Reviews for MCSA/MCSE Self Paced Training Kit: Managing & Maintaining a MS Windows Server 2003 Environment 2nd Edition: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment

1. Excellent resourse for 70-290 exam

   Rated 5 out of 5 stars, February 12th, 2010

   Great book to prepare you for the 70-290 exam. Ordered it and waited just days to arrive also the tracking feature was up-to-date and the courier HDNL are spot on with delivery. Have used them since as the service is great and reliable.

2. Excellent piece of reading

   Rated 5 out of 5 stars, September 12th, 2009

   This is a really short review, the book is exactly what is needed to pass this exam I passed with a score of 1000 however I have been using Server 2003 since it appeared and have attended 2 courses. As with every Microsoft exam all the answers will not be in this book as they like to throw in the odd question from other areas. With this book you will achieve a solid foundation for what is needed though, but do make sure you do everything.

3. Excellent

   Rated 5 out of 5 stars, April 12th, 2009

   This book does have its faults but they are far outweighed by the excellent, clear and detailed explanations of all topics.
   Reading this book will not only allow you to pass the exam but also give you a decent understanding of the technologies touched upon meaning once you actually pass the exam you will actually be able to back it up.
   I relate it to passing your driving test. This book will teach you to drive and pass the test where as other books may only teach you how to pass your test. Just.
   If you think the latter is the easier option you will be quickly found out by your colleges so I think it really pays off to get this book.
   Cannot recommend it enough.

4. Great Resource

   Rated 4 out of 5 stars, January 12st, 2009

   This was the second book I used to prepare for this exam. The first was Craig Zaker's. Both had advantages - both had disadvantages. The disadvantage of this is its shear volume. It has so much material (all of it good) but if you are working on a time line it is a lot to work through.
   
   This book presents extensive exam preparation materials, going through section by section the requirements of the exam. It will help you learn to think and answer in "Microsoft speak".
   
   There are lots of materials out there if you just want to pass a certification exam, crams, sims, testking ... but if you really want to learn the materials, you need to work with it. This book with its wide range and extensive exercises will help you learn hands on. It is an excellent resource, and will be a reference book I use for years to come.
   

5. The only book for 70-290!

   Rated 5 out of 5 stars, January 12st, 2008

   This is by far the best book for the 70-290 exam.
   It comes with software that will allow you to take practice exams just like the real thing and is structured in such a way that you can test what you've learnt after each chapter.
   I got 94% because of it!
   
   Get this book before you get any others.
   Dan