MCSA MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exams 70-292 and 70-296):...

Features

• Cover Type: Hard Cover with 1100 pages
• Published by: Microsoft Press; Har/Cdr edition September 10, 2003
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0735619719
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0735619715
• Book Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.6 x 2.8 inches
• Weighs: 5.2 pounds

Book Description
Announcing an all-new MCSA/MCSE Training Kit designed to help maximize your performance on Exams 70-292 and 70-296, core exams for IT professionals already certified on Microsoft Windows- 2000 who want to upgrade their credentials for Windows Server 2003. Covering two exams and two certification tracks, this kit provides great value. It packs the tools and features exam candidates want most#151;including in-depth, self-paced training based on final exam content; rigorous, objective-by-objective review; exam tips from an expert exam-certified author; and a robust testing suite. It also provides real-world scenarios, case study examples, and troubleshooting labs for the skills and expertise you can apply to the job.Ace your exam preparation by working at your own pace through the lessons, hands-on exercises, and practice tests. The flexible, best-of-class test engine on CD-ROM features 425 practice questions and pre- and post-assessment capabilities. Choose timed or untimed testing mode; generate random tests or focus on discrete objectives or chapters; and get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers#151;including pointers back to the book for further study. You also get a 180-day evaluation version of Windows Server 2003 software#151;making this kit an exceptional value and a great career investment.

About The Author
Orin is a writer, editor and systems administrator who works for the certification advice Web site Certtutor.net. His work in IT has been varied: hes done everything from providing first level networking support to acting in the role of systems administrator for one of Australia's largest companies. He has authored several articles for technical publications as well as contributing to The Insider's Guide to IT Certification. He holds the MCSE, CCNA, CCDA and Linux+ certifications. He holds a bachelor's degree in Science with honors from the University of Melbourne and is currently working toward the completion of a Ph.D in Philosophy of Science. Orin would like to thank his gorgeous, amazing wife Oksana for being more wonderful and loving than he could ever have dreamed. Orin wants to thank their son Rooslan for making fatherhood so easy and fun. He would also like to thank the following friends and family: Ma, Mick, Lards, Gillian, Lee, Neil, Will, Jon, Alexander, Irina, Stas and Kasia as well as the entire Certtutor.net tutor team who offer great free advice to those who are interested in getting certified.

A graduate of Yale University and Thunderbird, the American Graduate School of International Management, Dan has spent ten years as a consultant and trainer, delivering solutions to tens of thousands of IT Professionals from the most prestigious organizations and corporations around the world. His clients have included AT&T, Compaq, HP, Boeing, Home Depot, and Intel, and he has recently been involved supporting the design and implementation of Active Directory at enterprises including Raytheon, ABN AMRO, Johnson & Johnson, Los Alamos National Laboratories and General Electric. Dan is the Director of Training Services for Intelliem, which specializes in boosting the productivity of IT professionals and end users by creating advanced, customized solutions that integrate clients' specific design and configuration into productivity-focused training and knowledge management services (info@intelliem.com). From his base in sunny Arizona, Dan travels to client sites around the world, and then unwinds on his favorite mode of transportation-his snowboard. It takes a village to raise a happy geek, and Dan sends undying thanks and love to those, without whom, sanity would be out of reach: Lyman, Barb & Dick, Bob & Joni, Stan & Marylyn & Sondra, Mark, Kirk, John, Beth, Dan & June, Lena and the entire crazy commando crew.

Reader Reviews
Big heavy book with some big heavy content. A lot of info in this book. I got through about half of it before I took the exams. I passed the exams, but felt like I didn't really need to spend the time reading the book in order to do so. It comes with the Measure-Up practice tests which are pretty good. None of the questions from the practice tests were on the production exam, but taking them puts you in the test taking mode. Plus the practice tests give you an idea on what they are testing on with these new exams. A previous review mentioned DNS. DNS is big time on the 296 exam, but Microsoft assumes you already know about DNS and they really only ask questions about the new features in 2003 DNS. Conditional forwarding is a big new DNS concept as well as stub-zones. Know what they are. 292 is 55 questions and 296 is 51 questions. The 296 test is set-up a little different. You are asked 24 questions in one section then you can review then you are given another 26 questions. Once you get through the first 24 and you start the second half you cannot go back to review the first 24. Weird I know. Not sure about the method of their madness there, but they are trying to do something different. 292 is all about administering 2003. You really need to know 2000 as well. A lot of scenario questions on 296 regarding design. Windows 2003 introduces a bunch of new modes you can be in. Remember in 2000 you had mixed mode or native mode. In 2003 there are forest-level modes and domain-level modes. It is a little confusing. You need to know each mode or level and understand what features you can use with each. A few drag and drop questions on that. Remember some questions are worth more points than others so getting the big drag and drop or matching questions correct will get you more points. Universal group membership caching is important. Users no longer need a global catalog to log in provided you are in the right 2003 mode. A few questions on trusts as well. Overall this is a good book, but to me it is not 100% necessary to read it in order to pass. You might be better off with a smaller exam cram book and check out the 2003 white papers on Microsoft's website. These are both very passable exams for the MCSA/MCSE. 296 is a little harder, but if you know your stuff it shouldn't be much of a problem. Good luck. Comment | | (Report this)