MCSA Training Kit: Microsoft Windows 2000 Core Requirements Kit

All-in-one exam preparation for MCSA certification on Windows 2000.

Get self-paced, from-the-source information and practice with the skills measured by the core exams for Microsoft® Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification on Windows® 2000all in one box. Covering core MCSA Exams 70-210, 70-215, and 70-218plus elective Exam 70-216these official Microsoft study guides deliver in-depth training in hands-on, learn-by-doing format. Use the CD-based testing tool to measure your progress and sharpen your test-taking skills. As you develop the real-world expertise needed to administer the Windows 2000-based desktop, server, and network environmentsyoure also preparing for MCSA certification.

HERES WHATS INSIDE:
Comprehensive self-paced training that maps to MCP exam objectives
Skill-building exercises on CD-ROM
CD-based testing tool that generates practice exams with automated scoring
120-day evaluation version of Windows 2000 Server
Searchable eBooks for all four study guides

See below for System Requirements

HERES WHAT YOULL LEARN:

CORE EXAM 70-210
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

Install or upgrade to Windows 2000 Professional
Administer access to shared files, folders, and printers
Configure and manage hardware devices and drivers
Optimize system memory, disk, and application performance
Troubleshoot the desktop environment
Implement network protocols and services
Help ensure data and system security

CORE EXAM 70-215
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server

Install or upgrade to Windows 2000 Server
Configure network services for interoperability
Manage access to shared system and Web-based resources
Administer Windows 2000 disks and data storage
Set up and troubleshoot hardware devices and drivers
Optimize system performance, reliability, and availability
Implement network protocols and services
Help ensure system security

CORE EXAM 70-218
Managing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Environment

Set up client and server computers
Manage data storage, shared resources, and permissions
Configure network infrastructure
Install Internet Information Services
Create user and group objects, and administer Microsoft Active Directory® services
Use group policies to manage desktops and network security
Troubleshoot remote access and VPN connections
Monitor server health and performance

ELECTIVE EXAM 70-216
Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure Administration

Plan the infrastructure for your network
Install and configure TCP/IP
Resolve host names with WINS and DNS
Automate and centrally manage address configuration
Implement and manage remote access
Share a single Internet connection with Network Address Translation
Help secure network communications


MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
133-MHz or higher Pentium-compatible processor
Windows 95, 98, Millennium Edition (Me), 2000 Professional, XP, or Microsoft Windows NT® 4 with SP3 or later operating system
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.1 or later browser software
128-MB RAM minimum; 256 MB recommended
2-GB hard disk with a minimum of 1 GB of free space
SuperVGA monitor; 256-color display card recommended
8X CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive
Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device

NOTE: To complete the exercises for Windows 2000 Server and Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure Administration, you need two computers, each equipped with the minimum configuration above. Exercises for Windows 2000 Server also require internal modems on each computer. Running the evaluation copy of Window 2000 Server requires 256 MB RAM.