MCITP Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-647): Windows Server Enterprise Administration [Hardcover]

Orin Thomas (Author), Paul Mancuso (Author), John Policelli (Author), Ian McLean (Author), J.C. Mackin (Author), David R. Miller (Author), GrandMasters (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0735625093 | ISBN-13: 978-0735625099 | Publication Date: July 12, 2008 | Edition: Har/Cdr

Announcing an all-new SELF-PACED TRAINING KIT designed to help maximize your performance on 70-647, a required exam for the new Microsoft® Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Enterprise Administrator certification. This 2-in-1 kit includes the official Microsoft study guide, plus practice tests on CD to help assess your skills. It comes packed with the tools and features exam candidates want most including in-depth, self-paced training based on final exam content; rigorous, objective-by-objective review; exam tips from expert, exam-certified authors; and customizable testing options. It also provides real-world scenarios, case study examples, and troubleshooting labs for the skills and expertise you can apply to the job.

Focusing on Windows Server 2008 enterprise administration, topics include planning networks and application services; designing core identity and access management components; planning for migrating, upgrading, and restructuring domains and forests; implementing PKI; and designing virtualization strategy.

Work at your own pace through the lessons and lab exercises. Then assess yourself using 300+ practice and review questions on the CD, which features multiple, customizable testing options. Choose timed or untimed testing mode, generate random tests, or focus on discrete objectives. You get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers including pointers back to the book for further study. You also get an evaluation version of Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition and an exam discount voucher making this kit an exceptional value and a great career investment.

Key Book Benefits:

 In-depth coverage of exam objectives and sub-objectives plus instructive case studies and troubleshooting scenarios to enhance your performance on the job  300+ practice and review questions  Test engine that enables customized testing, pre-assessment and post-assessment, and automated scoring and feedback  Handy exam-mapping grid  Evaluation version of Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition  15 percent exam-discount voucher from Microsoft (limited time offer)  Entire study guide in searchable eBook format

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Orin Thomas is a writer, teacher, and consultant whose books include the Self-Paced Training Kits for Windows® 7, Vista®, Server 2008 / 2008 R2 and Exchange exams.

John Policelli, MCTS, MCSA, MVP, is an IT consultant specializing in architecture, security, and strategic planning.

Ian McLean, MCITP, MCDBA, MCT, has 40 years of experience in industry, commerce, and education. He's written 18 books, including coauthoring MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-291): Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure, Second Edition, plus many technical articles and papers. He currently runs his own consulting company.

J.C. Mackin, MCITP, MCTS, MCSE, MSDST, is a writer, editor, consultant, and Microsoft® Certified Trainer who's worked with Microsoft networks for more than a decade. He has authored several Self-Paced Training Kits, including exams 70-291, 70-622, and 70-643.

Paul Mancuso, MCITP, MCSE, MCT, has been an instructor, consultant, and writer in the IT field for 20+ years, with a focus on certification training.

David R. Miller, MCITP, MCT, CISSP, PCI QSA, etc., is an IT consultant specializing in information systems security, legal and regulatory compliance, and network engineering. David has been lead author or co-author on ten books in the IT and security industry and performs regularly as a Microsoft Subject Matter Expert.

Sam Sena, MCITP, MCT, CISSP, is a consultant and author focusing on IT infrastructure solutions and business continuity planning.

GrandMasters is an IT consulting firm specializing in IT content development, exam development, and custom technical support.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 720 pages
• Publisher: Microsoft Press; Har/Cdr edition (July 12, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0735625093
• ISBN-13: 978-0735625099
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.2 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #103,385 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #59 in Books > Computers & Technology > Certification > Microsoft

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59 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars If you've made it this far, you probably know what to expect from an MS Press book, August 18, 2008

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This review is from: MCITP Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-647): Windows Server Enterprise Administration (Hardcover)

If you've used MS Press before, you will experience more of the same in this book. I read the book, used the practice tests, and bought the Self-Test software. I snuck by with a 752 to earn my Enterprise Administrator. The book (and test) focuses on design, and gives you some very nice real-world advice on how to design complex Microsoft-based Networks. It even gives you some managerial advice, which actually gives you a nice sense of pride as you read the book and know what a great certification you're about to earn.

There's no magic to taking MS Exams - my formula for every exam in the Enterprise Admin track was:

1. Read a book. Don't stress over nailing every concept. I used the MS Press books. Just read it leisurely to learn.
2. Go through the practice test CD in the book. Be able to score 80% consistently.
3. Buy a second practice test (I like Self-Test). Be able to score 80% consistently.

For the practice tests, focus on the incorrect answers as much as the correct answers. Know WHY an answer is right/wrong. I don't even use the real cert mode on the tests, I just use the practice mode and learn why the answer is what it is.

Good luck! You'll like the book if you've made it this far.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great study guide and reference source!, July 3, 2008

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John R. Muller - See all my reviews
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This review is from: MCITP Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-647): Windows Server Enterprise Administration (Hardcover)

Great study guide and resource!
In many cases, a Self-Paced study guide is mainly useful for preparing for the test and once you have passed the test, the book becomes a dust collector. This is not case with this book. The authors have done a fantastic job of not only covering the exam objectives, but have also written a book you will find very useful as a reference source and for providing real-world guidance as well.

Many IT books are written by individuals who are obviously subject matter experts, but write in such a convoluted fashion that it is difficult if not tedious to read their book. The authors, in this case, have written an easy to read and follow book. They have done a superlative job of presenting complex subjects in an easy to read manner (try talking about NAP to someone that makes it sound REALLY exciting!).

The book is logically broken down to cover all of the exam objectives - in fact a reference chart is included which breaks each chapter and lesson down according to the relevant exam objective. Each chapter gives numerous real-world examples to emphasize the points covered as well as detailed exercises to reinforce the concepts presented. The authors also include numerous references to Microsoft Best Practices - a nice touch that will prove beneficial to many.

All in all - I would highly recommend this book - not only as a study guide for the 70-647 test, but also as a reference source and even a best practices guide.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Horrible Study Guide, Great Reference, September 27, 2010

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This review is from: MCITP Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-647): Windows Server Enterprise Administration (Hardcover)

This book has a lot of detail and makes a great reference for any of the topics covered. It gives you very detailed instructions. That being said, it makes for a horrible study guide for the 70-647 Exam, which was my intended use. It goes way deeper than necessary to cover the exam topics and is hard to get through more than 10 pages at a time. For Microsoft Exams, I usually study the Exam Cram book(s) as my primary, coupled with the MS Training Kit, and some sort of practice test software... I have had good luck with this combo. For whatever reason, it seems that Exam Cram decided not to write a book for Exam 70-647... this book is a poor substitute for Exam Cram for sure!