For Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 administrators preparing for Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) exams, the core of the core exams 70-270 and 70-297, and 70-298, this book is very valuable. Exams covered include: EXAM 70-270: Installing, Configuring, and Microsoft Windows XP Professional Organizers EXAM 70-297: Designing a Microsoft Windows 2003 Server Active Directory and Network Infrastructure EXAM 70-298: Designing Security for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Once you have completed the exams successfully, you will find the book to be a valuable reference for Windows administration skills and core security. This book uses the same successful format found in MCSE Core Required Exams in a short by William Stanek, and together they meet all the requirements of the Core exam for your MCSE certification.