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Author: Michael Moncur

Publisher: O’Reilly

Table of Contents

Preface

About the MCSE Exams

            Microsoft Certification Program

            MCSE Core Exams

            The Examination Process

            Continuing Education

Part 1:  Networking Essentials

Exam Overview

            Areas of Study

Study Guide

            Networking Basics and Standards

            Network Media and Interface Cards

            LAN Topologies and Architectures

            Common Network Protocols

            Common WAN Architecture

VPN

Planning and Administration

Troubleshooting

Suggested Exercises

Practice Tests

            Comprehensive Test

            Refresher Test 1

            Refresher Test 2

Highlighter’s Index

            Networking Basics

            Network Adapters and Media

            Network Configuration

            Network Protocols

            Administration

            Troubleshooting

Part 2:  Windows NT Workstation

Exam Overview

            Windows NT Basics

            Installing NT Workstation

            Managing Network Components

            Configuring NT Workstation

            Optimization and Troubleshooting

Suggested Exercises

Practice Tests

Comprehensive Test

            Refresher Test 1

            Refresher Test 2

Highlighter’s Index

            Operating Systems

            NT Architecture

            Planning and Installation

            Network Components

            Configuring Windows NT

            Troubleshooting

Part 3:  Windows NT Server

Exam Overview

            Areas of Study

Study Guide

            Installing Windows NT Server

            Managing Network Components

            Configuring Disks

            Security and Administration

            Optimizing and Troubleshooting

Suggested Exercises

Practice Tests

Comprehensive Test

            Refresher Test 1

            Refresher Test 2

Highlighter’s Index

            NT Server Installation

            Network Components

            Disk Configuration

            Security and Administration

            Optimization and Troubleshooting

Part 4:  Windows Server in the Enterprise

Exam Overview

            Areas of Study

Study Guide    

            Directory Services

            Advanced Network Configuration

            Configuring Internet Services

            Optimization and Troubleshooting

Suggested Exercises

Practice Tests

Comprehensive Test

            Refresher Test 1

            Refresher Test 2

Highlighter’s Index

            Directory Services

            Advanced Networking Configuration

            Configuring Internet Services

            Optimization and Troubleshooting

Part 5:  Windows 98

Exam Overview

            Areas of Study

Study Guide

            Windows 98 Basics

            Windows 98 Installation

            Configuring Network Components

            Managing Windows 98

            Optimization and Troubleshooting

Suggested Exercises

Practice Tests

Comprehensive Test

            Refresher Test 1

            Refresher Test 2

Highlighter’s Index

            Windows 98 Basics

            Installing Windows 98

            Network Configuration

            Managing Windows 98

            Troubleshooting

Index

MCSE: The Core Exams in a Nutshell Second Edition, is the long-awaited update to the bestselling first edition. The second edition completely updates the NT exams and the new Windows 98 exam and covers the new adaptive tests. This dense and tightly written book is a must-buy in order to be well prepared for the exams.Microsoft's MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) program is a rigorous testing and certification program for Windows NT system and network administrators. To achieve certification, one must pass four required exams and two elective exams. Close to twenty potential elective exams exist, although only nine of them are current electives covering the most recent version of a given product. Microsoft also has the MCSE+Internet certification, which requires passing seven required exams and two elective exams. There are four current elective exams to choose from to attain this certification.MCSE: The Core Exams in a Nutshell, Second Edition, is a comprehensive study guide that covers the required exams for the MCSE certification. The companion book, MCSE: The Electives in a Nutshell, covers the most important and popular elective exams for the MCSE certification as well as the other required and elective exams for the MCSE+Internet certification.The required exams covered in this book are:

• Networking Essentials
• Windows NT Workstation
• Windows NT Server
• Windows 98 (you must choose either the NT Workstation or Windows 98 exam)

Each chapter in the book covers one exam. It includes:

• A summary of the key areas covered by the exam
• A description of the format and difficulty of each exam and tips for passing it
• Definitions of key terms
• Sample test questions and answers, including multiple tests to prepare you for the new adaptive tests, which have proven to be more challenging to take

MCSE: The Core Exams in a Nutshell, 2nd Edition, is an updated edition of the bestselling first edition. It is a detailed quick reference for administrators with Windows NT experience or experience administering a different platform, such as UNIX or NetWare, who want to learn what is necessary to pass the required exam portion of the MCSE certification.While no book is a substitute for real-world experience, this book will help you codify your knowledge and prepare for the exams. Any administrator who is serious about passing the exams required exams for the MCSE certification will find this book an invaluable tool.

Paperback  472 pages  ISBN: 1- 56592 – 721 - 4