MCSA/MCSE Windows 2000 Server Package (70-215) [Hardcover]

Charles J. Brooks (Author), Roseann Cares (Author), Brian Alley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 31, 2002

For courses in Certification, and Microsoft Certification. The text is intended to help students study, train, and prepare for specific computer, networking, and system installation certification examinations related to the MCSE exams sponsored by Microsoft, as well as software related products by Microsoft. It is crafted and intended for students in an academic setting, with appropriate pedagogical tools and practice problems for MCSA and MCSE.

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From the Back Cover

This textbook, combined with the hands-on Lab Guide, is a powerful Windows 2000 Server course that provides first-line knowledge and skills.

This combination, along with the certification-specific test materials on the ExamGear CD that comes with this book, prepares you to take the Microsoft 70-215 Installing, Configuring, and Administering Windows 2000 Server certification exam.

• Each chapter begins with a listing of the Microsoft exam objectives to be achieved within that chapter.
• New terminology to be learned is listed at the beginning of each chapter.
• Step-by-step hands-on instructions for accomplishing particular tasks have been included at appropriate points in the text.
• The chapter summary restates the objectives found at the beginning of the chapter.
• The end-of-chapter Review section consists of fifteen open-ended questions, and the Chapter Quiz contains ten multiple-choice questions.
• The Glossary contains a comprehensive list of computer and software terms that are applicable to the Windows 2000 product line. It also defines many acronyms as well as the terms they are based on.
• The complete hands-on Lab Guide, which is also included on the accompanying CD-ROM, provides 39 procedures to reinforce the theoretical material discussed in the textbook.

About the Author

Roseann Cares. Ms. Cares holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Southern New Hampshire. Roseann has been in the computer industry since 1979. She has held numerous positions in various parts of the industry, including technical support, product management, Cobol and Assembler programming, technical writing, and project management.

Roseann currently is certified as a Microsoft MCT and MCSE as well as previously holding certification as a Certified Banyan Engineer and Certified Banyan Instructor. Since 1996 she has primarily worked under contract for Boston University's Corpora Education Center providing Microsoft Certified Training and non-certified Desktop Support training as well as writing technical course material for classroom instruction.

Brian Alley. Mr. Alley has been in the PC industry since 1985, working as a contract consultant primarily at law enforcement agencies installing networks and custom software. Joining Boston University's Corporate Education Center in 1992 as a contract instructor, Brian developed their first PC Service and Support course. This involved writing training materials, labs, and course outlines for PC Service and Support. Additionally, Brian taught several Novell NetWare courses in data communications, network, and application programs.

In 1995 Brian joined BUCEC as a full-time staff instructor, becoming the lead instructor for PC Service and Support and the A+ Certification programs. In his role as lead instructor he regularly reviews new training materials, writes new labs, and qualifies new instructors. He has been contracted by a major computer training material publisher to serve as technical editor for three books currently in print and is working on forthcoming materials for Network+.

As an MCT and MCSE, Brian is currently certified to teach over 20 Microsoft courses, including Windows 95, Windows 98, and several Windows NT and network-related topics. He has served as a Subject Matter Expert for the 1995 A+ exam rewrite, and as a Beta tester for A+, Network +, Windows 98, Windows 2000, and several other products. He has served on the A+ Advisory Committee and is currently working with the CompTIA Internet+ Advisory Committee. He is currently A+, iNet+, and Network + certified, in addition to being an MCT, MCP, and MCSE.

Charles J. Brooks. Mr. Brooks is currently the President of Marcraft International Corporation, located in Pasco, Washington. He has authored several books on subjects ranging from electronic speech synthesis, pneumatic instrumentation, and linear integrated circuits to introductory computer hardware courses, IBM PC peripheral troubleshooting and repair books, and A+ Certification preparation manuals. He currently serves on the CompTIA A+, Network+, and Internet+ Advisory Committees.

A former electronics instructor and technical writer, Charles has taught and written on technical subjects for more than 18 years. At Marcraft and eITPrep, Charles oversees the development and production of a variety of technical book titles.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 519 pages
• Publisher: Pearson Education; 1st edition (July 31, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130310522
• ISBN-13: 978-0130310521
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.3 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,195,638 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Working for both self study and classroom training., October 27, 2002

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This review is from: MCSA/MCSE Windows 2000 Server Package (70-215) (Hardcover)

Aside from being a Technical Instructor and freelance reviewer, I am also a Network Manager. I am currently involved in a migration from NT Server to 2000 Server with active directory. I found things in the book and lab manual set that are right on target with this project and at the same time I can use the experience to help study for the exam.

I found that the troubleshooting techniques and tips to most useful. Several people I know who are already Server Certified also found things in the book that provided them new ideas. As with other books in this series the exam challenges and review questions, as well as the material covered were right on with the exam objectives.

The book is setup not to teach you how to take the exam but rather to enhance you ability to work with Windows 2000 server, the exam certification is a plus that you can attain by working with the material and practicing.

Include with this book is a lab manual and cd, the lab manual has over 35 labs, again the lab manual is fine, but I would prefer it be incorporated with the book for a more fluid learning process. The cd has practice exam and for an additional $50.00 you can get over 500 more questions. Overall it has helped me out and I think it would work well for both self study as well as the classroom environment.