Chapter 2. Microsoft Windows Server 2008 - PKI-Related Additions

Exam objectives in this chapter:

  • What Is PKI?
  • Digital Certificates
  • Working with Certificate Services
  • Working with Templates
  • Creating a Custom Template
  • Summary
  • Solutions Fast Track
  • Frequently Asked Questions

Introduction

Computer networks have evolved in recent years to allow an unprecedented sharing of information between individuals, corporations, and even national governments. The need to protect this information has also evolved, and network security has consequently become an essential concern of most system administrators. Even in smaller organizations, the basic goal of preventing unauthorized access while still allowing legitimate information to flow smoothly requires ...

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