MCSE in a Nutshell: The Windows 2000 Exams

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.

The responsibilities of the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer include installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network systems. "MCSE in a Nutshell: The Windows 2000 Exams" bridges the gap between real-world experience and the MCSE Exam requirements; readers won't just learn enough to pass the exams--they'll actually learn the technologies.

The responsibilities of the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer include installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network systems. "MCSE in a Nutshell: The Windows 2000 Exams" bridges the gap between real-world experience and the MCSE Exam requirements; readers won't just learn enough to pass the exams—they'll actually learn the technologies.

Michael Moncur is a freelance author and consultant in Salt Lake City, Utah. He is the owner of Starling Technologies, a small company specializing in network consulting and Web content development. Michael is certified as both a CNE and an MCSE, and is the author of several books on NetWare, NT, and the CNE and MCSE programs, including NT Network Security and CNE Study Guide for IntranetWare (Sybex/Network Press) and the upcoming MCSE: The Electives 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.