- Paperback: 4000 pages
- Publisher: Microsoft Press,U.S.; Pap/Cdr edition (10 Sep 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 812033034X
- ISBN-13: 978-0735619531
- ASIN: 0735619530
- Product Dimensions: 23.8 x 19.6 x 18 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
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Get in-depth training and practice with the skills measured by the core exames for MCSE certificatio for Windows Server 2003. Covering exams70-290, 70-291, 70-293, and 70-294.
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Craig Zacker is a writer, editor, and educator who has written or contributed to dozens of books on operating systems, networking, and PC hardware, as well as several college texts and online training courses. Craig is the author of the Windows Small Business Server 2008 Administrator's Pocket Consultant, and co-authored the MCITP Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-686): Windows 7 Desktop Administrator.
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186 of 187 people found the following review helpful
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Despite some of the comments below, you're not going to get through thesebooks in an afternoon unless you're gifted; there's some 4000 pages oftechnical information to digest. It took me two weeks at 8 hours or so aday to get through them (a few exercises included).
I used these books to pass my 2003 MCSA/MCSE and thought they were great.I tend to buy the vendor's books when I sit an exam because I figureno-one will know the product (and exam content) quite like the vendor.Normally that means I'm resigned to a fairly stuffy read. Not in thiscase. The books are still major heavyweights on the technical facts, butthis time I found them a (relatively) easy read. There's even a fewcomments in them which made me smile.
Facts are good and examples are clear. I only noticed one contradiction inthe whole set and that's to do with Quota's. One book says quota's are pervolume, per user only. Another book says quota's can also be applied togroups (not so from what I can tell). Other than that, I saw no majorhowlers at all. (That's not to say I didn't THINK I'd found some, I did.Investigation or a re-read of a para or two and I realised the fault wasmine.)
As with all books like these, they do not cover all content in the exam.One or two questions fall outside the scope of the books but that seems tobe the rule rather than the exception in this game. On the whole, coverageis very good.
I used only these books to pass the exams, but as the introduction saysyou are expected to have 18 months experience to get the best from them. Ihave 4 years worth and did find that I needed to "fill the gaps" with myreal-life knowledge. That's not to say you should discount these books ifyou don't have the experience, just be aware that you may well need tosupplement them with something else.
I definitely recommend the set, they're as good as anything else you willfind and better than a lot of others I glanced at. They would have got 5stars but in places you feel like you're completely lost in a sea oftechnical gibberish, although with content like this that shouldn't beoverly suprising. Some parts could have done with more explanation, but at4000 pages already maybe that's not a viable option.
Finally, I normally sell my study books when I've got the cert, but thesehave some rather useful information in them for real life application.This set will be staying on my shelf for a year or two. A good set fromMicrosoft and the authors.
Oh, and if you read this far I assume you're going for your MCSE. In thatcase, good luck :)
I used these books to pass my 2003 MCSA/MCSE and thought they were great.I tend to buy the vendor's books when I sit an exam because I figureno-one will know the product (and exam content) quite like the vendor.Normally that means I'm resigned to a fairly stuffy read. Not in thiscase. The books are still major heavyweights on the technical facts, butthis time I found them a (relatively) easy read. There's even a fewcomments in them which made me smile.
Facts are good and examples are clear. I only noticed one contradiction inthe whole set and that's to do with Quota's. One book says quota's are pervolume, per user only. Another book says quota's can also be applied togroups (not so from what I can tell). Other than that, I saw no majorhowlers at all. (That's not to say I didn't THINK I'd found some, I did.Investigation or a re-read of a para or two and I realised the fault wasmine.)
As with all books like these, they do not cover all content in the exam.One or two questions fall outside the scope of the books but that seems tobe the rule rather than the exception in this game. On the whole, coverageis very good.
I used only these books to pass the exams, but as the introduction saysyou are expected to have 18 months experience to get the best from them. Ihave 4 years worth and did find that I needed to "fill the gaps" with myreal-life knowledge. That's not to say you should discount these books ifyou don't have the experience, just be aware that you may well need tosupplement them with something else.
I definitely recommend the set, they're as good as anything else you willfind and better than a lot of others I glanced at. They would have got 5stars but in places you feel like you're completely lost in a sea oftechnical gibberish, although with content like this that shouldn't beoverly suprising. Some parts could have done with more explanation, but at4000 pages already maybe that's not a viable option.
Finally, I normally sell my study books when I've got the cert, but thesehave some rather useful information in them for real life application.This set will be staying on my shelf for a year or two. A good set fromMicrosoft and the authors.
Oh, and if you read this far I assume you're going for your MCSE. In thatcase, good luck :)
93 of 96 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having tried a few certification books before this, I was about to give up. Until I found this kit. It is fantastic, and has everything you need to pass the core exams on your way to become a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer. The text is easily digested, with clear diagrams and illustrations. I have passed the first four exams now but as my work lent me the books I decided to buy them anyway as a reference.
62 of 64 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have to admit that Microsoft books in the past have been a bit drab. However this MCSE/MCSA book has been improved greatly. It offers the reader some useful background information on the 2003 server topics, coupled with great labs. There are a few mistakes that I have noticed in the labs. However don't be put off by this as the reader can easily spot them. I haven't read them all yet, only the Planning the AD infrastructure and the 2003 Environment. So far I am impressed and after a while I will think about doing my exams.
Well done Microsoft!!
Well done Microsoft!!
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Craig Zacker is a fantastic technical writer. He presents his materials in a clear, concise and straightforward manner. Read more
Published on 21 Feb 2009 by Steven R. McEvoy
Just amazing
I have never even heard of these manuals and yet i now find myself being headhunted on an hourly basis. How DO these guys do it?
Published on 4 Oct 2007 by Ottergirl
Makes me look technical
With their incredible grossy blue covers and the cardboard sleeve, these books are a most for any IT Dept. Read more
Published on 9 Aug 2005 by David R. Casey
Grrrreeeeat
I read these books while eating my dinner one night, I have no arms but that didn't stop me, I sailed through the exams thanks to this course, I took the exams straight after my... Read more
Published on 30 Jun 2005
The software is handy
I have to be honest and say, I was truly hoping for more. This seems to be a geeky excuse for self worship concerning people who attempt to write technical manuals in a foreign... Read more
Published on 26 Oct 2004
Much Improved....
I recently purchased these books and they have been fantastic.
The presentation and clarity of inforation is much better than previously found in some MS Press books. Read more
The presentation and clarity of inforation is much better than previously found in some MS Press books. Read more
Published on 4 Mar 2004 by Chris
Very useful
While I have quite a lot of experience of using Windows server systems, I found this an excellent source of new material. Read more
Published on 17 Dec 2003 by "mr_bricolage"
Fantastic
I read the entire set on a rainy Friday afternoon, and passed all the exams in the evening. A superb product, but make sure you have at least six years experience prior to the... Read more
Published on 29 Nov 2003
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