MCSA/MCSE Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment Exam Cram 2 (Exam Cram 70-296) [Paperback]

Will Schmied (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0789730146 | ISBN-13: 978-0789730145 | Publication Date: December 9, 2003

Your resource to upgrading your MCSE or MCSA Certification to Windows Sever 2003!

Join the ranks of readers who have trusted Exam Cram 2 to their certification preparation needs! The MCSA/MCSE Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment Exam Cram 2 is focused on what you need to know to pass the 70-296 upgrade exam for Windows Server 2003. The Exam Cram 2 Method of Study provides you with a concise method to learn the exam topics. The book includes tips, exam notes, acronyms and memory joggers in order to help you pass the exam.

Included in the MCSA/MCSE Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment Exam Cram 2:

• A tear-out "Cram Sheet" for last minute test preparation.
• Two complete practice exams and answer keys with key explanations.
• The PrepLogic Practice Tests, test engine to simulate the testing environment and test your knowledge.

Trust in the series that has helped many others achieve certification success - Exam Cram 2.

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About the Author

Will Schmied, BSET, MCSE, CWNA, TICSA, MCSA, Security+, Network+, A+, is the president of Area 51 Partners, Inc., a provider of wired and wireless networking implementation, security, and training services to businesses in the Hampton Roads, Virginia, area. Will holds a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering technology from Old Dominion University along with his various IT industry certifications. In addition to his activities with Area 51 Partners, Inc., Will operates the MCSE certification portal MCSE World located at http://www.mcseworld.com.

Will has previously authored and contributed to several other publications from Que Publishing, including MCSE 70-293 Training Guide: Planning and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure (2003), MCSA/MCSE 70-291 Training Guide: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure (2003), MCSA Training Guide (70-218): Managing a Windows 2000 Network Environment (2002), MCSE Windows 2000 Server Exam Cram 2 (Exam 70-215) (2003), Special Edition Using Windows XP Professional, Bestseller Edition (2003), and Platinum Edition Using Windows XP (2003). Will has also worked with Microsoft in the MCSE exam-development process.

Will currently resides in Newport News, Virginia, with his wife, Chris; their children, Christopher, Austin, Andrea, and Hannah; their dogs, Peanut and Jay; and their cat, Smokey. When he's not busy working, you can find Will enjoying time with his family or reading a Douglas Adams book. You can visit Area 51 Partners at http://www.area51partners.com.

Product Details

• Paperback: 528 pages
• Publisher: Que (December 9, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789730146
• ISBN-13: 978-0789730145
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,412,821 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A big disappointment. Not the book for the 70-296, July 8, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: MCSA/MCSE Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment Exam Cram 2 (Exam Cram 70-296) (Paperback)

As a technical trainer with over 16 years of experience under my belt, I know a thing or two about proper training. When searching for a tool to train my MCSE 2003 students, I had high expectations for this book. I've used Exam Cram many times in the past and have even been pleased with the progress of Exam Cram 2. However, this book completely disappointed me. It's evident that Schmied hasn't even taken the time to sit for the exam himself. His gross misjudgments and oversights are too obvious and profound to be ignored. My greatest hope at this point is the Que can salvage this title with a second author rewrite or additional edit. I certainly won't be recommending this book to my students. Shame on you, Will Schmied.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars This is not the book for 70-296, June 28, 2005

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Mike Miller "Mike" (Jacksonville, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: MCSA/MCSE Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment Exam Cram 2 (Exam Cram 70-296) (Paperback)

I agree with all other reader/user reviews this is not the book needed to brush up for the 296.

I have experience with all related materials, and this book hits a 0 with me.

Try using the newest Transcender, and Microsoft readiness kit. The testing material with the MS Press book is more geared for this test. This book servers nothing in planning for the test.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Warning! This book is awful!, August 6, 2004

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Jennifer - See all my reviews

This review is from: MCSA/MCSE Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment Exam Cram 2 (Exam Cram 70-296) (Paperback)

Worst coverage of any book I've ever used. I'm a big fan of the Mike Myers Passport books but I guess they don't make a 70-296 book and a colleague recommended Exam Cram. Don't waste your time or money on this one. I don't know if all Exam Cram books are as bad as this one, this was the first I ever purchased. Maybe it was just this author?? I also bought the Microsoft Press 70-296 book. Much better coverage and a far more knowledgeable author.