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The thing about computers is, they break. That's why Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server supports clustering. And that, in turn, is why Microsoft offers the Clustering Services exam (70-223) as an elective you can take on your way to certification as a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE). Earn an MCSE with the clustering elective, and your chances of moving ahead at a data center where uptime is critical will likely grow. MCSE Clustering Using Advanced Server 2000 Exam Cram is meant, like all of the Exam Cram books, to serve as a last-minute review of the facts and concepts that the exam verifies. It provides outlines, quizzes, and concise reviews of key details. A typical chapter deals with network load balancing. The authors begin by explaining the terms and general ideas associated with spreading work across many computers. They then show--with a number of screen shots but not with explicitly numbered steps--how to install and configure load-balancing services. Details, such as the well-known ports of various services, appear in tables, but it's important to read body text carefully as not all caveats and limitations are marked with special icons. Quizzes conclude each chapter, and answers are annotated (which is helpful to candidates doing review) but appear on the same page as their questions (which makes honest studying harder). --David Wall Topics covered: The topics listed in Microsoft's specification of the scope of the MCSE Clustering Services exam (70-223), including planning, installation, load balancing, administration, and optimization.
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