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Mac OS X Administration Basics Exam Cram (Exam 9L0-500)

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Very good intro book here. Some of the basics were amazingly basic, but after the first few chapters, there was some serious meat to chew into. I commend this highly, especially to those new to the Mac fold (and to us old Mac dogs trying to figure out this *nix stuff).

Best bet is to play with your Mac while reading. Nothing beats hands-on while you are learning. Can't wait for the rest of the Apple Certification stuff to come out.

I pre-ordered this book two months in advance. It was well worth the wait! Not only will this book prepare you for the Mac OS X Administration Basics test but is a fun book to read. I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a complete resource guide in preparation for the ACTC test. Two of the best things in the book are the removable Cram Sheet notes page and the sample test at the end.

The only disappointment would be that there is not a Mac OS X Server Exam Cram book to follow. Hopefully the publisher will ask Samuel Litt to write a second OS X Server book.

beware, that you need to review the material with a mac os x computer infront of you (in fact that is what they advise you to do). but the most important thing, is to try out a lot of stuff yourself. especially when working as a non admin user in os x. this is not all too well covered in the material.
all in all i passed the exam, and the book played a major role in helping. the tech notes at the end of the chapters were a big help too. do not forget to read also another book on os x.

The book is good for passing the exam and getting acquainted
with Mac OS X.
You'll do fine on the test by reviewing the book. Definitely
plan on reading another book after you pass to gain advanced
knowledge of OS X as it doesn't even try to go beyond the scope of the test.
(which is ok! Pass the test now, get a job, master the material later.)

This study guide is well written and superbly organized. I feel that I'm ready for the exam! If you're not using Mac OS X now, please get a copy, you'll never want to go back to Classic. With some experience with X, and this book, you'll be well prepared to move forward in getting your ACTC certification. I only hope that the author's next book is Mac OS Server Essentials Exam Cram. I'll order it the minute it is announced.

Just took and passed the exam. Spent about three days reviewing the material in this book, as well as the notes provided by Apple on their web site. I thought that the book did a very good job covering the test material, though could have spent some time discussing network connectivity to windows systems.

All in all, a very good review for the exam. Covered about 90% of what was tested on the exam. Highly recommended for anyone preparing for the test.