MCSE Windows 2000 Professional Exam Cram (Exam: 70-210) [Paperback]

Dan Balter (Author), Dan Holme (Author), Laurie Salmon (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1576107124 | ISBN-13: 978-1576107126 | Publication Date: September 14, 2000 | Edition: 1st

Provides step-by-step instructions on key topics for the successful implementation and integration of Windows 2000 Professional. Contains 100% exam-focused content for the Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional exam (70-210), providing readers the skills they need to upgrade their certification to the Windows 2000 track. Compares Windows 2000 Professional to its predecessor, Windows NT 4.0 Workstation. Windows 2000 has many new features that must be learned by both the new user and experienced user with the prior Windows operating systems 3.51 and 4.0.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

What can you say about a book that does exactly what it sets out to do? Windows 2000 Professional Exam Cram does one thing, and it does it very well: it gives you a last-minute boost for the exam, walking you through tricky concepts for the last time and pointing out potential tricks and pitfalls. However, unlike most of the books in the Exam Cram series--which, since they assume you've done your homework beforehand, tend to be tough on the novice--this book is so astoundingly well-written that it could serve as an introduction to Windows 2K Professional.

In 10 concise chapters, most of the major topics you'll need to know are covered. The writing is crisp and clean, explaining oft-complex topics in as few sentences as possible, and the chapters are written so as to minimize the reread factor. Admittedly, Windows 2000 Professional is probably the easiest of the new MCSE Core exams, but the amount of information conveyed is still impressive. There are precious few illustrations and a couple of tables, so this book isn't for the visually oriented, but that generally doesn't detract--except when it comes to explaining NTFS permissions and how they stack, where the lack of a table or two is sorely felt.

All the major features of Windows 2000 Pro are covered here, and should serve as an excellent review. And, as usual, Coriolis has done an excellent job of providing a small wealth of end-of-chapter questions, which unlike many of the "just-hit-the-shelves" certification guides contain tough questions on a par with what you can expect to see on the exam. Pass the end-of-chapter questions and the quiz at the end of the book, and you're almost guaranteed to pass.

Aside from that, there isn't really that much to say--for less than 30 bucks, it's a must-have for any potential test-taker. Click that "buy" button now. --William Steinmetz

About the Author

Dan Balter, MCSE, CNE, (Venice, CA) is the Chief Technology Officer for InfoTechnology Partners, Inc. and works as a successful, independent consultant and trainer for both corporate and government clients. He is certified as a Microsoft Systems Engineer (MCSE) and held the Novell NetWare Engineer (CNE) designation for several years. Dan has authored more than 250 computer-training videos and has coauthored several well-received books such as Windows 2000 Professional Exam Cram published by The Coriolis Group.

Product Details

• Paperback: 450 pages
• Publisher: Coriolis Group Books; 1st edition (September 14, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1576107124
• ISBN-13: 978-1576107126
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,257,971 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book - helped me pass 70-210 FIRST TIME!!!, March 8, 2001

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Debbie (Charleston, SC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: MCSE Windows 2000 Professional Exam Cram (Exam: 70-210) (Paperback)

I can't recommend this book ENOUGH if you're going to take the Windows 2000 Professional exam (70-210). Authors did a SUPERB job of filtering out all the unnecessary garbage and getting straight to the point. My time is precious, and I needed to pass this exam to move to a new salary level. This book was the best investment I made! I mistakenly bought someo ther books to help me with this exam also. I returned the others. I will keep this book forever - as a reference it's fantatsic, too!! You really need this book if your goal is passing 70-210 the first time around. Good luck, and thank you to the authors!!!

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST HAVE for preparing for Win2K Pro Exam! Terrific!!, October 18, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: MCSE Windows 2000 Professional Exam Cram (Exam: 70-210) (Paperback)

Dan Holme, Todd Logan, Laurie Salmon, and Dan Balter did a wonderful job with this book - incredibly concise guide to prep you for the 70-210 exam. Great explanations of concepts and how they relate to exam objectives. Easy to understand, good reading and sense of humor. Nice job. I'll buy other books from this same team of authors. They rock!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Cram!!!, March 2, 2001

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A Customer - See all my reviews

This review is from: MCSE Windows 2000 Professional Exam Cram (Exam: 70-210) (Paperback)

Never having used Windows 2000 except a very limited time with a Professional Client, I thought the process of obtaining my Win 2000 track MCSE would be an up hill battle. But, with the help of this cram and the 70-210 Study Guide from Syngress / Osborne / McGraw Hill I passed the exam flawlessly.

The only problems I had with the book were minor technical errors that conflicted with my other Study Guide and had to be resolved on the Microsoft site...but I stress the errors were MINOR. I also wish they stressed the unattended/Remote install options more in depth...due to the fact the a large percentage of my exam concentrated on RIS.

But all and all this guide, as well as a decent study guide are enough for a power user to pass this exam with very little problem.