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MCSE : The Core Exams in a Nutshell

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This book and the "Elective Exams in a Nutshell" were the primary references I used for getting my MCSE (NT 4.0). There is about 70 pages on each exam to study. Some books take 400 pages to deliver the exact same information.

The beginner will probably want additional references along with this book though. (because it is so compact the beginner might have trouble with it if they don't have other references)

I passed all of my exams on the first try with very little studying because of this book. It is absolutely the best source of information for passing the exams (not to mention one of the cheapest). I found it much better then the Trancender Exams which are so popular (and expensive I might add).

(note: this book will be out of date very soon though and you should probably look for a newer edition)

After studying much larger study guides, I used this as a final review. For each section being around 40 pages, it covers alot in so few pages quite well. I have uncovered a few errors, such as in one place they say that the /d flag sets the temporary directory while installing windows nt, which is wrong, there is no /d flag. The correct flag is /t though in all other sections it is stated as being the correct /t. But, if you know your stuff like you should before even attempting the real test, the few errors should pop out at you, like they did for me. I also the highlighters section was pretty cool: 4-5 pages cramming all the high points. For it's size and cost, I feel you really can't go wrong picking it up as your final review.

A+,Network+,MCP

I am currently studying at home to get my MCP+I. It is very well written and designed for the student with little computer knowledge, who is just knocking at the door of the IT field. But, after completing the 1400 pages of course work for exam 070-067 NT Server and 070-073 NT Workstation, I felt lost and not even close to being ready to take the exams. I ordered this book because it was both cheap and highly recommended. I passed both of my exams on the first try. I received a score of 866 on Server and 833 on Workstation. This book is awesome as a cram session book and a pocket guide for the field. I highly recommend this book to anyone studying for the exams and for the those who are already in the IT field.

If you're looking for a book to cram from: this is it. The sections for each exam map very closely to what I saw on the exams. I used this book and the transcenders(a must! ) to prepare for the exams and got 933 on server, 966 on workstation, 680 on enterprise(560 required on adaptive version), and 866 on NetEssentials. The practice exams at the end of the chapters make a great review for the 20 minutes right before you go into the exam.

After hour & hours of studying the large volumes, this guide gets to the point(s) of the exam. Simply the best final review & cram tool out there. If your are studying for the tests, BUY THIS BOOK!

A great book for MCSE review and preparation. Toss all those "fluff-filled, extra-thick" MCSE prep books that look impressive on the shelf. This contains all you need and it presents it in a clear, organized and consise manner. I highly recommend it for IT professionals already working in the field (nothing substitues real world knowledge and hands-on experience).

Think you're ready to take the NT exams? GET THIS BOOK. You will not find a better last minute review anywhere (think MCSE Cliff Notes). Even if you plan to certify on the Windows 2000 track, this book is still incredibly helpful... you need to know something of NT to make the most of Win2K, and this book has no frivilous details.

Aside from O'Reilly's reputation and the quality of the content, there is one other thing that makes me regard this book so highly: price. Most truly awful MCSE books cost twice as much!

This is THE book for the MCSE core exams. It covers all you need to know in a clear concise manner. It allowed me to pass "the actual exams" easily. A winner! Also a great quick reference even after the exams.

This book is really excellent, no other book can replace it! With all the simple but detail and comprehensive note in this book, I passed my MCSE Networking Essential with flying color, I must say that it is too good!

This is a concise and very organized book. I am using this book as a supplement to other books.

I use the format of this book as a guide when I read other books for a deeper understanding of the concepts and terminologies.

Other books such as the Microsoft Press Books digress a lot and are very unorganized.