Microsoft Server 2008 Certification: Routing s Not Just For Cisco Exams Anymore!

Routing's not just for your CCNA and CCNP exams anymore - Microsoft's Server 2008 certification exams call for routing knowledge, too. Find out what you need to know to get Server 2008 certified from Chris Bryant, CCIE #12933.

Knowing routing theory and routing protocols has always been a big part of earning your CCNA and CCNP certifications. According to Microsoft's exam blueprints for the Server 2008 certification exams, that knowledge testament also serve you well on your Microsoft exams.

The topic outline for the Configuring Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure exam (70-642) specifically mentions routing and routing protocols as exam topics. Specifically mentioned are RIP, OSPF, and static routing - three topics every CCNA and CCNP candidate will be well prepared to handle!

IPSec isn't part of the CCNA exam, however you'll see it on at least one CCNP exam, and it's besides listed as a 70-642 exam topic. IPv6 and IPv4 addressing are both covered on the 70-642 as well.

Microsoft's website lists the following elder skills you should expect to see on this exam:

Configuring IP addresses and Services (routing with RIP and OSPF, static routing, persistent routing, addressing, DHCP and DHCP options including relay agents, IPSec policies, Authentication Header and Encapsulating Security Payload, subnetting, supernetting)

Configuring Epithet Resolution (DNS configuration, zones, records, replication, and integration with Active Directory, and client personal computer name resolution techniques)

Configuring Network Access (includes NAT, VPNs, RADIUS, 802.1x authentication, MS-CHAP, firewalls, and remote authentication)

Configuring File And Print Services (self-explanatory)

Monitoring And Managing A Network Infrastructure (includes SNMP and Windows Server Update Services)

Your CCNA and CCNP preparation will not all be sufficiently to get you past this exam, but as you can see , it'll give you a great belief start!

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