Microsoft 70-291 Exam Objectives

Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

Exam Number: 70-291

Associated Certifications: MCP, MCSA on Windows Server 2003, MCSE on Windows Server 2003

Length: 40-45 questions, including simulations

Exam Description

The Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure exam is one of three core exams required of candidates pursuing the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) on Windows Server 2003, and it is one of six core exams required of candidates pursuing the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) on Windows Server 2003. This exam tests basic networking and security-related topics to which the candidate will be exposed on the job. Each top-level exam objective is related to a job skill that the candidate is expected to have and to demonstrate in the workplace.

Exam Objectives

Exam 70-291 consists of the following five objectives, each with several sub-objectives.

Unit/Objective/Sub-objective	Page
Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining IP Addressing
Configure TCP/IP addressing on a server computer.	37
Manage DHCP.	82
Manage DHCP clients and leases.	82
Manage DHCP Relay Agent.	99
Manage DHCP databases.	107
Manage DHCP scope options.	82
Manage reservations and reserved clients.	88
Troubleshoot TCP/IP addressing.	50
Diagnose and resolve issues related to Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA).	50
Diagnose and resolve issues related to incorrect TCP/IP configuration.	52
Troubleshoot DHCP.	110
Diagnose and resolve issues related to DHCP authorization.	115
Verify DHCP reservation configuration.	123
Examine the system event log and DHCP server audit log files to find related events.	120
Diagnose and resolve issues related to configuration of DHCP server and scope options.	115
Verify that the DHCP Relay Agent is working correctly.	124
Verify database integrity.	110
Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining Name Resolution
Install and configure the DNS Server service.	160
Configure DNS server options.	160
Configure DNS zone options.	160
Configure DNS forwarding.	160
Manage DNS.	160
Manage DNS zone settings.	160
Manage DNS record settings.	207
Manage DNS server options.	160
Monitor DNS. Tools might include System Monitor, Event Viewer, Replication Monitor, and DNS debug logs.	216
Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining Network Security
Implement secure network administration procedures.	282
Implement security baseline settings and audit security settings by using security templates.	283
Implement the principle of least privilege.	282
Install and configure software update infrastructure.	326
Install and configure software update services.	326
Install and configure automatic client update settings.	339
Configure software updates on earlier operating systems.	395
Monitor network protocol security. Tools might include the IP Security Monitor Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in and Kerberos support tools.	557
Troubleshoot network protocol security. Tools might include the IP Security Monitor MMC snap-in, Event Viewer, and Network Monitor.	557
Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining Routing and Remote Access
Configure Routing and Remote Access user authentication.	364
Configure remote access authentication protocols.	364
Configure Internet Authentication Service (IAS) to provide authentication for Routing and Remote Access clients.	371
Configure Routing and Remote Access policies to permit or deny access.	379
Manage remote access.	398
Manage packet filters.	398
Manage Routing and Remote Access routing interfaces.	401
Manage devices and ports.	405
Manage routing protocols.	408
Manage Routing and Remote Access clients.	411
Manage TCP/IP routing.	471
Manage routing protocols.	474
Manage routing tables.	471
Manage routing ports.	500
Implement secure access between private networks.	416
Troubleshoot user access to remote access services.	435
Diagnose and resolve issues related to remote access VPNs.	435
Diagnose and resolve issues related to establishing a remote access connection.	437
Diagnose and resolve user access to resources beyond the remote access server.	439
Troubleshoot Routing and Remote Access routing.	440
Troubleshoot demand-dial routing.	440
Troubleshoot router-to-router VPNs.	441
Maintaining a Network Infrastructure
Monitor network traffic. Tools might include Network Monitor and System Monitor.	582
Troubleshoot connectivity to the Internet.	604
Troubleshoot server services.	608
Diagnose and resolve issues related to service dependency.	608
Use service recovery options to diagnose and resolve service-related issues.	608