MCITP Self-Paced Training Kit (Exams 70-640, 70-642, 70-643, 70-647): Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Administrator Core Requirements | 
 enlarge | Authors: Dan Holme, Nelson Ruest, Danielle Ruest, Tony Northrup, J. C. Mackin
Publisher: Microsoft Press
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Edition: Pap/Cdr
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Pages: 3400
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Dimensions (in): 9.4 x 7.7 x 6.4
ISBN: 0735625727
Dewey Decimal Number: 004
EAN: 9780735625723
ASIN: 0735625727
Publication Date: July 14, 2008
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Product Description
Your all-in-one kit for the skills measured by the core exams for Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Enterprise Administrator certification and on the job. Covering Exams 70-640, 70-642, 70-643, and 70-647, these four official Microsoft study guides provide in-depth exam prep plus practice tests to help maximize your performance.
This kit comes packed with the tools and features that exam candidates want most including self-paced training based on final exam content; rigorous, objective-by-objective review; exam tips from expert, exam-certified authors; and customizable testing options. It also provides labs and exercises for skills and expertise you can apply to the job.
Focusing on Windows Server 2008 enterprise administration, topics include configuring, managing, and supporting user accounts, computer accounts, groups, Domain Name System (DNS) zones and client settings, group policy objects, Active Directory Lightweight Directory Service, and Active Directory Rights Management Service; configuring remote access, Network Access Protection, Network Authentication, IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, and DNS Replication; working with Terminal Services, Web services infrastructure and security, Media Server, Windows SharePoint Services server options, File Server, Print Services, network maintenance, and Simple Network Management Protocol; planning networks and application services; designing core identity and access management components; implementing PKI; and designing virtualization strategy.
You ll work at your own pace through the lessons and hands-on exercises. Then assess yourself by using more than 1200 practice and review questions on the CD, which features multiple, customizable testing options. Choose timed or untimed testing mode, generate random tests, or focus on discrete objectives or chapters. You get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers including pointers back to the book for further study. You also get an evaluation version of Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition and an exam discount voucher making this kit an exceptional value and a great career investment.
Key Book Benefits
Excellent value: Four official Microsoft study guides covering the core requirements for MCITP: Enterprise Administrator certification all in one box In-depth coverage of exam objectives and sub-objectives plus instructive case studies and troubleshooting scenarios to enhance your performance on the job 1200+ practice and review questions Test engine that enables customized testing, pre-assessment and post-assessment, and automated scoring and feedback Handy exam-mapping grid Evaluation version of Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition 15 percent exam discount voucher from Microsoft (limited-time offer) All four study guides in searchable eBook format
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 good book for what it covers, not complete for test purposes September 4, 2008
A good book for learning about Windows Server 2008!
It is reasonably easy to read and presents topics in an understandable format. As with any book, it is impossible to ask questions or get a subject presented differently.
As a professional trainer (Microsoft certified), I warn students that no one source of information will cover all the material that Microsoft tests you on. This book is no exception. The Quick Check questions and end of Lesson questions are very week compared to what Microsoft will test you on. The CD with practice exams was not available, so I cannot comment on the level of questions present. From past experience, the CD's practice questions are equally week.
Pros:
* A well written book for general learning.
* Comes with a CD containing an e-book for when carrying the book around is not practical
* Contains minimal errors
Cons:
* Not sufficient as a sole learning source for taking the 70-647 exam!
* Week questions as compared to the exam
In Summary, I would recremend this book for general learning and with a supplement for those planing on taking the 70-647 exam
How to find the errata page with corrected typos... August 22, 2008
Type "Microsoft Help and Support" in your favourite search engine and then click on the link which leads to the page. In the upper right hand corner type in "70-640" (note: do not type in the ISBN number as it will not return any results - contrary to what Microsoft says) and you will then see a link for the errata page for the book in question. You can use this for any of the Microsoft Press Training Kits (each of which has a pretty staggering amount of typos)e.g. "70-236" (which by the way has so many errata listings that they had to break it down into two separate links!). Trying to use any of these Training Kits without access to the errata pages is aggravating beyond belief - especially when attempting to to the labs - but the written information tends to both informative and well-written. Hope this helps...
If you've made it this far, you probably know what to expect from an MS Press book August 18, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
If you've used MS Press before, you will experience more of the same in this book. I read the book, used the practice tests, and bought the Self-Test software. I snuck by with a 752 to earn my Enterprise Administrator. The book (and test) focuses on design, and gives you some very nice real-world advice on how to design complex Microsoft-based Networks. It even gives you some managerial advice, which actually gives you a nice sense of pride as you read the book and know what a great certification you're about to earn.
There's no magic to taking MS Exams - my formula for every exam in the Enterprise Admin track was:
1. Read a book. Don't stress over nailing every concept. I used the MS Press books. Just read it leisurely to learn.
2. Go through the practice test CD in the book. Be able to score 80% consistently.
3. Buy a second practice test (I like Self-Test). Be able to score 80% consistently.
For the practice tests, focus on the incorrect answers as much as the correct answers. Know WHY an answer is right/wrong. I don't even use the real cert mode on the tests, I just use the practice mode and learn why the answer is what it is.
Good luck! You'll like the book if you've made it this far.
 Technical Usefulness August 9, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a fantastic product through which one can study and refine one's technical knowledge about windows 2008 server. As with all previous MS Press releases thie product is of the highest quality and just what one needs to pass the exams and to learn the nuances of the product in question.
Win Server 2008 MCITP-Training-Box July 28, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
us it as learning material after you have taken courses about this themes or as a self studing material it is quite necessary to get more detailed exams training before making exams and hopefully passing them well.
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