MCSE/MCSA Implementing and Administering Security in a Windows 2000 Network (Exam 70-214): Study Guide and DVD Training System

This book is one of the easiest reads for a security certification book on the market. First, I hate to read. Second, I hate to read security books because they are boring and poorly explain important concepts. This is not that book. This gets right to the core of what is necessary to pass the test the fist time! It gives you more than that though, because although the DVD skims over all of the areas of the exam, it works as a way to review the information that you need to know, lets say the night before the exam.There are enough pictures so that you do not have to refer to the real thing, but at the same time, it is most helpful if you are already familiar with these interfaces because it will allow you to review some topics, while providing you with the needed configuration details on others. The chapter summaries are accurate, powerful and make concepts come together, as the author weaves detail after detail, so that you are confident in the subject matter.Most of the time I will dabble in a practice exam or two, I didn't waste time on the practice test because I felt that after reviewing the book and reviewing the DVD the night before the exam I was well prepared for it. Bottom line is that if you are going to do the 70-214 Implementing & Administering Security in a Windows 2000 Network, you need this book (Period)!Layout Summary:Head of the class gives you the needed edge on concepts that everyone talks about.Notes from the underground is the behind the scenes of what happening in the security world on topic.Damage and Defense was a way for the author to convey the finer points of network access and how to mitigate vulnerabilities.Note and Test Day Tips you should take as the advice from an elder because these are the golden eggs that will help you achieve your goal.

This book rocks. Now that there is a major push towards the MCSA: Security, this test has become even more important. As an NT 4 MCSE and a 2000 MCSA, I definitely want to next take my Security+ and finish this new credential. As a Manager of a medium network, we do not have a security analyst so its up to use to lock down our own Microsoft servers so this book really helped. I REALLY loved the stuff with templates, which is a huge help. Although I have not taken the exam yet (so I can comment on if this book totally helps you with it), the amount of great information I picked up from reading this book has really given me a big boost at work. Thanks for the awesome stuff in this guide.

Too few certification books today provide the firm foundation that you need to be successful. They seem to focus on the questions you'll be asked. Although this book did provide direct feedback on what to expect out of the exam it also developed a firm foundation for what you need to know -- whether you take the exam or not.

Schmied and Shimonski do it again. This book is awesome. I took this exam because I want to learn more about securing Win2K servers and not only did it show me, it helped me to pass this exam (which was a doozy by the way). Good luck to anyone who passes this beast. I thought the DVD was pretty cool too. Its a useful tool when you are TOTALLY burnt on reading and want to just veg in front of the TV for a bit. Excellent work.

Syngress has hit a homerun with this 70-214 study guide and DVD combination. This book covers every aspect of this exam in very good detail and then offers you even more useful information that will go a long way towards keeping your network secure. The 2 hour DVD is an nice addition that hammers home some of the most important subjects. As well, the depth of the practice questions is superb...this is a rare thing anymore with study guides. This book is a sure fire winner that will help you to pass this exam...it sure did for me!!