MCSE Training Kit--Premium Edition: Microsoft Windows 2000 Active Directory (MCSE Training Kits) [Paperback]

Jill Spealman (Author), Microsoft Corporation (Creator)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 21, 2001 | ISBN-10: 0735613877 | ISBN-13: 978-0735613874

For IT professionals studying for core MCSE Exam 70-217, this Premium Edition MCSE TRAINING KIT with 4 companion CDs offers the ultimate, from-the-source preparation! This all-in-one package includes in-depth self-paced training in both book and electronic formats, along with a CD-based assessment tool and other valuable resources. The heart of the kit is the official Microsoft study guide for Exam 70-217, Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure, an integrated system of self-paced lessons and skill-building practice exercises. For students who want to learn by doing, MCSE eLearning on CD-ROM delivers in-depth exam preparation entirely through a state-of-the-art, simulated Windows 2000 environment. The Readiness Review electronic assessment tool plus companion text provides multiple-use, no-risk test-taking practice. And the kit's Premium Edition CD features the Microsoft Encyclopedia of Networking and the Microsoft Resource Kits for Windows 2000 Professional and Windows 2000 Server in e-book form; sample reference materials from Microsoft TechNet; plus a 120-day evaluation version of the Windows 2000 Server operating system-for training anytime, anywhere!

Product Details

• Paperback: 1000 pages
• Publisher: Microsoft Press (April 21, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0735613877
• ISBN-13: 978-0735613874
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.7 x 3.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,054,530 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Are You Still working with NT4, Need to Learn W2K ?!, September 11, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: MCSE Training Kit: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Exam (MCSE Training Kits) (Paperback)

The Interactive training for Windows 2000 Pro is a wonderful product to learn W2K and prepare for the test. The advantage it offers is that it cuts the time it takes to learn the material. You do not need to build a little network, you do not need to wait an hour or 2 each time to install the product to try the different installation options and adds many little things that make learning fun and easy. It's not a substitute for the real thing but you get very very close! I purchased three Books on 2000 Certification and Administration, big bulky books! I never had the chance or the time to read them and learn what's inside to be ready for the test, always too busy! But with this product, I got to Interact with the material and have my own private teacher (Whenever I need or feel like attending the Class, even at 2 O'clock in the morning with a Bag of Chips). I gave this book 4 Star, to be fair, once you finish and learn the material; it's good to use the other Bulky Big books to cover the Gaps. I found that I went through them in no time picking on what I may have missed and using TechNet when things are not clear. If you are still working with NT4 and never attended expensive courses, this is the best alternative to get ready for W2K.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars MCSE Training Kit -- Premium Edition, May 4, 2001

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"pilotcav" (Baton Rouge, Louisiana USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: MCSE Training Kit: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Exam (MCSE Training Kits) (Paperback)

A definite "must have" when working for your certification. The information is to the point and easily understood. No one text will cover everything which could possibly be asked on the exam, but this comes close. I would recommend this kit to anyone wanting to achieve MCSE.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not enough to pass the exam by itself, July 23, 2002

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Chris Vance (Charleston, WV United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: MCSE Training Kit: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Exam (MCSE Training Kits) (Paperback)

This kit was a very interesting purchase. I felt as though it was well written and easy to follow. I spent around three weeks working through the exercises and reading the material before I attempted a practice exam. On my first try I scored 64%. I was a little disappointed considering the amount of time I had invested in the training. I think the real problem is in the manner of which the test questions are written. The scope of information needed to answer the test questions is MUCH greater than the questions and examples found in the kit. My advise would be to read the kit and do the exercises, this way you will become familiar with the information and gain good insight on the core operating system. Then, if you want to take the MCP exam, go find as many practice reviews as possible and test yourself over and over. Eventually your knowledge of the material will start to connect with the style and complexity of the exam questions and you will pass. Don't expect to purchase this kit and pass the MCP unless you have a lot of working experience with the product.