mcsa/mcse Tutorials & Websites

There are a number of free tutorials available throughout this site, but the most amazing aspect is the free question and answer from the resident expert. I tried it myself - answer received within 24 hours!

Authored by: felicemente  Category: Microsoft Certification  Tags: mcsa/mcse mcse project microsoft apple word windows windowsvista windowsxp server project+

A great forum for all WSUS questions along with some good how-to's. A good resource for anyone administering WSUS or studying for MCSA/MCSE.

Authored by: redwarrior  Category: Microsoft Certification  Tags: wsus mcsa/mcse

This website looks to be a good resource for system admins, particularly Linux admins, but in this case, they have a nice article outlining the basics of Microsoft Remote Desktop protocol as it relates to remote system administration.

Authored by: redwarrior  Category: Microsoft Certification  Tags: mcsa/mcse windows 2003 remote desktop protocol terminal services

A good basic how-to on how to get started with a WMS configuration. Includes good screenshots and easy-to-follow instructions to set up a basic WMS website.

Authored by: redwarrior  Category: Microsoft Certification  Tags: mcsa/mcse wms streaming media

This website is a good all-around security resource for system administrators, but this link in particular deals with security issues with Windows Terminal Services and has links to a ton of articles and whitepapers on the subject. It probably goes beyond the scope of the MCSA/MCSE exams, but might be helpful to those working in an admin role with terminal services.

Authored by: redwarrior  Category: Microsoft Certification  Tags: mcsa/mcse windows 2003 security terminal services

A very nice guide to pathping including diagrams that describe how pathping works and when it is useful. This guide would be great for anyone studying for network+ or confused about the similarities and differences between pathping and tracert.

Authored by: redwarrior  Category: Comptia Certification  Tags: network+ a+ mcsa/mcse

A page of links to how-to's, FAQ's, and articles relating to Windows Media Server from Microsoft's website. A great resource for anyone considering installing or administering WMS.

Authored by: redwarrior  Category: Microsoft Certification  Tags: mcsa/mcse wms streaming media

This is a nice FAQ for Windows Terminal Services that keeps the answers short and sweet. I particularly liked the information on scalability and limiting users' abilities to do nasty things like shut down your terminal server.

Authored by: redwarrior  Category: Microsoft Certification  Tags: mcsa/mcse windows 2003 terminal services

This website has an entire book on DNS and BIND available online. A great resource to take advantage of, particularly if you work with Linux and Microsoft.

Authored by: redwarrior  Category: Microsoft Certification  Tags: dns mcsa/mcse linux

A good, concise explanation of the different types of DNS queries in Server 2003.

Authored by: redwarrior  Category: Microsoft Certification  Tags: dns mcsa/mcse