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Primarily Written for those who want to earn the Sun Certified System Administrator (SCSA) certification for Solaris 10, this guide presents full coverage of the official objectives for both the required exams: CX-310-200 and CX-310-202. In spite of the laser sharp focus on the exam objectives, this is not a cram style book. Written in a classroom-based teaching style, this book presents material in a sequential fashion: topics and chapters build upon the previously covered topics and chapters. There is no hopping from topic to topic. An introductory chapter for beginners and a cohesive, concise, yet comprehensive presentation of the material makes it a self contained book that requires no prior experience in Solaris or UNIX. Even after passing the exam, you will find yourself coming back to use this book as an on-the-job reference.

Full coverage of exam topics includes:

  • Basic and advanced Solaris 10 installation
  • Managing file systems and core dumps
  • Performing user and security administration
  • Managing network printers and system processes
  • Performing system backups and restores and managing storage volumes
  • Managing naming services
  • Managing role based access control and system messaging
  • Understanding fundamentals of TCP/IP networking and managing network services

The book features complete details on all exam objectives, 250+ practice questions, step-by-step exercises, on-the-job elements, a two-minute drill at the end of each chapter that reviews the key points in the chapter, and chapter self-tests. The CD contains MasterExam practice exam software with all new questions, a Searchable electronic book, and a second practice exam (with free online registration).

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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 Sun Solaris exams CX-310-200 and CX-310-202
  • Exam Readiness Checklist at the front of the book--you're ready for the exam when all objectives on the list are checked off
  • Real-world exercises--Step-by-step instruction modeled after the hands-on exam questions
  • Exam Watch and 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 CX-310-200 and CX-310-202 topics, including: Installation * System Boot Procedures * File System Administration * Disk Management * User Administration * Security * Managing Network Printers and System Processes * Backups and Restores * The Solaris Network Environment * Virtual File Systems and Core Dumps * Storage Volumes * Access Control and System Messaging * Naming Services * Advanced Installation Procedures

The best fully integrated study system available. CD-ROM includes:

  • Complete MasterExam practice testing engine, featuring:
  • One CX-310-200 practice exam
  • Detailed answers with explanations
  • Score Report performance assessment tool
  • Electronic book for studying on the go
  • Bonus downloadable CX-310-202 MasterExam practice test (with free online registration)


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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars You can pass the exam just using this book, but only just., 13 Mar 2006
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I have sat the first exam this book covers (cx-310-200) and I was not impressed by how much material this book had either missed or skipped over quickly. In particular this book has very little on the new Solaris 10 features such as SMF (svcs, svcadm etc), which is a problem as this is a pretty radical change from the standard init/run level unix system. The exam question on this topic in particular were much more detailed than the book material.

It also has an annoying habit of hiding import information in the middle of paragraphs of text (e.g. file locations) making quick review difficult.

The book also suffers from poor editing; it appears as though a non-technical editor was the last person to proof read the book as there are passages that have obviously incorrect syntax (e.g. missing |'s before grep).

On the plus side, the book covers the material that is included with out too much waffle and comes with a reasonable practise exam that is very similar to the real thing (although a little easier).

In short, this book reads like a Solaris 9 book that needs alot more updating for Solaris 10. And proper editing.

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Don't base your study solely on this book!!, 13 Mar 2006
Its worth noting that the positive reviews of this book are from people who have yet to sit the exam. I did my study for 310-200 based on this book and I too was very pleased with it and felt very confident.

I started to feel uneasy when I read davidkirkby's review which questioned whether the book went into enough depth. As a result I went off and did alot of independant study. This saved me in the exam.

This book gives you a false sense of security. As davidkirkby says, Bill Calkins book goes into alot more depth and seems much closer to what the exam requires.

To give three examples, the subjects of SMF, printer administration and x86 booting were not covered in enough depth. I could quote three or four commands which came up in my exam and are not mentioned anyware in the book

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars A pretty poor book that is too basic., 28 Jan 2006
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The book has lots of white space on the pages with no text. If I wanted to look at white paper I'd buy a packet from the stationers.

The book first discusses the kernel, but then goes back to the very basics, which is not what I personally want. For example, it shows you how to respond to

login:

You are told you need to type your username, press RETURN and that the system will respond with a request for your password. The book tells you to enter your password and press RETURN. We are told the password will not be echoed to the screen for security reasons. (There's no mention of logging into remote systems via CDE or Sun Java Desktop).

Then the 'cd' command is discussed.

If I needed a book at that level, I'd buy a beginners, dummies or idiots guide - not one aimed at Sun's Solaris exams.

The coverage is not very deep, which is inevitable given the amount of whitespace and the level it starts at.

I also bought the book "Solaris 10 System Administration Exam Prep 2" by Bill Calkins. Despite Bill Calkins' book being 50% more expensive, it is much better value. Since that book is recommended by several Sun employees involved in setting the exam, I can only assume the level is about right, which means this book is far too basic.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Important stuff missing
I think the exam must have been updated since this book last was as there's key topics missing from the book. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Passed the Exams!
This is a rock solid book. I have passed both the exams after preparing from this book and from the practice exams that come with this book. Read more
Published on 22 Mar 2006 by minhwong

5.0 out of 5 stars Passed the Exams!
This is a rock solid book. I passed both the exams after preparing from this book, and also preparing from the practice exams that come with this book. Read more
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3.0 out of 5 stars needs proof reading
Quite liked the layout of this book, and it broadly gave me what I needed to pass the Part I exam so far. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars A little bit disappointed, but...
I've recently purchased this book and already passed the first part of the exam. And in some areas of the exam I've noticed that the book was really superficial and yet... Read more
Published on 8 Feb 2006 by Tomaz Bracic

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Exam Study Guide
I'm already a Solaris System Administrator and have used this book to prepare for the Solaris 10 SCSA certification. Read more
Published on 3 Feb 2006 by Mike Gwin

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Exam Study Guide
I'm a Solaris System Administrator, and have used this book to prepare for the Solaris 10 certification. I am all ready to go, and very confident due to this book. Read more
Published on 3 Feb 2006 by Mike Gwin

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