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With a new crop of Microsoft Windows servers comes a new assortment of related Microsoft exams. Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSA Certified on Windows 2000 helps prepare you for the title exam by going through the exam's published objectives one by one, reviewing key concepts, facts, and procedures. As well, the book (and its accompanying CD-ROM) provide sample questions in the style of the exam. These come in handy for diagnostic purposes, and for visualizing the test day in advance. The only problem with the questions is that their answers appear (with discussion, to the credit of the authors) on the same page, making it hard to test yourself without sneaking a peek in advance.
Bruce Parrish and Kirk Hausman--under the supervision of Ed Tittel, who started the Exam Cram series--assume that you have either some relevant experience or a lab environment on which to practice. They point out key features of the environment they're teaching without wasting time on subjects that aren't covered on the exam, making this more of a guided tour of highlights than a comprehensive manual. They also assume that the reader is going for an upgrade, and so note how various aspects of Windows 2003 are different from similar parts of Windows 2000 (it's a "delta book," one that focuses on what's changed since the last version, in other words). When they include a procedure--how to set up a DNS server, for example--their style relies heavily on steps to follow, and usually has an illustration to reassure the reader that the right thing is appearing on-screen. --David Wall
Topics covered: The Microsoft-stated goals of the Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSA Certified on Windows 2000 exam (70-292). These include Active Directory and its administration, network services like DNS and DHCP, security and access control, and administrative procedures such as backups.
Book Description
Your resource to upgrading your MCSE or MCSA Certification to Windows Sever 2003!
Join the ranks of readers who have trusted Exam Cram 2 to their certification preparation needs! The MCSA/MCSE Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment Exam Cram 2 is focused on what you need to know to pass the 70-292 upgrade exam for Windows Server 2003. The Exam Cram 2 Method of Study provides you with a concise method to learn the exam topics. The book includes tips, exam notes, acronyms and memory joggers in order to help you pass the exam.
Included in the MCSA/MCSE Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment Exam Cram 2:
- A tear-out "Cram Sheet" for last minute test preparation.
- Two complete practice exams and answer keys with key explanations.
- The PrepLogic Practice Tests, test engine to simulate the testing environment and test your knowledge.
Trust in the series that has helped many others achieve certification success -
Exam Cram 2.
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Your resource to upgrading your MCSE or MCSA Certification to Windows Sever 2003! Join the ranks of readers who have trusted Exam Cram 2 to their certification preparation needs! The MCSA/MCSE Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment Exam Cram 2 is focused on what you need to know to pass the 70-292 upgrade exam for Windows Server 2003. The Exam Cram 2 Method of Study provides you with a concise method to learn the exam topics. The book includes tips, exam notes, acronyms and memory joggers in order to help you pass the exam. Included in the MCSA/MCSE Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment Exam Cram 2: * A tear-out ""Cram Sheet"" for last minute test preparation. * Two complete practice exams and answer keys with key explanations. Trust in the series that has helped many others achieve certification success - Exam Cram 2This ebook does not include the CD that accompanies the print edition.
Customer Reviews:
Very Little Help.......2007-02-08
I passed many a test using the Exam Cram books, but this one was no help. It's more like a review and missing many details found on the test.
great basic coverage of all objectives.......2005-06-27
I failed this test twice, so I'm more familiar with the test than I wanted to be, and definitely in a position to say whether or not this book covers the material. Well, it depends on how you use the book. This test is fairly difficult. I base this on the fact that out of the 7 Microsoft exams I've taken previously, I had only ever failed one (the SQL Admin test) before. I think it *should* be hard, because it encompasses four other tests. That's the point of an upgrade test, right? Anyway, this book does not cover absolutely everything that you might encounter on the test. I doubt that there's a book that does. It even omits some things that I think should be included, like EMS and MBSA. However, it packs a lot of great material for each objective into only about 200 pages. I would certainly recommend doing other studying in conjunction with using this book (as does the author) but if you want a great overview, this book is very easy to read, has good coverage of a lot of the new 2003 features, such as the new command line tools, points you to other resources when you need additional information on a subject, and in many cases, puts the emphasis on exactly the right things.
Not enough!.......2005-05-25
Smartcards, IPSec, default SOA settings....all these subject matters as well as a bunch of others were not even addressed in this book! Yet, the 70-292 exam tested you on all of these.
I passed all of the Win2k exams using Exam Cram series books, and I always felt there was simply too much material in the books, and it was not necessary to read every page.
Now it's not nearly enough. They are well written, organized and accurate. However, fall way short. I, too, use the operating system, puchased a video, surf the net for subject matter, and I was still surprised on the exam.
I'm getting the feeling that Microsoft is pulling questions for the upgrade exams from the pool of questions of the 4 core exams. Hardly seems fair.
I don't have the time or the money to guess which book has which material and read all of it. I need one product that thoroughly prepares me for the exam, and not have to guess what is and is not on the exam.
