| Overview
Microsoft's MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) candidates
in the Windows 2000 track are required to pass five core exams and
two elective exams. These exams are designed to provide a valid and
reliable measure of competency for experienced IT professionals
working in the typically complex computing environment of medium to
large organizations. MCSE in a Nutshell: The Windows 2000
Exams is a comprehensive study guide and detailed quick
reference that covers the following exams:
Exam 70-210: Installing, Configuring, and Administering
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Exam 70-215: Installing, Configuring, and Administering
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Exam 70-216: Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows
2000 Network Infrastructure Exam 70-217: Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows
2000 Directory Services Infrastructure Exam 70-219: Designing a Microsoft. Windows. 2000 Directory
Services Infrastructure Exam 70-221: Designing a Microsoft. Windows. 2000 Network
Infrastructure Exam 70-220: Designing Security for a Microsoft. Windows. 2000
Network
A summary of the key areas covered by the exam A description of the format, difficulty of each exam and tips
for passing it Definitions of key terms
Each chapter covers one exam. It includes:
Any administrator who is serious about acquiring MCSE certification
will find this book indispensable. MCSE in a Nutshell: The
Windows 2000 Exams is the best value on the market, combining a
low price and fast pace that will appeal to sophisticated users who
need a bridge between real-world experience and the MCSE Exam
requirements.
Editorial ReviewsProduct DescriptionMicrosoft's MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) candidates in the Windows 2000 track must pass five core exams and two elective exams.MCSE in a Nutshell: The Windows 2000 Exams is a comprehensive study guide and detailed quick reference for all of the core exams, including the three optional core exams from which candidates must choose one. The remaining two exams can serve as electives, making this book a single reference for your entire MCSE track. Each chapter covers one exam. It includes a summary of the key areas the exam covers; a description of the format and difficulty of each exam and tips for passing it; definitions of key terms; and sample test questions and answers. With its low price and fast pace, this book is the best value on the market for sophisticated users who need a bridge between real-world experience and the MCSE Exam requirements. | Amazon.com ReviewAs certifications for computer and network professionals go, the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) rating may be the most widely recognized. That means that if you're going to invest time, money, and effort in earning a certification, the MCSE may give you the most career yield. MCSE in a Nutshell: The Windows 2000 Exams is the latest version of O'Reilly & Associates' MCSE preparation guide, updated to reflect the new MCSE requirements that came with the release of the Windows 2000 family of operating systems. As always, this book represents excellent value. It covers everything Microsoft says you need to know to pass core and elective exams in the MCSE battery. Michael Moncur and Paul Murphy succeed in making this book space-efficient by minimizing overlap of coverage among chapters, each of which addresses the contents of a single exam. This book also counts on its readers having either a lot of Windows NT/2000 experience, or access to a laboratory network (or, preferably, both). Though the book contains a fair bit of explanation of terms and concepts, this is more of a study guide to accompany experimentation than a tutorial on its own. The authors seem to believe that hands-on experience is the way to learn Windows 2000. You'll find sample tests to gauge your learning, with minimally annotated answers. --David Wall Topics covered: The subjects on the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) suite of exams, including those on Windows 2000 Professional (70-210), Windows 2000 Server (70-215), Network Infrastructure Implementation (70-216), Directory Services Infrastructure Implementation (70-217), Directory Services Infrastructure Design (70-219), Network Infrastructure Design (70-221), and Security Design (70-220). |
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Reader Reviews From Amazon (Ranked by 'Helpfulness') Average Customer Rating: based on 10 reviews. Good overview and review, but lots of errors, 2003-12-02 Reviewer rating: I already have my MCSE certification and am using this before I start interviewing to review all the information I learned in a 7-month class I recently completed. This is a great overview and review book! It definitely is nowhere near the only information you need to pass the Microsoft exams, but I don't think they're claiming that it is anyway. The only complaint I have is that it's full of errors! It looks like they took an older edition, maybe for Windows 98 or NT, and went through it changing parts that were new, only they forgot to make half the changes. But overall I'm very satisfied with it as an overview to jog my memory about a lot of things I'll need to know in technical interviews. | If you know what you're doing, this is a good book., 2003-02-10 Reviewer rating: If you don't know what you're doing, this is not a book for you--the Nutshell series expects you to have at least a working knowledge of things, and preferably an intermediate to advanced knowledge of them. MCSE in a Nutshell IS a good book because it allows the advanced user to do a quick study of the topics they're familiar with, and use alternate learning materials for the areas in which they are not. It is also excellent for giving you a quick idea of how much or how little you know. It's my favorite book on the subject because it's concise, contains good information, and tells you both what to expect in the real world, and what to expect on the tests. (As we all know that Microsoft's view of the world does not always coincide with reality.) If you buy this book, though, use it as a REFRESHER and not a teacher. I noted one or two instances where the information given would have gotten me a wrong answer on the test, because while it applied to reality, MS's view on the topic was different... But this is how it is with MOST books (including official MS documentation). | good review for the tests, 2001-12-31 Reviewer rating: i used this book as my primary review for 070-240, the combined test for nt4 mcse's, in addition to the readiness review cd from the microsoft kit. i passed the exam. don't buy it if you're looking to learn the material; what it's useful for is if you either already know the material, and need to make sure there aren't any gaps in your knowledge, or if, like me, you need a good outline-type review of the material. it's condensed, sure... if a topic doesn't feel like you know it, you will need to reference other books to learn it. but as an overview, to make sure you know what you need to know for the exams, it's perfect. | A major disappointment, 2001-12-24 Reviewer rating: I am very disappointed with this book. Essential information is lacking, and too many details look like they were lifted from the older edition (which was excellent in my opinion). Better written and more comprehensive resources can be found online. | Good Book, 2001-12-24 Reviewer rating: This is a good book if you work with Win 2000 and have NT 4 test taking experience. People seem to think this book is for starting out, it is not. This book is for people who are versed in the subject and want a good summary of things to concentrate on for the test. I would give this book a 5 star but there seems to be a few leftovers from the NT 4 book. All in all it is a great book for test reference. |
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