MCSA/MCSE 70-291 Exam Cram: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure (2nd Edition) [Paperback]

Diana Huggins (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0789736187 | ISBN-13: 978-0789736185 | Publication Date: June 18, 2006 | Edition: 2

MCSA/MCSE 70-291 Exam Cram, Second Edition is the #1 quick-study guide to passing the MCSA/MCSE 70-291 exam. This book covers all exam objectives, including how to maintain a DHCP server, manage name resolution with DNS, secure networks using IPSec, troubleshoot network and Internet connectivity, and monitor network traffic. This new edition also includes two full practice exams and has been updated against Microsoft's official courseware (MOC) that corresponds to this exam. 

 

This book will provide a refresher on important concepts and help you build on a solid foundation of knowledge on exam topics and objectives. The book also features test-taking strategies, time-saving study tips, and a special Cram Sheet that includes tips, acronyms, and memory joggers not available anywhere else.

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About the Author

Diana Huggins is currently an independent contractor providing both technical writing and consulting services. Diana's main focus over the past few years has been on writing certification study guides, including Windows 2000 Directory Services Design (Exam Cram 70-219) as well as Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure (Exam Cram 70-216). Diana's certifications include MCSE, MCT, A+, I-NET+, and Server+.

Product Details

• Paperback: 408 pages
• Publisher: Que; 2 edition (June 18, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789736187
• ISBN-13: 978-0789736185
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #811,089 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Just Passed, February 22, 2007

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Jeffrey D. Whiting (Alexandria, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: MCSA/MCSE 70-291 Exam Cram: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

I bought the book and went through it in just over a week. The text did a great job breaking down the exam into sections and giving you the key information with regards to that section. I would not suggest this book to someone with little or no server experience because it does not go into great detail about any one topic, however if you've been working in a Server 2003 environment for a while and are used to using and administering DHCP, DNS, RRAS, and IPSec than this book is great for learning the intricacies that Microsoft asks on the test. The exam questions offered in this book are by no means brain dump questions but they did a great job covering everything I saw on the exam today and then some. The only thing it doesn't give you is practice with the simulations but I guess that's the whole point of the sims.

5.0 out of 5 stars It's great for what it is., November 19, 2010

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Jason M Ritenour - See all my reviews

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This review is from: MCSA/MCSE 70-291 Exam Cram: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

I see negative comments on the Exam Cram series as a whole from time to time, and I feel that people are missing the point - they are for people who already have a solid understanding of the material involved, and just want to brush up on the major points for an exam. They are NOT intended to teach you the material from scratch if you are just starting out.

That said, I just passed 70-291 to earn my MCSA a few weeks ago with this book as my main study source. Though this test has the reputation of being one of the hardest in the MCSE track, I felt adequately prepared. It is, for the most part an easy read as far as certification guides go, with clear, concise language.

All in all, this is a good review study guide if you already have a good foundation of the topics covered.

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Book, October 28, 2009

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I typically steer away from any "Cram" guides in favor of learning from an established book. However this guide was very informative and helped me prepare and pass the then Beta exam. It defiantly was worth the investment.