Life of an Admin

70-293 - Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure.

Well, out of the 3 tests left for my MCSE 2003, this is the one i am currently working on. As always, i prefer to study from the Microsoft Press Books. The book (isbn: 0-7356-1893-3) is very clear and easy to understand. The concepts are made clear as if you are a beginner and not an expert.

This test focuses on the development of network technoligies ( like DNS, WINS, TCP/IP, DHCp etc) on a medium to large network. It concentrates more on the organizational elements of the deployment than on the process of configuring a single machine. For example, rather than how to configure an individual machine with DNS, TCP/IP, it concentrates more on the process of creating a DNS namespace for a large organization.

Routing and remote access, server clustering, hardening servers, Digital certificates, DNS etc are some of the topics covered in detail in this exam.

With about 3 years of experience, i would guess the time needed to study for this test would be anywhere from 1-2 months. Eeverybody is different, and u can probably do it quicker like in a week, but understanding the concepts and gaining knowledge is more important than just clearing the test with brain dumps :)