MCSE Core Elective Exams in a Nutshell: A Desktop Quick Reference

For Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 administrators preparing for Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) core exam 70-270, and core exams 70-297, and 70-298, this book is invaluable. Not only does it provide the resources you need to succeed on the exams, but to succeed in the real world as well. Think of this book as the notes you would have taken if you were to capture every essential nugget of information related to the skills measured in the core elective exams.

To begin with, MCSE Core Elective Exams in a Nutshell allows you to see all of the topics expected for mastery in each of the exams. Each exam is covered in three parts: Exam Overview, Study Guide and Test Your Knowledge sections. This makes for easy reference and a great study aid.

The Exams covered include:

• EXAM 70-270: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional
• EXAM 70-297: Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
• EXAM 70-298: Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network

Once you have completed the exams successfully, you will find the book to be a valuable reference to core Windows administration and security skills. This book uses the same successful format found in MCSE Core Required Exams in a Nutshell by William Stanek, and together they satisfy all of the Core exam requirements for your MCSE certification.

For Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 administrators preparing for the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) elective exams, this reference delivers powerful knowledge in an efficient boiled-down format.

For Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 administrators preparing for the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) elective exams, this reference delivers powerful knowledge in an efficient boiled-down format.

Pawan Bhardwaj, an independent technical trainer and author, is MCSE, MCSA, Security+, Network+, I-Net+ and A+ certified. He teaches Windows Administration and Networking classes and also provides consulting to training institutions. He has authored or contributed to 12 certification books and served as technical reviewer for the best selling title 'MCSE Windows 2000 Exams in a Nutshell' and 'MCSE 2003 Core Exams in a Nutshell' by O'Reilly.

Roger A. Grimes (CPA, CISSP, CEH, MCSE: Security) is a 19-year Windows security veteran with 6 books and over 150 national magazine articles on the subject. Roger is a 3-time Microsoft MVP in Windows Security (and MVP of the Month in December 2005). He participated in the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Learning curriculum and was an Early Achiever of theWindows Server 2003 MSCE: Security desination. Roger has written advanced Windows security courses for Microsoft, Foundstone, and SANS.