MCSE Training Guide (70-220): Windows(R) 2000 Network Security Design (2nd Edition)

by Roberta Bragg

Book Overview

This work provides complete coverage of MSCE certification exam 70-220, for designing security for a Microsoft Windows 2000 network, one of three core electives which must be taken by all MSCE... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 078972880X
• ISBN13: 9780789728807
• Release Date: October 2002
• Publisher: Que
• Length: 912 Pages
• Weight: 3.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.2" x 1.9" x 7.9"

Customer Reviews

Not the average security book.

Roberta Bragg is an excellent commentator for security in the industry, and does not disappoint with this book. I found that while most technical people are into tech-books, this is far from being a tech book and tends to focus more on the business needs and analysis of the security on Windows 2000. She examines pitfalls of politics, talks about where to get your biggest bang for the dollar, and takes consultants (MCSE's) from in front of the computers to the boardrooms. The book finnaly gets technical about 1/3 of the way through, as she begins to feed the more technical terms to readers. I find her style relaxing and easy to read. This book is ranks high on my list of reads, even if not for certification.

A must have book!

As a MCT I have found Roberta's book to be right on target. The 70-220 is not a normal Microsoft test. It along with the other design tests are of a very non traditional format. The design tests are more case study driven than the standard multiple choice tests. This book gives you many case studies for you to work with, which WILL help you when you go to take the test. I have read many of Roberta's security articles in MCP Magazine and value her opinions. This is a book about design and not about pure security. I lines up perfectly with all of the Microsoft objectives for the 70-220 test. It is a definite must read.

Fantastic Book!

I had the pleasure of reading this book about a week ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. I haven't taken the exam for Network Security yet, so I can't vouch for how much of the exam it actually covers, but I'm guessing it covers it all. Every chapter was packed with information. At the end of each was a scenario question that was indicative of a real-world situation, a lab or two to apply knowledge learned, and multiple questions on the material in all formats. I believe that having the opportunity to test yourself with questions of various types is important to learning the material and passing the exams.The end of the book included a large appendix with summaries and charts that included the most important information from all of the chapters, and a large glossary and index. It is so frustrating to need a fast fact and turn to the back of a book and find out it doesn't include these things. I would certainly recommend this book for anyone who is interested in Windows 2000 Security issues, those who are trying to pass the exam, as well as those in the field.