Developed for academic courses, MICROSOFT® SQL SERVER™ 2000 SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION helps students build the skills they need on the job and for MCP Exam 70-228—an elective on the Windows® 2000 MCSE track. The textbook delivers Microsoft courseware adaptable for either a full 16-week semester or a 6-week, 8-week, or 10-week course. The book is filled with competency-based practice exercises that students complete on their own, while the companion project manual features additional skill-building activities ideal for your classroom’s computer lab.

Along with the textbook and project manual, students get a Student CD-ROM containing study aids, simulation video clips that demonstrate common procedures, an electronic version of the textbook, and detailed information on how to begin a career in Information Technology. Plus, they get a 120-day evaluation version of SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition.

An Instructor CD-ROM containing a complete set of instructor support materials—including lecture outlines, teaching tips, PowerPointâ slides, test banks, and an instructor lab manual—is also available.