Core MCSE [Hardcover]

Tom Dell (Author)

Book Description

Series: Mcse Series | Publication Date: December 24, 1998

This is a single source for expert preparation on four of Microsoft's five Core MCSE Exams: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0; Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows Server 4.0; Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 in the Enterprise; and Implementing and Supporting Windows 98. Coverage includes planning for deployment, developing security strategies, working with system policies and user profiles; access control; installation/configuration; basic Windows networking; file, printer, and resource sharing; configuring hardware and backups; disk management, using the registry, monitoring performance, optimization, troubleshooting, NT Server domain and directory services planning, integrating with NetWare networks, and much more. The book includes test questions at the end of each chapter, sample texts in the appendix, access to an interactive training Web site - even a free CBT Systems course on the CD-ROM, worth $225!

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From the Back Cover

DON'T JUST READ ABOUT IT!

$225 Bonus Inside! Included FREE on the CD-ROM is a computer-based training course chosen especially for this book—from CBT Systems, the #1 provider of interactive training software for IT professionals!

* Learn from real experts!
* Covers real-world challenges, not just "cramming for the exam!"
* Windows 98, NT Server 4 and NT Workstation 4
* Planning, rollout, optimization, troubleshooting and beyond
* Extensive enterprise coverage, including domains and directory services @BCBULLETComplete sample test, plus 100+ extra questions and answers!

Pass four Core MCSE exams—including Windows 98—with flying colors!

Core MCSE is your comprehensive single source for expert preparation on all four MCSE “core requirements” operating system exams!

* Implementing and Supporting NT Server 4 (70-067)
* Implementing and Supporting NT Server 4 in the Enterprise (70-068)
* Implementing and Supporting NT Workstation 4 (70-073)
* Implementing and Supporting Windows 98 (70-098)

This systematic study guide won't just help you pass Microsoft's exams: it'll help you handle the real-world challenges of managing Windows 98, NT Server 4 and NT Workstation—in style!

Learn how to plan for deployment, develop security strategies, work with system policies and user profiles; install and configure servers and workstations; and much more. Master the basics of Windows networking; file, printer, and resource sharing; backups; disk management, and the Windows registries. Discover how to monitor and maximize system performance, troubleshoot problems, integrate with NetWare—even plan for domains and directory services!

You'll find tough, insightful test questions (and answers) at the end of every chapter, plus a complete sample exam at the back of the book. If you're going after MCSE certification, Core MCSE is the total learning solution you're searching for!

Supercharge your training with EXCLUSIVE Web & interactive resources!

We've teamed with CBT Systems, the world's #1 developer of IT self-paced training, to include a state-of-the-art interactive training course on CD-ROM—worth $225! And that's not all: Every Prentice Hall PTR MCSE book is 100% integrated with its own exclusive MCSE training Web site, delivering all this, and more...

* Interactive test Q&A section
* Projects you can complete—with detailed solutions
* Virtual Study Lounge: interact with students, authors and trainers on-line!
* Author's Corner: Book & exam updates, training news and more

BONUS! Look inside for coupons offering valuable discounts on additional training at Scholars, the world's #1 interactive training site!

About the Author

Thomas Dellis President of Scion Networks, a leading consultant for network implementation and training. He resides in San Francisco, CA.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 800 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall Ptr (December 24, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130828610
• ISBN-13: 978-0130828613
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.2 x 2.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,864,489 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not recommended due to erroneous content., July 28, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Core MCSE (Hardcover)

I thought this book was a bargain, since it covers the 4 MCSE core tests. However, while using it to study for the Server test, I found glaring errors not only in the sample questions but in the text also. After finding mistaken information about several key concepts, I no longer trust using this book to study for my tests. An MCSE/MCT associate of mine confirmed the mistakes and found many others. This book is worth avoiding.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Riddled with errors, September 21, 1999

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[e-mail] (Los Angeles, Uganda?) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Core MCSE (Hardcover)

It is a clear and concise guide to the tests.

I am always amazed at publishing companies that are so ravenous for money that they would allow a study guide to be released with so many errors. My advice, if you venture to buy the book, is to SKIP the questions at the end of each chapters. You can't trust the answers in the back of the book.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Too many errors for me. Can't rely on it., August 12, 1999

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[e-mail] (New Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Core MCSE (Hardcover)

Hoping to get a jump start on my NT career path I purchased this book as a study guide. It's not all bad but a study guide should correctly answer its' own questions! After using this book for 2 months I unfortunately found more than a few errors. I'm just glad I didn't attempt a cert. test.