Features of This Book

Each chapter identifies the exam objectives that are covered within the chapter, provides an overview of why the topics matter by identifying how the information is applied in the real world, and lists any prerequisites that must be met to complete the lessons presented in the chapter.

The chapters are divided into lessons. Lessons contain practices that include one or more hands-on exercises. These exercises give you an opportunity to use the skills being presented or explore the part of the application being described.

After the lessons, you are given an opportunity to apply what you've learned in a case scenario exercise. In this exercise, you work through a multi-step solution for a realistic case scenario. You are also given an opportunity to work through a troubleshooting lab that explores difficulties you might encounter when applying what you've learned on the job.

Each chapter ends with a summary of key concepts and a section listing key topics and terms you need to know before taking the exam. This section summarizes the key topics you've learned, with a focus on demonstrating that knowledge on the exam.

Real World: Helpful Information

You will find sidebars like this one that contain related information you might find helpful. "Real World" sidebars contain specific information gained through the experience of IT professionals just like you.

Informational Notes

Several types of reader aids appear throughout the training kit.

Tip

Contains methods of performing a task more quickly or in a not-so-obvious way.

Important

Contains information that is essential to completing a task.

Note

Contains supplemental information.

Caution

Contains valuable information about possible loss of data; be sure to read this information carefully.

Warning

Contains critical information about possible physical injury; be sure to read this information carefully.

See Also

Contains references to other sources of information.

Planning

Contains hints and useful information that should help you to plan the implementation.

Security Alert

Highlights information you need to know to maximize security in your work environment.

Exam Tip

Flags information you should know before taking the certification exam.

Off the Record

Contains practical advice about the real-world implications of information presented in the lesson.

Notational Conventions

The following conventions are used throughout this book.

• Characters or commands that you type appear in bold type.

• Italic in syntax statements indicates placeholders for variable information. Italic is also used for book titles.

• Names of files and folders appear in Title caps, except when you are to type them directly. Unless otherwise indicated, you can use all lowercase letters when you type a file name in a dialog box or at a command prompt.

• Most file name extensions appear in all lowercase.

• Acronyms appear in all uppercase.

• Monospace type represents code samples, examples of screen text, or entries that you might type at a command prompt or in initialization files.

• Square brackets [ ] are used in syntax statements to enclose optional items. For example, [filename] in command syntax indicates that you can choose to type a file name with the command. Type only the information within the brackets, not the brackets themselves.

• Braces { } are used in syntax statements to enclose required items. Type only the information within the braces, not the braces themselves.

Keyboard Conventions

• A plus sign (+) between two key names means that you must press those keys at the same time. For example, "Press ALT+TAB" means that you hold down ALT while you press TAB.

• A comma ( , ) between two or more key names means that you must press each of the keys consecutively, not together. For example, "Press ALT, F, X" means that you press and release each key in sequence. "Press ALT+W, L" means that you first press ALT and W at the same time, and then release them and press L.