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Server+ Certification For Dummies

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The Server+ exam is hard, very hard. I failed it the first time around because I wasn't focused enough in my studies. This book by Mr. Gilster and Mr. Glencross provided that focus and all of the information I needed to pass the test. After studying with this book, I was able to pass the test with no problems. This books presents the very techie information in a no nonsense, yet often humorous, way. There is no fluff, just what I needed to know.

Ron Gilster and Mike Glencross have come up with an easy to read book with a little humor spread throughout with that Dummies aplomb. I found myself reading quickly through this book. This is not as meaty as some of the other Server+ books, but it does touch on all the exam objectives. My suggestion would be to use this book in conjunction with one of the other thicker books such as the Server+ Bible for more in-depth look for certain topics. The RAID and SCSI chapters were good and I also enjoyed the chapter review questions. However, the included CD with the Dummies book has many identical questions as the Server+ Bible CD and this may be due to them being published by the Hungry Minds.

this book is a pretty typical dummies guide. i haven't taken the test yet so i can't say much. it's outdated now but since the new versions of server+ preparation guides are not yet available this is probably as good a test preparation book as you can get. i used the dummies guide for a+ certification and it was okay. lots of overlap between the a+ guide and the server+ guide--good luck to you, and good luck to me.

Not a bad book but it just skims the surface on the topics present on the exam. Anybody who is going to take the Server+ exam make sure you get one of the larger study guides as well to get a more in-depth view of the topics that are on the exam. This book is more like an overview.

I will also add that I emailed BOTH Ron Gilster AND the dummies press asking if any erratta was posted, and as of today, 2 months later, I have received NO REPLY from either party. This is most unfortunate considering that the book is well written, catchy, and makes a very dry subject a lot more interesting. So shame on the technical editors.

Best used as a starter or final prep but needs somthing more heavyweight for the exam.