Mike Meyers' MCSA Managing a Windows(r) 2000 Network Environment Certification Passport (Exam 70-218) [Paperback]

Walter Glenn (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0072224827 | ISBN-13: 978-0072224825 | Publication Date: June 25, 2002

This work covers all exam objectives for the new MCSA exam, and is focused and targeted for quick review and intensive study. The CD-ROM contains a complete sample test with a free online test available from EarthWeb.

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Get on the road to becoming an MCSA with this concise, affordable, and portable study tool. Certification training guru Mike Meyers along with Walter Glenn will guide you on your career path, providing expert tips and sound advice along the way. With an intensive focus on only what you need to know to pass the test, this Certification Passport is your ticket to success on exam day.

Inside:

• Itineraries--List of official exam objectives covered
• ETAs--Amount of time needed to complete each lesson
• Travel Advisories--Expert advice on critical topics
• Local Lingo--Concise definitions of key terms and concepts
• Travel Assistance--Recommended resources for more information
• Exam Tips--Common exam pitfalls and solutions
• Checkpoints--End-of-chapter questions, answers, and explanations
• Career Flight Path--Career options mapped out to maximize the return from your IT journey

Complete Practice Exam on CD powered by ExamWeb

About the Author

Walter Glenn (Huntsville, AL) has been working as a PC and Macintosh technician and trainer for more than 15 years. He is currently President of Glenn & Associates Consulting, where he provides network administration and technical support for medium-sized enterprise organizations. Glenn is the author or co-author of 14 computer books including Windows 98 in a Nutshell (O'Reilly), Word 2000 in a Nutshell (O'Reilly), and How to Use Windows XP (SAMS).

Product Details

• Paperback: 450 pages
• Publisher: Osborne/McGraw-Hill (June 25, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072224827
• ISBN-13: 978-0072224825
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,431,056 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I have been working in the computer industry for 24 years and have been writing for about 12 of those years - mostly books about computers and technology. I have a degree in literature and biology from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. I work and live in Huntsville, Alabama as a consultant, trainer, and writer.

I've written or co-written around 30 books. All of them were fun to work on; a few have even won awards. My work focuses mostly on things Microsoft, including operating systems, applications, networking, and general technology. In addition to books, I also write articles, white papers, marketing papers, online technical resources, presentations, and things like that. For some of that work, I also do document design and layout.

My recent books include several official Microsoft certification Training Kits on things like Windows Small Business Server 2008, Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, and Windows XP Professional. I've also written books on Outlook and Word for O'Reilly, on networking for Linksys, and on several other products.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Cut down and right to the point., September 13, 2002

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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: Mike Meyers' MCSA Managing a Windows(r) 2000 Network Environment Certification Passport (Exam 70-218) (Paperback)

There are certification books and manuals designed to cover the exam beyond the objectives and then there is those books whose purpose is to hammer home the finer points of the exam, this I one of those books.

Cutting down the material to cover the most important facets of the exam while ensuring the objective are met is what we have in this manual. Overall the author has given you a handy reference manual. Keep in mind that this book is a supplement to studying and you will need other books.

The book is setup in a manner that covers each objective from beginning to end. Each chapter has a study time frame to set a guide for you, although you can take as much time as need in the areas you are having trouble with.

Throughout the book there is exam tips and notes as well as review questions at the end of each chapter, which should give you a good handle on the exam. Also included is a cdrom with more question to practice with. What the author has done is taken the reader straight to the exam point, without sacrificing content.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great 70-218 test's review, November 7, 2002

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Jose A. Campo "SQL DBA [MCTS on SQL2005 & 2008]" (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mike Meyers' MCSA Managing a Windows(r) 2000 Network Environment Certification Passport (Exam 70-218) (Paperback)

This book is easy to read; excellent writing style, not boring at all. It contains a good summarize of important concepts for pass and understand the 70-218 Microsoft test, but CAN NOT BE your one resource. You'll need another book for 218 or have strong knowledge and "hands on" experience working on Windows2000.

Recommended book for use with this: MS-PRESS Book 2nd Edition.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great 70-218 overview, March 9, 2003

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Jay (Berkeley, CA, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mike Meyers' MCSA Managing a Windows(r) 2000 Network Environment Certification Passport (Exam 70-218) (Paperback)

Very readable. Concise. A great overview. Given the price, a great value.

Certification seekers: If you have a lot of real-world experience this will be useful in pointing out what you haven't had to deal with but will be on the test. Those taking classes to prepare will find this a much more pleasant review than slogging through the Microsoft Press book again. Useful for those taking the 70-215 test as well, as the 70-218 rehashes many concepts begun in 70-215.

Possible improvements:
If the CD tests were expanded/enhanced, value would be even greater.
In the text: Need more "On the Test" mentions.