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Getting Hands on Experience for win 2k

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by mndthegap1

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Im starting the process of the Win 2k certs. I am unable to attend instructor led classes and my company refuses to implement win 2k server they will only run nt4.0 so i cant practice at work. My question is what are the best programs to gain the hands on experience you need ?? are there any virtual labs simulating the network envirnment and go through daily tasks and troubleshooting ? I mean you can read a book 100x and it really doesnt help to much unless you get the hands on, so where or howcan i get it without spending thousands of dollors? I can set something up at home, BUT again its hard to gain the troubleshooting experience and problem solving when you create problems but know exactly what you did to screw it up? HELP because i really want to gain the hands on and stuck for ideas ?

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by ctpalmer

you can download or order trial versions of the w2k software off of microsofts site. I believe they are 120 evaluation copies.

by mndthegap1

Thank you for the information as to where to download win2k but do you know of any simulated network software to simulate the envirnment because i only have 1 pc so i wont be able to do much.

by kayaker

I would set up a lab at home w/ a min of 2 pc's running W2K server. You then can do all labs created in the study books. I have 3 pc's in my lab. The labs will have you create AD, DCHP, DDNS ect. I will then format the servers and start over withoutusing the books. By doing it this way, I encounter problems that I try to solve solo. I gives me the hands on that is nessc to complete the tests. Anyway, best of luck.

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