MCSE Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure Exam Cram 2 (Exam Cram 70-297) [Paperback]

Bill Ferguson (Author), Diana Huggins (Author), Ed Tittel (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0789730154 | ISBN-13: 978-0789730152 | Publication Date: December 22, 2003

Your resource to passing MCSE 70-297 Windows Sever 2003 Certification Exam!

Join the ranks of readers who have trusted Exam Cram 2 to their certification preparation needs! The MCSE Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure Exam Cram 2 is focused on what you need to know to pass the 70-297 exam for Windows Server 2003. The Exam Cram 2 Method of Study provides you with a concise method to learn the exam topics. The book includes tips, exam notes, acronyms and memory joggers in order to help you pass the exam.

Included in the MCSE Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure Exam Cram 2:

• A tear-out "Cram Sheet" for last minute test preparation.
• Two complete practice exams and answer keys with key explanations.
• The PrepLogic Practice Tests, test engine to simulate the testing environment and test your knowledge.

Trust in the series that has helped many others achieve certification success - Exam Cram 2.

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About the Author

Diana Huggins is currently an independent contractor providing both technical writing and consulting services. Prior to this, she worked as a senior systems consultant. Some of the projects she worked on included a security review of Microsoft's official curriculum and content development for private companies, as well as network infrastructure design and implementation projects.

Diana's main focus over the past few years has been writing certification study guides. To complement her efforts, she also spends a portion of her time consulting for small- to medium-sized companies in a variety of areas and continues to work as an independent technical trainer.

Diana currently has her Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), along with several other certifications from different vendors. Although her focus is on the information technology industry, she also holds a bachelor's degree in education. Diana runs her own company, DKB Consulting Services. The main focus of the company is developing certification training courseware and online practice exams, as well as content delivery.

Bill Ferguson, MCT, MCSE, MCP+I, CCNA, A+, Network+, Server+, has been in the computer industry for more than 15 years. Originally in technical sales and sales management with Sprint, Bill made his transition to Certified Technical Trainer in 1997 with ExecuTrain. Bill now runs his own company as an independent contractor in Birmingham, Alabama, teaching classes for most of the national training companies and some regional training companies and corporations. In addition, Bill writes and produces technical training videos for Virtual Training Company, Inc. and Specialized Solutions, Inc. His current titles include A+, Network+, Windows 2000 Management, Windows XP Management, Windows 2000 Security, Server+, and Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices. Bill keeps his skills sharp by being a technical reviewer for books and sample tests. Bill says, "My job is to understand the material so well that I can make it easier for my students to learn than it was for me to learn."

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Que (December 22, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789730154
• ISBN-13: 978-0789730152
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,419,847 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great review resource, June 15, 2011

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JB (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: MCSE Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure Exam Cram 2 (Exam Cram 70-297) (Paperback)

First thing you need to remember with this book - it's a cram session for the exam. While it does cover all of the material, it does so in a very brief, "here's a reminder" manner. This is not a full-scale 900 page study resource. So, if you have little to no experience with Server 2003, this is not the book for you. If you are experienced with Server 2003, and/or you've already studied a full-fledged 900 page resource book, then this is the book for you to use 2-3 days before the exam as a refresher of the subject matter and as a practice test resource.

The first 25 pages covers the test itself. What's covered, how to prepare, how to register for it, what the test looks like, how the question formats work, etc. If you've never taken a Microsoft cert before, this section gets you ready so you know what's going to happen before actually sitting down & doing it for the first time.

The chapters are all about 30-40 pages, but that isn't as imposing as it sounds. The pages are smaller than 8.5x11 and there are a lot of pictures & side-notes. I had no problem skimming through each chapter in about 15-30 minutes (there are 6 chapters with "study" content.)

At the end of each chapter, a scenario is presented and is followed by 10 review questions. The correct answers are provided underneath, as is an explanation of why each wrong answer is wrong. I hate study books that don't tell you why the wrong answers are wrong, so I'm glad they were provided here.

Following the Q/As is a brief "need to know more" section with links to relevant third-party content in case you want more review than is provided.

The end of the book has 2 practice exams with 60 questions each. Again, the correct answers are provided as is an explanation of why the wrong answers are wrong. I found the format of the questions to be similar to those on the actual exam (some study guides have review questions that don't even come close to what you'll find on the real exam).

Overall I really enjoyed the book. It's well written, not dry or boring, and is quick enough for a cram session a day or two before the exam. Assuming you've already prepared yourself for the exam or already mostly know what you're about with Server 2003, this is a great book to use immediately before the exam for a quick cram/test session.

4.0 out of 5 stars A helpful portion of the material needed for exam prep, June 23, 2008

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Eggy (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: MCSE Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure Exam Cram 2 (Exam Cram 70-297) (Paperback)

The book is well-written and edited. Content seems a bit 'thin' in areas (as with a similar book for prep for this exam), but that is probably due to the nature of the exam and its material. The practice exam included with book may be helpful, but there are others that are much better.

The exam covers quite a bit of material and skills, so plan to include other study materials in addition to this book.

Even with its weaknesses the book is a good value.

Pete

4.0 out of 5 stars MCSE Help 70-297, November 9, 2006

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This review is from: MCSE Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure Exam Cram 2 (Exam Cram 70-297) (Paperback)

I like the exam cram books I use these for any ms exam that I take and recommend it. It quick and easy to read not to much detail I like the summary sheet also.