MCSE Readiness Review: Microsoft Windows 2000 Core Exam Set [Paperback]

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Book Description

Series: MCSE Readiness Review | Publication Date: April 14, 2001

Test your readiness for core MCSE Exams 70-210, 70-215, 70-216, and 70-217 with this all-in-one set! With the READINESS REVIEW core exam set including a companion CD, candidates of certification in Windows 2000 can sharpen their test-taking skills, save valuable time and build their confidence for the real exams. The state-of-the-art READINESS REVIEW electronic assessment tool delivers randomly generated, 50-question practice tests covering actual MCP exam objectives for each of the four core exams. You can test and retest with different question sets each time. After completing practice sessions, consult the companion texts for helpful explanations for all responses-right and wrong-and identify areas for further study. So whether you're studying for the four core exams-or the special accelerated Exam 70-240-feel sure that you are prepared with the READINESS REVIEW core exam set. It's the smart way to prep!

Product Details

• Paperback: 1200 pages
• Publisher: Microsoft Press (April 14, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 073561380X
• ISBN-13: 978-0735613805
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.7 x 3.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,792,504 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Practice information Should be used with other material, March 4, 2002

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Kevin R. Keegan (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: MCSE Readiness Review: Microsoft Windows 2000 Core Exam Set (Paperback)

I used these books in conjunction with Microsoft Official Curriculum. I passed all four of these tests on my first attempt. I do not have as much experience as others but I really worked hard with this material and the MOC.

One pet peave about the computer simulation. The design is great and it mimicks the test fine. However there are about 150-180 questions in each book, each test uses 50 random questions. However the second time you take the test, the questions are random again, meaning you can get some of the same questions twice.

My recomendation for passing MCSE. Exerpience, if you don't have much be prepared for some hard work to catch up. You will need the eval copies of server at least if not pro as well. Use all of the tools and services that each test covers for a good 30 minutes each, preferably much more, so you know what each one does and looks like. Next buy the Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Resource Kit. It is rather expensive, hint you can probably find it slightly cheaper at an all IT bookstore. Finally each section of these books gives references to chapters in the Resource kit. Read each of these chapters and practice again with the services with your eval copy. Pay special attention to the troubleshooting sections. Next take the test on the computer once. You should score above 60% if not you really shouldn't be doing this, because you obviously are not motivated enough to study the material thoroughly. Then review you problem areas. Finally open the book and do EVERY last question and understand why you got it right/wrong. This should be enough for you to pass.

Good Luck
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27 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Overall a good value., May 13, 2001

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Michael J Woznicki "Michael J Woznicki" (Holland, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: MCSE Readiness Review: Microsoft Windows 2000 Core Exam Set (Paperback)

Study for the MCSE 2000 and think you ready for the actual exam? Want to make sure you have done the final prep? The readiness review may be the answer to those questions and more.

The complete set covers the four core exams as well as the accelerated exam. The books are made for the final prep and not for those looking for the one stop answer; you'll need other material along with this set of books.

Breaking down each exam objective the topics discussed is in an exam cram like design followed up with a few review questions. There are screen shots to bring a more visual effect to the learning environment and overall the information is good.

There are too many topics to list but a few are installation and configuration of Windows 2000 Professional and Server, DNS, DHCP and active directory. The cd-rom included has practice tests on all 4 exams.

Overall Microsoft bundle a nice package and the prices is good. The software installed without a hitch and worked with Windows 95, 98, NT and 2000.