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MCSE Core Required Exams in a Nutshell (In a Nutshell (O'Reilly))

Publisher: O'Reilly Media
Authors: William R Stanek

ISBN: 0596102283
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Summary: great certification tool!!!
great certification tool!!!
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Summary: Excellent coverage and completely reliable
This is definitely a better book compared to others available. Although I haven't made it all the way through this book yet, I'd like to say that it's taught me a lot. I've been using computers and managing Windows Servers since the days of Windows for Workgroups. Just goes to show even though you use an operating system daily there are still many things you can learn about it. With the excellent content and practice tests, this book is a GREAT buy! I would definitely recommend it.

Summary: Very Well Written
This is an excellent reference. If you are studying to be an MCSA or MCSE certification , then this is the book you need. One thing I always loved about the author is that he delves into the technologies clearly and concisely and gives practical how-tos. Unlike some of the Microsoft materials out there, this book is actually readable and does not feel like a bland technical manual.

The book covers everything need for exams 70-290, 70-291, 70-293 and 70-294. And the difference between this book and other certification books out there is in the details. Stanek truly knows Windows and he knows what's on the exams and what is needed to prepare. The book as an excellent source for information even for those not studying for certification and I would suggest that all Network Administrators obtain a copy, no matter what you think your skill level is. It's very useful, and like all Stanek's books, straight to the point.

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MCSE Exam 70-296 Study Guide and DVD Training System: Planning, Implementing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment for a MCSE Certified on Windows 2000

Publisher: Syngress Publishing
Authors: Anthony Piltzecker Laura E Hunter Melissa Craft Brian Barber Norris L Johnson

ISBN: 1932266577
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Summary: Good material, but becoming outdated.
The material in the book was good enough for me to be able to pass the exam, however it is evident that it was written atleast 12 months ago. The publisher should consider releasing a revised edition soon.

Summary: Goog Book but Sometimes VERY Dry
One thing is for sure about this book... Some of the chapters are (1) VERY dry, (2) have looooong run-on sentences and (3) at times are quite difficult to figure out their logic/order. Chapter 2, for example, took me nearly a week to pick apart the run-on sentences, eliminate the 'garbage', piece together the 'meat' and then try to make sense of what was being said. It was painfully dull! Some of the other chapters, too, were about as exciting as reading a dictionary.

I haven't taken the test just yet, but I did find this book to be quite nice. Explanations are very good and overall, it's organized quite well. I'll post more after I take the test!

Summary: Good material, but needs a good Editor
The material in this book and in the 70-292 Study Guide is very good and complete. However, the number typos, punctuation errors, references to missing or incorrect figures, and just plain wrong answers to some practice questions -- is all very distracting. It would appear that the final edit of this book was skipped in order to get it out on schedule. Unfortunate. Make sure you have plenty of hands-on experience before taking this exam, esp. if this is your only source of study material.

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	Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Administration Video Training CD VTC Publisher: VTC Authors: Mark Long. Certified Instructor
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MCDST: Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician Study Guide: Exams 70-271 and 70-272

Publisher: Sybex
Authors: Bill Ferguson

ISBN: 0782143520
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Summary: Too many errors
I purchased the first edition of this book nearly two years ago (before the Deluxe Edition) to prepare for the MCDST certification. Unfortunately, I found that many of the 100+ excercises were missing procedural steps or were just flat out wrong (ex. page 360/excercise 9.4). Usually after discovering that a study guide is full of errors and vague explanations I toss the book aside along with anything else ever written by the author. But I have examined other study guide material written by Bill Ferguson and I am convinced he is a competent instructor. I guess the editors of the first edition were in a rush to meet the release date for the 1st edition and did a cursory reading of the manuscript. Hopefully,the errors of the 1st edition have been corrected in the revised Deluxe Edition.

Summary: Good, for the price
The MCDST Study Guide is a good value for the money. I would like to see more questions at the end of the chapters and for them to show more print screens of the topics instead of just telling you that you will need to know this for the exam.

But to get two study guides, in one book, that tells you what you really do need to know for the exams, is worth the price and is a bargain.

Summary: Didn't cover enough material
I placed an advance order for this book two months prior to release based on past experience with Sybex products. I took 70-271 using only this book (and considerable work experience). I did pass the test (830), but there were several questions on the exam that the book had not addressed at all. I am apprehensive about how well the book will prepare me for 70-272 and I'm considering purchasing additional material. Looking at the reviews on this website, the Timothy L. Warner book appears to be a much better product.

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	Wiley Cpa Examination Review Practice Software 8.0: Complete Exam : Accounting and Reporting, Auditing, Business Law and Professional Responsibilities, Financial Accounting and Reporting Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Authors: Patrick R. Delaney O. Ray Whittington
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	CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate FastPass Publisher: Sybex Authors: Todd Lammle
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MCSA/MCSE Exam 70-292 Study Guide and DVD Training System: Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSA Certified on Windows 2000

Publisher: Syngress Publishing
Authors: Will Schmied Robert J. Shimonski

ISBN: 1932266569
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Summary: Better than average!
This book has a few typos and a few factual errors, but that seems to be unavoidable with books of this type. It is better than most that I have read. It is a valuable resource.

Summary: 70-292 has changed, and this book won't help
Just took 70-292 today. The exam has changed considerably since this book was written. According to sources on MCSA/MCSE forums, the exam has been rewritten as of December 2004. While it covers the same objectives, the focus is very different. No book written before December 2004 will prepare you enough for this exam.

Be prepared to write off your exam costs the first time you take it, as you'll probably be sitting for a retake.

Summary: Poor quality, not a serious preparation for exam
First of all, this book has plenty of mistakes among the self test questions. None of these questions or similar questions are asked at the exam and the dvd is useless, showing a trainer reading down the main lines of the chapters.
It was the first time I bought a Syngress book and the first time I did not pass a Microsoft exam. I'll go back to Microsoft Press.

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	MCPD 70-547 Exam Prep: Microsoft Certified Web Application Developer Exam Publisher: Que Authors: Amit Kalani
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