MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-350): Implementing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2004 (Pro-Certification)
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  • MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-350):
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  • MS Security
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  • Very good exam and real world based book
MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-350): Implementing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2004 (Pro-Certification)
Stan Reimer , and Orin Thomas
Manufacturer: Microsoft Press
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ASIN: 0735621691

Book Description

Ace your preparation for MCP Exam 70-350and expand your knowledge of Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server (ISA) 2004, Microsofts advanced application layer firewall, virtual private network (VPN), and Web cache solution. Designed to help maximize your performance on the exam, this TRAINING KIT packs the resources that exam candidates want mostincluding in-depth, self-paced training; rigorous, objective-by-objective review; exam tips from expert, exam-certified authors; and a robust testing suite. It also provides real-world scenarios, case study examples, and troubleshooting labs for the skills and expertise you can apply to the job.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-350):.......2007-08-23

The writing style is somewhat dry.

The enclosed software (ISA server 120 day evaluation) and the computerized test questions make the book worth the money.

4 out of 5 stars Very good book........2007-03-20

This book does not base itself in only Microsoft scenario, it covers networks and security in a wide context.
Well written, gives you the ability to deploy and understand the ISA SERVER, which by itself is an excelent software, and the environments which your are deploy in.
You don't need to be an expert in IT to comprehend this book, but need to know a little about protocols and TCP/IP.
Who buys it can enjoy a good travel through the network boundaries world.
I didn't rate it 5 for 2 reasons. First, the book says, sometimes, you have got an enterprise isa cd, but you have got the standard one.
The author, sometimes, endeavours so much in assuring your understandable of the subject that spend a few pages more than needed. Another drawback is the excess of "plan, analyse, get information" advices. It becomes repetitive through the pages.
Well, that is it, a good book and enough to pass the certification exam by yourself.

5 out of 5 stars MS Security .......2006-07-14

Very nice book , I recommended it for all specialist in Microsoft networking, and systems.

5 out of 5 stars preparing for exam.......2006-02-19

Very helpful for exam 70-350 and daily tasks as IT Network security administrator.

5 out of 5 stars Very good exam and real world based book.......2005-12-24

I went to the MOC2824B training a few months ago and didn't like it that much. If you, like me go to the official training you will find that is very much alike. But the autors included a lot of real world notes and insights for the exam on the book that you wont find on the MOC manual. Be ready to mount the practices on a virtual machine environment or real one if you have all the hardware, you will have fun anyways. Labs are filled with very usefull skill building exercises that will entertain you and teach you big time what this great product is all about. I passed the exam last week with 894/1000, and I thank not only my experience with the product but also all the good advice from this book. If you are looking to pass the exam, this is your book!!
Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004 Unleashed
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Well Leashed and Very Useful Installation Guide
  • Awesome Book
  • Great book on a rising product!
  • Practical volume for assessing, designing and implementing ISA
Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004 Unleashed
Michael Noel
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ASIN: 067232718X

Book Description

A detailed look into best practice design, deployment, and maintenance of an ISA Server 2004 Environment. Written by industry expert Michael Noel, of Convergent Computing, ISA Server 2004 Unleashed provides guidance for ISA deployment scenarios, including step by step guides for configuring ISA to secure Exchange Outlook Web Access, deploying ISA Server 2004 Enterprise edition arrays, setting up Site to Site VPNs, deploying ISA as a reverse proxy in the DMZ of a firewall, and much more. This book covers ISA in great detail, with emphasis on real-world situations and labor-saving scripts that help administrators take control of an ISA environment and leverage its full potential to provide unprecedented levels of security to an environment.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Well Leashed and Very Useful Installation Guide.......2006-05-29

The book is poorly named. "Unleashed" suggests to me wild and wonderful things to do with complex features or even tricks and undocumented things. This is definitely a black Labrador on-the-leash kind of book, and it will get an administrator safely across the broad avenue that is an ISA installation. It's a great book in spite of the name.

I used "Unleashed" as a guide for installation of ISA Server 2004 (replacing ISA Server 2000) on the perimeter of a small office network that has ten servers on three different domains (including a web server and a mail server) and twenty workstations. I studied this book and Shinder's "Configuring ISA Server 2004" extensively before beginning the installation, and I had previous experience doing the installation and maintenance of the ISA 2000 installation that ISA 2004 replaced.

I preferred this book ("Unleashed") to the Shinder book as an installation guide, but I like Shinder as a reference because of its greater depth (twice as many pages). Both books promote ISA, but the Shinder books examines (in a defensive but very useful way) competing options to ISA more thoroughly. Shinder's book then would be more useful for those evaluating ISA versus competing products.

