Preparation Guide for Exam 70-214
Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network
Updated: May 13, 2008
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Exam news
Exam 70-214 became available on January 15, 2003.
• This exam retired in March 2008
Audience profile
Candidates for this exam operate in medium-sized to very large computing environments that use Windows 2000 and Active Directory. Operating systems on client computers might include Windows NT Workstation 4.0, Windows 2000 Professional, and Windows XP Professional.
Candidates have a minimum of one year of experience in implementing and administering security and network infrastructures in environments that have the following characteristics:
• Supported users range from 200 to more than 26,000.
• Physical locations range from five to more than 150.
• Infrastructures include LAN, WAN, and wireless networks.
• Typical network services and applications include file and print, database, messaging, proxy server and firewall, public key infrastructure, remote access, desktop management, and Web hosting.
• Connectivity scenarios include connecting individual offices and users at remote locations to the corporate network and connecting corporate networks to other networks and the Internet.
Credit toward certification
When you pass the Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network exam, you achieve Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) status. You also earn credit toward the following certifications:
• Elective credit toward Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) on Microsoft Windows 2000 certification
• Elective credit toward Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) on Microsoft Windows 2000 certification
Preparation tools and resources
In addition to your hands-on experience working with the product, we recommend that you use the following tools and training to help you prepare for this exam.
Classroom training for this exam
• Course 2150: Designing a Security-Enhanced Microsoft Windows 2000 Network
• Course 2153: Implementing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure
• Course 2800: Microsoft Security Clinic
Microsoft Press self-paced training
• MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit: Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network, Exam 70-214
Microsoft certified practice tests
• MeasureUp: Visit the MeasureUp Web site to take a practice test.
• Self Test Software: Visit the Self Test Software Web site to take a practice test.
Microsoft Online Resources
• TechNet: Designed for IT professionals, this site includes how-to instructions, best practices, downloads, technical chats, and much more.
• MSDN: The Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) is a reference for developers that features code samples, technical articles, newsgroups, chats, and more.
• Training and certification newsgroups: There is a newsgroup for every Microsoft certification. By participating in the ongoing dialogue, you take advantage of a unique opportunity to exchange ideas with and ask questions of others, including more than 750 Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs) worldwide.
Skills measured
This exam measures your ability to implement and administer security and network infrastructures that use Windows 2000 and Active Directory. Before taking the exam, you should be proficient in the job skills listed in the following matrix. The matrix shows which Official Microsoft Learning Products may help you reach competency in the skills being tested in the exam.
KEY: = The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work. = The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work. = The course includes material to prepare you for this task.
Skills measured by Exam 70-214 Course 2150 Course 2153 Course 2800
Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Baseline Security
Configure security templates.
• Configure registry and file system permissions.
• Configure account policies.
• Configure audit policies.
• Configure user rights assignment.
• Configure security options.
• Configure system services.
• Configure restricted groups.
• Configure event logs.
Deploy security templates. Deployment methods include using Group Policy and scripting.
Troubleshoot security template problems. Considerations include Group Policy, upgraded operating systems, and mixed client-computer operating systems.
Configure additional security based on computer roles. Computer roles include Microsoft SQL Server computer, Microsoft Exchange Server computer, domain controller, Internet Authentication Service (IAS) server, Internet Information Services (IIS) server, and mobile client computer.
Configure additional security for client-computer operating systems by using Group Policy.
Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Service Packs and Security Updates
Determine the current status of service packs and security updates. Tools include MBSA and HFNetChk.
Install service packs and security updates. Consideration include slipstreaming and using Remote Installation Services (RIS), custom scripts, and isolated networks.
• Install service packs and security updates on new client computers and servers. Considerations include slipstreaming and using RIS, custom scripts, and isolated networks.
Manage service packs and security updates. Considerations include server computers and remote client computers. Tools include Microsoft Software Update Service, Automatic Updates, and SMS.
Troubleshoot the deployment of service packs and security updates. Typical issues include third-party application compatibility, permissions, and version conflicts.
Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Security-Enhanced Communication Channels
Configure IPSec to help protect communication between networks and hosts. Hosts include domain controllers, Internet Web servers, databases, e-mail servers, and client computers.
• Configure IPSec authentication.
• Configure appropriate encryption levels.
• Configure the appropriate IPSec protocol. Protocols include AH and ESP.
• Deploy and manage IPSec certificates. Considerations include renewing certificates.
Troubleshoot IPSec. Typical issues include IPSec rule configurations, firewall configurations, routers, and authentication.
Implement security for wireless networks.
• Configure public and private wireless LANs.
• Configure wireless encryption levels. Levels include WEP and 802.1x.
• Configure wireless network connection settings on client computers. Client-computer operating systems include Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional, and Windows CE 3.0.
Configure Server Message Block (SMB) signing to support packet authentication and integrity.
Deploy and manage SSL certificates. Considerations include renewing certificates and obtaining self-issued certificates versus public-issued certificates.
• Obtain public and private certificates.
• Install certificates for SSL.
• Renew certificates.
Configure SSL to help protect communication channels. Communication channels include client computer to Web server, Web server to SQL Server computer, client computer to Active Directory domain controller, and e-mail server to client computer.
Configuring, Managing, and Troubleshooting Authentication and Remote Access Security
Configure and troubleshoot authentication.
• Configure authentication protocols to support mixed Windows client-computer environments.
• Configure the interoperability of Kerberos authentication with UNIX computers.
• Configure authentication for extranet scenarios.
• Configure trust relationships.
• Configure authentication for members of non-trusted domain authentication.
Configure and troubleshoot authentication for Web users. Authentication types include Basic, Integrated Windows, anonymous, digest, and client certificate mapping.
Configure authentication for security-enhanced remote access. Authentication types include PAP, CHAP, MS-CHAP, MS-CHAP v2, EAP-MD5, EAP-TLS, and Multi-factor authentication with smart cards and EAP.
Configure and troubleshoot virtual private network (VPN) protocols. Considerations include Internet service provider (ISP), client-computer operating system, Network Address Translation (NAT) devices, Routing and Remote Access server, and firewall server.
Manage client-computer configuration for remote access security. Tools include remote access policy and Connection Manager Administration Kit.
Implementing and Managing a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Encrypting File System (EFS)
Install and configure Certificate Authority (CA) hierarchies. Considerations include enterprise, standalone, and third-party.
• Install and configure the root, intermediate, and issuing CA. Considerations include renewals and hierarchy.
• Configure certificate templates. Considerations include LDAP queries, HTTP queries, and third-party CAs.
• Configure the publication of Certificate Revocation Lists (CRLs).
• Configure public key Group Policy.
• Configure certificate renewal and enrollment.
• Deploy certificates to users, computers, and CAs.
Manage Certificate Authorities (CAs). Considerations include enterprise, stand-alone, and third-party.
• Enroll and renew certificates.
• Revoke certificates.
• Manage and troubleshoot Certificate Revocation Lists (CRLs). Considerations include publishing the CRL.
• Back up and restore the CA.
Manage client-computer and server certificates. Considerations include SMIME, EFS, exporting, and storage.
• Publish certificates through Active Directory.
• Issue certificates using MMC, Web enrollment, programmatic, or auto enrollment using Windows XP.
• Recover KMS-issued keys.
Manage and troubleshoot EFS. Considerations include domain members, workgroup members, and client-computer operating systems.
Monitoring and Responding to Security Incidents
Configure and manage auditing. Considerations include Windows Events, Internet Information Services (IIS), firewall log files, Network Monitor Log, and RAS log files.
• Manage audit log retention.
• Manage distributed audit logs by using EventComb.
Analyze security events. Considerations include reviewing logs and events.
Respond to security incidents. Incidents include hackers, viruses, denial-of-service (DoS) attacks, natural disasters, and maintaining chains of evidence.
• Isolate and contain the incident. Considerations include preserving the chain of evidence.
• Implement counter measures.
• Restore services.
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