Microsoft Server 2008 Certification Tutorial:
Routing Isn't Just For Your Cisco Exams Anymore!
By Chris Bryant, CCIE #12933
Knowing routing theory and routing protocols has always been a big part of earning your CCNA and CCNP certifications. According to Microsoft's exam blueprints for the Server 2008 certification exams, that knowledge will also serve you well on your Microsoft exams.
The topic outline for the Configuring Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure exam (70-642) specifically mentions routing and routing protocols as exam topics. Specifically mentioned are RIP, OSPF, and static routing - three topics every CCNA and CCNP candidate will be well prepared to handle!
IPSec isn't part of the CCNA exam, but you'll see it on at least one CCNP exam, and it's also listed as a 70-642 exam topic. IPv6 and IPv4 addressing are both covered on the 70-642 as well.
Microsoft's website lists the following major skills you should expect to see on this exam:
Configuring IP addresses and Services (routing, addressing, DHCP, IPSec)
Configuring Name Resolution (DNS, naturally, along with client computer name resolution techniques)
Configuring Remote Access (includes NAT, VPNs, RADIUS, and remote authentication)
Configuring File And Print Services (self-explanatory)
Monitoring And Managing A Network Infrastructure (includes SNMP and Windows Server Update Services)
Your CCNA and CCNP preparation will not quite be enough to get you past this exam, but as you can see, it'll give you a great head start!
We'll take a closer look at many of these topics in the days and weeks to come, and you'll find them all on the Microsoft Server 2008 And Vista Certification tutorial page!
Server 2008 And Vista Certification Study Packages Are Coming In July 2008!
In The Meantime, Trainsignal's Windows Vista Video Course Will Get You Ready For Vista Success And Give You A Great Head Start On Certification. Click On That Link For Samples And Pricing!
To your success,
Chris Bryant
CCIE #12933
chris@thebryantadvantage.com
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