Category: Microsoft General

 

Comparison of Windows Server 2003 Editions – http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc758523.aspx

Windows Server 2003 Operations – http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc781752.aspx

 

Deploying Network Services – http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc775745.aspx

 

Name Resolution Technologies – http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc755374.aspx

Domain Name System – http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/network/bb629410.aspx

How DNS Works – http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc772774.aspx

DNS Technical Reference (2008?) – http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc779926.aspx

Resources for DNS – http://learning.microsoft.com/manager/LearningPlanV2.aspx?resourceId=%7b3b5dd2d3-43c7-4b57-a620-c96f52a200e6%7d&clang=en-US

Deploying DNS – http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc778468.aspx

Deploying Domain Name System (DNS) – http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc780661.aspx

Administering DNS Server (2008?) – http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc794771.aspx

Frequently asked questions about Windows 2000 DNS and Windows Server 2003 DNS – http://support.microsoft.com/kb/291382

 

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol – http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/network/bb643151.aspx

DHCP Server Operations Guide (2008?) – http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd183699.aspx

Planning DHCP networks – http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc786002.aspx

Deploying DHCP – http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc787625.aspx

Managing DHCP Servers – http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc781454.aspx

DHCP Troubleshooting – http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc787404.aspx

Using DNS servers with DHCP – http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc787034.aspx

 

Networking and Remote Access – http://technet2.microsoft.com/windowsserver/en/workloads/netcomm.mspx

Remote Access Technologies – http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc756729.aspx

Using Remote Access – http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc781833.aspx

Remote Access How To… – http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc775658.aspx

Remote Access Troubleshooting – http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc758277.aspx

Best Remote Access practices – http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc780755.aspx

 

What’s New in Windows Server 2003 R2 – http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc773240.aspx

Windows Server 2003 R2 Reviewer’s Guide – http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/R2/overview/revguide.mspx

Windows Server 2003 R2: Frequently Asked Questions – http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/R2/R2FAQ.mspx

An Overview of Windows Clustering Technologies: Server Clusters and Network Load Balancing – http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc739634.aspx

Designing and Deploying Directory and Security Services – http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc787010.aspx

 

Upgrading from Windows 2000 Domains to Windows Server 2003 Domains – http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc781198.aspx

 

Active Directory

www.microsoft.com/technet/ADD-01 ~ 05 

Group Policy

 

Internet Security and Acceleration Server: Overview – http://www.microsoft.com/forefront/edgesecurity/isaserver/en/us/overview.aspx 

ISA Server 2006 Technical Library – http://technet.microsoft.com/en-ca/library/bb898433.aspx

ISA Server 2006 White Papers – http://www.microsoft.com/forefront/edgesecurity/isaserver/en/us/white-papers.aspx

ISA Server Virtual Labs – http://www.microsoft.com/events/series/isaserversecurity.aspx?tab=virtuallabs

Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2006 Security Guide – http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb794718.aspx

 

IIS 6.0 Operations Guide – http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc785089.aspx 

This is a pilot, new format, beta test.  It has two parts.  Part 1 is the new virtual lab based, including two labs, totally about 15 tasks, in multi-domain headquarter-branch scenarios.  After each lab, there are chances to put comments on this new format.  Part 2 is the traditional multiple choice questions, just need click or move some objects, the questions are very basic.

It’s worth to take this test, for about 3 hours, although there is no score.  One hour for each lab, and another hour to answer 37 questions.  The virtual lab is not running very well in first time, as reported by other fellows.  I tried 13 times in about 5 minutes, got 12 "Virtual lab is not ready, please try again later" pop-ups, finally the virtual lab launched.

The screen is somehow similar to Microsoft virtual labs on their web site.  About one fourth of the screen on the right side is the help and instructions.  The task pad is just next to it, can be collapsed or expanded.  When task pad expanded, it overlaps the virtual server screen, so it’s really not possible to see both at the same time.  You have to use the paper provided by the test centre.  This is not what most system administrators have on their desks today.  Dual 17" screen is quite common or even larger.  You can see both the remote server screen on one monitor, and your tasks on another screen, they may come in email or ticket system or a project plan.  This is really what Microsoft and their partners need to improve if they want to release this kind of test format.

Besides the first time glitch when launch the virtual lab, the speed is not good all the time.  You can feel it is a remote virtual machine, the mouse and the keyboard cursor is sticky, more like controlling via iLO or DRAC, or a virtual machine without Additions installed.

Overall, take a test without paying a penny but even can get 3 vouchers in two month is not a bad deal.

 

Also, I found this one the Internet – "Registration is extended till December 17th for testing New Virtual Lab based Exam 70-113: TS: Windows® Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring".

 

Update December 9, I’ve got three vouchers from Prometric "Congratulations! You are receiving 3 free exam vouchers for taking the pilot exam 70-113 and supporting the trial of the new Microsoft virtual lab-based performance testing. Vouchers are valid for any Microsoft technical certification exam and should be redeemed before 06/30/2009. "  It’s coming earlier than expected, someone on the Internet said the vouchers would be distributered in February 2009.