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Attention Network + Candidates: Stop spending valuable study time sorting through confusing study aids. Network + Exam Cram 2 is the second edition of a best-selling Network + study guide that gives you unique insight into exam concepts. Packed with test-taking strategies, time-saving tips and Exam Notes, only the information that you need to know for the test is included in a logical, easy-to-follow format. You will also receive a CD that includes over 100 practice test questions and the Cram Sheet tear card for last-minute test review. Network + Exam Cram 2 is the smarter, more efficient way to get certified.
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Attention Network + Candidates: Stop spending valuable study time sorting through confusing study aids. Network + Exam Cram 2 is the second edition of a best-selling Network + study guide that gives you unique insight into exam concepts. Packed with test-taking strategies, time-saving tips and Exam Notes, only the information that you need to know for the test is included in a logical, easy-to-follow format. You will also receive a Cram Sheet tear card for last-minute test review. Network + Exam Cram 2 is the smarter, more efficient way to get certified.
Customer Reviews:
Not sufficient for Certification exam N10-003.......2007-08-19
This review is being written 8-18-2007 for Network+ Exam Cram 2 (2nd Edition). I just took and passed the exam a couple of days ago, and was not overly impressed with this book as a study guide. The two practice exams in the book were much easier than the real exam. The book covers Appletalk which was not mentioned in the exam at all. The exam had more coverage of Novell, especially interworking with Windows, and this topic was not adequately covered in the book. The exam had many troubleshooting problems, and the book did not provide enough practice or techniques in this area. My extensive networking experience in other areas, combined with this book, did help me pass the exam. A more comprehensive book would be better. The practice exams should be rewritten, since good results on them give the reader a false sense of security concerning the real exam.
Introduction to Networking.......2007-07-23
Exam Cram's original edition of Network + was my first literary introduction to networking.
I would recommend this book to anyone starting out in the network industry, or anyone who wants to brush up on the basics.
It covers the major principles of Networking & is a great book whether you plan on taking your Network + exam or not.
Well written, to the point.......2007-07-09
This book is nicely put together covering all the Network+ objectives, although briefly. If you have a background in Networking then this book itself should suffice to prepare you for exam. I was ready to face the exam after going through this book twice and measure up exam questions. Luckily I passed scoring 80% in first attempt. This book has everything that was in the exam, however you have to read it twice or more in order to fully prepare.
Well done.......2007-06-09
This book does not read like a text book, it is written in an easy to understand language. I wish I'd has this for my Network+ class, the textbook was worthless. It will be a good reference later.
Cram!.......2007-05-19
My test is only a few days away and I felt Ive learned a whole lot more then I have ever had.
Book Description
Server+ Exam Cram 2 is an efficient, effective and concise guide that gives you exactly what you need to know to pass the Server+ exam. Organized according to exam objectives, you will be able to quickly and easily assess your understanding of key exam topics. Some of the topics covered are:
- General Server Hardware Knowledge
- Configuration
- Protective Maintenance
- Troubleshooting and Problem Determination
- Disaster Recovery
Dozens of test-taking strategies are included, as well as timesaving tips and the popular Cram Sheet tearcard, perfect for last-minute studying. The included CD-ROM also gives you access to a MeasureUp practice test engine and a bookmarked, searchable PDF of the book, so you can study without having to take the book with you. Server+ Exam Cram is your smartest way to get certified.
Customer Reviews:
2007 Question batch more sophisticated........2007-07-21
A good book for introduction to Server + concepts, but is poorly edited for the test objectives. The book offers too little information on troubleshooting fault tolerance. The 2007 exam I took was far from the material covered in the 700+page book. The 300+ questions in this book were way to easy and simple than the ones you will face. Many of the questions on the real exam have more than 2 answers. Some questions had 5 answers! The questions resembled Microsoft style paragraph type questions. I got a heavy dose of RAID 1,0+1,1+0, and RAID 5. Multiple drive sizes and space requirement arithmetic questions! Many questions on "if you add this adapter..blah.blah..why can the PC boot after POST? Know NIC adapter teaming,upgrading adapters and definitely learn UPS! This book was very insufficient for detail and preparing you the real exam. The worst thing was the questions that came with the book--they are too easy. I study the material/book for about 1 month and a half. I also concentrated on SCSI, which I didn't get much of on the exam. I have some server experience.
I failed with a 580, needing 615.
I am already certified A+, Network+, Security+, and i-Net+. (Sybex is the best, but they don't make a Server+ book) I guess I will study older books and use Wikiopedia.
