Mike Meyers' MCSE WIndows (R) 2000 Directory Services Administration Certification Passport (Exam 70-217) [Paperback]

Steven D. Kaczmarek (Author)

Book Description

Series: Passport (Osborne) | Publication Date: October 26, 2001

Ideal as a stand-alone exam preparation tool, or as a complement to any study guide, the Mike Meyers' Certification Passport series is a focused exam preparation programme. This "passport" provides intensive and concise exam preparation plus practice exam software from recognized experts. With free practice exam software included on the CD the reader experiences exactly what it's like to take the real exam. The book's interior features a unique design that plays off a "travel" theme, making difficult material more interesting. Design icons make learning more fun than the traditional approach of other exam guides. Focusing on only what the candidate needs to know to pass the exam, the reader gets intensive and concise coverage of each official exam objective. Sample questions and answers are at the end of each chapter. All answer options, correct and incorrect, receive detailed explanations as to why the answer is or is not the correct one. The book's compact design is very portable for candidates on the road.

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From the Back Cover

From the #1 Name in Professional Certification

Get on the road to becoming an MCSE with this concise, affordable, and portable study tool. Certification guru Mike Meyers and his selected trailblazers will guide you on your career path, providing expert tips and sound advice along the way. With an intensive focus on only what you need to know to pass the test, this Certification Passport is your ticket to success on exam day.

In Each Chapter:

• Itinerary--List of official exam objectives covered
• ETA--Amount of time needed to complete the lesson
• Travel Advisories--Expert advice on critical topics
• Local Lingos--Concise definitions of key terms and concepts
• Travel Assistance--Recommended resources for more information
• Exam Tips--Callouts of common exam pitfalls
• Checkpoint--End-of-chapter review with questions and answers
• Career Flight Path--Career options mapped out to maximize the return from your IT journey

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About the Series Editor:
Mike Meyers is the best-selling author of three editions of the #1 A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide and several other computer books. He is the president and founder of Total Seminars, LLC, a major provider of PC and network repair seminars for thousands of organizations throughout the world and a member of CompTIA.

About The Author:

Steven D. Kaczmarek is the president of Enact Corporation and has been providing enterprise networking, administration, training and consulting for over 10 years. He is the author of several MCSE certification books and an SMS administration book.

About the Author

Steve Kaczmarek (Chicago, IL), MCSE, MCT, has extensive experience both in the classroom and in the field working with Microsoft technologies. He has written several certification preparation books and was previously an instructor with Productivity Point International. Steve is currently an independent trainer and consultant specialising in Windows 2000.

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Osborne/McGraw-Hill (October 26, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072194715
• ISBN-13: 978-0072194715
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,994,915 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent - Well organized -, September 11, 2002

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The Warden "The Warden" (Mechanicsburg, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mike Meyers' MCSE WIndows (R) 2000 Directory Services Administration Certification Passport (Exam 70-217) (Paperback)

I have attended SMS Security seminars by Mr. Kaczmarek which were very informative and presented in an enjoyable learning matter. This book was my main source of study material for the 70-217 exam which I passed on my 1st try. I have since bought many of the other Mike Meyers books, hoping they are organized and read as easy as this one. Kudos & Cheers!

3.0 out of 5 stars Good starting point for Win2k AD..., March 14, 2003

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K. Weisel (WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mike Meyers' MCSE WIndows (R) 2000 Directory Services Administration Certification Passport (Exam 70-217) (Paperback)

If you plan on purchasing Directory Services Passport book I would recommend using this book as a quick overview before taking the 70-217 exam because that is the way it is setup. If you follow the MCSE track and the 70-217 exam is your 5th or later test in the track, this book will really become a redundancy of the information you have already learned. The information in it is very easy to read, almost too easy. To save yourself some money when you want a good starting foundation of Active Directory (in my opinion) is purchasing Mastering Windows 2000 Server by Sybex/Mark Minasi. You will get the same information with all aspects of Windows 2000 covered and a more enjoyable read.

5.0 out of 5 stars You need this book!, November 27, 2001

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Valerie Hellums (Pittsburgh, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mike Meyers' MCSE WIndows (R) 2000 Directory Services Administration Certification Passport (Exam 70-217) (Paperback)

This was an extremely helpful book -- easy, concise reading! Meyers knows how to get the point across and includes some useful graphics. A must-buy book by a computer guru!