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Intended for network administrators who already have Windows 2000 certification, this book explains the technologies underlying Windows server 2003, the variety of options for configuring feature sets, and the complex interactions between components. Lessons highlight what is new in the latest version of the popular server and walk through the steps for performing key tasks. The final chapters provide practice activities and exam questions. The CD-ROM contains practice exams and an evaluation version of Windows server 2003.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


Book Description
Announcing an all-new MCSA/MCSE Training Kit designed to help maximize your performance on Exams 70-292 and 70-296, core exams for IT professionals already certified on Microsoft Windows® 2000 who want to upgrade their credentials for Windows Server 2003. Covering two exams and two certification tracks, this kit provides excellent value. It packs the tools and features exam candidates want most—including in-depth, self-paced training based on final exam content; rigorous, objective-by-objective review; exam tips from an expert exam-certified author; and a robust testing suite. It also provides real-world scenarios, case study examples, and troubleshooting labs for the skills and expertise you can apply to the job. Ace your exam preparation by working at your own pace through the lessons, hands-on exercises, and practice tests. The flexible, best-of-class test engine on CD-ROM features 425 practice questions and pre- and post-assessment capabilities. Choose timed or untimed testing mode; generate random tests or focus on discrete objectives or chapters; and get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers—including pointers back to the book for further study. You also get a 180-day evaluation version of Windows Server 2003 software—making this kit an exceptional value and a great career investment.


About the Author
Orin is a writer, editor and systems administrator who works for the certification advice Web site Certtutor.net. His work in IT has been varied: he’s done everything from providing first level networking support to acting in the role of systems administrator for one of Australia's largest companies. He has authored several articles for technical publications as well as contributing to The Insider's Guide to IT Certification. He holds the MCSE, CCNA, CCDA and Linux+ certifications. He holds a bachelor's degree in Science with honors from the University of Melbourne and is currently working toward the completion of a Ph.D in Philosophy of Science. Orin would like to thank his beautiful, amazing wife Oksana for being more wonderful and loving than he could ever have dreamed. Orin wants to thank their son Rooslan for making fatherhood so easy and fun. He would also like to thank the following friends and family: Ma, Mick, Lards, Gillian, Lee, Neil, Will, Jon, Alexander, Irina, Stas and Kasia as well as the entire Certtutor.net tutor team who offer great free advice to those who are interested in getting certified. A graduate of Yale University and Thunderbird, the American Graduate School of International Management, Dan has spent 10 years as a consultant and trainer, delivering solutions to tens of thousands of IT Professionals from the most prestigious organizations and corporations around the world. His clients have included AT&T, Compaq, HP, Boeing, Home Depot, and Intel, and he has recently been involved supporting the design and implementation of Active Directory at enterprises including Raytheon, ABN AMRO, Johnson & Johnson, Los Alamos National Laboratories and General Electric. Dan is the Director of Training Services for Intelliem, which specializes in boosting the productivity of IT professionals and end users by creating advanced, customized solutions that integrate clients' specific design and configuration into productivity-focused training and knowledge management services (info@intelliem.com). From his base in sunny Arizona, Dan travels to client sites around the world, and then unwinds on his favorite mode of transportation—his snowboard. It takes a village to raise a happy geek, and Dan sends undying thanks and love to those, without whom, sanity would be out of reach: Lyman, Barb & Dick, Bob & Joni, Stan & Marylyn & Sondra, Mark, Kirk, John, Beth, Dan & June, Lena and the entire crazy commando crew.

FROM OUR EDITORS

The Barnes & Noble Review
If you￯﾿ﾽre already MCSE certified on Windows 2000, there￯﾿ﾽs a shortcut to Windows Server 2003 certification. You ￯﾿ﾽonly￯﾿ﾽ need to pass two new exams: 70-292 and 70-296. That￯﾿ﾽs still a lot of very technical content. If you￯﾿ﾽre serious, we recommend Microsoft Learning￯﾿ﾽs Upgrading Your Certification to Microsoft Windows Server 2003.

A lot of experience has gone into this book. (Its lead author supports Windows servers at organizations ranging from GE to Los Alamos National Laboratories.) If it￯﾿ﾽs new in Windows Server 2003, it￯﾿ﾽs well covered here. User/group management changes. Remote Assistance and other administration tools. RSoP for safely preparing new group policies. Automated System Recovery. Security templates. And a whole raft of Active Directory improvements (e.g., cross-forest trust relationships).

If you￯﾿ﾽve used Microsoft study guides before, you￯﾿ﾽll find they￯﾿ﾽve been ￯﾿ﾽreengineered￯﾿ﾽ with more scenarios, more troubleshooting coverage, and more real-world stuff -- including ￯﾿ﾽoff the record￯﾿ﾽ sidebars that warn you when things don￯﾿ﾽt work the way you expect.

With this book, you also get two CD-ROMs. The first contains a 180-day trial version of Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition. (So you can get hands-on experience, even if your company hasn￯﾿ﾽt upgraded.)

The other contains 850 sample exam questions, troubleshooting labs, plus the whole study guide in printable PDF (usable on your Pocket PC, too). Microsoft also threw in two excellent tech encyclopedias: Microsoft Encyclopedia of Security and Microsoft Encyclopedia of Networking, Second Edition.

Put it all together, and you don￯﾿ﾽt just have great exam prep: You have a great Windows Server 2003 upgrade reference. Bill Camarda

Bill Camarda is a consultant, writer, and web/multimedia content developer. His 15 books include Special Edition Using Word 2000 and Upgrading & Fixing Networks for Dummies, Second Edition.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Announcing an all-new MCSA/MCSE Training Kit designed to help maximize your performance on Exams 70-292 and 70-296, core exams for IT professionals already certified on Microsoft Windows￯﾿ﾽ 2000 who want to upgrade their credentials for Windows Server 2003. Covering two exams and two certification tracks, this kit provides excellent value. It packs the tools and features exam candidates want most-including in-depth, self-paced training based on final exam content; rigorous, objective-by-objective review; exam tips from an expert exam-certified author; and a robust testing suite. It also provides real-world scenarios, case study examples, and troubleshooting labs for the skills and expertise you can apply to the job.

Ace your exam preparation by working at your own pace through the lessons, hands-on exercises, and practice tests. The flexible, best-of-class test engine on CD-ROM features 425 practice questions and pre- and post-assessment capabilities. Choose timed or untimed testing mode; generate random tests or focus on discrete objectives or chapters; and get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers-including pointers back to the book for further study. You also get a 180-day evaluation version of Windows Server 2003 software making this kit an exceptional value and a great career investment.

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