MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-294), Second Edition [Hardcover]

Jill Spealman (Author), Kurt Hudson (Author), Melissa Craft (Author), Content Master (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 10, 2006 | ISBN-10: 0735622868 | ISBN-13: 978-0735622869 | Edition: 2nd ed.

Ace your preparation for the skills measured by MCP Exam 70-294—and on the job—with this official Microsoft study guide, now updated for Service Pack 1. Work at your own pace through a system of lessons, hands-on exercises, troubleshooting labs, and review questions.

The Readiness Review Suite on CD, featuring advanced technology from MeasureUp, provides 425 challenging questions for in-depth self-assessment and practice. You can choose timed or untimed testing mode, generate random tests, or focus on specific objectives. You get expert exam tips and detailed explanations for right and wrong answers—including a customized learning path that describes how and where to focus your studies.

Maximize your performance on the exam by learning how to:

• Plan, install, and configure an Active Directory infrastructure
• UPDATED—Manage forest and domain structure and site replication
• Create and manage OU structure and user and group accounts
• Plan Group Policy strategy using Resultant Set of Policy (RSoP)
• NEW—Use the new Security Configuration Wizard for user and computer security settings
• Manage and troubleshoot Group Policy and Active Directory performance

Your kit includes:

• 15% exam discount from Microsoft. Offer expires 12/31/10. Details inside the book.
• Official self-paced study guide with expert exam tips.
• Readiness Review Suite featuring 425 questions and multiple testing options.
• Case scenarios and troubleshooting labs for real-world expertise.
• NEW—180-day evaluation version of Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition.
• NEW—Demos and bonus materials on the CD.
• Fully searchable eBook.

A Note Regarding the CD or DVD

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Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Key Book Benefits: - NEW—Fully reengineered study guide written by exam-certified authors - NEW—Deeper, more focused coverage of exam objectives and sub-objectives—plus instructive case studies and troubleshooting scenarios to enhance your performance on the job - NEW—300 practice questions on CD, with a test engine that enables customized testing, pre-assessment and post-assessment, and automated scoring and feedback - NEW—Complete objective-by-objective review section, plus a tear-out exam-mapping grid - NEW—Exam tips based on real-world test experience - NEW—120-day evaluation version of WindowServer 2003 15 percent exam discount voucher from a leading authorized testincenter (limited time offer) - Microsoft Encyclopedia of Networking, Second Edition, eBook - Practice files on CD - Entire study guide in searchable eBook format

About the Author

Jill Spealman is a technical writer and instructional designer. Jill is the owner of Wordsmith, Inc., a Chicago-area company that develops training materials. She has authored six training and certification books for Microsoft Press on Microsoft Windows NT® and Windows 2000 and has received national awards for these works from the Society for Technical Communication. Jill has 16 years of experience developing documentation and training, and she has worked for Thomson NETG, Wallace, Waste Management, Rockwell FirstPoint Contact, GAB Robins, and National Move Management.

Kurt Hudson started working with information technology systems in 1989 while serving in the U.S. Air Force. Since 1996, he has been a computer consultant and president of HudLogic, Inc. Kurt has earned many technical ratings, which include: MCSE in Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0+I, and Windows NT 3.51, MCSA, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+), Security+, Network+, A+, and i-Net+. He also has a graduate degree in business management (Master of Management) from Troy State University. He has contributed to well over 30 commercial books and articles on computer networking and related technical certifications.

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq ‘MSFT’) is the worldwide leader in software for personal and business computing. The company offers a wide range of products and services designed to empower people through great software—any time, any place, and on any device.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1360 pages
• Publisher: Microsoft Press; 2nd ed. edition (May 10, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0735622868
• ISBN-13: 978-0735622869
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.5 x 2.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #661,869 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book from MSPress, May 23, 2007

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This review is from: MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-294), Second Edition (Hardcover)

The 70-294 Self-Paced Training Kit does an outstanding job in teaching the objectives of the exam. Especially useful are the practice activities at the end of each lesson/chapter. Getting hands-on experience with Active Directory is a must to pass this exam, and this books makes getting that hands-on experience a breeze.

Of all the MSPress books I have bought, this one is the best.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read/Great Detail, April 5, 2007

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R. Tracy "MS Exam Slave" (Billings, MT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-294), Second Edition (Hardcover)

Although this book is larger than most of the other MS exam books, it provides great detail and enabled me to pass the exam the first time and with flying colors. I've had some "issues" with some of the other MS exam books, however, this one MS actually did a good job with.

Piece of Advice for the Exam - Study and KNOW the GPO sections, OU sections (especially design and managment), and RRAS sections. Very little is covered outside of those things, believe it or not.

Good Luck!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure, March 9, 2007

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This review is from: MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-294), Second Edition (Hardcover)

I found this book to be a great resource and a good foundational book. I goes into enough detail to get a good understanding of the principals of Active Directory. While I am not sure you can pass the MSCSE 70-294 test with just reading this book it is a great foundation to compliment a good purchased sample test.