Official Microsoft study guide for the skills you need on the job and on the exam. Learn how to deliver faster, more secure Web access to your business and prepare for the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) exam with 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, you’re also preparing for MCP Exam 70-227 a key elective on the MCSE/MCSA tracks. HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL 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 HERE’S WHAT’S 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 book’s content on CD-ROM