MCSA Training Guide (70-218): Managing a Windows 2000 Network Environment [Hardcover]

Robert L. Bogue (Author), Gord Barker (Author), Will Schmied (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0789727668 | ISBN-13: 978-0789727664 | Publication Date: July 20, 2002

The new MCSA certification is considered the No. 1 certification according to a recent www.certcities.com survey of the 10 Hottest Certifications for 2002. The MCSA credential proves that the user has the skills to successfully implement, manage, and troubleshoot the ongoing needs of Microsoft Windows(r) 2000-based operating environments, including Windows .NET Server. Readers preparing for this exam will find the Training Guide series to be the most successful self-study tool in the market. This book is their one-stop shop because of its teaching methodology, the accompanying ExamGear testing software, and the superior Web site support at www.quepublishing.com/certification.

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From the Back Cover

The new MCSA certification is considered the No. 1 certification according to a recent certcities survey of the 10 Hottest Certifications for 2002. The MCSA credential proves that the user has the skills to successfully implement, manage, and troubleshoot the ongoing needs of Microsoft Windows(r) 2000-based operating environments, including Windows .NET Server. Readers preparing for this exam will find the Training Guide series to be the most successful self-study tool in the market. This book is their one-stop shop because of its teaching methodology, the accompanying ExamGear testing software, and the superior Web site support at quepublishing/certification.

About the Author

Robert L. Bogue has contributed to more than 100 book projects, numerous magazine articles, and reviews. His broad experience has led him to networking and integration topics as well as software development. He is currently doing strategic IT consulting. He is MCSE (NT Server 4 & Windows 2000), CNA, A+, Network+, I-Net+, Server+, e-Biz+, IT Project+, and CDIA+ certified. He's a frequent contributor to CertCities.com. When not killing trees or getting certified, he enjoys flying planes and working toward higher ratings on his pilot's license. You can find out more information about Robert by visiting http://www.thorprojects.com/author, or you can email him at [e-mail].

Gord Barker currently works as a senior consultant for Microsoft Canada Co. in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He has worked with Telus to complete the largest rollout of Windows 2000 prior to the product launch. He currently works with large customers to deploy Microsoft technology, including SQL Server, Active Directory domains with Windows 2000 and Windows XP desktops, Content Manager, BizTalk, and Exchange. Gord lives in Edmonton, Alberta, with his wife Christina.

Will Schmied (BSET, MCSE 2000, MCSA) is a freelance technical writer who has contributed works to several of the Internet's largest IT Web sites, including Cramsession.com, ISAServer.org, and MSExchange.org. Will also has contributed to several other projects, including works published by MCP Magazine, TechRepublic, and Syngress Publishing. Additionally, Will provides consulting and training on Microsoft products to small and medium-sized organizations in the Norfolk, Virginia, area.

Will holds a bachelor's degree in engineering technology from Old Dominion University and is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the National Society of Professional Engineers. He currently resides in Newport News, Virginia, with his family, Allison, Christopher, Austin, Andrea, and Hannah. You can visit Will at www.soitslikethat.com.

Larry Chambers (B. Sc., MCSD, MCSE) is a freelance technical writer who has contributed technical expertise as an editor and a writer for various Training Guides. Larry works for a large financial services firm in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, and previous to that worked with a large consulting firm that provided services for Fortune 100 companies throughout Canada. Larry holds a bachelor's degree in computer science and has been providing consulting and technical expertise in the computer industry for 14 years. In his spare time, Larry can be found hanging with his two beautiful children, Courtney and Dylan.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1088 pages
• Publisher: Que (July 20, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789727668
• ISBN-13: 978-0789727664
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 8 x 2.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,807,714 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Covers the objectives plus some!, November 1, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: MCSA Training Guide (70-218): Managing a Windows 2000 Network Environment (Hardcover)

This is an awesome book for those with some Windows 2000 experience, but not a lot. Not only are all of the objectives covered in good detail, in many places the book steps back and gives you all of the background information that is left out of the objectives. Use this to pass the exam and as a reference as well. Very well done with no noticable errors or other problems, looks like Que has hit the nail on the head with this one.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great MCSA book, September 15, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: MCSA Training Guide (70-218): Managing a Windows 2000 Network Environment (Hardcover)

In a sea of Microsoft Exam titles, this one stands out. After receiving this publication and reading it, I was amazed at how big the book was! It was good though because it made sure you were properly prepared for this exam. Good work on this book. You will be prepared for the exam with this one.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very comprehensive, January 9, 2003

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"fern101" (SF Bay Area, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: MCSA Training Guide (70-218): Managing a Windows 2000 Network Environment (Hardcover)

This self-study covers all the bases! Fast Facts provide a quick review prior to the test, test simulation software to prepare for the actual exam, step-by-step examples walk you through what was just explained, case studies help one see how the learned material is applied in the real world. It's not only thorough, but easy to read and understand.

I especially like that in addition to giving the correct answer to review questions, the authors also explain why the other answers aren't correct. It helped me understand the correct answer so much better! I've looked for this and no one else does it! It's probably the biggest reason why I chose this one over all others.