MCSE Microsoft TCP/IP on Windows NT 4.0 Study Guide (Exam 70-59) [Hardcover]

Syngress Incorporated (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1998 | Series: Certification Study Guides

-- Windows NT Workstation has become a primary OS for many Fortune 1000 companies
-- Certification of Windows NT programmers and engineers is a fast-growing trend-Required by many companies
-- Large market opportunities for Certification titles -- many are already at the top of the sales charts
-- Official endorsement from Global Knowledge Network (GKN), the world's largest independent IT training company and Microsoft's largest Authorized Technical Education Center
-- Prepares readers for the Internetworking Microsoft TCP/IP on Microsoft Windows NT certification exam
-- Covers implementation, administration, and troubleshooting TCP/IP networks on Windows NT Server 3.5 through 4.0
-- "Exam Watch!" -- Warnings based on GKN's thorough post-exam research identifying the toughest and trickiest exam topics -- and how to pass these elements
-- Special membership to the ACCESS ARG Web site up-to-the-minute certification information
-- "How to Take Exams" Chapter -- Key pointers on how to maximize your chances for success on exam day
-- Inclusion of GKN multimedia training material CD-ROM, including:
-- Six individual exams providing more sample questions than any other study guide
-- Links to related material in the completely searchable electronic version of the book
-- Hyperlinks to third party Web sites for further information

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

With the release of Windows NT 4.0, Microsoft delivered a significantly improved TCP/IP stack, and a new set of Microsoft Certified Software Engineer (MCSE) exam requirements (MCSE + Internet Exam 70-059) to cover it. Osborne McGraw-Hill's Microsoft TCP/IP on Windows NT 4.0 does a fine job of helping you study for this exam. Unlike some tutorials that take a Cliffs Notes approach, it also does a fine job of teaching you the underlying material thoroughly, something that will be more important to your success in the long run.

After an introduction to TCP/IP and its relation to the OSI networking model, the book takes you through 11 key knowledge areas in depth. The most important include Internet addressing, subnetting, using NT as a router, the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), NetBIOS host name resolution, Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS), and Domain Name System (DNS). Each chapter includes a drill section consisting of a series of statements covering important points. Each also includes a set of multiple-choice self-test questions on the material.

The index is thorough, and the bundled CD-ROM includes the entire book text, a self-study module, and something on the order of 1,000 sample questions with links to the relevant explanations in the electronic text. The book itself has numerous tables and illustrations, a clear layout, handsome typography, and sturdy covers, a real plus when you consider how many hours you'll probably spend with it between now and exam day. --Tom Mace

From the Back Cover

Get Certified with the Global Knowledge Network Advantage! Global Knowledge Network Study Guides are designed with one goal in mind: to help you pass a specific MCSE exam. The most focused and authoritative material available, based on thousands of hours of research and classroom experience\=plus more practical exam questions than any other available study guide. Global Knowledge Network uses experience gained from training more than 150,000 network professionals each year to identify and help you pass the toughest exam topics. Curriculum-based, classroom-proven, and exam-tested--the Global Knowledge Network Advantage puts you on the fast track to your valuable MCSE credentials. The closest you can get to actually being in the classroom! EXAM WATCH--Warnings based on thorough post-exam research identifying the most troublesome exam questions--and how to answer them correctly! FROM THE CLASSROOM--Discussions of important issues direct from the classrooms of Global Knowledge Network's award-winning instructors. CERTIFICATION EXERCISES--Step-by-step exercises that focus on specific skills most likely to be on the exam. TWO-MINUTE DRILL--Quick and concise checklists that summarize a chapter's main points--perfect for last-minute review! CHAPTER SELF-TESTS--Reinforce your learning experience with chapter-specific questions similar to those found on the exam. HOW TO TAKE THE EXAM--Key pointers on how to maximize your chances for success on exam day. FREE MEMBERSHIP TO GLOBAL KNOWLEDGE NETWORK'S ACCESS GLOBAL WEB SITE--Get MCSE exam updates, assessment tools, and tips for success.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 515 pages
• Publisher: Osborne/McGraw-Hill (April 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0078824893
• ISBN-13: 978-0078824890
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.6 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,497,425 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Too many cooks spoil the broth, but it's still broth..., March 20, 2000

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Ben M. Schorr (Honolulu, HI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: MCSE Microsoft TCP/IP on Windows NT 4.0 Study Guide (Exam 70-59) (Hardcover)

This book is an example of why you don't want a lot of different authors on a book. Practically every chapter started off reminding you that an IP address is a 32 bit number, divided into 4 octets. Yes, we remember that from the last 6 chapters, thanks.

Some of the figure references are wrong and, as others have pointed out, text often refers to figures several pages away.

That said, there is some value in their explanations and I thought the CD was useful due to the variety of sample exams. Don't expect to just read this book and pass, though...you'll need at least one more book or reference to fill the gaps.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Unbelievable waste of money, November 29, 1999

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Thomas Benz (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: MCSE Microsoft TCP/IP on Windows NT 4.0 Study Guide (Exam 70-59) (Hardcover)

Don't buy this book. I have never read a book with more errors. These errors make it impossible to understand the requirements and pass the exam. I had to buy another book because I didn't think this book is reliable. Save your money.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Hard to believe..., November 16, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: MCSE Microsoft TCP/IP on Windows NT 4.0 Study Guide (Exam 70-59) (Hardcover)

It's hard to believe that a publisher could sell books that are so full of mistakes. I have had problems with this book, their NT workstation 4 guide, their Test Yourself Practice Exams and their MCSE Personal Training Center. I wish I had read the reviews for these materials before I wasted my money on them. I ended up needing to buy other books so I felt comfortable passing the exams. I haven't failed any yet, but I wasted a lot of time proof-reading their material and having to reference other guides for clarity. As an aside, the best luck I've had so far has been with guides published by IDG Books, specifically those written by Alan Carter.