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MCSA Windows 2003 Core Requirements (70-270, 70-290, 70-291)

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I have to admit I was truely impressed with these books. I used these study guides to get my MCSE in NT, but skipped getting my 2000 certification. Now that my employeer has decided to upgrade to 2003, I thought now was the time for me to upgrade as well.

I just picked up these books, and was truely impressed. Not only do they provide me with the background, as well as the hands on needed, they come with some excellent tools on the CD includeing an invaluable network simulator and an evaluation version of the Windows 2003 OS.

What I truley like about these titles is that they don't leave you hanging. Far too often, a book does not go as in depth as necessary. Not these book. Each topic is reinforced with hands on exercises, so you can practice what you learn. A tremendous resource for anybody, beginner to experience, if you ask me.

I bought these books thinking I could use them to supplement my existing knowlege of Microsoft Products so that I could take my certification tets and pass them on my first try. After taking three the three certification tests I have discovered that the exams test you on material that is not even mentioned in the book. When the exam is made up of as few as 35 questions, not being prepared for even one makes a big difference. I would recommend that people preparing for Microsoft certifications try the books from Microsoft Press instead.

These a very good books with a lot of good info in them, but if you're expecting that reading this books cover to cover will help you pass the Microsoft exams thing again.