MCSE: Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure Design Study Guide

720 Pages·2002·6.205 MB·English

by  William Heldman

MCSE: Windows®
2000 Network
Infrastructure Design
Study Guide
William Heldman
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Acknowledgments
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Bill Heldman
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Introduction
M
icrosoft’s Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) track for
Windows 2000 is the premier certification for computer industry professionals.
Covering the core technologies around which Microsoft’s future will be built,
the MCSE Windows 2000 program is a powerful credential for career
advancement.
This book has been developed to give you the critical skills and knowledge
you need to prepare for one of the core requirements of the new MCSE
certification program: Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network
Infrastructure (Exam 70-221).
The Microsoft Certified Professional Program
Since the inception of its certification program, Microsoft has certified over
one million people. As the computer network industry grows in both size and
complexity, these numbers are sure to grow—and the need for proven ability
will also increase. Companies rely on certifications to verify the skills of
prospective employees and contractors.
Microsoft has developed its Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) pro-
gram to give you credentials that verify your ability to work with Microsoft
products effectively and professionally. Obtaining your MCP certification
requires that you pass any one Microsoft certification exam. Several levels of
certification are available based on specific suites of exams. Depending on
your areas of interest or experience, you can obtain any of the following
MCP credentials:
Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) This certification track is
designed for network and systems administrators, network and systems ana-
lysts, and technical consultants who work with Microsoft Windows 2000
client and server software. You must take and pass seven exams to obtain
your MCSE.
Since this book covers one of the MCSE Core Design exams, we will discuss
the MCSE certification in detail in this Introduction.
xxviii Introduction
Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) This track is designed
for software engineers and developers and technical consultants who pri-
marily use Microsoft development tools. Currently, you can take exams
on Visual Basic, Visual C++, and Visual FoxPro. You must take and pass
four exams to obtain your MCSD.
At the time this book was written, Microsoft is planning to release Visual
Studio 7, but no dates had yet been set. You can expect the requirements
for this track to change after its release.
Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) This track is
designed for database administrators, developers, and analysts who work
with Microsoft SQL Server. As of this printing, you can take exams on
either SQL Server 7 or SQL Server 2000. You must take and pass four
exams to achieve MCDBA status.
Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) The MCT track is designed for any
IT professional who develops and teaches Microsoft-approved courses. To
become an MCT, you must first obtain your MCSE, MCSD, or MCDBA;
then you must take a class at one of the Certified Technical Training
Centers. You will also be required to prove your instructional ability. You
can do this in various ways: by taking a skills-building or train-the-trainer
class; by achieving certification as a trainer from any of a number of ven-
dors; or by becoming a Certified Technical Trainer through the Chauncey
Group (www.chauncey.com/ctt.html). Last of all, you’ll need to com-
plete an MCT application.
At the time this book was being written, Microsoft announced plans for its
Windows XP and .NET certification, although exams had not yet been released.
You must still take four core exams, but you will have eight exams to choose
from. Also, they announced lower level administration and developer certifica-
tions. For more information on the new requirements and new certifications, go
to http://www.microsoft.com/trainingandservices/default.asp?PageID=
mcp&PageCall=requirements&SubSite=cert/mcse&AnnMenu=mcse and for
more information on the new certifications, go to http://www.microsoft
.com/trainingandservices/default.asp?PageID=mcp&PageCall=newcerts&
SubSite=articles.