MCSA All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies [Paperback]

Ron Gilster (Author), Curt Simmons (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 076451671X | ISBN-13: 978-0764516719 | Publication Date: October 24, 2002

5 books in 1- your key to MCSA exam success

Everything you need to pass all 5 required MCSA exams

Here's the only guide that covers all five exams required for Microsoft's hot new MCSA certification - an exam prep package that's actually 5 books in 1. Packed with tips, practice exams, and a review that explains why you're right or wrong, it's all you need to gear up for the tests and get your MCSA!

All this and more on the bonus CD-Rom

Dummies Test Engine, our exclusive, fully customizable test-prep software featuring hundreds of sample questions

System Requirements: PC running Windows 98 or later.
See the About the CD appendix for details and complete system requirements.

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From the Back Cover

5 books in 1- your key to MCSA exam success

Everything you need to pass all 5 required MCSA exams

Here's the only guide that covers all five exams required for Microsoft's hot new MCSA certification - an exam prep package that's actually 5 books in 1. Packed with tips, practice exams, and a review that explains why you're right or wrong, it's all you need to gear up for the tests and get your MCSA!

All this and more on the bonus CD-Rom

Dummies Test Engine, our exclusive, fully customizable test-prep software featuring hundreds of sample questions

System Requirements: PC running Windows 98 or later.
See the About the CD appendix for details and complete system requirements.

About the Author

Ron Gilster, Network+, Server+, CCNA, has been a data communications and network consultant for more than 30 years.

Curt Simmons, MCSA, MCSE, CTT, is a technology trainer who has written more than 20 computer books.

Product Details

• Paperback: 912 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies (October 24, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 076451671X
• ISBN-13: 978-0764516719
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,729,770 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Ron Gilster was born in Vallejo, California in 1947. Which is the last time he actually lived in any one place for very long at all. Ron began his computing and technology career in 1965 in the Air Force, in which he took refuge from the draft, but ended up a Vietnam vet anyway. Over the years, he has been a punch-card machine operator, a computer programmer, a systems analyst, a database manager, a manufacturing production manager, a consultant for what was then a Big 8 accounting firm, an executive in the audio/visual and telecommunications industry, a college instructor and administrator, and, oh yes, a writer.

Ron has had a number of best-selling books, including his first "A+ Certification for Dummies," "CCNA For Dummies," "Cisco Networking For Dummies," and a dozen more. He lives in Spokane, WA and continues to write at least four books per year; the latest being "MCAS: Exam Guide."

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Well organized, but not enough detail, May 29, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: MCSA All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies (Paperback)

The way this book is organized would normally make it a great study tool. The book is divided up by the tests needed to get MCSA certified.
However, I found that the sections just don't go into enough detail. When I took some 3rd party paractice tests I was asked questions that pertained to material that wasn't covered by this book. Plus, the pratice quiz that's on the CD has some errors.
I would only reccomend this as a supplemental study guide.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Super MCSA study tool, October 25, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: MCSA All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies (Paperback)

If you are like me, you already have your A+ certification and are looking to pursue the MCSA certifications, this book is definitely the book for you. Gilster and Simmons have created a book that summarizes the essential knowledge for the 5 tests you need to pass to achieve that goal. Each test is covered in its own separate "book" so that you don't have to separate the information from one test from all of the others. Not sure that you shouldn't also look at Gilster's and Simmon's more detailed books on each test, but for those needing a bit more information, the other books would be a good idea.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent study guide that is also an entertaining read, October 24, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: MCSA All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies (Paperback)

I have used books by Ron Gilster to successfully prepare for a number of certification exams in the past couple of years. I also have a couple of Curt Simmons' Windows guides as well and have found them to be very to the point and informative.

So, it was a real treat to find an MCSA study guide by these outstanding writers. It was even more of a treat to read. Each of the "books" in the book covers one of the Microsoft or CompTIA exams required to complete the MCSA certification.

Like all of Ron's and Curt's books, this one is informative, to the point, easy to read, and entertaining all at the same time - something that cannot be said for the other "all=-in-one" books available.

Plus I'm sure this book will serve as a valuable reference long after I'm certified.