The test isn't hard, I just didn't use enough resources. I won't buy anything Exam Cram again.
This is yet another experience with Exam Cram. I failed using the EXAM CRAM series....I failed MCP 70-271 twice using Exam cram books. With Sybex, I pass the first time and always with a high score!
This book deserves 1 star to match the 2007 test.
An editor, my kingdom for an editor..........2007-01-22
The Exam Cram and Exam Cram 2 series are excellent sources for the information you need to pass your exams. THIS book has all of the relevant information that you will need to pass the exam. However, it's the worst laid out book I have ever seen. While it tried to conform to the usual format of the Exam Cram series. It fails in one very important aspect. The editing is nearly non-existent. The book covers a topic in one paragraph and then turns around and goes over the exact same subject again 2 paragraphs later. It looks to me as though when it was updated from the older version of the exam things were added and nothing was removed. Any editor looking at this book would have a kitten. As I have explained it to some of my friends, "they have problem repeating their repetition problem."
Server+ Certification Exam Cram 2 (Exam SKO-002).......2007-01-03
This book is very in-depth and provides you with the information needed to pass the Server+ Exam. I've never had any issues with any of the Exam Cram products.
The most error prone book I have ever read........2006-05-26
I am sure that most of the Exam Cram books are good. That being said, this book is so full of errors that it is almost unreadable. The claim that SQL servers have 30 disk drives in them, that SAN devices have dual 2.8 GHz procs with 4GB of RAM, or that GBICs have SC connectors is disappointing. But when it references the most common copper connection is the DB9, or in the study questions that DNS servers do not do name/IP resolution, we have now reached a point that using this book will actually hinder your progress.
I have quite a few fairly advanced network certs and have used this series before and the Exam Cram 2 series are fine books, just look to another source for this particular test.
Clear, concise, and to the point........2006-02-25
This book is a great study resource for the new Server+ Exam. I recommend it to anyone looking to take the test who needs a great study resource!!
Book Description
This bundle is the perfect study tool for those taking the popular Security+ exam. You will find the Ultimate Security+ Exam Cram 2 Study Kit is a must-have resource to give you everything you need to pass the exam.
The Security+ Exam Cram 2 book:
- Maps exactly to the exam objectives, helping you quickly and easily assess your mastery of the material.
- Undergoes a stringent review process that includes scrutiny by nearly a dozen industry experts - including Series Editor
Ed Tittel, the creator of the Exam Cram series -- who ensure the book presents the most complete, up-to-date, technically accurate, and well-organized material available.
- Includes test-taking strategies and time-saving tips, helping improve your success by explaining the how and why of the exams in addition to the what on the exams.
The Security+ Certification Practice Questions Exam Cram 2 book:
- Includes more than 500 practice questions organized according to each exam objective.
- Questions include detailed answers and the exclusive Quick Answer Study System -- which helps readers find answers quickly and easily.
- CD features all 500+ practice questions from the book.
Customer Reviews:
Great Practice.......2007-05-21
I used this book along with books with from Syngress (Security + Study Guide and DVD Training System), McGraw-Hill (Security+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide), and Sybex (CompTIA Security+ Study Guide: Exam SY0-101 (Hardcover))and passed the exam with a score of 780. This book contained 773 practice questions that more close to the actual exam than any other study guide. The bottom line is that the more practice questions you are exposed to, the better off you are going to be.
Mixed opinions.......2007-02-08
Firstly, let me state it for anyone who is not familiar with exam cram books, this book is an abridged publication. It will not cut it as a primary learning tool in any respects. This in itself is a weakness, but generally with exam cram books this is expected.
With that in mind, I will try to give a fair rating to this book. I'll break it into two parts 1) Study guide & 2) test booklet
STUDY GUIDE -
A long time ago, I used an exam cram book to help me with the network+ exam. It did the job perfectly. The security+ test, however, is considered a mile wide and an inch deep. This little study guide simply doesn't have enough in it to cover ALL of the material (no book usually does, but the abridged format should've allowed it to), nor does it go enough into detail to sufficiently explain the topics it does cover the information. I know the book is abridged, but the subject matter is abridged to begin with. Instead of a "mile wide and an inch deep", this book is 3/4 of a mile wide and a half inch deep. To me, that doesn't make for a great source for even "cramming". I say this because the test involves actually understanding the materials rather than memorizing facts. I think it comes up short in this respect.
