CCA Citrix MetaFrame XP for Windows Administrator Study Guide (Exam 70-220) [Hardcover]

Ronald Oglesby (Author), Inc. Syngress Media (Author), Melissa Craft (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 10, 2001 | ISBN-10: 0072193190 | ISBN-13: 978-0072193190 | Edition: 2nd

This text provides complete coverage of all exam objectives for Exam 220. It consists of an integrated study system based on proven instructional methodology, it includes special pedagogical elements such as step-by-step exercises, Exam Watch and On the Job notes, and quick reference Scenario and Solution tables. There are more than 250 practice exam questions which match the actual exam questions in content and feel. All answer options, correct and incorrect, receive a detailed explanation as to why the answer is or is not correct. The self-test section includes knowledge- and scenario-based questions that match the actual exam questions. The software package includes CertTrainer CBT software and the ExamSim testing engine, with all new questions found only on the CD-ROM. The CD-ROM also features instructional graphical animations with audio explanations and an eBook, the electronic version of the study guide.

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From the Back Cover

The Only Certification Study System Based on 200,000+ Hours of IT Training Experience

• 100% Complete Coverage--All official test objectives for CCA exam 220 are covered in detail
• Hands-on Exercises--Step-by-step instruction modeled after classroom labs
• Exam Watch--Warnings based on thorough post-exam research identifying the most troublesome exam topics and how to answer them correctly
• Three Types of Practice Questions--Knowledge, scenario, and lab-based questions, all with in-depth answers
• From the Classroom--Discussions of important issues direct from the classrooms of Global Knowledge's award-winning instructors

Full coverage of the topics you need to review, including how to:

• Identify the software and hardware requirements for MetaFrame XP
• Deploy multiple, identical XP servers
• Migrate MetaFrame 1.8 server farms to XP
• Recognize listener ports, idle sessions, ICA sessions, and client device licensing
• Create connections with the Citrix Connection Configuration
• Configure SpeedScreen Latency Reduction Manager
• Install, uninstall, and migrate applications
• Customize the program neighborhood interface and recognize the ICA toolbar icons
• Recognize Citrix Web components
• Replicate print drivers and import print servers

CD-ROM features full CertTrainer CBT software and the new ExamSim test engine--more than 310 questions on CD

CertTrainer

• e-Training--Self-paced review of key Citrix MetaFrame XP for Windows topics, including exam tips
• CertCam--Instructional MetaFrame XP video animations with audio explanations
• In-depth Links--Need more explanation? Topically relevant links provide detailed instruction
• Skill Assessment--Test your knowledge with more than 270 challenging practice exam questions
• Score Reports--Indicate subject areas requiring further study

ExamSim

• Complete Practice Exam--A realistic CCA exam with questions found only on the CD-ROM
• Review Mode--Analyze what you got wrong and why
• Detailed Answers--Explain why the correct options are right and why the incorrect options are wrong
• Score Report--Provides an overall assessment of your performance

PLUS

• DriveTime--More than 30 minutes of CD audio for exam prep on the go
• E-book--Electronic, searchable version of the Study Guide

About the Author

Syngress Media (Rockland, MA) creates books and software for information technology professionals seeking skill enhancement and career advancement. Its products are designed to comply with vendor and industry standard course curricula and are optimised for certification exam preparation.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 656 pages
• Publisher: Osborne/McGraw-Hill; 2nd edition (October 10, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072193190
• ISBN-13: 978-0072193190
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.6 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,312,499 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars This book should be taken off the market, March 30, 2002

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Frank A. Lettera (North Palm Beach, Florida USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: CCA Citrix MetaFrame XP for Windows Administrator Study Guide (Exam 70-220) (Hardcover)

There were many contradictions in this book. I have worked with Citrix for a few years now (thank god for that when i took the test), and there was plenty of things in this book that were just plain wrong. I do not recommend this book as a study guide. While I passed the test (just barely), I probably would have done better if i had not read this book!!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Decent till the last few chapters, cd quite bad, January 20, 2003

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Bill (Georgia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: CCA Citrix MetaFrame XP for Windows Administrator Study Guide (Exam 70-220) (Hardcover)

In the process of reading it to prep for my certification test, I found multiple problems with it. You can still pass using this book, but the experience will not be pleasing.

I'll list them as best I can.

--Different chapters list different minimum requirements (DOS3.3 vs DOS4.0) for the same module.

--The last few chapters of the book have multiple errors in the self-test answer keys. They are obvious things like Right- A, C, D and Wrong- A, C, D or their descriptions a few pages back contradict the answers. At least one of the electronic practice test questions is the same way.

--After a few runs through the electronic practice test, it's painfully obvious that it is repeating the same questions in the same order every time, not grabbing fresh questions from the question pool for each run or installation. So far their tech support has not replied on this. (original email sent in second week of December)

-- The "Update" link provided in the enclosed software (for test 220) takes you to the publisher's web page for test 218. This page shows that there are no updates available, even though the CD came in a book for the next version of the test. I was unable to find any mention of the 220 test on their website.

---- these items are more aesthetic than technical, but contribute ----
---- to the overall dissatisfaction inspired by and in this book ----

--The wording and emphasis of the book does not match up to the actual test questions.

--The material covered, both in a chapter and overlapped between chapters is laid out in a stumbling and awkward way.

--The "drivetime" audio tracks on the included CD were read by an engineer, not proper audio talent. I found myself subconsciously tuning out the annoying voice.

--The quality (tone, volume and clarity) of the audio tracks was not consistent and one was quite bad.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This is a great book!!! This is NOT a 1 or 2 star book!!!, April 5, 2002

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scott spiess (roseville, ca USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: CCA Citrix MetaFrame XP for Windows Administrator Study Guide (Exam 70-220) (Hardcover)

I have read a few of the reviews on this book and was shocked at what I read. This is an extremely useful (real world and in the testing environment) book and it is not even close to being a 1 or 2 star book. This book is a great start for anyone new to Citrix XP or someone who has worked with Metaframe 1.8. All test topics are covered and they are "Real World" related. I have worked with Citrix for many years and have installed over 100 Citrix servers in banks and savings and loans. I believe that the poor reviewers of this book might be trying to pass the CCA test without installing the product. I do not suggest getting into Citrix without a practice server and contrary to some of the reviewers, you can easily pass with the information from this book.

Scott Spiess CCEA, CCA, MCSE 2K & NT 4.0, CCNA, CCDA, CNA