I also have the Microsoft MCSA/MCSE Training Kit. This book is the only ISA 2004 book that includes a 120-day trial version of ISA Server 2004. I have spent only two hours with this book but found the questions and answers at the end of each lesson helpful reflecting on key points. I did find a glaring error early on. It is not true that "the IP address assigned to the external interface [of the ISA server] must be routable ON [emphasis added] the Internet." The truth is that this IP address must be routable TO the Internet; and a private address (10.1.1.1 for example) will do just fine if there is (as in my case) a router with a public address between ISA and the Internet. Microsoft books are of coure authoratative and prep well for the exams in spite of an occasional error.

Our ISA server is connected on the Internet side with a private (nonroutable) IP address to an $89 Linksys router, which is configured with simple firewall filters. The Linksys router has a public IP address and connects to a Verizon DSL modem. A laptop in the DMZ between ISA and the router is used for testing ISA protection. The ISA server of course could be connected directly to the DSL modem; but we like the presence of the additional appliance (the Linksys router) as an additional level of defense. We run GFI (number one Exchange spam filter) on our Exchange server since ISA and most other firewall products only do token spam filtering.

"Unleashed" provided sufficiently detailed and accurate guidance for each step that I took: hardening the OS, installing ISA, configuring the networks attached to the ISA NICs, setting up firewall rules, publishing an IIS web server, publishing an Exchange mail server, and setting up Outlook web access. The total time required was only two hours even with a couple of errors.

ISA is a complex product with routing, caching proxy and reverse proxy servers, firewall (including stateful and advance application level inspection), VPN server, and simple spam filter. Michael Noel in "Unleashed" clearly shows how to use the greatly improved ISA administrative interface with its templates and wizards to configure my simple architecture and also more complex architectures that place servers in the DMZ as well as the limited single-homed topology with the ISA server in the DMZ. My company is not using VPN, but the book provides thorough coverage of VPN, which many be mission-critical to those with branch offices and road warriors.

Lastly, if you are new to ISA, be aware that ISA 2006 was released as a beta earlier this year. Many reviews suggest that ISA 2006 is not a major change. Microsoft says that upgrading from 2004 to 2006 will be supported. Amazon shows no titles as yet for ISA 2006. My guess is that the final release of 2006 will not come before the end of the year.

5 out of 5 stars Awesome Book.......2006-02-20

This is by far the best ISA Server book on the market.
Worth every penny I paid for it.

5 out of 5 stars Great book on a rising product!.......2005-11-28

This is THE book if you are looking to learn ISA 2004. It is structured in an easy-to-understand manner for windows admins who are familiar with Windows but may not have been exposed to ISA Server or are upgrading from ISA 2000. All in all this is the only book on the subject you'll need.

5 out of 5 stars Practical volume for assessing, designing and implementing ISA.......2005-11-13

I found this book to be extremely helpful in understanding ISA architecture and how it might fit into our organization.

The book is well laid out, concise and readable. The first section lays out a high level view of ISA functions and provides a clear overview of how to assess which components are appropriate for solving specific network security issues. The section on deployment goes into more detail, explaining how to install and configure the various components of an ISA deployment. Part III on securing servers and services goes into the specific details of configuring ISA to protect messaging, web and RPC traffic.

Microsoft networking products continue to improve both in functionality and ease of use. Having guides like this make understanding and implementing new technology viable even for small organizations with limited budgets.
Microsoft  Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004 Administrator's Pocket Consultant (Pro-Administrator's Pocket Consultant)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Excellent quick reference
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ASIN: 0735621888

Book Description

Heres the utterly practical, pocket-sized reference for IT professionals who need to deliver security-enhanced Internet connectivity, fast Web access, and lower costs to their organizations. This unique guide provides essential details for using Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004 to help protect and accelerate your e-businesswhether its migrating from Proxy Server; employing the extensible, multilayer enterprise firewall; managing group access, configuration, and rules; monitoring usage and performance; detecting network intrusions; or performing other key tasks. Featuring quick-reference tables, lists, and step-by-step instructions, this handy, one-stop guide provides fast, accurate answers on the spotwhether youre at your desk or in the field!

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Excellent quick reference.......2006-03-03

I bought this guide because we have had ISA Server installed for a while as a proxy server, but I was asked to make it work with Exchange, Sharepoint, and enable it as our VPN for mobile users. This book made it easy to do what was necessary to get it up and running without pages and pages of information. It's really nice to be able to carry this book around without getting a hernia!
MCSE Training Guide (70-227): Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Not for exam prepping- this bk leaves out the middle ground
  • Don't waste your time.
  • MCSE Training Guide - Poor Step by Step Examples
  • Administrators come on in!
  • Administrators come on in!
MCSE Training Guide (70-227): Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000
Roberta Bragg
Manufacturer: New Riders Publishing
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This book is based on the objectives of Microsoft MCSE Exam 70-227, which is already in development at Microsoft as part of the MCSE 2000 curriculum.