Question Book-
The book full of questions also gave some mixed results. It did a good job of providing unique questions for the entire subject matter of the test. I did not like how it announced what it was specifically asking a question about before it asked it. This happened A LOT. For instance before it started asking questions about "security policy", this is how it read:
4.5.2.1 SECURITY POLICY
Which of the following involves a broad policy set forth by management on how security should be handled?
a) Password policy
b) Security Policy
c) Procedures
d) Guidelines
You know exactly what the answer will be, long before finishing the question. It was even worse when this type of question was the ONLY question for the topic. That doesn't do you any good.
My second gripe was the accuracy of the answers. This was the third set of books I read on the subject, and some answers seemed to clash with what I read in the other books. Some parts did more to confuse me (due to the contradictory nature) than actually help me. Considering the other books I've read were Shon Harris' CISSP book and the security+ book by Greg White, I am going to have to guess that this was the book in error. Now don't get me wrong 90% of it was spot on accurate... so it did a decent job... but 5% was filled with "poor questions" where the questions were ambiguous, poorly worded or had grammar issues that were difficult to work through. An extra 5% were apparently wrong or contradictory to other information.
In conclusion, I'd say the books were moderately helpful in the end, but overall leave a lot to be desired. I would not rely on these books as the primary factor in passing the test. I think as a primary study guide you may want to use Security+ by gregory white, as well as CISSP all in one by Shon Harris (covers more material than needed for this test, but I'd say 80% overlaps with Security+). Whatever one book didn't cover, the other did. They are very accurate and thorough sources of information and are extremely good in helping people understand the material.
ABOUT THE TEST:
While people say that Security+ is an "entry level" security certification, people need to realize this isn't an entry level category. Security+ requires users to have a great deal of experience/knoweledge in the IT field, otherwise you probably will fail. I was very suprised when I started studying for this test. It covers a large spectrum of technology and applications and also goes enough into detail that you have to actually know and understand the technology and procedures involved. I have used this test as a steping stone for the CISSP (there is a LOT of overlapping), and I think it is well worth the effort.
Who needs to take this test? Well I'd reccommend it before taking the MCSE (it gives you credit towards a MCSE/MCSA requirement. It is also a great way to prepare towards a CISSP, the most accepted security certification. Really, it is like a more reasonable form of the CISSP being that it is widely available at testing centers and costs far less to take the test. I think this certification is dragged down because of the "easy" reputation of A+ and Network+, which truly are "entry level" tests. Anyone who wants to show security competence should take this test..
It worked, I passed. I dont know how but I did........2007-01-04
I dont know if its the subject or the book but this was hard to follow. When I took the CompTIA test it didn't seam like the same material; however, I did pass. (I always do self tests untill I get 90% then take the $250 real test). If your new to IT security look into Cysco's CSIIP test. Its a more highly valued Certification. I didn't take the exam yet but I'm getting the notion from employeers that security+ is not worth the time. (Im entry-level w/ A+, N+, S+)
What You Need to Pass the Test.......2006-12-01
This is not a book that is going to make you an expert on Security. Instead it is a book that prepares you to take the test.
The authors have studied the test,
they understand what the test makers consider important,
they have put together just the information that will be on the test,
they have created a series of practice questions which they then answer and explain their answers.
This is, of course, exactly what you need if you are just cramming to pass the exam. Even if you are experienced in computer security, there will be points in areas with which you are not familiar. This set of books makes sure that you cover all points that the test will cover.
This special package includes two books and and a CD. The two books are the book on the test, and a special Practice Questions book. The CD has 700+ questions, which are the same as in the book, so you have a choice in the way you want to study.
A great Buy.......2006-10-10
I passed SYO-101 today with 813 points thanks to this book and MOST importantly the 800+ questions on CD included with the Practice Questions Book. It is a great deal and well worth the money if you are considering taking the Security +
Book Description
Attention Network + Candidates: Do your last minute studying with us! Network+ Exam Cram 2 Practice Questions provides you with more than 500 practice test questions for Exam N10-003. We will also provide you with complete answer explanations and the "Cram Sheet" tear card that makes this the perfect complementary study tool to your other books or classes. Make sure that you have the full understanding of the information covered in this exam with Network + Exam Cram 2 Practice Questions.
Customer Reviews:
Good Study Guide for the price.......2007-04-12
I am currently studying for the network+ exam and I chose this book because it comes with a cd with over 650 questions. I previously purchased the A+ exam cram book and passed it with ease. I also purchased the CCNA book and passed the intro exam. I'll take the ICND in a few months. Make sure you get the exam cram book with the measure up test engine, the prep logic test engine doesn't have nearly as many questions. You can tell by looking at the front cover of the book.
