Networking Essentials Exam Guide: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (Productivity Point Internation) [Hardcover]

Dan York (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1997 | ISBN-10: 0789711931 | ISBN-13: 978-0789711939

This is the fast track to certification! Written by PPI, one of the largest independent providers of instructor-led computer training in North America and the world's largest Microsoft Authorized Training and Education Center, this book provides everything you need to know to pass the networking Essentials Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Exam.The Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer exams are performance-based exams-you must prove you can effectively apply your knowledge in a variety of situations. With the book and included CD-ROM, you'll have all the information you need. Plus, you'll have expert direction on how to apply that information-through fourteen extensive hands-on lab sections and comprehensive disk-based review testing.You'll find instructor tips and notes throughout the book to clarify difficult concepts and point out topics and skills stressed on the exam. The Networking Essentials Exam Guide is a "week of classroom training" in one, cost-effective package.

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From the Publisher

Written by a team of experts and reviewed by Microsoft, this book/CD-ROM set is a complete training guide for those studying to pass the Networking Essentials exam-a key test required for MCSE certification. It's a must-have resource for programmers, consultants, MIS staff, expert users, and networking system administrators wanting to build a solid understanding of the networking architecture and standards. - Each chapter contains core information, instructor notes, study tips, and sidebars that highlight pertinent information and help clarify difficult concepts

- Covers all tested areas and includes case study questions to help users build real-world savvy while studying

- CD-ROM contains integrated skills assessment tests, chapter review tests, and a final exam to effectively prepare users for the actual test

Product Details

• Hardcover: 825 pages
• Publisher: Que Pub (June 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789711931
• ISBN-13: 978-0789711939
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.7 x 2.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,951,731 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dan York, CISSP, is a passionate advocate for the open Internet focused on helping people understand the changes going on all around us within communication technology and practices. Dan currently serves the Internet Society as the Senior Content Strategist focused on the Deploy360 Programme - creating, curating and promoting online content that helps service providers, companies and individuals more quickly deploy Internet technologies such as IPv6 and DNSSEC. Separately, Dan is also the Chairman of the global Voice Over IP Security Alliance (VOIPSA). Dan is also active within the real-time communications area of the IETF.

Since the mid-1980's Dan has been working with online communication technologies and helping businesses and organizations understand how to use and participate in those new media. An author of multiple books on networking, security, IPv6 and Linux, Dan is a dynamic and engaging speaker who frequently presents at industry conferences and events and has been blogging and writing online for over 12 years. His most recent books are "Migrating Applications to IPv6" and "The Seven Deadliest Unified Communications Attacks". Previously Dan worked for Voxeo Corporation heading up the company's communication through both traditional and new/social media. Prior to that, Dan served in the Office of the CTO for both Voxeo and before that Mitel focused on analyzing/evaluating emerging technology, participating in industry standards bodies and addressing VoIP security issues.

A graduate of the University of New Hampshire, Dan speaks English and German and when not in front of the keyboard can usually be found engaging in outdoor activities or participating in the sport of curling, an addiction he picked up during 5 years of living in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. More information about Dan can be found at danyork.com.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars There is now a second edition..., January 22, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Networking Essentials Exam Guide: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (Productivity Point Internation) (Hardcover)

FYI, Dan York wrote a second edition of this book that was published in Nov 1999. He apparently updated the text based on feedback from readers and to correct some errors in this first edition. The new book is softcover and the ISBN is 0789722658.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This book + Transcender exams = Passing score, February 12, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Networking Essentials Exam Guide: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (Productivity Point Internation) (Hardcover)

I just returned from taking the Networking Essentials exam and passed with a 699. I read the book,took the tests on the CD that came with it and for my "final" I took all four Transceder tests. There were very few quetsions in the Transcender tests or on Microsoft's exam that were not covered in the book but could have been tested on. Check braindump sites to get a better handle on what the test is like. Don't waste your time with anything else 4 1/2 stars. Buy it!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Written so everybody can understand it, March 15, 1999

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This review is from: Networking Essentials Exam Guide: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (Productivity Point Internation) (Hardcover)

I highly recommend this title, as it explains networking with examples that everybody can understand (even without previous knowledge of the topic). The only reason that I will not give it 5 stars is that I encountered questions at the certification that was not covered by the book. But it still gave me an excellent knowledge of networking, and I passed the certification with a comfortable margin, so it is absolutely worth the money.