Microsoft Corp. Microsoft Press, Bk&CD edition, Published August 2002, 4416 pages, ISBN 0735617716
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• Certification : MCSE
• Operating Systems : Windows 2000
• Operating Systems : Microsoft Windows
• * Series - Exam Study : Self-Paced Training Kit

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All-in-one exam preparation for MCSE certification on Windows 2000

Four kits in one! Get self-paced, from-the-source information and practice with the skills measured by the core exams for the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification on Windows 2000-- all in one box. Covering core Exams 70-210, 70-215, 70-216, and 70-217, these official Microsoft study guides deliver in-depth training in hands-on, learn-by-doing format. Each book also contains 200+ pages of exam-preparation material, along with a testing tool to help assess what you know and where to focus your studies-before taking the actual exams. Work at your own pace through the skill-building lessons and exercises. As you gain practical experience administering the Windows 2000-based desktop, server, and network environments, you’re also preparing for MCSE certification. The set includes four Microsoft study guides in print and on CD-ROM; exam preparation, including objective-by-objective review; test-readiness tools; Microsoft Encyclopedia of Networking, Second Edition, eBook; and a 120-day evaluation version of Windows 2000 Server software.

• Four-kit set delivers in-depth preparation for core MCSE Exams 70-210, 70-215, 70-216, and 70-217
• NEW-Features fully revised and expanded study guide for Exam 70-216
• NEW-Features exclusive test-readiness tool that generates timed, 50-question practice exams with automated scoring
• NEW-Provides 200+ pages of exam preparation, including objective-by-objective review, inside each book
• NEW-Includes the Microsoft Encyclopedia of Networking, Second Edition,, eBook
• CD-ROMs also contain easy-search versions of all four study guides and a 120-day evaluation version of Windows 2000 Server
• Excellent value! save money off the cost of buying the kits separately or taking classroom instruction

About the Technology:

Windows 2000 focuses on several key areas: distributed services, reducing the total cost of owning and operating a network of PCs, performance and scalability, and support for hardware advances. Through features such as the Active Directory, Distributed Security, clustering, and integrated networking services, Windows 2000 becomes a platform for distributed computing that scales from local area networks to the Internet. The Zero Administration Initiative for Windows, in conjunction with the Management Console and Systems Management Server, will make large-scale networks easier and less costly to deploy and maintain. 64-bit technology, advances in storage and I/O, improved network Quality of Service, plus support for the latest hardware buses, processors, and plug-and-play devices, will ensure that systems based on Windows 2000 will have the power and reliability to run the most mission-critical solutions.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

CORE EXAM 70-210
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

• Install or upgrade to Windows 2000 Professional
• Administer access to shared files, folders, and printers
• Configure and manage hardware devices and drivers
• Optimize system memory, disk, and application performance
• Troubleshoot the desktop environment
• Implement network protocols and services
• Help ensure data and system security

CORE EXAM 70-215
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server

• Install or upgrade to Windows 2000 Server
• Configure network services for interoperability
• Manage access to shared system and Web-based resources
• Administer Windows 2000 disks and data storage
• Set up and troubleshoot hardware devices and drivers
• Optimize system performance, reliability, and availability
• Implement network protocols and services
• Help ensure system security

CORE EXAM 70-216
Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure Administration

• Plan the infrastructure for your network
• Install and configure TCP/IP
• Resolve host names with WINS and DNS
• Automate and centrally manage address configuration
• Implement and manage remote access
• Share a single Internet connection with Network Address Translation
• Help secure network communications

CORE EXAM 70-217
Microsoft Windows 2000 Active Directory Services

• Plan, configure, and administer your Active Directory infrastructure
• Manage and troubleshoot DNS name resolution
• Administer software and the user environment with Group Policy
• Deploy Windows 2000 using Remote Installation Services (RIS)
• Use Active Directory technology to centrally manage user and group accounts, shared folders, and network resources
• Implement and troubleshoot security in a directory services infrastructure
• Monitor and optimize Active Directory performance

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Jul 30, 2003     Reid Dawson from Ohio
Extremelly Valuable Resource
So far I have taken the 70-210, and will be taking the 70-215 exams based off of studying these books alone. I passed the 210 the first try and expect to be able to pass the 215 first try as well. The books are full of good test questions and there are practice tests included that are very close to what I've seen in the actual certification exams. The practice exercises are very thorough and drive the technical aspects home. Definitely worth the money if you are going the self-study route or need a good reference for your job.

Feb 26, 2003     Bob Christian from Dual Citizenship in GA and NC
Good Buy: Windoze Core Requirements
I purchased the First Edition of this product back when MSPress had the ugly "Whitewashed" cover. It was definitely a great product and was chock full of tons of information.

If you own the First Edition, you may not want to purchase the Second Edition unless the 45% off is really enticing.

I would suggest, however, saving your money and waiting for the W2K3 version. If you really have money burning a hole in your wallet OR you are stocking up on books (at your employer's expense) that you can take with you during the next round of layoffs, purchase the Windows 2000 Server Resource Kit...or both this and the W2K Reskit. The W2K Reskit has a bunch of GREAT books, including the TCP/IP Core Networking Guide.

Bob

Jan 18, 2003     Gudalupe O Lujan from El Paso, TX
Windows 2000 Server book review
The book reviewed in this set, is for those of us with some Windows 2000 server experience or for those that have read beginner's books on the same subject. It is rich in technical information for those of us that can read it and has enough information for those of us wishing to pass the current 70-215 microsoft exam. One of its strong points is that the set includes a 120-day version of Windows 2000 Server so that the labs can be performed at home or at school. The book emphasizes the use of a large network, but two PC's with a crossover cable is more than enough to perform the same chore. If one can afford it, three computers connected via a hub or a switch can also be used. You must be familiar with IP addressing so that you can set the domain controller and member server as indicated in the book. Other software can be used such as Norton's Ghost to perform the distribution of software on more than one computer at a time. The labs involve sophisticated procedures used in real life situations. Reviews of other books in the set will follow.

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