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MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-270): Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional, Second Edition: ... Professional (Pro-Certification (Hardcover))
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Product Description
MCSA/MCSE SELF PACED
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #1713 in Books
- Brand: Microsoft
- Published on: 2005-02-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 4.89 pounds
- Binding: Hardcover
- 1394 pages
Editorial Reviews
Synopsis
Ace your preparation for the skills measured by MCP Exam 70-270 and on the job with this official Microsoft study guide, now fully updated for Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies plus other key topics. Work at your own pace through a system of lessons, hands-on exercises, troubleshooting labs, and review questions. The Readiness Review Suite on CD, featuring advanced technology from MeasureUp, provides 425 challenging questions for in-depth self-assessment and practice. You can choose timed or untimed testing mode, generate random tests, or focus on specific objectives. You get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers including a customized learning path that describes how and where to focus your studies. Maximize your performance on the exam by learning how to: Perform an installation or upgrade, including remote deployment Configure and customize the desktop environment Administer disks, device drivers, printers, file systems, and other resources Manage TCP/IP networking and support remote and mobile users Monitor, troubleshoot, and tune system performance NEW!Administer security settings and services, including the advances in Windows XP Service Pack 2 Readiness Review Suite on CD Powered by MeasureUp Your kit includes: NEW 15% exam discount voucher from Microsoft.
Customer Reviews
Lifeless & very badly written
In contrast to the other reviewers, I found this the most dull and badly written computer book I have ever read. It can never have been proof-read. It is full of careless errors - there are even some in the answers to the questions. The book leaves gaps in your understanding all over the place, and doesn't flow. The aim seems to be learning by committing disjointed facts to memory, rather than imparting understanding. This is not a dull subject if it is taught by enthusiasts, but the authors of this book do not seem to have the spark of life within them. I give it one star for the included CDs, and for giving an idea of what's expected in the exam.
Very useful, but not the whole story
This book is a well presented, well organised guide to the 70-270 exam syllabus. It isn't too basic, it assumes that you have some working experience already, which is the correct line to take in my opinion.
My main gripe with the book is that when you go from 'Part 1 - Learn at your own pace' to 'Part 2 - Prepare for the exam', it has questions on things that aren't covered in the first part. So don't go thinking that this book is fully comprehensive, it's not. Given the size of it, maybe there just wasn't enough room for the fine detail!
MCSA 70-270: Implementing WinXP
I received this book as part of my course, and i have found it a great help, especially the practise test CD and the Service Pack 2 installation CD which came with mine (That may not come with other copies, im not sure as mine as i say was sent to me via my education facility). This book is definately worth buying if you are studying the MCSA/MCSE or even just brushing up on parts of your knowledge if already in the field of network engineering/administration. In short I find this book much better than then MCSA for dummies i bought before receiving my course package
