Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0 Training Kit

Microsoft-official training for managing business-critical systems.

Learn how to manage enterprise networks more effectivelyand reduce total cost of ownershipusing Microsoft® Systems Management Server 2.0 and this official Microsoft Training Kit. Work at your own pace through a system of modular lessons and hands-on labs to master the intricacies of planning, installing, managing, and optimizing this integrated desktop management software. As you build strategic, real-world system administration skills, youll also be preparing for Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) Exam 70-086, an elective for becoming a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) or Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA).

HERES WHAT YOULL LEARN:
Designing a Systems Management Server sitesite hierarchy, roles, security, and interoperability/upgrade paths
Setting up primary and secondary site servers; integrating Windows NT® Server operating system and SQL Server™
Managing software and hardware assets
Installing and configuring Systems Management Server clients
Deploying software over the network
Monitoring and optimizing functions using remote utilities and help desk tools
Diagnosing and resolving problems with installation, clients, inventory, and software distribution
Performing backups and restorations

HERES WHATS INSIDE:
Comprehensive training manual that maps to MCP exam goals and objectives
Hands-on, skill-building exercises with practice files on CD-ROM
Complete online version of the book
120-day evaluation edition of Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0