Learn how to deliver faster, more secure Web access to your businessand prepare for the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) examwith this official Microsoft study guide. Work through the lessons and hands-on exercises to gain practical experience using Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000 to optimize network performance and security. As you build these real-world support skills, youre also preparing for MCP Exam 70-227a key elective on the MCSE track.

HERES WHAT YOULL LEARN.
Installing ISA Server, including upgrading from Microsoft Proxy Server 2.0
Setting up hosting roles, VPNs, dial-up connections, and an H.323 Gatekeeper
Creating and administering access control and bandwidth policies
Configuring clients for secure network address translation, firewall software, and other services
Managing arrays of multiple ISA Server computers
Applying forward and reverse caching for faster Web connectivity
Monitoring server performance with alerts, logs, reports, and performance counters
Troubleshooting problems with access, network usage, and security

HERES WHATS INSIDE.
Comprehensive self-paced training manual that maps to MCP exam goals and objectives
Skill-building exercises that help you apply what you learn to the job
Summaries and end-of-chapter review questions to help gauge your progress
120-day evaluation version of ISA Server 2000 Enterprise Edition
All the books content on CD-ROM