MCITP Self-Paced Training Kit (Exams 70-640, 70-642, 70-643, 70-647): Windows Server® 2008 Enterprise Administrator Core Requirements [Paperback]

Dan Holme (Author), Nelson Ruest (Author), Danielle Ruest (Author), Tony Northrup (Author), J.C. Mackin (Author), Anil Desai MCSE MCSD MCDBA (Author), Orin Thomas (Author), John Policelli (Author), Ian L. McLean (Author), Paul Mancuso (Author), David R. Miller (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0735625727 | ISBN-13: 978-0735625723 | Publication Date: July 14, 2008 | Edition: Pap/Cdr

Your all-in-one kit for the skills measured by the core exams for Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Enterprise Administrator certification and on the job. Covering Exams 70-640, 70-642, 70-643, and 70-647, these four official Microsoft® study guides provide in-depth exam prep plus practice tests to help maximize your performance.

This kit comes packed with the tools and features that exam candidates want most including self-paced training based on final exam content; rigorous, objective-by-objective review; exam tips from expert, exam-certified authors; and customizable testing options. It also provides labs and exercises for skills and expertise you can apply to the job.

Focusing on Windows Server 2008 enterprise administration, topics include configuring, managing, and supporting user accounts, computer accounts, groups, Domain Name System (DNS) zones and client settings, group policy objects, Active Directory Lightweight Directory Service, and Active Directory Rights Management Service; configuring remote access, Network Access Protection, Network Authentication, IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, and DNS Replication; working with Terminal Services, Web services infrastructure and security, Media Server, Windows SharePoint® Services server options, File Server, Print Services, network maintenance, and Simple Network Management Protocol; planning networks and application services; designing core identity and access management components; implementing PKI; and designing virtualization strategy.

You ll work at your own pace through the lessons and hands-on exercises. Then assess yourself by using more than 1200 practice and review questions on the CD, which features multiple, customizable testing options. Choose timed or untimed testing mode, generate random tests, or focus on discrete objectives or chapters. You get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers including pointers back to the book for further study. You also get an evaluation version of Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition and an exam discount voucher making this kit an exceptional value and a great career investment.

Key Book Benefits

 Excellent value: Four official Microsoft study guides covering the core requirements for MCITP: Enterprise Administrator certification all in one box  In-depth coverage of exam objectives and sub-objectives plus instructive case studies and troubleshooting scenarios to enhance your performance on the job  1200+ practice and review questions  Test engine that enables customized testing, pre-assessment and post-assessment, and automated scoring and feedback  Handy exam-mapping grid  Evaluation version of Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition  15 percent exam discount voucher from Microsoft (limited-time offer)  All four study guides in searchable eBook format

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Dan Holme is coauthor of the SELF-PACED TRAINING KIT for Exam 70-290 (Windows Server 2003), among several other Microsoft Press® titles. He is the owner and founder of Intelliem, a consulting and training company.

Tony Northrup, MCSE, CISSP, and MVP for Windows®, is a networking and security consultant. He coauthored the Windows Vista® Resource Kit, along with SELF-PACED TRAINING KITS for Exams 70-622, 70-270, 70-271, and 70-272.

J.C. Mackin, MCSA, MCSE, MCT, is a consultant and writer who s worked with Microsoft networking technologies since 1997. He is coauthor of the SELF-PACED TRAINING KIT for Exam 70-622 (Windows Vista), among other Microsoft Press books.

Anil Desai is a consultant, writer, and speaker. He is author of the SELF-PACED TRAINING KIT for Exam 70-623, among other books.

Chris McCain, MCSE, MCDBA, CISSP, CCNA, is a consultant and Microsoft Certified Trainer specializing in Microsoft operating systems and enterprise server products. He s authored several study guides for Windows Server- and Windows Vista- related certification exams.

Ted Malone is an enterprise systems architect and developer focusing on Windows Server, Microsoft SharePoint® Products and Technologies, and Microsoft SQL Server® Business Intelligence technologies.

John Policelli, MCSA, is a consultant specializing in enterprise IT strategic planning and systems design.

Product Details

• Paperback: 3400 pages
• Publisher: Microsoft Press; Pap/Cdr edition (July 14, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0735625727
• ISBN-13: 978-0735625723
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.6 x 5.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #302,084 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

John Policelli (MVP for Directory Services) is a solutions-focused IT consultant. John has designed and implemented dozens of complex directory service, collaboration, Web, networking and enterprise security solutions, and has spent years focused on identity and access management. He's also an author, technical reviewer and SME for more than 75 training, certification and technical white paper projects.

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars MCITP training kit, November 6, 2008

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Larry Ng "win_ng" (Woodland, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: MCITP Self-Paced Training Kit (Exams 70-640, 70-642, 70-643, 70-647): Windows Server® 2008 Enterprise Administrator Core Requirements (Paperback)

Put this 3000-page training kit together with Stanek's 1500-page Windows Server 2008 Inside Out book and you have everything you need for the exams. One-stop shopping at its best. Stanek's book has the authoritative details, the nitty gritty, the tips and real world advice. This training kit puts you on the training path to Exams 70-640, 70-642, 70-643, and 70-647, maps out the objectives and gives you practice and review. Whenever I had a question or wanted more information one or the other came to the rescue. My only question is how come this kit is $229 for 3000 pages while a book like Inside Out is only $59 for 1500 pages. Surely Microsoft should bundle a print copy of Windows Server 2008 Inside Out at NO EXTRA COST with this expensive training kit to give a complete offering. Other than that, I think this is a good buy.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good product, May 10, 2010

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This review is from: MCITP Self-Paced Training Kit (Exams 70-640, 70-642, 70-643, 70-647): Windows Server® 2008 Enterprise Administrator Core Requirements (Paperback)

I have been studying for the MCITP Enterprise Admin. I have been in the IT field for a long time and have read dozens of books. These books are good for passing the exams. They aren't anywhere near as detailed as the Unleashed books from Sams Publishing (the Orange books that go into MASSIVE detail), but they are to the point to pass the exam. You won't learn how Windows Server 2008 actually works under the hood, but you will learn what you need to pass the exams. If that is your goal, this is a good series to get. It's also a great product to start your training of Server 2008. Don't let it be the last books you buy because you won't know everything you need to know to do the job. The picture in the listing isn't quite right. The product matches the description, not the picture. 70-646 is NOT included, 70-643 IS included so don't be thrown off by this as I was after I ordered it and already had the 70-646 book. The Amazon price is incredible and you won't find it better anywhere else - trust me, I've looked. So, if you are planning on getting this, stop your search here and just buy it from Amazon. This set also includes 4 x 15% off vouchers for the exams. That brings the exam prices down to $106.25 each from $125.00. That will save you $75.00 so really it's even cheaper than the price listed! Happy reading!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 70-643 Gotcha, November 19, 2010

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Nick Debarmore - See all my reviews
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This review is from: MCITP Self-Paced Training Kit (Exams 70-640, 70-642, 70-643, 70-647): Windows Server® 2008 Enterprise Administrator Core Requirements (Paperback)

I just took the 70-643 test and be warned. The new test has many questions pertaining to Sharepoint Foundation 2010 and the integration with office webapps and outlook. None of that is covered in this book. I also used the examcram book to review before the test and it wasn't covered in there either.