Exam Cram does not accomplish this goal. Otherwise they should change their slogan to: "The Exam Cram Method of study focuses on SOME of what you need to get certified now." Not very punchy anymore, is it.
This book will not help to pass the test period........2004-06-02
I took the test today and I failed miserably. I am certified NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 MCSE. I thought the book was good but was off the mark to pass Microsoft test 70-292.
Once again, the Transcender tests are the only thing to use to pass the test. It is not the fault of the Exam Cram series but the way Microsoft writes the question. This test (70-292) was poorly written by Microsoft and some of the questions and choices were very confusing.
Lets redress the balance here........2004-03-27
Having used this book to good effect I too thought I should come back and redress the balnce in ratings on this book as others have done. There is nothing wrong here, don't use it as a single source make sure you read widely and have some hands on. The only cruel joke in these pages emerges from Denver.
Book Description
MCSA/MCSE
Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 Environment Second Edition
Exam 70-290
Dan Balter
Patrick Regan
The Smart Way to Study™
Covers the critical information you’ll need to know to score higher on your 70-290 exam!
- Set up and maintain Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)
- Use the Group Policy Management Console (GPMC)
- Intelligently select the appropriate disk storage technology when deciding between basic versus dynamic disks and between MBR versus GPT disks
- Take advantage of command-line tools such as DSADD, DSGET, DSMOD, DSMOVE, DSQUERY, and DSRM
- Discover the enhanced functionality of Microsoft Management Console (MMC) 3.0 under the R2 edition of Windows Server 2003
- Harness the power of the increased security that Service Pack 1 (SP1) offers, such as the Security Configuration Wizard (SCW) and Access-based Enumeration filtering of network files and folders
- Perform bulk imports and exports of Active Directory user accounts using the CSVDE and LDIFDE command-line utilities
- Manage Windows Firewall settings under SP1 and R2
- Configure shadow copies of shared folders so that users can easily retrieve previous versions of data files on their own
WRITTEN BY LEADING 70-290 EXPERTs:
Dan Balter is the chief technology officer for InfoTechnology Partners, Inc., a Microsoft Certified Partner company. He works as an IT consultant and trainer for both corporate and government clients and has worked with several network operating systems throughout his 24-year career. Dan holds the following Microsoft certifications: MCDST, MCSA, and MCSE.
Patrick Regan is a senior design architect/engineer and training coordinator for Miles Consulting Corp (MCC). He holds many certifications, including the Microsoft MCSE, MCSA, and MCT; CompTIA’s A+, Network+, Server+, Linux+, Security+, and CTT+; Cisco CCNA; and Novell’s CNE and CWNP.
See the Inside Back Cover for Exclusive Access to 70-290 Practice Questions and Simulations!
- Helps you identify your strengths and weaknesses so you can assess your readiness to take the actual 70-290 exam.
- Provides detailed explanations of correct and incorrect answers.
- Features a variety of study modes so you can work your way through the questions in the manner that best suits your study preferences.
- Covers each 70-290 exam objective.
Introduction
Self Assessment
Chapter 1: Microsoft Certification Exams
Chapter 2: Administering Computer Accounts and Resources in Active Directory
Chapter 3: Managing User Accounts in Active Directory
Chapter 4:Managing Groups in Active Directory
Chapter 5: Managing Access to Resources
Chapter 6: Implementing Printing
Chapter 7: Managing Printing
Chapter 8: Managing Access to Objects in Organizational Units
Chapter 9: Implementing Group Policy
Chapter 10: Managing the User Environment by Using Group Policy
Chapter 11: Implementing Administrative Templates and Audit Policy
Chapter 12: Preparing to Administer a Server
Chapter 13: Preparing to Monitor Server Performance
Chapter 14: Monitoring Server Performance
Chapter 15: Maintaining Device Drivers and Hardware
Chapter 16: Managing Disks
Chapter 17: Managing Data Storage
Chapter 18: Managing Disaster Recovery and Data Backup Procedures
Chapter 19: Software Maintenance Using Windows Server Update Services
Chapter 20: Securing Windows Server 2003
Chapter 21: Practice Exam 1
Chapter 22: Answers to Practice Exam 1
Chapter 23: Practice Exam 2
Chapter 24: Answers to Practice Exam 2
Appendix A:Suggested Readings and Resources
Appendix B: Accessing Your Free MeasureUp Practice Test–Including Networking Simulations!:
Appendix C: MeasureUp's Product Features
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Customer Reviews:
Great for cramming.......2007-09-10
If you've never worked on a Windows 2003 Sever computer, then I would not recommend starting with this book. You'll pass the test but not know what to do in real life situation. Get this book only if you've had hands on experience, or have studied other material that's tutorial oriented before.
The last minute cram sheet in the front is an awesome summary. You are not likely to find a summary like this anywhere else.
