The PrepKit for the Microsoft 70-297 test measures an individual’s ability to analyze the business requirements and to design a directory service architecture including unified directory services, such as Active Directory and Windows NT/2000 domains connectivity between and within systems, system components, and applications data replication, such as directory replication and database replication. In addition, the 70-297 test measures the skills required for analyzing the business and technical requirements for desktop management, designing a solution for desktop management that meets business requirements, designing a directory service architecture, and designing service locations. Before taking the 70-297 test, you should practice the following:
- Make a Windows 2003 domain-based network of two computers. Install Windows Server 2003 with Active Directory on one computer and Windows XP/2000 Professional on the second computer and join the existing domain.
- Install and configure DNS.
- Create sites.
- Create organizational units (OUs).
- Create user and computer accounts.
- Create different groups viz., local, domain, etc.
- Create group policy objects (GPOs).
- Take backup of Active Directory and restore it.