The only draw back to the testing engine is that a handful of questions have the wrong answers. The explanations for these questions do not match the answers given. 5 questions at the most.
This is a good substitute for the study guides that costs more than the exam itself.
Excellent preparation tool........2007-01-11
The practice CD that comes with this book is a fine study tool for Exam N10-003. When I installed the disk, I was given the option to download the update to the question base. I'm assuming that some of the questions others have complained about were corrected with the update. I couldn't find any wrong answers, and the explanations were right on target. These questions serve to drive Network+ concepts home. They may not be the exact questions that are on the actual test, but they sure do help in preparing you for the exam.
Very Helpful.......2006-08-05
This is the 3rd book I used to help me pass the Exam. First, I bought a big thick one, then a smaller one, and finally this one. The main reason I bought this book was for the questions: 650 practice questions! All the other training books just give you 10 questions per chapter; no way near enough to test someone. However, my suggestion is to not even use the book. Just use the CD that comes with it, becuase it has all the questions from the book, and you can grade your answer instantly instead of having to turn to all different pages.
I will admit though, there are some errors on questions. I've found quite a few mistakes in this book, but at any rate, these book really helps out. I took the test today and saw some quite a couple of similar questions from this book on the exam.
Frustrating .......2006-03-14
I'd say about 70% of the book's content is okay. Not an excellent measure of your networking knowledge, but a start. The other 30% is purely fluff. But when you add it all together, this book is 100% frustrating.
First the fluff part: You are asked a question about a given topic. Then you are asked virtually the exact same question again. Four questions later - Yep, there's that question again. Turn the page - again. Asking the same question (on the same page or within pages of each other) 3 or 4 times with little modification is such a waste of time. The knowledge can be tested in just one. If it is important enough to ask again, at least approach it from a different perspective.
Second - and the worst part - was that time and time again the correct answer to a question was miss-marked in the answer key. For example, if the answer was supposed to be C. HTML, the detailed explanation of the answer in the back of the book would say something like "Yes! You're right: The answer is A. HTML," which also meant that the quick answer key was wrong as well. So, expect lots of extra work trying to decipher the correct answer and the confusion that usually comes with it. I must have come across this 20 or 30 times in a book with hundreds of questions. Simply unacceptable.
Because of these two reasons, I nearly threw this book in the garbage a few times. Sad to say that the Exam Cram series' credibility - and Ed Tittel's famed "editing abilities" - takes a hit with this one.
Do Not Buy This Book!.......2006-01-17
I was highly disappointed at the inaccuracy of the questions (min 4/per chapter as another reviewer wrote). I had taken a Net+ class about a year ago and worked 5 yrs in Techsupport so I wanted this to be a refresher. ExamCram test prep showed I was scoring 95 - 98% so I felt confident on taking the exam. When I read the questions on the exam, my heart sank. The book did NOT prepare me for the exam. There were items on there the practice questions didn't cover. Needless to say I didn't pass, am very disappointed in this product and it's going in the trash. Don't make the same mistake I did! Buy another book!!!
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The Security+ certification is CompTIA's answer to the market's need for a baseline, vendor-neutral security certification. The IT industry recognizes there is a need to better train, staff, and empower those tasked with designing and implementing information security, and Security+ is an effort to meet this demand. Security+ will become the baseline certification for Microsoft's new security certification initiative (to be announced in 2003). This book is not intended to teach new material. Instead it assumes that you have a solid foundation of knowledge but can use a refresher on important concepts as well as a guide to exam topics and objectives. This book focuses exactly on what you need to pass the exam - it features test-taking strategies, time-saving study tips, and a special Cram Sheet that includes tips, acronyms, and memory joggers not available anywhere else. The series is supported online at several Web sites: examcram.com, informit.com, and cramsession.com.
The accompanying CD features PrepLogic™ Practice Tests, Preview Edition. This product includes one complete PrepLogic Practice Test with approximately the same number of questions found on the actual vendor exam. Each question contains full, detailed explanations of the correct and incorrect answers. The engine offers two study modes, Practice Test and Flash Review, full exam customization, and a detailed score report.