For those that have worked with Servers ( 2 + years).......2007-07-16
Like the review above, this book is for those that need just the facts and information given to you. Unfortunately, the MS exams dont ask you questions like that , but rather in scenarios. If you need quick reference to specific answers, this a great way to go for the price. If you need scenario-type questions, this isn't the way to go.
At first I used this as my main text, then realized I needed more info. This book would make a great addition to your studies, but definitely shouldnt be used as the main entree, unless you are a professional in servers and IT.
Good Study Guide for 70-290.......2007-04-26
ExamCRAM 2 for the MS 70-290 test has been an excellent resource. It is well organized and has good illustrations. The questions at the end of the chapters are very helpful. The book has been an excellent supplement to the other study materials I have been using. I haven't taken the 70-290 test yet but feel confident that this book will be a key to getting a passing score.
This book works well for people who have passed the 70-270 exam, but is not for beginners. It is best used as a final review to make sure you have covered all of the important material before the exam.
The Facts, Just the Facts, and Given Fast.......2007-03-22
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 70-290 test on Windows Server 2003 Environment. 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.
But if you know Server 2003 pretty well, and just want to make sure that you have the test down pat, this is definitely the book for you. It's well written, clear, concise and down to the point.
Book Description
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.
Book Description
This Exam Cram 2 helps you pass the 70-290 exam, which is one of the four core exams in Microsoft's MCSE 2003 certification program as well as a core exam in the MCSA 2003 program. This book assumes that you have a solid foundation of knowledge but could use a refresher on important concepts, as well as a guide to exam topics and objectives. The book 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 Cram Sheet is especially useful for last-minute review before the test begins.
The best-selling Exam Cram 2 series is supported online at examcram.com. Each book is published under the direction of Series Editor Ed Tittel, the leading authority on IT certification. This book has been subjected to rigorous technical review by a team of industry experts, ensuring content is superior in both coverage and technical accuracy, and has earned the distinction of Cramsession™ Approved Study Material.
The 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.
Customer Reviews:
Good review before test day!.......2007-01-05
I would recommend this book to anybody that is about to take 70-290. I would say a word of caution though about this book. It is truly intended to be a suppliment to actual training from either a interactive self-paced class like Test Out or Prep Logic. If you try to pass the 70-290 with this book alone you may run in to difficulty. Also, I would recommend exam insurance from Microsoft if your testing center allows it.
Good Starting Point.......2006-11-23
Passed exam 70-290 this afternoon thanks to the good foundation this book laid for me. However, don't rely too much on the contents of this book for in-depth study and analysis of core components in Server 2003. It just presents the first layer of what you really need to know in order to pass the test.
Instead, use this as a guide to compertamentalize your study strategy as you moved through the more targeted content that other guides may provide you. I strongly recommend complementing this book with either the Transcenders or Testkings (the legal ones!).
This must be great!.......2005-08-03
I never got around to reading it but I did get to read the handy Caram Sheet found inside the cover. I also took the time to look at some of the questions found in the book and the table of contents. The questions and the content seem to cover the exam very well. I believe this book is sufficient to pass the test. I passed with a score 850.
Good book with easy simultion exam questions.......2005-07-05
This book is a great way to start studying the 70-290 Exam. It is well organized and tries to cover most of the topics. The book is interesting and useful as a reference book for the real life.
Unfortunately this book does not cover all the objectives for the exam. For example for the SUS topic it contains less than one page of information. For IIS and printers, it is the same problem.
Some other books like Sybex contain an entire chapter !!.
There are some topics with shallow information.
I strongly recommend this book for beginners. With the help of the TechNet and a practice exam (like Boson or transcender), you can pass the exam.
The CD does not contain questions similar than the real exam. It would be great if the CD contained simulation questions and more questions like the real exam.
You'll need more than this book will provide........2005-03-24
This book is not enough to pass the exam, at least the exam I received. To many holes on security. My test was 1/2 security type questions and needless to say I did not pass. I did have a home test lab and did every lab at least twice. In my lab I had 98, 2k, and XP home and Xp Pro. I do have extended experience in the networking world. I did buy the XP Pro Manual as well and I am equally disappointed. I did purchaced additional manuals to pass the the tests. Exam Cram manuals WERE one of the best.
Books:
- MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-270): Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Second Edition
- MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-350): Implementing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2004 (Pro-Certification)
- MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exams 70-290, 70-291, 70-293, 70-294): Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Core Requirements, Second Edition
- MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exams 70-290, 70-291, 70-293, 70-294): Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Core Requirements, Second Edition
- MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-431): Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Implementation and Maintenance (Pro-Certification)
- MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-431): Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Implementation and Maintenance (Pro-Certification)
- Microsoft .NET Compact Framework (Core Reference)
- Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Resource Kit (With CD-ROM)
- Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0: Deluxe Learning
- Microsoft Windows XP Step by Step (With CD-ROM)
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