MCSE Windows XP Professional STUDY GUIDE [Hardcover]

Lisa Donald (Author), James Chellis (Author)

Book Description

Series: Mcse | Publication Date: February 2002

Windows XP Professional is Microsoft's latest high-end desktop operating system for use within enterprise-scale networks. The Windows XP Professional exam (#70-270) is a core requirement for the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification. The XP Professional exam does not replace the Windows 2000 Professional exam; both will run simultaneously. MCSE candidates will be able to mix and match the core Windows 2000, XP and eventually .Net Server exams to fulfill their core requirements. This study guide offers challenging review and sample exam questions.

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From the Back Cover

Here's the book you need to prepare for Exam 70-270, Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional. This study guide provides:

In-depth coverage of every exam objective Practical information on installing, configuring, and administering Windows XP Professional Hundreds of challenging review questions, in the book and on the CD Leading-edge exam preparation software, including a testing engine, electronic flashcards, and simulation software

Authoritative coverage of all exam objectives, including: Installing Windows XP Professional Implementing and conducting administration of resources Implementing, managing, and troubleshooting hardware devices and drivers Monitoring and optimizing system performance and reliability Configuring and troubleshooting the desktop environment Implementing, managing, and troubleshooting network protocols and services Implementing, monitoring, and troubleshooting security

About the Author

James Chellis, MCT, MCSE, is CEO of Cereba, a Microsoft Certified Solution Provider specializing in training and courseware development. Lisa Donald, MCT, MCSE, has worked with numerous Fortune 500 companies, including DEC and

Product Details

• Hardcover: 848 pages
• Publisher: Sybex Inc (February 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 078214070X
• ISBN-13: 978-0782140705
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.6 x 2.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,729,361 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Do NOT use this book for the MCSE exam!, October 1, 2002

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John David Young (Houston, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: MCSE Windows XP Professional STUDY GUIDE (Hardcover)

I bought this book and another Sybex book (MCSE Windows 2000 Directory Services Design) at about the same time in preparation for these two exams. I am SORELY disappointed in Sybex for these books. I took the Windows XP exam yesterday and failed it. This is not the first time I have failed an exam, but it is the first time that I failed one because my study guide didn't properly cover the material. There are a plethora of problems with this book. First of all, as everyone else has said, the editing is TERRIBLE. I saw a multitude of typos, inconsistencies, and just plain wrong answers! Also, the CD that comes with the book makes a good coaster; don't use it for the test. I scored over 90% on most of the exams on the CD, then when I went to take the test, I said, "Hmmm...I've never seen THAT before..." (referring to the book's lack of coverage of the new GPUPDATE.EXE vs. the old SECEDIT.EXE amongst other things). Also, the Adaptive Test that comes on the CD is totally useless because it scores some of your answers wrong even if they are right. (Anybody see any problems with this?!)

I had never bought a Sybex guide before; I am not likely to purchase one again, despite their generally good reputation. Life is too short for me to spend [money] and two weeks on a useless study guide. I only gave the damn thing 2 stars because it DOES teach about Windows XP, just not what you need for the test. Isn't that nice? I'm just glad I hadn't wasted 4 hours and [money] taking the Design test yet...I know to read another book first. (Check out the reviews for the Design book...it's even worse than this one.)

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Shame shame shame!, February 12, 2003

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Greg Muszynski (Sacramento, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: MCSE Windows XP Professional STUDY GUIDE (Hardcover)

This is the worst SYBEX book I have ever purchased (out of 12). Yes I do believe I cought an "occasional error" it falls somewhere between page 1 and 786. The typos are embarrassing and too many to point out, was the editor on vacation when this was going to print. I only blame Lisa Donald and James Chellis, the authors, and WILL avoid their future books, sorry guys, your names are on the hard cover. I also do not appreciate the lack of authors emails or an email to send feedback to for the book. In closing can I get a refund? Very, very disapointed,

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Do not rely on this as your only study guide!!!!!, October 19, 2002

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"shaunall" (Pine City, MN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: MCSE Windows XP Professional STUDY GUIDE (Hardcover)

I studied this book for about two months and then purchased the
transcenders for the 70-270 and failed. The book was a broad over view of the Operating system. But does not go deep enough for you to pass this exam. Allot of the things that were focused on in the book are not even on the actual exam!! If you want to pass this exam find a different study guide. I highly recommend using the transceders also!