MCSE Training Guide: Networking Essentials (Covers Exam #70-058) [Hardcover]

Joe Casad (Author), Dan Newland (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1562057499 | ISBN-13: 978-1562057497 | Publication Date: July 28, 1997 | Edition: Bk&CD Rom

Organized in a concise, easy-to-read manner, this must-have resource saves users countless hours and thousands of dollars in training courses. This Microsoft-approved, comprehensive training guide contains test questions, tables, notes, tips, and step-by-step exercises to completely prepare you for the Networking Essentials exam. Exclusive TestPrep software simulates actual exam.

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The Networking Essentials exam is regarded as one of the easiest in the MCSE battery, but it has its share of pitfalls and tricks. This book helps readers identify potential difficulties in the Networking Essentials exam and prepare accordingly.

This book opens with a broad discussion of network topologies and standards. The OSI reference model is trotted out for explanation, as are all the IEEE 802 standards. In the context of planning a network, the authors discuss cabling (and wireless) options and network protocols. In deference to the contents of the exam, Casad and Newland weight their book toward Microsoft standards. One large chapter explains permissions, groups, security, and other administrative work on Microsoft networks.

Throughout the book, line drawings illustrate various concepts. Most of the illustrations are excellent, but some are just weird; for example, one illustration lists ASCII and EBCDIC characters in tiny type, without even listing their numeric equivalents. Each chapter concludes with exercises (to be performed on an actual machine or network) and quiz questions.

A companion CD-ROM contains practice-quiz software from Productivity Point International, a training company. The software helps you prepare for the actual format of the exam and keeps score for you as you progress through the questions.

From the Publisher

Based on the highly successful MCSE Training Guide series, this updated edition has all the information users need to pass the Networking Essentials exam. Organized in a concise, easy-to-read manner, this must-have resource saves users countless hours and thousands of dollars in training courses. - The fastest, most effective, and least expensive study tool for achieving Microsoft certification

- Loaded with insider tips, notes, and strategies from MCSEs and Microsoft Certified Trainers

- CD-ROM contains several Windows 95 and Windows NT test engines with hundreds of questions to prepare users for the actual tests

Product Details

• Hardcover: 490 pages
• Publisher: New Riders Pub; Bk&CD Rom edition (July 28, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1562057499
• ISBN-13: 978-1562057497
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.6 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,282,880 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for those starting their MCSE trek!, March 1, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: MCSE Training Guide: Networking Essentials (Covers Exam #70-058) (Hardcover)

Those individuals who can not/or could not pass the test on the first try must not read very well. This is the only resource I used to prepare for the Networking Essentials Exam and passed with a 751.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars An In-Between Study Book., September 24, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: MCSE Training Guide: Networking Essentials (Covers Exam #70-058) (Hardcover)

My friend and I used this book with a class on NT Essentials (community college). I could follow most of it, with only a little trouble on the OSI model. However my friend having no knowledge of networks period, was lost through most of the book. I would say that you need a general knowledge of networking before using this book. And you definately need to supplement this book with another book before taking exam. For my friend he needs a Beginners Networking Book, this book, another comprehensive book on NT Essentials and a study guide or exam cram book just to have a chance on passing this exam. Definately dont depend on this book alone.

3.0 out of 5 stars Well written, accurate but not enough to pass the exam, October 24, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: MCSE Training Guide: Networking Essentials (Covers Exam #70-058) (Hardcover)

The book is a good place to start, the exposition is clear and simple and also you can get many crucial concepts required to pass the exam, but is NOT enough, it doesn't have explanations applying the concepts to solve specific real world problems. Besides the review questions at the end of each chapter and the questions in the TestPrep software (included in the CD) are too easy and can give a false sense of security. Remember, in the new Adaptive Technology used in the Networking Essentials exam the score is not based on the number of questions answered correctly, but instead it is derived from the level of difficulty of the questions answered correctly. Be sure to practice with scenario and exhibit questions (not included in this book). Some of the questions of the real exam have the same philosophy of the case study you can find at the end of each unit of the Microsoft Networking Essentials book ISBN: 157231527X