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by: Microsoft Official Academic Course (Microsoft Corporation)

ISBN: 9780470901823 | 0470901829

Students who are beginning studies in technology need a strong foundation in the basics before moving on to more advanced technology courses and certification programs. The Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) is a new and innovative certification track designed to provide a pathway for future success in technology courses and careers. The MTA program curriculum helps instructors teach and validate fundamental technology concepts and provides students with a foundation for their careers as well as the confidence they need to succeed in advanced... MORE studies. Through the use of MOAC MTA titles you can help ensure your students future success in and out of the classroom. Windows Developer Fundamentals covers the foundations of Windows Development as well as MTA: 98-362 exam objectives. The following areas are covered: the various types of applications that run on Windows; how to create graphical user interface (GUI) applications that run on Windows by using Windows Forms or Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF); how Windows Services are programmed and hosted on a computer that runs Windows; how to access data from various sources for use in a Windows-based application; and how to successfully deploy a Windows application to target computers.

Lesson 1: Server Overview.

Objective Domain Matrix.

Key Terms.

Understanding What a Server Does.

Installing Windows Server 2008 RS.

Skill Summary.

Knowledge Assessment.

Workplace Ready.

Lesson 2: Managing Windows Server 2008 R2.

Objective Domain Matrix.

Key Terms.

Performing Initial Configuration Tasks.

Using the Control Panel.

Configuring IP Address Settings.

Managing Devices and Device Drivers.

Using Microsoft Management Console and Administrative Tools.

Installing Programs, Roles, a... MOREnd Features.

Managing Services.

Understanding the Registry.

Managing Server Core.

Skill Summary.

Knowledge Assessment.

Workplace Ready.

Lesson 3: Managing Storage.

Objective Domain Matrix.

Key Terms.

Identifying Storage Technologies.

Looking at Network Attached Storage and Storage Area Networks.

Understanding Disk Structure.

Using Disk Management Tools.

Skill Summary.

Knowledge Assessment.

Workplace Ready.

Lesson 4: Monitoring and Troubleshooting Servers.

Objective Domain Matrix.

Key Terms.

Managing Information Technology.

Introducing Troubleshooting Methodology.

Booting the System.

Understanding Performance.

Introducing Business Continuity.

Understanding Backups.

Performing Server Repair.

Skill Summary.

Knowledge Assessment.

Workplace Ready.

Lesson 5: Essential Services.

Objective Domain Matrix.

Key Terms.

Naming Resolution.

DHCP Services.

Introducing Directory Services with Active Directory.

Skill Summary.

Knowledge Assessment.

Workplace Ready.

Lesson 6: File and Print Services.

Objective Domain Matrix.

Key Terms.

Introducing NTFS.

Sharing Drives and Folders.

Looking at Printers.

Enabling Auditing.

Skill Summary.

Knowledge Assessment.

Workplace Ready.

Lesson 7: Popular Windows Network Services and Applications.

Objective Domain Matrix.

Key Terms.

Introducing the Web Server.

Understanding Remote Access.

Introducing Remote Administration.

Understanding Server Virtualization.

Skill Summary.

Knowledge Assessment.

Workplace Ready.

Appendix A.

Appendix B.

Index.