MCSE Certification Training Upgrade to Windows 2000

MCSE Training Kit -- Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Server
Your official Microsoft study guide for MCSE Exam 70-215.

Learn how to set up and support the Windows® 2000 Server operating system—and prepare for the Microsoft™ Certified Professional (MCP) exam—with this official Microsoft study guide. Work through the modular lessons and hands-on labs for practical experience installing, administering, and troubleshooting this powerful enterprise server system. As you build these real-world support skills, you're also preparing for MCP Exam 70-215—a core requirement on the new MCSE track for Windows 2000.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL LEARN.
• Installing or upgrading to Windows 2000 Server by using automated setup tools and by deploying service packs
• Configuring network services for interoperability
• Managing access to shared system and Web-based resources, including setting up a distributed file system (Dfs)
• Administering Windows 2000 disks and data storage
• Setting up and troubleshooting hardware devices and drivers
• Monitoring and optimizing system performance, reliability, and availability
• Implementing network protocols and services, including virtual private networks (VPNs), routing and remote access, and Terminal Services
• Ensuring system security through Encrypting File System (EFS), policies, and security configuration tools

HERE'S WHAT'S INSIDE.
• Comprehensive self-paced training manual that maps to MCP exam goals and objectives
• Hands-on, skill-building exercises with practice files on CD-ROM
• Lesson summaries and end-of-chapter review questions to help gauge your progress

MCSE Training Kit -- Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional
Your official Microsoft study guide for MCSE Exam 70-210.

Learn how to set up and support the Windows® 2000 Professional operating system—and prepare for the Microsoft® Certified Professional (MCP) exam—with this official Microsoft study guide. Work through the modular system of lessons and exercises for practical experience installing, administering, and troubleshooting this next-generation desktop environment. As you build these real-world system support skills, you're also preparing for MCP Exam 70-210—a core requirement on the new MCSE track for Windows 2000.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
• Installing or upgrading to Windows 2000 Professional using automated and remote setup tools
• Administering access to shared files, folders, and printers
• Configuring and managing hardware devices, drivers, network adapters, and remote mobile hardware
• Troubleshooting the Windows 2000 desktop environment—user profiles, desktop settings, multiple locations, fax support, and other services
• Monitoring system memory, disk, and application performance
• Implementing the TCP/IP network protocol; linking computers and shared resources using dial-up and virtual private network connections
• Helping ensure data and system security through Group Policy, Encrypting File System, and local shares and accounts

HERE'S WHAT'S INSIDE:
• Comprehensive self-paced training manual that maps to MCP exam goals and objectives
• Skill-building practice exercises that help you apply what you learn to the job
• Lesson summaries and end-of-chapter review questions to help gauge your progress

MCSE Training Kit -- Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Active Directory™ Services
Your official Microsoft study guide for MCP Exam 70-217.

Set up and support Windows® 2000 Active Directory™ services—and prepare for the Microsoft® Certified Professional (MCP) exam—with this official Microsoft study guide. Work through the modular system of lessons and exercises for practical experience implementing and administering Microsoft's next-generation directory service. As you build these real-world system support skills, you're also preparing for MCP Exam 70-217—a core requirement on the new MCSE track for Windows 2000.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL LEARN.
• Planning, configuring, and administering your Active Directory infrastructure
• Configuring Domain Name System (DNS) to manage name resolution, schema, and replication
• Administering the user environment and software with Group Policy
• Deploying the Windows 2000 operating system remotely using Remote Installation Services (RIS)
• Using Active Directory to centrally manage users, groups, shared folders, and network resources
• Implementing and troubleshooting security in a directory services infrastructure
• Monitoring and optimizing Active Directory performance

HERE'S WHAT'S INSIDE.
• Comprehensive self-paced training that maps to MCP exam goals and objectives
• Skill-building practice exercises that help you apply what you learn to the job
• Lesson summaries and end-of-chapter review questions to help gauge your progress

Coming This Spring

MCSE Training Kit -- Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Network Infrastructure Administration.                  Release date: March 2000

MCSE Training Kit -- Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services Design                                                    Release date: Spring 2000