Test Yourself MCSE Windows 2000 Professional (Exam 70-210) [Paperback]

Syngress Media Inc. (Author), Joli Ballew (Author)

Book Description

Series: MCSE Certification | Publication Date: November 8, 2000

Suitable for one of the "core four" required MCSE exams - this title covers implementing, administering, and troubleshooting Windows 2000 Professional.

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From the Back Cover

Don't Let the REAL Test Be Your First Test!

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• Based on the MCSE Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional exam (20-210)
• Coverage features quick review of all technology objectives and more than 225 realistic exam questions to build your knowledge
• Includes free MCSE ExamSim Volume II practice exam - visit www.syngress.com to download one full exam - a $79.99 value
• Exclusive "Exam Watch" features point out the most frequently missed questions - and how to answer them correctly

Answers provide in-depth explanations - and show why the incorrect choices are wrong, as shown below:

• John wants to monitor all the processes, services, and drivers that are running on his computer. He'd also like to see the process name, process ID (PID), the percentage of CPU time being used, and the elapsed time using the CPU and memory usage. Where is the best place for John to view this information?

A. System Monitor
B. Task Manager
C. Scheduled Tasks
D. The latest System Monitor log file

B. Task Manager can be used for different tasks, and allows you to monitor applications, processes, and different performance statistics. Task Manager has three tabs: Applications, Processes, and Performance. The information above can all be found under the Performance tab of Task Manager.

A is incorrect since System Monitor is not the best choice here. All of the requirements can be accessed in one area of Task Manager. The Scheduled Tasks utility does not offer this information, making C incorrect. D is incorrect since the latest System Monitor log file does not contain all of this real-time information.

About the Author

Syngress Media, Inc. (Rockland, MA) is an independent company committed to creating the very best book, software and Internet based exam preparation tools. They have published over 20 certification study guides and over a dozen Personal Testing Centers. All of these products are created by leading content experts, many of whom are also full-time trainers.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Osborne/McGraw-Hill; 1st edition (November 8, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072127694
• ISBN-13: 978-0072127690
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,798,202 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I am a full time writer, digital enthusiast, Windows and iPxx fanatic, and Droid user, among other things. I'm a Microsoft MVP, and hold several Microsoft certifications including MCSE, MCTS, MCDST, and others. I've written almost 50 books on topics ranging from Windows to Photoshop, to Phones to iPads, and even on to making your Windows PCs run better and faster. Beyond writing, I teach classes at several local community colleges and am the IT Academy Coordinator at Brookhaven College in Farmers Branch, Texas.

When I'm not writing or teaching, I work part-time at North Texas Graphics, a screen printing, embroidery, and graphics company, and participate in various blogs, beta programs, newsgroups, and online communities. I also make a daily trek the LifeTime Fitness, where I spend an hour a day on the elliptical, bike, treadmill, or free weights.

Please visit my Web site at http://www.joliballew.com and feel free to contact me anytime at [e-mail].

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excelllent book for MCSE and IT folks, November 23, 2000

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David Phan (Dallas, TX United States) - See all my reviews

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

I must confess that I was first attracted to this book by its price. $13.99 for a 2k "MCSE" wanna to be books! I set out one-day to skim over after received from Amazon. I must say what a bargain. Don't let the price of the book fools you. This is an excellent and well-organized written book. The author attacked all subjects (11 totals) outlined by Microsoft 2k Professional study guide.

At the beginning of each chapter, the author gives a short but precise and direct summary of what will be covered or expected on the test for this particular topic. And what about that "Exam Watch" thing, it is a short paragraph that pointed out certain things needed to watch on the real exams. This feature is so thoughtful and definitely a big plus for 2k MCSE wanna to be. Furthermore, the author gives (in every question/answer) a clear explanation of why this is a correct answer instead of the others. I really really like this book. After one-day skim over, I must say love at the first sight!

And finally, as a bonus there is a 50-pages glossary. I have never seen any book in this category that has a glossary. Let alone 50 pages!

As a CNE (what is that?) and "pre-2k" MCSE, I have done all my study materials by self-face. This book definitely will be the one for my 2k Professional study material. As a 10 year IT veteran, I would strongly recommend this book for all Microsoft Windows 2k people. It has so much detail technical information that IT folks will find it useful reference material for day to day dealing with 2k. As a veteran adjunct faculty for a nationwide technical institute, I would strongly recommend for my students.

Impressive achievement!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It's OK., January 8, 2001

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"jamaati" (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews

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

I would like to say thanks to the author. This book help me to improve my reading comprehension, which is really needed for new MCSE 2000. I am a programmer and new to MCSE world! I just love to pass Windows 2000 exams!

I took exam 70-210 in my first try and passed with 800 (620 is required). This a good book for last week before taking actual exam, and I recommend Microsoft Readiness for more advanced topics. I also saw some questions from examsimulators.com demo in the actual test!

There are lots of questions in this books (Required Result, Optional Result, and Proposed Solution), but I did not see on the actual exam! Just be aware that there are a few typos in the book too.

I can guarantee if you correctly answer %75 of sample test in the end of book, you will pass the actual exam. Good luck.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Review Book, December 14, 2000

By A Customer

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

I am preparing to upgrade my MCSE to Windows 2000 and am currently reveiwing my preparation for the Professional exam. I must say that this book is an excellent review book for anyone who is seriuos about writing the exam. At the same time, I must warn that this book will dissapoint anyone who wishes to pass the exam just by memorizing questions.

This book and other Test Yourself books in the newly designed series by Syngress have certainly an edge over other review books due to their unique presentation style. The questions in the book are performance and scenario based and much like the questions we find on the exam. This book will not only help me pass the exam but will also prepare me for any challenging assignment in the field.

The practice exam in the end is very helpful for a self test. This book if used with the Syngress study guide will definitely be a wonderful combination for the MCSE Win2K exam.

Absolutely the best preparation book for MCSE Windows 2000 exams!!