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McSe Training Kit Microsoft Windows 2000: Network Infrastructure Administration...
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by Microsoft Corporation
Sales Rank: 681150
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List Price: $59.99
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Hardcover: 426 pages
Publisher: Microsoft Press June 2000
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1572319046
ISBN-13: 978-1572319042
Product Dimensions:
9.2 x 7.5 x 1.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
Product Review
Most of Microsoft's training kits are pretty much the same thing: while they aren't a "one-book stop" for the MCSE candidate, they are well-written introductions to the basic concepts. This strategy worked well several years ago, when the MCSEs first came out.
Unfortunately, Microsoft has been ramping up the complexity of its tests steadily, and the Windows 2000 tests are aimed at professionals who have at least one year of networking W2K under their belts--which means that simple concept-based training methods just won't cut it anymore. You can expect to see elaborate troubleshooting scenarios on the actual test, involving multiple DNS zones and strange WINS interactions--and this book simply will not help you there. If you're starting from scratch and don't know the first thing about DNS or TCP/IP, this book is a good starting point. But, if you're hoping actually to get your certification, you'll require probably two, or possibly three, additional good--and more in-depth--books to pass the exam.
This book is basically an introduction to WINS, TCP/IP, IPX, and DNS, with a light touch on certificates and keys. It does a good job of explaining rudimentary TCP/IP addressing--the basic concepts of host and network portions, the TCP/IP architecture, and the Windows 2000 IP configuration commands are written fairly well. You're given a couple of simple exercises ("Installing the TCP/IP Protocol," for example) to get some hands-on experience. However, the more complex TCP/IP portions aren't explained particularly well (such topics as subnetting Class C networks, or the reasons that an admin would use OSPF over RIP) and might require several rereadings.
The IPX section feels at times like a children's primer, with critical routing concepts being shorted on information. SAPs, for example, get a single paragraph and two bullet points--and that's it. That kiddy feel continues into the Network Analyzer and SNMP sections, which tell you how to gather tremendous amounts of information on your network, but not necessarily what to look for when you find it, or what you should do with it.
The DNS chapters go into quite a bit more detail, and are surprisingly well written, explaining with clean skill the concepts of DNS zones and records. This is, in fact, one of the better reasons to purchase this book; if you're hazy on DNS basics, Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure Administration will refresh your memory and fill in the gaps with ease. Be warned, however, that the section on certificates will require several rereadings to make sense before you get the overall picture.
In general, for what it covers, this is a good book and would work very well for the book-learning candidate trying to get a grasp on the essentials. If you already have a grasp on the essentials, however, it won't propel you into the ranks of the MCSE-certified. --William Steinmetz
Product Description
This official MCSE TRAINING KIT teaches IT professionals how to administer and support the network infrastructure in Windows 2000 Professional and Windows 2000 Server-as they prepare for the corresponding MCP exam. Topics include network topology, addressing and routing, name resolution methods such as WINS and DNS, virtual private networks, access and security, and troubleshooting information. Students learn through an integrated system of skills-based tutorials and hands-on lab exercises. An economical alternative to classroom instruction, this kit enables students to set their own pace and learn by doing.
Customer Reviews & Comments
Exam 70-216 is part of the new MCSE 2000 track and Microsoft Press has put together a book that will make learning easy and you can learn at your own pace. One thing to keep in mind is that this book requires a 2000 network to practice with. Since Microsoft wrote the exam, it is only natural that they produce a book that covers each exam objective and area completely. This book is self paced and the time for each lesson are an estimate only, whatever you learning level will determine the actual time you spend on each lesson. From the design of a 2000 network, implementing TCP/IP and NWLink, to monitoring the network, DHCP, DNS and WINS you have a thorough and detailed book. Each lesson has hands on exercises to make sure you understand the concepts. Over 400 pages includes pictures, diagrams, tables, figures, step by step exercise and review questions, giving you everything you need. Also included is a cd-rom with the entire book on it. Overall for $60.00 the value is exceptional and once again Microsoft is leading the way to the newest certifications. Microsoft also has website for technical help on this topics as well as others. Microsoft has proven once again that they are taking the lead in IT certifications.
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