MCSE Training Guide (70-210)

Gord Barker spent several years at Sun Computers as a Systems Engineer before joining Microsoft as an Enterprise Consultant. He is currently working with the Windows Rapid Deployment group, supporting clients deploying Windows 2000 in production prior to the product release. Douglas Harrison is a trainer with PBSC Training, the largest CTEC in Canada.

I. EXAM PREPARATION.

1. Installing Windows 2000 Professional.


Introduction. Windows 2000 Products. Before You Begin Installation. Installing Windows 2000 Professional—An Overview. Manually Installing Windows 2000 Professional. Automating the Installation Process. Using a Dual-boot System. Upgrading to Windows 2000 Professional. Service Pack Deployment. Troubleshooting the Installation Process.

2. Implementing and Conducting Administration of Resources.


Introduction. Managing Network Resources. File Resources. Managing File Resources. Print Resources.

3. Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Hardware Devices and Drivers.


Introduction. Installing Hardware. Media Devices. Display Devices. Mobile Computing. Input and Output (I/O) Devices. Maintaining Updated Drivers. Multiple Processor Machines. Network Adapters.

4. Monitoring and Optimizing System Performance and Reliability.


Introduction. Managing and Troubleshooting Driver Signing. Configuring, Managing, and Troubleshooting the Task Scheduler. Managing and Troubleshooting the Use and Synchronization. Optimizing and Troubleshooting Performance of the Windows 2000 Professional Desktop. Managing Hardware Profiles. Recovering System and User Data.

5. Configuring and Troubleshooting the Desktop Environment.


Introduction. Configuring User Profiles. Configuring the Desktop Environment. Installing and Configuring Applications. Securing the Desktop Using Security Policies. Configuring Fax Support. Configuring Internet Options.

6. Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Network Protocols and Services.


Introduction. The Windows 2000 Professional Networking Model. Windows 2000 Networking Versus the OSI Reference Model. Adding and Configuring the Network Components of Windows 2000. Configuring the TCP/IP Protocol. Connecting to Computers by Using Dial-up Networking. Connecting to Shared Resources on a Microsoft Network. Troubleshooting TCP/IP Connections.

7. Implementing, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting Security.


Introduction. User and Group Management. Local Group Policy. Local Account Policy. Monitoring Security Events. Windows 2000 Security Configurations. Encrypting File System (EFS)

II. FINAL REVIEW.

Fast Facts.


Installing Windows 2000 Professional. Implementing and Conducting Administration of Resources. Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Hardware Devices and Drivers. Monitoring and Optimizing System Performance and Reliability. Configuring and Troubleshooting the Desktop Environment. Implementing, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting Network Protocols and Services. Implementing, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting Security.

Study and Exam Prep Tips.


Learning Styles. Study Tips. Exam Prep Tips. Final Considerations.

Practice Exam.


Exam Questions. Answers to Exam Questions.

III. APPENDIXES.

Appendix A: Overview of the Certification Process.


Types of Certification. Certification Requirements.

Appendix B: What's on the CD-ROM.


ExamGear, Training Guide Edition. Exclusive Electronic Version of Text. Copyright Information and Disclaimer.

Appendix C: Using the ExamGear, Training Guide Edition Software.


Exam Simulation. Study Tools. How ExamGear, Training Guide Edition Works. Installing and Registering ExamGear, Training Guide Edition. Using ExamGear, Training Guide Edition. Obtaining Updates. Contacting New Riders Publishing. License Agreement. License. Software and Documentation. License Term and Charges. Title. Updates. Limited Warranty and Disclaimer. Limitation of Liability. Miscellaneous. U.S. Government Restricted Rights.

Index.