It covers all relevant exam material. This will not just prepare individuals to answer questions on an exam, but will help the individual understand the product and learn to work with it. It covers the exam objectives as outlined by the exam creators, not just with pat textbook answers, but with explanations, examples, and discussion focused on real-world implementation.

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Not for exam prepping- this bk leaves out the middle ground.......2002-08-08

As with a lot of books this book does a great job of getting you familiar with the basics. It is very well written. However, it doesn't bridge the gap, which is true with a lot of books, between being simple and adequately preparing for the exam.

2 out of 5 stars Don't waste your time........2002-05-03

I read this book and the Syngress book. This book has many typos, at least one of which could confuse the reader, it is very poorly organized, and it doesn't cover many details needed for the test. I was unimpressed with this book. I felt like I had wasted my money. The Syngress book was a little better.

2 out of 5 stars MCSE Training Guide - Poor Step by Step Examples.......2001-08-21

Not impressed. I understand Firewalls very well and some people may even refer to me as an expert. I hoped to learn about ISA by Step by Step examples. Unfortunately this book lacks well explained examples, descriptions and details. I needed to configure ISA to publish (and protect) my internal web sites but found only one poorly explained Step by Step Example on this subject. The example referred to other Step by Step examples which I found to be very confusing. I do not recommend this book.

5 out of 5 stars Administrators come on in!.......2001-08-10

This is a great book. Intelligently laid out and easyt o follow. The only prerquiisite for reading this book is to have an understanding the basic concepts of a Windows 2000 domain and (more importantly) Active Directory. Understanding what environment the product is expected to be installed in is a big help. Even with extremely limited knowledge of 2000 and Active Directory, I was able to follow along with this book.

The best feature of this book are in the question. Not only to you have rewiew questions with answers, but an explaination of why letter A is right and letters B,C and D are wrong.

My only complaint about the layout of the book is with the tables and diagrams. Some are hard to understand, unccessary or just make no sense at all. I could do without the usless pictures and keep the well laid out diagrams that do appear in the book.

Overall, this is a fanstastic book and will serve your quest for ISA knowledge very well

5 out of 5 stars Administrators come on in!.......2001-08-10

This is a great book. Intelligently laid out and easyt o follow. The only prerquiisite for reading this book is to have an understanding the basic concepts of a Windows 2000 domain and (more importantly) Active Directory. Understanding what environment the product is expected to be installed in is a big help. Even with extremely limited knowledge of 2000 and Active Directory, I was able to follow along with this book.

The best feature of this book are in the question. Not only to you have rewiew questions with answers, but an explaination of why letter A is right and letters B,C and D are wrong.

My only complaint about the layout of the book is with the tables and diagrams. Some are hard to understand, unccessary or just make no sense at all. I could do without the usless pictures and keep the well laid out diagrams that do appear in the book.

Overall, this is a fanstastic book and will serve your quest for ISA knowledge very well
MCSE Training Kit: Microsoft(r) Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2000
Average customer rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
  • Great for Ref. - Awful for Exam
  • Poor book for Exam
  • Get ready to pass the the exam
MCSE Training Kit: Microsoft(r) Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2000
Microsoft Corporation , and Microsoft Corporation
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Amazon.com

The MCSE Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2000 Training Kit is a strange book. Most serious MCSA students will absolutely, no questions asked, need this book to pass the exam... but you wouldn't want to read it. That being said, the CD-ROM has something that's key for MCSE and MCSA students--a 120-day trial edition of the ISA software itself. Considering that the ISA software costs $1,500, buying this book to install that software legally and fool around with it at your leisure is a net savings of $1,440.

The book itself is a step backwards from Microsoft's usually excellent beginners' series, and is neither fish nor fowl--it doesn't offer the gentle introduction to the basic concepts that most Microsoft training kits do, and yet it contains a howling vacuum when it comes to real-life examples. What's left is a book that outlines each of ISA's functions in loving detail, without ever telling you why you would want to use any of them.

Let's give a real-life instruction from the book to explain what we mean:

On the Cache tab, select one of the following options contained in the Cache Content section:

See what's missing? At no point does this book actually say what the drawbacks or advantages of caching dynamic content are.

