MCSE Windows Server 2003 Core Training Guide (Exams 70-290, 70-291, 70-293, & 70-294) [Paperback]

April Que Development (Author), Ed Tittel (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0789729776 | ISBN-13: 978-0789729774 | Publication Date: April 8, 2004

MCSE Training Guide (70-290, 70-291, 70-293, 70-294): Windows Server 2003 Core Exams Bundle is the perfect solution for readers studying for the MCSE Server 2003 core exams. This bundle contains the four Training Guides you need at significant savings from buying each book separately! If you are preparing for these exams, you'll find our Training Guides to be the most effective self-study tools in the market! These books are your one-stop shop because of their teaching methodology, the accompanying PrepLogic testing software, and superior Web site support at www.examcram.com. The books follow the exam objectives and feature numerous exercises to give you hands-on opportunities, exam tips that give you advice for test day, and warnings that alert you to possible mistakes. The Fast Facts section condenses the most important information for last-minute review, and the practice exam is representative of the actual exam.

Each book in the Training Guide series is published under the direction of Series Editor Ed Tittel, the leading authority on IT certification. This book has been subjected to rigorous technical review by a team of industry experts, ensuring content is superior in both coverage and technical accuracy, and has earned the distinction of Cramsession™ Approved Study Material.

The 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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MCSE Training Guide (70-290, 70-291, 70-293, 70-294): Windows Server 2003 Core Exams Bundle is the perfect solution for readers studying for the MCSE Server 2003 core exams. This bundle contains the four Training Guides you need at significant savings from buying each book separately! If you are preparing for these exams, you'll find our Training Guides to be the most effective self-study tools in the market! These books are your one-stop shop because of their teaching methodology, the accompanying PrepLogic testing software, and superior Web site support at examcram. The books follow the exam objectives and feature numerous exercises to give you hands-on opportunities, exam tips that give you advice for test day, and warnings that alert you to possible mistakes. The Fast Facts section condenses the most important information for last-minute review, and the practice exam is representative of the actual exam.

Each book in the Training Guide series is published under the direction of Series Editor Ed Tittel, the leading authority on IT certification. This book has been subjected to rigorous technical review by a team of industry experts, ensuring content is superior in both coverage and technical accuracy, and has earned the distinction of Cramsession Approved Study Material.

The 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

Ed Tittel, Series Editor of the Training Guide Series and the Exam Cram 2 Series, runs LANWrights, Inc., a training and writing firm that specializes in networking, computer security, and markup languages, in Austin, TX. Ed has contributed to more than 100 books on various aspects of computing, including more than 50 titles on various IT certifications. He is also the originator of the Exam Cram series of IT certification books.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Que (April 8, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789729776
• ISBN-13: 978-0789729774
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 8.3 x 6.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,795,625 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but could be better, December 2, 2004

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Justin Burton (Toronto, ON, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: MCSE Windows Server 2003 Core Training Guide (Exams 70-290, 70-291, 70-293, & 70-294) (Paperback)

So far I have only read 70-290 (just started on 70-291). I like the layout of these books; they are very un-cluttered with screen shots and notes in the margins. The text is well written and easy to read.

Unfortunately there are a number of mistakes and typos which I have emailed Que about. Their executive editor has assured me that they will check them out and place corrections on the examcram2 website.

The worst of the problems is that the section on EFS is missing (although it is mentioned in the first chapter and a few details appear in the fast facts section in the back). So you will need to check the Server 2003 help files or look online for information on this feature (having said that I did not get any questions on it in the exam - but *you* might!).

I only just passed the 70-290 exam using this book - it's tough. You really do need to know everything inside out as the exam threw up questions on even the most obscure aspects. I suggest lots of lab time, revision, and look at other sources of information (Reading the reviews of other publishers 70-290 books, I get the impression that they are not totally comprehensive either.)

Over all I have been very happy with the book. The EFS ommission is bad, but you can find all you need to know in the server 2003 help files. I just hope there are no other omissions in the rest of this set!

Another thing to note: The copy of PrepLogic on the accompanying CD is way out of date (even though it says otherwise when you use the update feature). You must download the latest version of the application from their web site, otherwise you end up with a load of duff questions.

70-291 has been very good so far, but I've only just started it.....

5.0 out of 5 stars Reference and training, August 31, 2007

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Gerald K. Mosley "Gerald Mosley" (Portland, Or) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: MCSE Windows Server 2003 Core Training Guide (Exams 70-290, 70-291, 70-293, & 70-294) (Paperback)

This box set has been very helpful as a reference guide. For instance I needed to schedule a task and I forgot when where and how, I read it first and completed the task directly. The books are easier to understand than say a Microsoft written article...take that for what it's worth. Regardless this was a good purchase for me and I would recommend them.