MCSE Windows 98 Exam Cram (Exam: 70-098) [Paperback]

James Michael Stewart (Author), Ed Tittel (Author)

Book Description

Series: Exam Cram (Coriolis Books) | Publication Date: January 4, 1999

Key topics include covered installation, architecture and memory, customization and configuration, networking, the Registry, TCP/IP, Internet Explorer 4, and Microsoft Exchange Client. Includes sections on proven test-taking strategies, warnings, time-saving study tips, multiple-part questions strategies, and shortcuts and practice exam questions formatted like those on the exam to help the reader understand the conceptual approach of the exam. Includes resource sections at the end of each chapter to help the reader make use of the best study materials available.

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About the Author

James Michael Stewart is the "handler" for an NT Forum on the Softbank Forums Web site, and the leader of the NT Study Group for the Central Texas LAN Association, and co-author of several books. All authors reside in Austin, TX.

Ed Tittel (Austin, TX) is president of LANWrights, Inc., a training and content development company. His author team specializes in certification training and networking and has authored over 100 best-selling computer books.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Coriolis Group Books; 1st edition (January 4, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1576102890
• ISBN-13: 978-1576102893
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,772,953 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Windows 98 learning tool !, September 15, 2000

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Steven L. Umbach (Bartlett, Il United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: MCSE Windows 98 Exam Cram (Exam: 70-098) (Paperback)

The Windows 98 exam is one of the toughest - it proved that way for me out of the four MCP exams I have taken so far. Don't think you know Windows 98 for the exam just because you have been using it for years and know how to use the contol panel. The Exam goes heavy into the networking end of using Windows 98, particularly as a client in an Windows NT4.0 or Novell domain. There is lots on the test having to do with Novell integration, TCP/IP configuration and troubleshooting, file utilities, user and hardware profiles, the registry, dial up networking, troubleshooting, boot sequence, system policies, mutimedia capablilities, and security/sharing. The exam has lots of scenario and simulation problems. Exam Cram is a great book to use as a supplement to a full study guide - I used Sam's Teach Yourself MCSE Windows 98 in 14 Days and was very happy with it. A lot of hands on using your computer with Windows 98 to try doing things as you learn them is very helpful. Even though you might not be able to use Windows 98 on a network you can still install and configure most everything you need to do to pass the exam. Exam Cram will help reinforce what you have learned and if you feel unsure about an area of study then you can refer to your main study guide to bone up on that area. The book has a very good focus of what is important to learn for the exam. Exam Cram also has a couple of hundred practice questions - some at the end of each chapter and a 59 question practice exam at the end. The practice exam is tough and the answer section is done in such a way as to explain why a particluar answer is right and why the others are wrong, which will help you learn. I also recommend the book to anyone who just wants to learn the full capablilies of Windows 98. I read a few general purpose Windows 98 books that did not cover ANY of the more advanced topics that you will find in a MCSE type book. Exam Cram MCSE Windows 98 is well worth the money!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Book, August 13, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: MCSE Windows 98 Exam Cram (Exam: 70-098) (Paperback)

I would have rated this book higher except that its the third book I've read on the subject and SAMs book was too good and tough act to follow. The reason I didn't think it was perfect was due the the large amount of information provided in this exam cram that wasn't even mention in the study guide. I took this test and this extra information wasn't on the test (or even in its focus); this made the book quite confusing with too many little details in one unimportant area and not enough in some other areas. The test questions were harder than the actual exam so don't let this book hurt your confidence even if you get just 50% on these questions you should be able to easily get 80% on the test. Overall this is a well written book but I felt it went off track at times (no harm done).

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars To the point, as usual, April 30, 1999

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This review is from: MCSE Windows 98 Exam Cram (Exam: 70-098) (Paperback)

As an instructor of the Microsoft MCSE curriculum, I often rely on Exam Cram for a no-nonsense supplement to the Microsoft publications. In most instances Exam Cram provides better contextual 'handles' and in some instances improved depth, but does it in fewer words. If you use a yellow-marker to select relevant content, about 50% of this book will be highlighted. (With some Sybex books your lucky if you can find 25% content between the pendantics). The Exam Cram Win98 book does an excellent job of preparing you for the MS exam and can serve as a concise desk reference to an administrator or user.