series also teaches learners how to maintain the network infrastructure once it is in place. 

This series explains how to analyze requirements and design a secure Windows Server 2003 network in a medium to large environment. Specific aspects presented are public key infrastructure, Internet Information Services (IIS), IP Security (IPSec), wireless LAN, VPN, Active Directory, Encrypted File System (EFS), and backup and recovery processes. 

This series will prepare you for the MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring exam. This exam is the only requirement to apply for the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Active Directory Configuration certification, and will also count toward the Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Enterprise Administrator or Server Administrator. This study guide will prepare you to configure Active Directory infrastructure and objects, and maintain the Active Directory environment, services, and Domain Name System. Practice exams are also included, which will allow you to answer questions in the same format that the test will use on exam day, and will provide in-depth instructional feedback on each question to thoroughly cover every subject you'll need to master. 

This series will prepare you for the MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuring exam. This exam is the only requirement to apply for the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure Configuration certification. This study guide will prepare you to deploy Windows Server 2008 and to configure terminal services, web services infrastructures, and network application services. Practice exams are also included, which will allow you to answer questions in the same format that the test will use on exam day, and will provide in-depth instructional feedback on each question to thoroughly cover every subject you'll need to master. 

Prepare for the Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Administrator Exam (70-647) while developing the skills needed to administer large, enterprise-level networks. You will prepare for the exam by learning to design network infrastructure, set global configurations, and translate business goals into technology solutions. You will also learn to design network access strategies, configure Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), set enterprise group policies, implement authentication strategies, configure security settings such as BitLocker and PKI, and design branch office deployments. Practice exams are part of the series, with questions in the same format as the exam and in-depth instructional feedback. 

This series will prepare you for the MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring exam. This exam is the only requirement to apply for the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration certification. This study guide will prepare you to monitor a Windows Server 2008 system, as well as configure IP addressing, name resolution, network access, and file and print services. Practice exams are also included, which will allow you to answer questions in the same format that the test will use on exam day, and will provide in-depth instructional feedback on each question to thoroughly cover every subject you'll need to master. 

Prepare for the Pro: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator exam, which counts as credit toward the Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Server Administrator certification, assesses your skills in managing the operations of an infrastructure of servers for your enterprise organization. This study guide series prepares you to manage server operating systems, file and directory services, distribution of software, and troubleshooting servers. Practice exams are part of the series, containing questions using the same format as the exam and including in-depth instructional feedback. 

This series will prepare you for the MCTS: Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 - Application Development exam. This exam is the only requirement to apply for the Technology Specialist: Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Application Development certification. This study guide will cover deploying SharePoint Services, configuring and maintaining sites, developing .NET components and administrating content and sites with the SharePoint API. 

This series will prepare you for the MCTS 70-631: Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Configuring exam. This exam is the only requirement to apply for the Technology Specialist: Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Configuration certification. This study guide will prepare you to deploy, configure, secure, and maintain SharePoint Services 3.0. 

The Microsoft 70-624 test on installing Windows Vista and Office 2007 is the required exam to receive the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Deploying and Maintaining Windows Vista Client and 2007 Microsoft Office System Desktops. This study guide will prepare you to deploy and to migrate users to Windows Vista and Office 2007. Practice exams are also included, which will allow you to answer questions in the same format that the test will use on exam day, and will provide in-depth instructional feedback on each question to thoroughly cover every subject you'll need to master. 

The Microsoft 70-620 test on installing and configuring Vista is the required exam to receive the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Vista, Configuration certification. Practice exams are also included, which will allow you to answer questions in the same format that the test will use on exam day, and will provide in-depth instructional feedback on each question to thoroughly cover every subject you'll need to master. 

This series will prepare you for the PRO: Supporting and Troubleshooting Applications on a Microsoft Windows Vista Client for Enterprise Support Technicians exam. This exam is the only requirement to apply for the MCITP: Enterprise Support Technician certification. This study guide (March 2008 release) will prepare you to deploy, secure, and maintain Windows Vista, with a focus on networked systems and supporting Vista systems. Practice exams are also included, which will allow you to answer questions in the same format that the test will use on exam day, and will provide in-depth instructional feedback on each question to thoroughly cover every subject you'll need to master. 

This series explains how to support users and troubleshoot desktop applications on a Windows XP operating system. Courses in this series cover configuring and troubleshooting both applications and connectivity, as well as resolving usability issues and configuring application security. 

This series prepares users for MCSE Exam 70-270: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional. Courses cover such topics as attended and unattended installations, managing resources and hardware, networking and security, desktop configuration, and monitoring and optimizing performance. Students taking this course should have general knowledge of Microsoft Windows networking and administration. 

This series prepares learners to take the MCDST 70-271 certification exam. It addresses a variety of operating system issues, such as installation, hardware conflicts, user management, performance monitoring, and networking.