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The Security+ certification is CompTIA?s answer to the market?s need for a baseline, vendor-neutral security certification. The IT industry recognizes there is a need to better train, staff, and empower those tasked with designing and implementing information security, and Security+ is an effort to meet this demand. Security+ will become the baseline certification for Microsoft?s new security certification initiative (to be announced in 2003). This book is not intended to teach new material. Instead it assumes that you have a solid foundation of knowledge but can use a refresher on important concepts as well as a guide to exam topics and objectives. This book focuses exactly on what you need to pass the exam - it features test-taking strategies, time-saving study tips, and a special Cram Sheet that includes tips, acronyms, and memory joggers not available anywhere else. The series is supported online at several Web sites: examcram.com, informit.com, and cramsession.com. This ebook does not include the CD that accompanies the print edition.
Customer Reviews:
Many mistakes.......2007-10-04
Somewhat useful, but a discouraging number of mistakes in the practice exams and review questions, and those questions are often so poorly phrased even guessing an answer is futile.
GREAT BOOK!.......2007-06-04
THIS IS A GREAT BOOK TO PREPARE FOR THE SECURITY+ TO STUDY ALONG WITH OTHER TESTING MATERIALS...
Highly recommended.......2007-02-25
This book is exactly what an Exam Cram book should be. If you don't know the subject matter, this book will not help you pass the exam. If you are familiar with the subject matter this book fill in the gaps of your knowledge and does it very well. I read the book from cover to cover then took 3 practice exams. I scored about 75-80% on these. The pass fail on the real exam is 85%. So I re-read the book and took a few more practice exams, this time scoring over 91% each time. I took the exam yesterday and scored a 93%. This book made the difference for me. Once again if you don't have the work experience or haven't done other reading on security matters you will not be able to pass this exam. That's the way it should be. I want my Certification to mean something. If anyone could pick up this book and pass the test, it wouldn't. It is a tough Exam. Most of the questions are relatively easy, but to get the passing score you have to know your stuff.
Insufficient.......2007-01-05
I was quite unhappy sitting in an exam room this morning after using this book to study for two months. It is completely insufficient for this exam - leaving many, many topics uncovered or not covered with enough depth. At best it is a reference book, not a guidebook.
Okay...but don't count on it.......2006-04-04
I recently started studying for the Security + exam. I have about two years of security experience and about four years total computer experience. A friend of my who has his MSCA, Net+ and A+ has recently failed this test for the third time! After reading this book I know why. He used this as his primary study material and believe me when I say that it is far too shallow to prepare you for this exam. I have been a big believer in Exam Cram up until this point. I've read the book but am also reading some of the CISSP books just to make sure. This test is too expensive to fail that many times.
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The CCNA is the first exam a candidate takes on the road toward becoming a Cisco certified professional or expert. While Cisco exams are considered very difficult, these exams are also very popular. The CCNA Practice Questions Exam Cram 2 will provide you with 500 practice questions and a detailed explanation of correct answers as well as incorrect answers. These questions are provided in print as well as electronic format, complete with a versatile CD-ROM testing engine that provides readiness feedback and simulated test-taking conditions. Special features such as the popular Cram Sheet tearcard are also included to help you better prepare for the exam.
Coverage in CCNA Practice Questions Exam Cram 2, Second Edition applies to the 640-801 (INTRO/ICND), 640-821 (INTRO), and the 640-811 (ICND) exams, and is completely updated to match changes from Cisco Systems to these exams since their introduction in 2003.
Customer Reviews:
very good print..................2007-07-23
i had a doubt that these amazon books are not good to read ,but once i got the book from amazon i decided to get all the books from amazon.
this is a good book.......2007-07-16
After going through the book I have no doubt in my mind that I have got the right book what I needed to do now is to study and God willing to pass my ccna. Buying this book with other good ccna certified books is what I will recomend to every ccna student thanks.
tough questions.......2007-01-30
I have taken the CCNA test before and passed it. I can say that if you can pass this Exam Cram, you'll probably do great on the real thing.
Missing two chapters: Chapters 8 and 9!.......2006-06-13
CCNA Practice Questions Exam Cram, 2nd Edition
Copyright 2006 by Que Publishing
First Printing: December 2005
Missed two whole chapters:
Chapter 8. Access Lists and Network Address Translation
Chpater 9. Serial WAN and Frame Relay Connections
To protect yourself, don't buy this printing!
Outdated don't waste your money........2005-08-08
I bought this book for last minute prep for my exam and I found
out it is nothing like the real exam, It doesn't really give you a feel for the real exam,There are other exam preps material out there that gives you more of a feel for the real exam than this book.
