Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Core Requirements, Exams 70-210, 70-215, 70-216, and 70-218, Second Edition

Get in-depth training and practice with the skills measured by the core exams for Microsoft¿ Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification—all in one box. Covering core Exams 70-210, 70-215, and 70-218—plus elective Exam 70-216—these official Microsoft study guides pack the knowledge you need to successfully administer the Windows¿ 2000 operating system. Work at your own pace through the lessons and hands-on exercises. And use the exam-prep questions and testing tool to measure your progress and sharpen your test-taking skills. As you gain practical experience supporting Windows 2000, you’re also preparing for MCSA certification.

Here’s what you’ll 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

Here’s what’s inside:



Comprehensive self-paced training that maps to MCP exam goals and objectives
Skill-building exercises on CD-ROM
Test-readiness tool that generates timed, 50-question practice exams with automated scoring *More than 200 pages of exam prep and objective-by-objective review inside each book
NEW—Microsoft Encyclopedia of Networking, Second Edition, eBook
120-day evaluation version of Windows 2000 Server
Searchable eBooks for all four study guides

Minimum System Requirements: 133-MHz or higher Pentium-compatible processor Microsoft 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 a network card and the minimum configuration above. Exercises for Windows 2000 Serve