MCSE Windows 2000 Foundations explores the key concepts and technologies behind Windows 2000 and helps readers sort through the complexity of the new Windows 2000 MCSE certification exams. A Self-Assessment section helps readers evaluate their knowledge of Windows 2000 and a Resource Appendix details a wide variety of study resources that will enable the reader to tailor a Windows 2000 MCSE study program to meet individual requirements. MCSE Windows 2000 Foundations compares Windows 2000 and NT Architectures, explains Windows 2000 installation, troubleshooting, deployment, and service packs; covers the planning and implementation of naming strategies and domain structures; and discusses typical I/O devices such as printers, scanners, Sound, Video, mouse, keyboard, smartcard readers, modems, and device drivers.
James Michael Stewart is the "handler" for an NT Forum on the Softbank Forums Web site, and the leader of the NT Study Group for the Central Texas LAN Association, and co-author of several books. All authors reside in Austin, TX.
Lee Scales, BSEE, MCSE + I, has been working in the computer industry for over 20 years, including stints with IBM and Microsoft. He's currently employed as a Senior Network Engineer with Levi, Ray & Shoup Inc. of Overland Park, KS. In addition to his consulting duties, he has been developing courseware for the Windows platform for several years and has been a contributing author to titles in the Exam Cram series and the best-selling Windows NT Power Toolkit.