One of the core MCSA titles in Microsoft's Academic Learning Series, ALS Managing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Environment offers a complete learning solution for students studying to become network administrators, currently one of the hottest careers for IT professionals. The book offers a complete learning program consisting of a hardcover textbook with two CD ROMS and a paperback lab manual. Written in a clear and straightforward manner, the textbook contains numerous learning aids designed to help students master the material and a wealth of practice exercises designed to give students plenty of hands on experience developing the skills needed to do the networking administrators job and to prepare for MCP exam # 70-218.