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

by Dan Holme (Author), Nelson Ruest (Author), Danielle Ruest (Author), Tony Northrup (Author), J.C. Mackin (Author), Anil Desai (Author), Orin Thomas (Author), John Policelli (Author), Ian McLean (Author), P. Mancuso (Author), D.R. Miller (Author)
Key Phrases: terminal services, server core, web access, Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy (more...)

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Product Description
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

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 7.7 x 6.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #7,717 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars If you've made it this far, you probably know what to expect from an MS Press book, August 18, 2008

By	MisterStegs (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: MCITP Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-647): Windows Server Enterprise Administration (Hardcover)

If you've used MS Press before, you will experience more of the same in this book. I read the book, used the practice tests, and bought the Self-Test software. I snuck by with a 752 to earn my Enterprise Administrator. The book (and test) focuses on design, and gives you some very nice real-world advice on how to design complex Microsoft-based Networks. It even gives you some managerial advice, which actually gives you a nice sense of pride as you read the book and know what a great certification you're about to earn.

There's no magic to taking MS Exams - my formula for every exam in the Enterprise Admin track was:

1. Read a book. Don't stress over nailing every concept. I used the MS Press books. Just read it leisurely to learn.
2. Go through the practice test CD in the book. Be able to score 80% consistently.
3. Buy a second practice test (I like Self-Test). Be able to score 80% consistently.

For the practice tests, focus on the incorrect answers as much as the correct answers. Know WHY an answer is right/wrong. I don't even use the real cert mode on the tests, I just use the practice mode and learn why the answer is what it is.

Good luck! You'll like the book if you've made it this far.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

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

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

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.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great study guide and reference source!, July 3, 2008

By	John R. Muller - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: MCITP Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-647): Windows Server Enterprise Administration (Hardcover)

Great study guide and resource!
In many cases, a Self-Paced study guide is mainly useful for preparing for the test and once you have passed the test, the book becomes a dust collector. This is not case with this book. The authors have done a fantastic job of not only covering the exam objectives, but have also written a book you will find very useful as a reference source and for providing real-world guidance as well.

Many IT books are written by individuals who are obviously subject matter experts, but write in such a convoluted fashion that it is difficult if not tedious to read their book. The authors, in this case, have written an easy to read and follow book. They have done a superlative job of presenting complex subjects in an easy to read manner (try talking about NAP to someone that makes it sound REALLY exciting!).

The book is logically broken down to cover all of the exam objectives - in fact a reference chart is included which breaks each chapter and lesson down according to the relevant exam objective. Each chapter gives numerous real-world examples to emphasize the points covered as well as detailed exercises to reinforce the concepts presented. The authors also include numerous references to Microsoft Best Practices - a nice touch that will prove beneficial to many.

All in all - I would highly recommend this book - not only as a study guide for the 70-647 test, but also as a reference source and even a best practices guide.