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Knowing routing theory and routing protocols has always been a big part of earning your Cisco CCNA and CCNP certifications. According to Microsoft's exam blueprints for the Server 2008 certification exams, that knowledge will also serve you well on your Microsoft exams.

The topic outline for the Configuring Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure exam (70-642) specifically mentions routing and routing protocols as exam topics. Specifically mentioned are RIP, OSPF, and static routing - three topics every CCNA and CCNP candidate will be well prepared to handle!

IPSec isn't part of the CCNA exam, but you'll see it on at least one CCNP exam, and it's also listed as a 70-642 exam topic. IPv6 and IPv4 addressing are both covered on the 70-642 as well.

Microsoft's website lists the following major skills you should expect to see on this exam:

Configuring IP addresses and Services (routing with RIP and OSPF, static routing, persistent routing, addressing, DHCP and DHCP options including relay agents, IPSec policies, Authentication Header and Encapsulating Security Payload, subnetting, supernetting)

Configuring Name Resolution (DNS configuration, zones, records, replication, and integration with Active Directory, and client computer name resolution techniques)

Configuring Network Access (includes NAT, VPNs, RADIUS, 802.1x authentication, MS-CHAP, firewalls, and remote authentication methods)

Configuring File And Print Services (self-explanatory)

Monitoring And Managing A Network Infrastructure (includes SNMP and Windows Server Update Services)

Your CCNA and CCNP preparation will not quite be enough to get you past this exam, but as you can see, it'll give you a great head start!

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Domain names are becoming a popular business for many people who want to work at home at their computers. They are currently selling for anywhere between a few dollars to a whopping few million. Here are 5 steps to getting started in lucrative domain names.

Step 1: Sign Up with a Broker

Its much easier to start a lucrative domain names business on the coattails of a domain name broker. However, be sure you research the broker and make sure they will do more for you than provide a listing service.

Step 2: Dont Get Cute

Only buy names that can be resold at a profit. Dont use names just because someone thinks theyre clever (including you).

Step 3: Check the Names

Make sure the names you buy are not taken by someone else. Look it up in the registries before hand. You can, however, use expired domain names.

Step 4: Advertise

Even though you will probably be listed with a broker who may provide space for your business on their website, make your own as well. Get on blogs and forums where you are allowed to post links. Also use internet press release services and other media release outlets.

Step 5: Alternative Names

Lucrative domain name business people buy more than one name--they will buy related ones as well. For instance, dont just buy the .com suffix--buy .org, .net, and any other extensions that may benefit that name.

There you have it. Take some time and determine if this is right for you.

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