MCSE: Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Planning, Implementation, and Maintenance Study Guide: Exam 70-294 [Paperback]

Robert Shimonski (Author), James Chellis (Author), Anil Desai (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 13, 2006 | ISBN-10: 0782144519 | ISBN-13: 978-0782144512 | Edition: 2

• This exam (70294) is an MCSE core requirement and an MCSA elective
• Thoroughly revised to cover the new version of the exam, which includes questions on Windows Server 2003 R2 and Windows XP Professional SP2
• Offers improved troubleshooting coverage and more scenarios and case studies
• The CD-ROM features the state-of-the-art WinSim program that enables readers to practice on simulation questions, plus an advanced testing engine, hundreds of sample questions, an e-version of the book, and flashcards

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Inside you'll find:

• Practical information on planning, implementing, and maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory infrastructure
• Real-world scenarios from seasoned professionals
• Hundreds of challenging practice exam questions
• Enhanced troubleshooting
• CD with advanced test engine and bonus exams

Authoritative coverage of all exam objectives, including

• Planning and implementing an Active Directory infrastructure
• Managing and maintaining an Active Directory infrastructure
• Planning and implementing user, computer, and group strategies
• Planning and implementing group policy
• Managing and maintaining group policy

Featured on the CD

• SYBEX TEST ENGINE: Test your knowledge with advanced testing software. Includes all chapter review questions plus two bonus exams.
• ELECTRONIC FLASHCARDS: Reinforce your understanding with flashcards that can run off your PC, Pocket PC, or Palm device.
• WINSIM 2003 OS SIMULATOR: Gain crucial insights into Windows Server 2003 with cutting edge OS simulation program.
• Also on the CD you?ll find the entire book in searchable and printable PDF. Study anywhere, any time, and approach the exam with confidence.

About the Author

Anil Desai, MCSE, MCSD, MCDBA, is a consultant working in Austin, Texas. He is also a regular contributor to Microsoft Certified Professional magazine.

James Chellis, MCSE, MCT, is CEO of EdgeTek Education, a Microsoft Certified Solution Provider specializing in courseware development. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 528 pages
• Publisher: Sybex; 2 edition (February 13, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0782144519
• ISBN-13: 978-0782144512
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,089,082 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for passing the exam, December 12, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: MCSE: Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Planning, Implementation, and Maintenance Study Guide (70-294) (Hardcover)

I'm working on my Server 2003 certification and I'm using all of the Sybex study guides. This book follows the traditional Sybex format with lots of screenshots and exercises, as well as thorough background and theoretical information. All of the information in the book is geared towards the exam objectives, which is great. You don't have to sift through too many topics that you won't see on the exam at all. So far I've passed all of the exams that I've taken, so I'd have to say that this book and the entire series are great.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Passed the exam with this book, December 12, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: MCSE: Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure Planning and Maintenance Study Guide (70-293) (Hardcover)

I used this book and some separate practice questions to study for the exam, and I passed on my first try. The practice questions i bought were ok, but they didn't really explain any of the topics very well. This book covers all of the exam objectives very thoroughly, with lots of theory AND practical information. It also includes what they call "real world scenarios" that do a good job of adding some context to the rest of the information in the chapters. The extra CD content could have been better, but I bought the book for the book, not the CD. The chapters are clearly laid out, explaining the exam objective coverage at the beginning of each one. This book has everything you need to pass the exam and actually learn the material. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone studying for the exam.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helped me for actual work, December 28, 2007

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quietstorm (Phoenix, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: MCSE: Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure Planning and Maintenance Study Guide: Exam 70-293 (Paperback)

A caveat: I don't care about the test. I was searching through lots of books for some information about creating a Windows server based network and this book really stood out. (I was setting up my first network and was lost trying to figure out some things.)

I know many or most of you only care about the test, but I am writing this to tell others that if you need a good book about infrastructure I think you may want to get this one.