MCSE candidates looking for a book that focuses on the essentials of the test can grab this title to find out what they need to pass the exam. Included on the CD-ROM are a self-assessment test, a customizable test engine, and QuickLearn--a sci-fi adventure game that tests networking skills under pressure.
Designed for individuals taking the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) exam, this book provides complete material for the MCSE Internetworking with Microsoft TCP/IP test and shows how to plan, create and administer TCP/IP networks on NT Server 4.0. TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) is a set of communications protocols allowing computers of different types to communicate via a common language. TCP/IP forms the basis for the Internet and is increasingly used for corporate networks and internetworks.
Each chapter begins with a list of exam objectives the chapter will cover, followed by Test Day Fast Facts that act as a ready reference for any last-minute studying. Paper.
Covering key topics addressed on the TCP/IP exam 70-059, this book provides two practice exams that assess the reader's readiness for the exam and features practice questions in the format of the actual test. The authors cover TCP/IP architecture, installation and configuration, TCP/IP addresses and how they are used for routing and IP, subnet masking, NetBIOS, WINS, SNMP, and DNS.
The core concepts and technologies of Windows networking Networking can be a complex topic, especially for those new to the field of IT. This focused, full-color book takes a unique approach to teaching Windows networking to beginners by stripping down a network to its bare basics, thereby making each topic clear and easy to understand. Focusing on the new Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) program, this book pares down to just the essentials, showing beginners how to gain a solid foundation for understanding networking concepts upon which more advanced topics and technologies can be built. This straightforward guide begins each chapter by laying out a list of topics to be discussed, followed by a concise discussion of the core networking skills you need to have to gain a strong handle on the subject matter. Chapters conclude with review questions and suggested labs so you can measure your level of understanding of the chapter's content. Serves as an ideal resource for gaining a solid understanding of fundamental networking concepts and skills Offers a straightforward and direct approach to networking basics and covers network management tools, TCP/IP, the name resolution process, and network protocols and topologies Reviews all the topics you need to know for taking the MTA 98-366 exam Provides an overview of networking components, discusses connecting computers to a network, and looks at connecting networks with routers If you're new to IT and interested in entering the IT workforce, then Microsoft Windows Networking Essentials is essential reading.
"A good technical read that will definitively help you prepare for the test!" — Joseph Paul Goschy, Applied Materials Online Exclusives www.idgbooks.com/rc/mcse MCSE Resource Center • Articles • Software • Giveaways • Updates 3 Essentials for Success: Don't get bogged down studying the wrong information Designed exclusively for the MCSE exams, TCP/IP MCSE Study Guide focuses on the exam objectives without losing track of the overall context you need to master TCP/IP. Detailed chapter-opening cross-references and end-of-chapter summaries, review questions, and labs point you directly to the information you need to pass the TCP/IP exam. Learn directly from the experts Benefit from the real-world experience, product knowledge, and training expertise of Greg Bulette — a Microsoft-certified expert who knows TCP/IP inside out and has helped hundreds of students attain their certification goals. Practice, Practice, Practice The MCSE exams assess more than what you know — they test how well you can apply what you know. Our two-tiered approach will help you assess your practical skills: Instant Assessment: multiple choice, true/false, and short-answer questions to reinforce your basic understanding of the exam objectives Critical Thinking and Hands-On Labs: multiple-step exercises with questions that mirror the performance-based style of the exam The MCSE Challenge Your company has been assigned a Class B network address. Your network is currently subdivided into 10 subnets. You plan to add 25 new subnets over the next two years. You want to be able to support as many as 500 host computers on each subnet. Which subnet mask should you assign to support this configuration? Check the "Subdividing a Network" section in Chapter 4 for a complete answer. Exclusive! The Microsoft Professional's Key Tools for Success MeasureUp.—30 exam questions carefully selected and reviewed by the author! Microsoft Training and Certification Offline — Microsoft's roadmap to certification Samples from Micro House Technical Library Fully searchable electronic version of the book Selections from Windows NT® MCSE Study Guide and MCSE Career Microsoft®! Adobe Acrobat Reader Internet Explorer 4.0 http://www.idgbooks.com System Requirements: 486 PC running Windows NT Workstation 4.0 or Windows NT Server 4.0, 16-32MB RAM, 500MB hard disk space, CD-ROM drive, graphics card, network adapter and cabling
With official endorsement from Global Knowledge Network (GKN), this title prepares readers for the Internetworking Microsoft TCP/IP on Microsoft Windows NT certification exam. The CD-ROM features six individual exams providing sample questions, plus links to related material in the completely searchable electronic version of the book.
This kit is ideal for those who want to study on their own using Microsoft Official Curriculum that also prepares them for the corresponding Certified Professional exam. It teaches students to set up, configure, use, and support Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol on Windows NT Server 4.0.
If you're a MCSE candidate who doesn't have a lot of time to study, this 100% accurate guide provides just what you need to pass the new "Core-Four" Exam 70-216. The CD-ROM includes a test engine that generates thousands of exam scenarios, test-prep software demos, such as Transcender, Specialized Solutions, and more.
From Charles M. Kozierok, the creator of the highly regarded www.pcguide.com, comes The TCP/IP Guide. This completely up-to-date, encyclopedic reference on the TCP/IP protocol suite will appeal to newcomers and the seasoned professional alike. Kozierok details the core protocols that make TCP/IP internetworks function and the most important classic TCP/IP applications, integrating IPv6 coverage throughout. Over 350 illustrations and hundreds of tables help to explain the finer points of this complex topic. The book’s personal, user-friendly writing style lets readers of all levels understand the dozens of protocols and technologies that run the Internet, with full coverage of PPP, ARP, IP, IPv6, IP NAT, IPSec, Mobile IP, ICMP, RIP, BGP, TCP, UDP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, FTP, SMTP, NNTP, HTTP, Telnet, and much more. The TCP/IP Guide is a must-have addition to the libraries of internetworking students, educators, networking professionals, and those working toward certification.