Has anyone ever bought computer based training for Windows server? I'm probably not going to bother getting the full MCSE but I really need to beef up my server knowledge and I don't have time to sit in a classroom. Affordable is preferable since I'm paying for this myself.

 

Nope,

I have gotten them from the office.

Look around on the internet, bittorrent etc. I am sure it is floating around there somewhere.

 

Any names I should look for or avoid?

 

not really, but scan anything you get with both antivirus and spyware programs before and after install.

 

Hehe yeah I've done the warez thing before. I do it within a virtual PC running an antivirus to keep my real computer safe.

 

That is exactly what I do, with vmware and restore points.

So if it infects the session i just revert the session and it is exactly like it was never installed. Also I never have any network enabled.

 

I got the book for free from a friend of mine. I use it now and then just for information.

MSCE seems pretty worthless to me. IMO.

 

IMO, other than IIS (and the associated Web application services) there aren't really a whole hell of a lot of substantial differences between Windows Server 2003 and Windows 2000 server. If you go the free route and you're starting out learning from scratch, then Win 2K training resources should teach you most of what you need to know regarding Active Directory, DNS, WINS, etc...

 

I used the books from Sybex a while back. They were good then. I haven't seen a recent book but I bet they are still good for passing the exams.

 

PM me and i may be able to hook up up with a Win 2003 manual

 

Nope never taken any CBTs on that.