MCSE THE CORE EXAMS IN A NUTSHELL 2nd Ed. (Catlett, VA)

MCSE THE CORE EXAMS IN A NUTSHELL 2nd Ed.

Local pick-up preferred but will ship at the buyer s expenseKingston IMG_1395Author Michael MoncurPublisher O ReillyTable of ContentsPrefaceAbout the MCSE Exams Microsoft Certification Program MCSE Core Exams The Examination Process Continuing EducationPart 1 Networking EssentialsExam Overview Areas of StudyStudy Guide Networking Basics and Standards Network Media and Interface Cards LAN Topologies and Architectures Common Network Protocols Common WAN ArchitectureVPNPlanning and AdministrationTroubleshootingSuggested ExercisesPractice Tests Comprehensive Test Refresher Test 1 Refresher Test 2Highlighter s Index Networking Basics Network Adapters and Media Network Configuration Network Protocols Administration TroubleshootingPart 2 Windows NT WorkstationExam Overview Windows NT Basics Installing NT Workstation Managing Network Components Configuring NT Workstation Optimization and TroubleshootingSuggested ExercisesPractice TestsComprehensive Test Refresher Test 1 Refresher Test 2Highlighter s Index Operating Systems NT Architecture Planning and Installation Network Components Configuring Windows NT TroubleshootingPart 3 Windows NT ServerExam Overview Areas of StudyStudy Guide Installing Windows NT Server Managing Network Components Configuring Disks Security and Administration Optimizing and TroubleshootingSuggested ExercisesPractice TestsComprehensive Test Refresher Test 1 Refresher Test 2Highlighter s Index NT Server Installation Network Components Disk Configuration Security and Administration Optimization and TroubleshootingPart 4 Windows Server in the EnterpriseExam Overview Areas of StudyStudy Guide Directory Services Advanced Network Configuration Configuring Internet Services Optimization and TroubleshootingSuggested ExercisesPractice TestsComprehensive Test Refresher Test 1 Refresher Test 2Highlighter s Index Directory Services Advanced Networking Configuration Configuring Internet Services Optimization and TroubleshootingPart 5 Windows 98Exam Overview Areas of StudyStudy Guide Windows 98 Basics Windows 98 Installation Configuring Network Components Managing Windows 98 Optimization and TroubleshootingSuggested ExercisesPractice TestsComprehensive Test Refresher Test 1 Refresher Test 2Highlighter s Index Windows 98 Basics Installing Windows 98 Network Configuration Managing Windows 98 TroubleshootingIndex MCSE The Core Exams in a Nutshell Second Edition is the long-awaited update to the bestselling first edition. The second edition completely updates the NT exams and the new Windows 98 exam and covers the new adaptive tests. This dense and tightly written book is a must-buy in order to be well prepared for the exams.Microsoft s MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) program is a rigorous testing and certification program for Windows NT system and network administrators. To achieve certification one must pass four required exams and two elective exams. Close to twenty potential elective exams exist although only nine of them are current electives covering the most recent version of a given product. Microsoft also has the MCSE Internet certification which requires passing seven required exams and two elective exams. There are four current elective exams to choose from to attain this certification.MCSE The Core Exams in a Nutshell Second Edition is a comprehensive study guide that covers the required exams for the MCSE certification. The companion book MCSE The Electives in a Nutshell covers the most important and popular elective exams for the MCSE certification as well as the other required and elective exams for the MCSE Internet certification.The required exams covered in this book are Networking Essentials Windows NT Workstation Windows NT Server Windows 98 (you must choose either the NT Workstation or Windows 98 exam) Each chapter in the book covers one exam. It includes A summary of the key areas covered by the exam A description of the format and difficulty of each exam and tips for passing it Definitions of key terms Sample test questions and answers including multiple tests to prepare you for the new adaptive tests which have proven to be more challenging to take MCSE The Core Exams in a Nutshell 2nd Edition is an updated edition of the bestselling first edition. It is a detailed quick reference for administrators with Windows NT experience or experience administering a different platform such as UNIX or NetWare who want to learn what is necessary to pass the required exam portion of the MCSE certification.While no book is a substitute for real-world experience this book will help you codify your knowledge and prepare for the exams. Any administrator who is serious about passing the exams required exams for the MCSE certification will find this book an invaluable tool.Paperback 472 pages ISBN 1- 56592 721 - 4