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MCSA/MCSE 70-291 Exam Cram, Second Edition is the #1 quick-study guide to passing the MCSA/MCSE 70-291 exam. This book covers all exam objectives, including how to maintain a DHCP server, manage name resolution with DNS, secure networks using IPSec, troubleshoot network and Internet connectivity, and monitor network traffic. This new edition also includes two full practice exams and has been updated against Microsoft's official courseware (MOC) that corresponds to this exam.
This book will provide a refresher on important concepts and help you build on a solid foundation of knowledge on exam topics and objectives. The book also features test-taking strategies, time-saving study tips, and a special Cram Sheet that includes tips, acronyms, and memory joggers not available anywhere else.
Customer Reviews:
Great study guide.......2007-06-26
I found that the book is a great study guide. I would not recommend it for someone who does not have any experience with the server software, but I found it beneficial as a refresher course and to help me in some of my weaker areas. Several people noted that the unique registration code is expired, mine was too, but all I had to do was send an e-mail to MeasureUp support and just explain the situation and they unlocked the code for me.
What! The registration code has expired!.......2007-06-10
I was a little disappointed to discover the unique registration code had expired 8 days before I had received the book.
This book is more of an outline and review of the materials covered on the 70-291 exam. I believe this book would only be beneficial to individuals who have experience with managing a Windows Server 2003 network and who need a quick review prior to taking the exam.
If you are inexperienced with managing DNS, DHCP, or RRAS, this book would be of little value: It is not a reference book.
Another compliant I have is the practice questions in this book are not similar to the questions on the exam. The questions on the exam are much more difficult.
The only positive comment I have about this book is it's format is well organized. Each objective is laid out by chapter. This book is definately better organized than the MSCA Self Paced Training Kit from Microsoft Publishing.
Overall, I am giving this book a rating of 3 stars.
Practice Exams?.......2007-06-09
The practice exams are just printed in the back of the book. There is no CD or download, all you get is a registration code for their website that has already expired; but, their website will gladly sell you the practice exams. This is inexcusable. The book is okay on it's own, but I don't see anyone passing 70-291 with just this guide.
An Exam Cram, Not a Reference Book.......2007-03-10
As the title of the book says, this is an Exam Cram book. Its intent, it's sole intent, is to teach you how to pass the Exam 70-291 test on Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure. It is probably best suited for a person with some experience running Server 2003 already but who wants to pick up all the messy little details that are going to be asked on the exam.
To help you along, there are two practice exams, with answers and explanations. The book also has a Registration Key so you can go on line to MeasureUp and go through their on line questions as well. If you then want to take their test on line, there is a 20% discount off of the price.
Don't start here if you've never worked with Server before, it isn't enough of reference book to do that, it's purely an exam cram, just like it says.
Just Passed.......2007-02-23
I bought the book and went through it in just over a week. The text did a great job breaking down the exam into sections and giving you the key information with regards to that section. I would not suggest this book to someone with little or no server experience because it does not go into great detail about any one topic, however if you've been working in a Server 2003 environment for a while and are used to using and administering DHCP, DNS, RRAS, and IPSec than this book is great for learning the intricacies that Microsoft asks on the test. The exam questions offered in this book are by no means brain dump questions but they did a great job covering everything I saw on the exam today and then some. The only thing it doesn't give you is practice with the simulations but I guess that's the whole point of the sims.
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Attention Network+ Candidates: Stop spending valuable study time sorting through confusing study aids. Network + Exam Prep 2 is the ultimate self-study guide for the Network + exam. Featuring exercises, self-assessments, study strategies, exam tips and notes, this comprehensive guide will help you understand the concepts behind the exam objectives and score better on the test. You will also receive a CD that includes over 100 practice test questions and the Cram Sheet tear card for last-minute test review. Network + Exam Prep 2 is the smarter, more efficient way to get certified.
Customer Reviews:
PASSED IT!.......2006-11-06
I used this book in conjunction with the Network+ Study Guide book from Sybex. I found that this book had plenty of information aimed at real world experience and directly to passing the exam, while the Network+ Study Guide (Sybex) book had more concise information for passing the exam. Also, there are some one or two details that are missed here, and are mentioned in the other book. This combination proved to be a winner with regards to not only passing the exam, but understanding the information for real world experience. I mention the combination because there is no 'one stop' shopping, when it comes to study guides. Obviously, for more advanced information with regards to networking, there are other books for that, though this one has a wealth of information. This one is for passing the exam. Other reviewers for this type of book fail to stick to that point. I PASSED! ... and with a very good score. Overall, I would definitely use this series of books (along with Sybex) to study from for other exams, when the time comes. This book is now valued reference material that I can look back on.
