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MCSE/MCSA Windows Server 2003 Environment Study Guide (Exam 70-290) [Paperback]

Anil Desai (Author)
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0072223227 978-0072223224 September 1, 2003 1
The only classroom-based integrated study system for professional certification has been fully redesigned throughout--find out not only what to study, but how to study. You’ll get 100% complete coverage of all objectives for exam 70-290, hundreds of practice exam questions, and hands-on exercises. The CD-ROM features full practice exam software with interactive tutorials and lab simulations, plus an adaptive test engine.

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Get the book that shows you not only what--but how--to study

  • 100% complete coverage of all official objectives for exam 70-290
  • Exam Readiness checklist at the front of the book--you're ready for the exam when all objectives on the list are checked off
  • Step-by-step exercises are linked to MasterSims and CertCams on the CD-ROM--so you can watch, listen, and try the exercises live
  • Inside the Exam sections in every chapter highlight key exam topics covered
  • Simulated exam questions match the format, tone, topics, and difficulty of the real exam

Covers all Exam 70-290 topics, including:

  • Installation
  • Users, Groups, and Computers
  • Active Directory
  • Server Hardware
  • File System Security
  • Shared Folders
  • Printers and Print Queues
  • Terminal Services
  • Disk Management Tool
  • Backup and Disaster Recovery
  • Software Licensing
  • IIS Web Server
  • System Monitor

The best fully integrated study system available

CD-ROM includes:

  • Complete MasterExam practice testing engine, featuring:
  • One full practice exam
  • Detailed answers with explanations
  • Score Report performance assessment tool
  • MasterSim interactive task simulation software
  • CertCam videos of key exercises from the Study Guide
  • One hour LearnKey video training session
  • Flash card quick study program for your PC or Pocket PC
  • Electronic book for studying on-the-go
  • Bonus downloadable MasterExam practice test (with free online registration)

About the Author

Anil Desai, MCSE, MCSD, MCDBA, is Technical Architect for QuickArrow, Inc., in Austin, Texas. He has consulted for several companies, ranging from small startups to multinational organizations. Anil is the author of Windows NT Network Management: Reducing Total Cost of Ownership and MCSE: Windows 2000 Directory Services Implementation Exam Guide, and co-author of MCSE Fast Track: SQL Server 7 Administration.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 864 pages
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media; 1 edition (September 1, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0072223227
  • ISBN-13: 978-0072223224
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 1.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,918,763 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Anil Desai is an independent consultant based in Austin, TX. He specializes in evaluating, implementing, and managing IT solutions. He has worked extensively with Microsoft's Server products and the .NET / SQL Server development platforms. Anil is an MCSE, MCSD, MCDBA, MCITP, and a Microsoft MVP (Windows Server - Virtualization).

Anil is the author of numerous technical books focusing on the Windows Server Platform, Virtualization, Active Directory, SQL Server, and IT management. He has made dozens of conference presentations at national events and is also a contributor to technical magazines. For more information, please see http://AnilDesai.net, or e-mail Anil@AnilDesai.net.

 

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3.0 out of 5 stars Light hearted reading-a bit verbose at times., December 26, 2004
This review is from: MCSE/MCSA Windows Server 2003 Environment Study Guide (Exam 70-290) (Paperback)
I passed the first time, and i consider myself very lucky. However, i can certainly say it won't happen if you only read this book. There is a lot of good information in this book, but it is verbose and full of facts irrelevant to the exam. The main problem with most books is that their practice tests and exams don't really help you answer any real exam questions. I also used the exam cram series book to help supplement this book, which is great for reviewing thet material. Good luck.
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3.0 out of 5 stars okay, August 14, 2004
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L. G. Poe (NEWNAN, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: MCSE/MCSA Windows Server 2003 Environment Study Guide (Exam 70-290) (Paperback)
I have found that each book on the 70-290 has a different perspective on the subject. This one had a section on vbs which was on the actual test the first time I took it but not on the actual test the second time. I didn't pass the first or second time with the second time encountering a very much harder test. The second test was 25 questions longer and 200% harder.I've been looking at other cnadidates' postings on other web sites and that seems to be the case with about 80% of the population that took this test. Microsoft changed the tests drastically the second time making it longer and harder.
The frustrating thing is that I have not been able to locate much of the material in the books and practice tests that I have to compare to the questions that I encountered on the second actual test. I feel like the practice tests border on being useless as Microsoft changes their test questions faster than the practice tests are published.
This book is easy to read and does cover the objectives but don't dare rely on it as a complete means of training.
I really haven't located anything that gave me any indication where about 35 questions on the test came from.
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1.0 out of 5 stars This book sucks, September 28, 2004
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This review is from: MCSE/MCSA Windows Server 2003 Environment Study Guide (Exam 70-290) (Paperback)
This book is a joke. When you compare the content of the book and the writing style of this author (Anil Desai) with the much more throrough content and superior writing style of an accomplished author such as Mark Minasi, it becomes apparent that some authors (like Desai) write simply to fill pages, while others actually write to fill pages with USEFUL and PRACTICAL knowledge. I'm just getting into Chapter 3 and so far I've learned absolutely nothing. Go ahead and buy this book, study it, and when you walk out of the exam room having failed miserably, you'll think to yourself, "Did I buy the right book?" That is the difference between the questions that will be given to you on a Microsoft exam, and the content of a book like this. Do yourself a favor -- try a different book.
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