Solaris 9 System Administration Exam Cram 2 (Exam Cram CX-310-014 & CX310-015) [Paperback]

Darrell Ambro (Author), Ed Tittel (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2, 2003 | ISBN-10: 0789728699 | ISBN-13: 978-0789728692

The perfect study companion for UNIX system professionals preparing for both Solaris 9 System Administrator exams (CX-310-014 and CX-310-015)! The book contains accurate and efficient coverage of the many new features of the Solaris 9 system. This book is not intended to teach new material. Instead it assumes that you have a solid foundation of knowledge but can use a refresher on important concepts as well as a guide to exam topics and objectives. This book focuses exactly on what you need to know to pass the exam - it features test-taking strategies, time-saving study tips, and a special Cram Sheet that includes tips, acronyms, and memory joggers not available anywhere else. It's supported online at several Web sites: examcram.com, informit.com, and cramsession.com.

The accompanying CD features PrepLogic™ Practice Tests, Preview Edition. This product includes one complete PrepLogic Practice Test with approximately the same number of questions found on the actual vendor exam. Each question contains full, detailed explanations of the correct and incorrect answers. The engine offers two study modes, Practice Test and Flash Review, full exam customization, and a detailed score report.

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The perfect study companion for UNIX system professionals preparing for both Solaris 9 System Administrator exams (CX-310-014 and CX-310-015)! The book contains accurate and efficient coverage of the many new features of the Solaris 9 system. This book is not intended to teach new material. Instead it assumes that you have a solid foundation of knowledge but can use a refresher on important concepts as well as a guide to exam topics and objectives. This book focuses exactly on what you need to know to pass the exam - it features test-taking strategies, time-saving study tips, and a special Cram Sheet that includes tips, acronyms, and memory joggers not available anywhere else. It's supported online at several Web sites: examcram, informit, and cramsession.

The accompanying CD features PrepLogic™ Practice Tests, Preview Edition. This product includes one complete PrepLogic Practice Test with approximately the same number of questions found on the actual vendor exam. Each question contains full, detailed explanations of the correct and incorrect answers. The engine offers two study modes, Practice Test and Flash Review, full exam customization, and a detailed score report.

About the Author

Solaris 9 System Administrator Exam Cram 2Author Bio

Darrell Ambro is a Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff with Lucent Technologies. He has been with Lucent and its predecessors for 25 years and has been using various forms of Unix since 1977.

During his career, Darrell has been involved in a variety of projects, supporting both military and civilian organizations of the U.S. government. These projects involved Local Area Network (LAN) design, operation, implementation and troubleshooting, application development and systems integration, system security and intrusion detection, database design, system administration, system test, proposal development, acceptance test/sales support, and software maintenance.

Recently, Darrell has become involved in supporting Lucent's corporate computer infrastructure including its Electronic Data Exchange (EDI) operations and Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) initiatives.

In addition to being a Sun Certified System Administrator for Solaris 2.6, Solaris 7, Solaris 8, and Solaris 9, Darrell is also a Sun Certified Network Administrator for Solaris 8 and Solaris 9, a Novell Certified NetWare Engineer (CNE), a Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE), and a WebMethods Certified Business Partner Integration Developer.

Darrell is a Third Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do under the training of Grand Master Seung Gyoo Dong of Richmond, VA.

Product Details

• Paperback: 576 pages
• Publisher: Que (January 2, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789728699
• ISBN-13: 978-0789728692
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #789,526 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All you need to pass the exam (and some advice for 310-014), June 28, 2003

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Tim - See all my reviews

This review is from: Solaris 9 System Administration Exam Cram 2 (Exam Cram CX-310-014 & CX310-015) (Paperback)

A great all-in-one resource for passing the Sun Certified System Administrator exams. This book was recommended to me by a friend after he used it to pass, and I have just passed. The information is condensed, which makes learning the basics and top-level concepts easier. The book does not bog you down with examples of every switch for each command. Very few printing errors. I would suggest that you do the following before taking the tests:

Try the commands. Since the book lists many command switches in tables and does not bog you down with examples of each switch, you should try the commands and combinations of switches on a real machine.

View the actual configuration files and scripts. The book makes reference to the important parts of configuration files and scripts. To supplement the book, you should view the whole files and be remotely familiar with them before taking the exam.

Buy `Essential System Administration'. Although Exam Cram is all you need to pass the test, `Essential System Administration' filled in some areas that were not as detailed in Exam Cram. Read `Essential System Administration' for the format command and for a directory structure diagram (pg 69) (which would have been a great addition to the Exam Cram book). If you do not buy `Essential System Administration', play around with the format command and create your own directory structure diagram.

Read ahead on the installation methods. The test (310-014) contained questions which made reference to installation methods not included in the first half of the Exam Cram book.

Suggest reading this book several times.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awsome, January 21, 2003

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Robert W. Smith (Westfield, Indiana United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Solaris 9 System Administration Exam Cram 2 (Exam Cram CX-310-014 & CX310-015) (Paperback)

This book was great. It hit all the points of the test. Another good Exam Cram book. A hint for the test, study printing and have a good knowleadge of command line switches.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for the Exam, March 14, 2004

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netman88 (Fremont, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Solaris 9 System Administration Exam Cram 2 (Exam Cram CX-310-014 & CX310-015) (Paperback)

I have studied both the Solaris 9 System Administrator Certification and this book for the second test. The System Administrator Cert. book lacked coverage on my subjects.

This book shows the topics in short and easy to understand sections. Lots of exercises with explanations on answers.

If you want to pass the test, studying this book is a must.