Average book but it helped me pass.......2006-07-14
I read this book from start to finish and found one or more topics completing lacking. One such area was authentication - in particular Kerberos. In the test, I was asked about Kerberos and had absolutelty no idea what to answer. I went back to the book after the exam but there was only one paragraph about Kerberos. Admittedly, my practice exams were also light on Kerberos.
Apart from that there were some minor typos, but the writing style, in my opinion, was a little more livelier than some other texts.
I certainly wouldn't rely solely on any one text to pass (this book is no different). Get a practice test software as a supplement.
In the end, I did pass and now the book is used as a reference for which it is quite adequate.
Superb.......2006-03-01
This second edition (with 2005 objectives) is perfect for someone taking an academic approach to the Network+ exam. Note that this book is part of the "Exam Prep" series, not the "Exam Cram" series. (Essentially, the "Prep" series goes much more in-depth than the "Cram" series.)
I offer this becuase it took me a costly accident and about a half of a day of shear confusion to figure out that there was a difference. As such, I'm sure some will criticize this book as going into too much depth in some areas. Usually these critiques are arm-chair, after the test comments. (I've read hundreds of Amazon reviews, and I find this comment to be the most frequent and the most frustrating.) I suppose this is fine advise if you are a "crammer," maybe an experienced network administrator just needing some refresher.
If you are like me, however, and want to prepare for the exam and actually learn while doing it, then this is the book for you. It's thorough, but not complex. It can be overwhelming, yet it flows beautifully. It is packed with tips, review questions, exam alerts and (my favorite) mini-senarios to drive the point home.
I have studied for and passed two other certifications, and in both instances I needed multiple study materials. In this case, this was the only book I needed. One read through and I had all the confidence I needed.
Ultimate Guide.......2006-01-02
I'm reading this book after watching training videos for the Network+ exam. So far I can say with conviction that if I was to choose only one book for my Network+ exam preparations, then this would have to be it. It has that special quality that doesn't just inform the reader, but actually builds confidence that comes from understanding the material. This is the hallmark of good writing.
Each chapter builds logically on the one before it and the paragraphs are brief enough to pass along an idea without weighing the reader down with too much detail. That said, the authors seem fully aware of where more information may be required and promptly allay the reader's concerns by assuring him or her of a fuller treatment of the topic in a later chapter. In this way one is not only prepared to take the exam, but is also shaped into a competent professional.
There's humour but it's just right and the REALLY important stuff is highlighted in Exam Watch boxes.
Would I therefore recommend this book on its own? Probably not. But that's just because I believe in having at least 2 points of view. But if you're short on cash or don't have the time to do the ideal comparative study that 2 books would afford, then this book and maybe the Exam Cram 2 Practice Questions for Network+ Exam N10-003 would make excellent resources for the exam.
All in all I would highly recommend this book. I'm only surprised to be the first person to be reviewing such a good book when it's been available for months.
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Lotus Notes and Domino 6 System Administrator Exam Cram 2 is the best exam preparation available and the only one of its type for the IBM Certified Professional exams. This book covers the three exams required to become an IBM CP. Those who are current Certified Lotus Professionals now become IBM Certified Professional System Administrators - Lotus Notes and Domino 6 (IBM CP). The desire to attain a Lotus certification is growing because Lotus is one of the top 10 certifications for salary level, % of salary increase, and promotional opportunities. CPs earn higher salaries with each certification and 80% of Lotus certified candidates continue from a specialist (CS) to a professional (CP). This Exam Cram 2 is perfect for those who have proven experience with Notes client and Domino server and are now ready to take the exam. The best-selling Exam Cram 2 series shows them exactly what they need to know to pass the exam.
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Lotus Notes and Domino 6 System Administrator Exam Cram 2 is the best exam preparation available and the only one of its type for the IBM Certified Professional exams. This book covers the three exams required to become an IBM CP. Those who are current Certified Lotus Professionals now become IBM Certified Professional System Administrators - Lotus Notes and Domino 6 (IBM CP). The desire to attain a Lotus certification is growing because Lotus is one of the top 10 certifications for salary level, % of salary increase, and promotional opportunities. CPs earn higher salaries with each certification and 80% of Lotus certified candidates continue from a specialist (CS) to a professional (CP). This Exam Cram 2 is perfect for those who have proven experience with Notes client and Domino server and are now ready to take the exam. The best-selling Exam Cram 2 series shows them exactly what they need to know to pass the exam. This ebook does not include the CD that accompanies the print edition.
