MCSE : The Core Exams in a Nutshell

by Michael Moncur (Author)

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  1998

  $4.18

  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, you must pass four required exams and two elective exams. MCSE: The Core Exams in a Nutshell is a comprehensive study guide that covers the required exams for MCSE certification: Networking Essentials, Windows NT Server, Windows 95 or Windows NT Workstation, and NT Server in the Enterprise. This detailed reference is for administrators with experience on Windows NT and other platforms, such as UNIX, who want to learn the information necessary to pass the required portions of the MCSE certification exam.

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  Paperback
  2000

  $26.91

  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, 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 offered in the MCSE certification. The companion book, MCSE: The Electives in a Nutshell, covers the most important and popular elective exams for the MCSE certification and also covers 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) NT Server in the Enterprise 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 Editionis 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 required exams needed to acquire MCSE certification will find this book an invaluable tool.