Why would you want to do it? When would it be a bad idea? What are the real-world differences between caching dynamic content and caching only the content that the headers indicate should be cached--and what option do most system admins choose? From this book alone, you'd have no idea. And this is a constant problem throughout the book. You're told what ISA can do without being told the reasons behind the options, or even a hint as to what the best option usually is.

Admittedly, most Microsoft training kits are notoriously bad when it comes to actually preparing you for what you'll face on the exam--their sample questions aren't even in the standard multiple-choice MCSE/MCSA format, for gosh sake--but they do excel at providing basic introductions for novices and are excellent refresher courses, making them perhaps the best starting points in the business for any serious certification student. This book, on the other hand, is more of a documentation of the ISA application itself--it tells you quite clearly what ISA does. The book discusses the attacks that Microsoft can automatically detect, but doesn't tell you what to look for in the logs, nor what common approaches hackers take, or even what to do when you're under a Denial of Service attack.

Which is not to say that you can't learn anything from the book--it actually has more content than many other training kits. However, it does mean that if you haven't used ISA server in the real world until now, you'll know exactly how to specify a locally bound TCP port, list, or range in the Firewall Client Applications setting.

The short version: The incredible software savings here is worth the cost of the book alone, and then some. And the book is not a bad reference for those who've used ISA in the real world--or at least have configured firewalls and proxy servers. But most users will probably install the software and buy at least one other book to pass the exam with flying colors. --William Steinmetz

Book Description

With this official MCSE TRAINING KIT, IT professionals learn how to set up and support Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server to optimize network performance and security. As they build these essential system-support skills, they're also getting in-depth preparation for MCP Exam 70-227-an elective on the MCSE track for the Windows 2000 operating system. Topics map directly to the objectives measured by the exam, including installing ISA Server, configuring and troubleshooting ISA Server services, managing troubleshooting policies and rules, configuring the client computer, and monitoring and managing ISA Server use. Students learn through an integrated system of lessons, skill-building tutorials, and self-assessment exercises. An economical alternative to classroom instruction, this kit enables working professionals to set their own pace and learn by doing!

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Great for Ref. - Awful for Exam.......2001-10-17

Well laid out (seems to be printed directly from ISA's Help system), and does an excellent job of explaining ISA's vast configuration, features and positioning. Will also make a great reference guide. However, if you plan on taking the 70-227 exam, and you don't have real world firewall/proxy experience, don't rely on this book to get you over the 70-227 hump.

This book simply does not provide enough practical scenarios or examples anywhere near the complexity of the exam. Also, testing software or questions besides the 5 or 6 at the end of each chapter is absent.

Bottom line, if you already have this book for the exam, complete it, then get another book for exam practice. Otherwise steer clear of this MSP title and use ISA's Help for reference.

Later

2 out of 5 stars Poor book for Exam.......2001-08-14

What a poor book from Microsoft Press !!!! It is useless for exam 70-227. Tons of point are missing e.g. Application Filter , Rule application order (only outbound mentioned, no inbound) !!!! It also dont tell us whole picture of ISA architecture !!! Just learn how to click click click is useless !!! Dont use this book !!! Just waste of $$$ !!!

4 out of 5 stars Get ready to pass the the exam.......2001-06-08

A definite "must have" when working for your certification. The information is to the point and easily understood. I would recommend this kit to anyone wanting to achieve MCSE
Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000 Administrator's Pocket Consultant
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Great reference
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Jason Ballard , and Bud Ratliff
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ASIN: 0735614423

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Protect and accelerate your e-business systems with Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000 with this no-nonsense technical reference, which provides everything the IT professional needs to know to support ISA Server 2000.

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5 out of 5 stars Great reference.......2003-07-04

I am the network administrator of a pretty big company. We put in ISA Server last year. I wish I had this book then. I can't tell you how many times I could have used this. It explains how to do basic stuff like block certain sites or make our Outlook server available using OWA, how to publish a web server, and how to lock down the environment to keep the bad guys out.

The book is sometimes short on theory and the reasons why stuff workes the way it does, but if you want something that is just down to the basics, though, this is a killer book that can help you use ISA easily.
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ASIN: 0672321009

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Secure and enhance network performance with Microsoft ISA Server 2000. Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2000 is more than asimple firewall product. By combining enterprise firewall andhigh-performance Web cache functions, ISA Server provides a commonmanagement infrastructure that reduces network complexity and costs. ISAServer protects networks from unauthorized access, inspects traffic, andalerts network administrators to attacks. The readers of this book willreceive comprehensive appendices on useful ISA Server information.Readers will find information in this book that they won't find in anyother book on the market. This book includes information on securitypatches and hot fixes, TCP/IP port assignments, knowledge base articles,ISA Server tools, and a whole lot more.

