How to prepare for 70-291 exam

The Microsoft exam 70-291 measures an individual’s ability to implement, manage, and maintain a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure. Before taking the 70-291 exam, you should practice the following:

1. Configure TCP/IP addressing on a server.
2. Manage DHCP clients and leases, DHCP Relay Agent, DHCP databases, DHCP scope options, reservations and reserved clients.
3. Diagnose and resolve issues related to Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) and incorrect TCP/IP configuration.
4. Diagnose and resolve issues related to DHCP authorization and verify DHCP reservation configuration.
5. Diagnose and resolve issues related to configuration of DHCP server and scope options.
6. Verify that the DHCP Relay Agent is working correctly and verify database integrity.
7. Install and configure the DNS Server service. Configure DNS server options, DNS zone options, and forwarding.
8. Configure DNS zone settings, DNS record settings, and DNS server options.
9. Monitor DNS using tools such as System Monitor, Event Viewer, Replication Monitor, and DNS debug logs.
10. Configure Routing and Remote Access user authentication and remote access authentication protocols.
11. Configure Routing and Remote Access policies to permit or deny access.
12. Configure Internet Authentication Service (IAS) to provide authentication for Routing and Remote Access clients.
13. Manage TCP/IP routing. Manage routing protocols, routing tables, and routing ports.
14. Monitor network traffic by using Network Monitor and System Monitor.
15. Manage packet filters, Routing and Remote Access routing interfaces, manage devices and ports, manage routing protocols, and manage Routing and Remote Access clients.