MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-294): Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft® Windows Server(TM) 2003 Active Directory® Infrastruct (Paperback)

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Product Description

Announcing an all-new MCSE TRAINING KIT designed to help maximize your performance on Exam 70-294, a core exam for the new Windows Server 2003 certification. This TRAINING KIT packs the tools and features exam candidates want most—including in-depth, self-paced training based on final exam content; rigorous, objective-by-objective review; exam tips from expert, exam-certified authors; and a robust testing suite. It also provides real-world scenarios, case studies, and troubleshooting labs for the skills and expertise you can apply to the job.

Focusing on Windows Server 2003 Active Directory infrastructure, this official study guide covers topics such as planning, implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting Active Directory infrastructure; planning user, computer, and group strategies; and planning, implementing, and managing Group Policy.

Ace your exam preparation and ramp up quickly on Windows Server 2003 by working at your own pace through the lessons, hands-on exercises, and practice tests. The Readiness Review Suite on CD, featuring advanced technology from MeasureUp, provides 425 challenging questions for in-depth self-assessment and practice. Choose timed or untimed testing mode, generate random tests, or focus on discrete objectives or chapters, and get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers—including pointers back to the book for further study. You also get a 180-day evaluation version of Windows Server 2003 software and a 15 percent exam discount voucher—making this kit an exceptional value and a great career investment.

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 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 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 is a computer consultant and president of HudLogic, Inc. Kurt has earned many technical ratings, which include: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE in Windows 2000, NT 4.0+I, and NT 3.51), Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (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 (Masters of Management) from Troy State University, AL. He has also 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

• Paperback: 900 pages
• Publisher: Microsoft Press (October 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0735614385
• ISBN-13: 978-0735614383
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 2.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #237,648 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Morons, March 15, 2005

By	James Biddle "JBiddle" (PHX, AZ) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

OK, for the 2 of you above you complain about the lack of ISA info etc to help you through 70-291.. READ THE TITLE OF THIS BOOK!!!!! IT IS FOR 70-294!!!! Anyway, great book, covers all the topics.. and yes, I would say you need a little more then foundational knowledge to pass ANY of the exams...

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for those new to AD, April 16, 2005

By	SharePoint Guru - See all my reviews

The authors and editors of this book deserve a pat on the back for a job well done. Anyone who is new (and some people not so new) to Active Directory can benefit from reading this book. From the start the book comes out strong. No worthless filler here; just logically organized, to the point text, diagrams and screen shots that help the reader understand AD from top to bottom. I like this book so well that I regularly purchase it for my consulting clients in need of a better understanding of AD. This book is a winner and a valuable resource even for those not studying for the exam.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book for passing the exam, November 3, 2005

By	Vinko Malada (Croatia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This was my primary resource in preparations for the exam, which I passed easily. Material is well presented, although I have found several mistakes and there are a lot of superfluous "lesson reviews" and "lesson summaries" at the end of each lesson.
In my opinion, the best parts of this book are practices and troubleshooting labs. I have set up a little virtual network on my PC (using Virtual PC and Virtual Server), and have done all of them. They really help you gain some practice using Active Directory tools under Windows. I had 2 questions on my exam in which one had to demonstrate practical knowledge of using these tools, and I have heard that Microsoft will add them more.