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Secure and enhance network performance with Microsoft ISA Server 2000. Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2000 is more than a simple firewall product. By combining enterprise firewall and high-performance Web cache functions, ISA Server provides a common management infrastructure that reduces network complexity and costs. ISA Server protects networks from unauthorized access, inspects traffic, and alerts network administrators to attacks. The readers of this book will receive comprehensive appendices on useful ISA Server information. Readers will find information in this book that they won't find in any other book on the market. This book includes information on security patches and hot fixes, TCP/IP port assignments, knowledge base articles, ISA Server tools, and a whole lot more.

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    ASIN: 1590950321

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    You cannot go wrong with this book!

    Part of the TotalRecall: The IT Insight Certification System Series, this new Self Help and Interactive Exam Study Aid with CD-ROM Practice testing material is now available for candidates preparing to take the Microsoft MCP/MCSE Installing, Configuring, & Administering Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2000 Enterprise Edition Certification Exam # 70-227. This book covers in detail information associated with each of the exam topics and includes information found in no other book.

    Using this book will help readers determine if they are ready to take the Microsoft ISA Server 70-227 Certification exam. Each chapter in this book includes pre- and post-assessment questions to assess your comprehension of each topic. This book explains the concepts in a clear and easy-to-understand manner to help you not only pass the exam, but also to apply the knowledge later in real-world situations. Chapter summaries encapsulate the important areas of each chapter in short reviews. The large glossary at the end of the book provides a review of essential exam-related terms and concepts that will prove invaluable if you review them just before taking the exam. Helpful tips and time management techniques will alleviate pre-exam jitters and put you in control. This certification exam measures your ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot information systems that incorporate the Enterprise Edition of Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000. Wherever the term "ISA Server" occurs in this prep guide or in the content of the exam, it refers only to ISA Server 2000, Enterprise Edition. It does not refer to ISA Server 2000, Standard Edition.
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      You cannot go wrong with this book! Its Guaranteed!

      Part of the TotalRecall: The IT Question Book Series, this new Self Help and Interactive Exam Study Aid with CD-ROM Practice testing material is now available for candidates preparing to take the Microsoft MCP/MCSE Installing, Configuring, & Administering Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2000 Enterprise Edition Certification Exam # 70-227. This book covers in detail information associated with each of the exam topics and includes information found in no other book.

      Using this book will help readers determine if they are ready to take the Microsoft ISA Server 70-227 Certification exam. Each chapter in this book includes pre- and post-assessment questions to assess your comprehension of each topic. This book explains the concepts in a clear and easy-to-understand manner to help you not only pass the exam, but also to apply the knowledge later in real-world situations. Chapter summaries encapsulate the important areas of each chapter in short reviews. The large glossary at the end of the book provides a review of essential exam-related terms and concepts that will prove invaluable if you review them just before taking the exam. Helpful tips and time management techniques will alleviate pre-exam jitters and put you in control. This certification exam measures your ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot information systems that incorporate the Enterprise Edition of Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000. !

      Wherever the term "ISA Server" occurs in this prep guide or in the content of the exam, it refers only to ISA Server 2000, Enterprise Edition. It does not refer to ISA Server 2000, Standard Edition.

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        Manufacturer: Russkaya Redaktsiya
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        Dannaya kniga - kratkij i ischerpyvayuschij spravochnik, posvyaschennyj Microsoft ISA Server 2004. V nej rassmotreny voprosy, svyazannye s ustanovkoj brandmauera (kak versii Standard Edition, tak i versii Enterprise Edition), obnovleniem ego predyduschej versii i nastrojkoj klientskikh komp'yuterov. Opisany vklyuchennye v sostav ISA Server 2004 vozmozhnosti monitoringa i sostavleniya otchetov, rabota s neskol'kimi setyami, nastrojka i ispol'zovanie virtual'nykh chastnykh setej, administrirovanie brandmauera i massivov ISA-serverov, v tom chisle s pomosch'yu stsenariev. Privedeny prakticheskie rekomendatsii po sozdaniyu naibolee effektivnykh pravil dostupa i publikatsii. Otdel'no rassmotreny voprosy integratsii ISA Server 2004 s drugimi produktami Microsoft: Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server, Microsoft Operations Manager, Virtual Server, Microsoft Small Business Server. Kniga prednaznachena dlya administratorov, otvechayuschikh za ustanovku i nastrojku mezhsetevogo ekrana (brandmauera), i sostoit iz 20 glav i prilozheniya, v kotorom soderzhatsya ssylki na knigi i dokumenty, svyazannye s ispol'zovaniem ISA Server 2004.

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