MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure Configuration Study Guide: Exam 70-643 [Paperback]

Joel Stidley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 11, 2008 | ISBN-10: 0470261706 | ISBN-13: 978-0470261705 | Edition: 1

• This comprehensive guide offers 100 percent coverage of the exam's objectives, real-world scenarios, hands-on exercises, and challenging review questions
• Prepares readers to configure terminal services, Web Services infrastructure, security for Web Services, communication services, and file and print services
• The newest set of Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) and Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP) certifications will include exams on Windows Server 2008, and this book is a must-have for those who are looking to upgrade their certifications

For Instructors: Teaching supplements are available for this title.

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From the Back Cover

Prepare for Exam 70-643 in the new Windows Server 2008 certification track

With Microsoft's release of Windows Server 2008 and a new generation of certification exams, IT administrators have more reason than ever to certify their expertise in the world's leadingserver software. Inside, find the full coverage you need to prepare for Exam 70-643: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuring, one of three specializations in the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certification track. Inside, you'll find:

• Full coverage of all exam objectives in a systematic approach, so you can be confident you're getting the instruction you need for the exam

• Practical hands-on exercises to reinforce critical skills

• Real-world scenarios that put what you've learned in the context of actual job roles

• Challenging review questions in each chapter to prepare you for exam day

• Exam Essentials, a key feature in each chapter that identifies critical areas you must become proficient in before taking the exam

• A handy tear card that maps every official exam objective to the corresponding chapter in the book, so you can track your exam prep objective by objective

Look inside for complete coverage of all exam objectives.

About the Author

Joel Stidley is a solutions architect at Terremark Worldwide, Inc., where he works with a variety of directory, storage, virtualization, and messaging technologies. With over twelve years of IT experience, Joel has handled projects ranging from support of MS-DOS and Windows for Workgroups clients on a Novell Netware network, to managing Active Directory and Exchange Server migrations, to deploying large-scale virtualization environments. In 2004, he founded ExchangeExchange.com, a Microsoft Exchange–focused community website and forum for discussing Exchange, PowerShell, and general Windows information.

Product Details

• Paperback: 600 pages
• Publisher: Sybex; 1 edition (August 11, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470261706
• ISBN-13: 978-0470261705
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.4 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #835,550 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Joel Stidley has been working in the IT field for over 15 years, and he has been a computer fanatic for much longer. In his 10 years with Terremark Worldwide he filled a number of key roles, including the technical lead for creating and operationalizing the company's Infinistructure virtualization platform. Also, while working at Terremark he is the Principal Systems Architect for the Cloud and Managed Services business unit, where he worked with a variety of current and future technologies related to virtualization, directory services, storage, and messaging. He was a three time Microsoft MVP, blogger and an author of several technical books. Joel now works for Microsoft as a Hosting Technology Strategist.

In 2004, Joel founded ExchangeExchange.com, a Microsoft Exchange-focused community website, where he blogs and provides forums for discussing Exchange, PowerShell, certification, and general Windows information. In the last few years, he has also been writing extensively. His two latest books are Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Best Practices (Microsoft Press) and Real World Exchange Server 2010 (Sybex).

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Solid Study Guide, November 25, 2008

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Victor Martinez (Milwaukee, WI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure Configuration Study Guide: Exam 70-643 (Paperback)

One of the better guides out there. A must for test takers or anyone who wants to know more about Windows Server 2008. The author appears to have a solid knowledge of Windows Server 2008 and presents the material in an easy to read fashion. Lots of screen shots and lots of good practice questions.
Would highly recommend.

2.0 out of 5 stars Self test sections riddled with errors., May 25, 2011

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MadSatyrist (Memphis, TN USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure Configuration Study Guide: Exam 70-643 (Paperback)

It's just frustrating to be told you missed questions on a self study test, only to read the explanation and discover the test is simply wrong. The CD included is full of such mistakes. Moreover, the Sybex errata link just takes you to an "ask a question" form.

The material is not covered in depth, and the overall book seems shallow. Moreover, the test will be over the latest release, and this book is already three years old with no second edition.

3.0 out of 5 stars Okay, but now out of date, January 11, 2011

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R. Weissler (East Coast USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure Configuration Study Guide: Exam 70-643 (Paperback)

The writing in this edition is better and easier to follow than other volumes in the series. There are significant errors in the editing, and a few in technical content. Potential readers need to understand at this juncture that the book covers Windows 2008 (6.0) and it's associated application infrastructure. The test for 70-643 now covers Windows 2008 R2 (6.1) with a greatly changed infrastructure set. Sharepoint, Terminal Services/Remote Desktop, and other services have all moved beyond what is covered by the book. In reality, the test number should have changed -- and if you could still take the old version of the test, I'd feel better about recommending this book.