Introduction
The MCSE Exam Cram SeIf Assessment
Chapter 1
Microsoft Certification Exams
Assessing ExamReadiness
The Exam Situation
Exam Layout And Design
Recognizing Your Exam Type: FixedLength Or Adaptive
ExamT8king Basics
QuestionHandling Strategies
Mastering The lnner Game
Additional Resources
Chapter 2
Networking Concepts And Terms
BasicTerminology
What Is A Network?
Choosing A Network
Practice Questions
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Chapter 3
Network ProTocols
The OSI Reference Model
ProTocoIs
Practice Questions
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Chapter 4
Cabling And l nterfaces
CableTypes
WireIessTechnologies
Cabling Considerations
Understanding NDIS And ODI
Practice Questions
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Chapter 5
Network Hardware And TrypoIogies
Networking Components
NetworkTopologies
Networking Standards And T6chnologies
Practice Questions
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Chapter 6
Network Planning And Design
Network Layout PrincipIes
Topology Requirements
SeIecting A Network Architecture
Network Design Principles
Planning For Successful Deployment
Practice Questions
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Chapter 7
Network Operations
Network Operating Systems
Installing A NOS
Network Services
Network Printing
ImpIementing Networked Applications
Practice Questions
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Chapter 8
Network Administration And Support
Managing Networked Accounts
Managing Network PerfOrmance
Practice Questions
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Chapter 9
Network Naming And Secu rity
Network Naming Schemes
Planning For Network Security
Security ModeIs
AdditionaI Security Considerations
Disaster Recovery
Practice Questions
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Chapter 1O
Wide Area Networks
WAN Terminology
Analog Connectivity
Digital Connectivity
Packet Switching
Practice Questions
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Chapter 11
Problem Diagnosis And Resolution
Approaches To Network Management
Prevention Through PIanning
TFoubIeshooting Networks
TroubIeshooting Hardware Problems
Troubleshooting Software Connection ProbIems
HandIing Network PerfOrmance ProbIems
Practice Questions
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Chapter 12
Sa m pIe Test #1
Questions, Questions, Questions
Picking Proper Answers
Decoding Ambiguity
WOrking Within The Framework
Deciding WhatTo Memorize
Preparing ForTheTest
Taking The Test
SampleTest #1
Chapter 13
Answer Key #1
Chapter 14
Sample Test #2
Chapter 1
Answer Key #2
Glossary
Index