MCSA/MCSE Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment: Exam 70-290 Study Guide and DVD Training System 1st Edition

by Thomas W. Shinder (Author), Debra Littlejohn Shinder (Author), Syngress Publishing (Author),

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MCSA/MCSE Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment: Exam 70-290 Study Guide and DVD Training System is a one-of-a-kind integration of text, DVD-quality instructor led training, and Web-based exam simulation and remediation. This system gives you 100% coverage of the official Microsoft 70-290 exam objectives plus test preparation software for the edge you need to pass the exam on your first try.

In June, 2003 Microsoft will launch beta exams for the Windows Server 2003 certification line. Exams will likely go live the following August and September. This launch is a comprehensive revamping of the MCSE (Microsoft Certified System Enginner) track with all new core exams and all new electives. In addition, the MCSA (Microsoft Certified System Administrator) certification will expand its program to include an additional upgrade exam for MCSAs wanting to become MCSEs.

The launch of this new certification track means that all current MCSEs, representing an installed base of approximately 200,000 (source: MCP Magazine) will need to recertify under Windows Server 2003. In addition, any MCP looking to become an MCSE--estimates are about 1.2 million (source: MCP Magazine)--will also have to continue their certifications under the new program.

Many industry experts expect the Windows 2003 certification, and product line as well, to be a more popular track since many organziations are still using NT and plan to skip 2000 and go directly to 2003.

* DVD Provides a "Virtual Classroom": Get the benefits of instructor led training at a fraction of the cost and hassle.
* Guaranteed Coverage of All Exam Objectives: If the topic is listed in Microsoft's Exam 70-290 objectives, it is covered here.
* Fully Integrated Learning: This system includes a study guide, DVD training and Web-based practice exams.

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Debra Littlejohn Shinder (MCSE) is a technology consultant, trainer, and writer who has authored a number of books on networking, including Scene of the Cybercrime: Computer Forensics Handbook, published by Syngress Publishing (ISBN: 1-931836-65-5). Thomas W. Shinder M.D. (MVP, MCSE) is a computing industry veteran who has worked as a trainer, writer, and a consultant for Fortune 500 companies including FINA Oil, Lucent Technologies, and Sealand Container Corporation. Tom was a Series Editor of the Syngress/Osborne Series of Windows 2000 Certification Study Guides and is author of the best selling books Configuring ISA Server 2000: Building Firewalls with Windows 2000 (Syngress Publishing, ISBN: 1-928994-29-6) and Dr. Tom Shinder's ISA Server and Beyond (ISBN: 1-931836-66-3). Chris Peiris (MVP) currently lectures on Distributed Component Architectures (.NET, J2EE & CORBA) at Monash University, Caulfield, Victoria, Australia. He also works as an independent consultant for .NET and EAI implementations. He is been awarded the title "Microsoft Most Valuable Professional" (MVP) for his contributions to .NET Technologies. Will Schmied, (BSET, MCSE, CWNA, TICSA, MCSA, Security+, Network+, A+), is the president of Area 51 Partners, Inc., a provider of wired and wireless networking implementation, security and training services to businesses in the Hampton Roads, Virginia area.

Hardcover: 800 pages
Publisher: Syngress; 1 edition (October 23, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1932266607
ISBN-13: 978-1932266603
Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 2.2 x 9.7 inches
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John Day

A very good book

December 16, 2007

Format: Hardcover

This is a very good book for the 70-290 test. The complaints about subjects being left out of the book are valid, but Microsoft is careful to tell all test takers that some material on the test will come from the Microsoft Knowledgebase and from TechNet articles. If you are concerned about the coverage of material, go to the Microsoft certification web site, print out the test objectives for the test you are studying for, and make sure that you study something on each of the test objectives. There is no one book that can or will cover the entire depth and breadth of this test, but this one comes close. It is written for someone that has little or no experience with Windows Server 2003, and covers each topic rather completely. Some more advanced users will object to that, saying that it is too basic or too wordy. They should use a "test prep" book (something from Exam Cram series, for example) rather than this book. If you are starting from near zero, this is a good book for you. The videos are helpful, but I wish they were podcasts so that I could listen to them while I am driving.

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Ryan Sachs

Shinder does it again!

October 24, 2003

Format: Hardcover

I've read all of Shinder's ISA/MS Security books over the past couple of years, and thought they were excellent. I was psyched to see they were writing all of these MCSE 03 books. I just passed the 70-290 exam after using this book as my only study guide. The test is really hard, and you definitely can't just pass by reading a book (you really need experience as well), but you do need a great study guide and this is the one. The level of detail in this book is absolutely incredible, and you can tell that the authors have actually tested all of this stuff. I also really like the feature at the end of the book where they show all of the test questions with the answer choices and explanations of correct and incorrect answers all in one place. This makes it very easy to review your responses to figure out what you got wrong and more importantly why. I've got all the other books in the series to prepare for the rest of the exams.

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DazedAndConfused

Outdated and Disappointing

May 28, 2004

Format: Hardcover

I purchased this book based on the strength of its recommendations here. Now that I've taken the test, I'm disappointed.
The book appears to be out of date as several topics that were on the exam are NOT covered in the book.
Microsoft has added things on Software Update Services, Distributed File Sharing, and Scripting to the exam that are nowhere to be found in the pages of this 977 page tome.
In addition, I found several things that conflict with other study guides, Microsoft's published materials (MDSN, TechNet), and the Windows Server 2003 help files.
Although the book has a set of practice questions at the end of each chapter, in many cases their "correct" answer was wrong (based on additional research and conversations with other MCSA/MCSE's).
When I wrote Syngress asking for an explanation about the discrepancies (twice), I never received a response.
I'd recommend you look elsewhere if you hope to pass.

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Daniel Calbimonte

The best book for the exam

July 5, 2005

Format: Hardcover

I was really frustrated because there are no good books for this exam, which is really complicated.

No book will cover all the information required, but definitely the best book is this one.
What is interesting is a section with FAQ in each chapter.
Most of the questions are really nice.

What is missing in this book for the exam ?
- More information about SUS
- More information about AD
- More information about Group Policies
- More information about VB scripts for automation
- It would be nice if the questions were similar than the exam.

Anyway, this one was my favourite book for the exam.
I passed it with 887/1000 and I did not have to much experience on win2k3 servers.

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K.F.

Excellent Book

March 31, 2004

Format: Hardcover

If you don't have this book, get it! I passed the exam with flying colors using it and the practice questions. Like most books, there are a few minor mistakes. However, this study guide is laid out clearly, and it doesn't go too far into things that have no bearing on the exam. Once again, you should get this book.

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Jeepix

Horrible

March 31, 2005

Format: Hardcover

Not even getting out of the second chapter I've run across more than a dozen typos and other errors. If I had known there were so many I would have marked them all and sent them to the publisher. Some topics are not even covered. I have thrown this book away and bought the Sybex 70-290 study guide instead...Sybex Study Guides are the best I've found.

If you want to learn this information correctly, do NOT use this book. Their technical editor should be fired.

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Amos Rabin

Stunningly Complete

February 29, 2004

Format: Hardcover

This is a wonderful addition to any study guide library, high recommended.

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