Customer Reviews:
Well worth the price.......2006-07-24
I studied for the exam using this book and practice exams available from another vendor. Without a doubt, this book gave me the insight to pass the exams.
The book is clear about the exam requirements, and gives helpful tips on areas to study. The material is well - laid out, and follows the progression from one exam to another.
Since the exams cost $100 and over each to take, this book was well worth the cover price to ensure passing.
It is recommended.......2005-09-27
not bad and is recommended. The pratical test software attached helps me to review important issue for study.
Well-worth the price.......2004-02-03
If you want to find out what will be on the exams and learn to pass the exams, this is definitely the book for you. They basically took the list of topics from Lotus' own exam guide and fleshed it out (from Lotus' page or two to hundreds of pages). Now, it won't teach you everything, but it teaches you a lot. When the reading is coupled with taking the practice exams, you find out what areas you really need to learn more. For example, you'll read in here about profiles, but in order to understand them in a way that would prepare me for the exam, I had to read the red book on upgrading to R6. Similarly, you really do need to actually do the kind of work that the book describes in order to pass the exams. I managed to pass all 3 exams in about 4 days, but I am an extreme case - I'd been doing the work for 7 years (my certification was in development) and I had access to an exam prep room which had copies of every book I might need.
There are flaws in this book. For example, they recommend Bankes & Hatter's "Lotus Notes & Domino: Essential Reference" for administrators. I wrote a review on this site about that book. As I titled my review, it's an "Outstanding reference for LotusScript and Java" - it's not a book for any kind of administrator, as they don't need to learn LotusScript. (Oddly Bankes & Hatter wrote the App Dev Exam Cram book.) On occasion, there are also technical errors. I remember, but cannot find, one instance when it stated that the server was doing something when they intended to use some other noun. It was a proper English sentence, but it was just plain wrong.
So, buy this book, study other materials, do some actual installation and administration work and then take the tests. You will be happy with the time and money you invest.
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The CISSP certification exam is one of the most difficult exams to pass because of the expansive knowledge base it covers. You'll need to be well prepared for the exam and CISSP Practice Questions Exam Cram 2 is one of the best preparation tools available. With more than 500 practice questions, the detailed explanations of correct and incorrect answers included in CISSP Practice Questions Exam Cram 2 will ensure that you have a full understanding of the information covered in the exam. Our innovative Quick Check Answer Key™ also allows you to quickly find answers as you work your way through the questions. CISSP Practice Questions Exam Cram 2 is a highly-effective, complementary resource to your exam preparation and studying.
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The CISSP certification exam is one of the most difficult exams to pass because of the expansive knowledge base it covers. You'll need to be well prepared for the exam and CISSP Practice Questions Exam Cram 2 is one of the best preparation tools available. With more than 500 practice questions, the detailed explanations of correct and incorrect answers included in CISSP Practice Questions Exam Cram 2 will ensure that you have a full understanding of the information covered in the exam. Our innovative Quick Check Answer Key
Customer Reviews:
Good Choice For Test Questions.......2005-08-17
I used this book along with several other texts and practice exams to prepare for the exam. I also used the cccure website. Clement DuPuis runs the site and was the editor of this book which was a factor in my decision to buy. I passed the exam so I am happy with the end result.
Do NOT Buy This Book.......2005-08-04
I purchased this book two weeks before my CISSP exam to practice, and after so many ridiculously-worded questions, mismatched questions and answers, and flat out inaccuracies, I took it back to the store and got a refund.
This is the worst possible study tool to acquire. I don't know how the content got by an editor; it will mislead you as to what the right answers are, confuse you by misrepresenting your actual knowledge, and generally do more harm than good.
Solid Practice.......2005-06-03
I passed the CISSP examination in NYC last month and used this book as part of my practice drills. I mainly used the practice CD. The book itself is the practice CD in paper form. The questions Gregg asks are specific, yet challenging, and push your level of understanding of the 10 domains. The CD engine works fine, but the "mark" feature had a few issues at the end of a quiz. Overall, I believe that this CD isolated my weakness very well in relation to other quiz engines, so I knew exactly what I needed to spend more time on. The questions on calculating ALE and SLE were useful and applicable in a real world sense. Combine this book with Tittel, Harris and ISC2 study guides and you should really have a command of the material.
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