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
Each chapter covers one exam. It includes:
- 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
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.
Michael Moncur is a freelance author and consultant in Salt Lake City, Utah. He is the owner of Starling Technologies, a company specializing in network consulting and web content development, and is certified as both a CNE and a MCSE. He is the author of several books on NetWare, NT, and the CNE and MCSE programs, including NT 4 Network Security and CNE Study Guide for IntranetWare (Sybex/Network Press), and the bestselling MCSE: The Core Exams in a Nutshell (O'Reilly). Paul Murphy is a freelance author and training manager for Dreamscape OnLine, a Syracuse, NY, Internet service provider. He has been teaching classes on the Internet, HTML, operating systems, and Microsoft Office since 1996. Certified as an MCSE, he has worked as a technical reviewer for O'Reilly's MCSE series.