Book Description
Fully updated for Windows XP Service Pack 2, this popular kit delivers in-depth preparation for core MCSA/MCSE Exam 70-270, including self-paced training, expert exam tips, full review, 425-question test bank, case studies, trial software, and more.
Customer Reviews:
dissapointed.......2007-10-05
this book was supposed to be the definitive exam guide.after reading it cover to cover i am a dissapointed.
1. there are a few factual(trivial but still...) errors.
2. the book progression is flawed, the first chapter(xp instalatn) for example refer constantly to concepts and procedures not yet learned and assume that you already now them. these concepts, terms and procedres are explained further on other chapters, but in my opinion it would have been better to start with basics and progress deeper.
3. at places the information is LESS then what is required in the exam.
over all though its a detailed book , but one that should have been better proof read and better planned
Up to the Task.......2007-05-15
If you want to learn about installing, configuring and administering XP Professional on a network, I think this is a very good book to have. This book prepares you to take exam 70-270. It covers the material very thoroughly with twenty chapters devoted to theory and seven chapters devoted to practicing for the exam. Actually, the last seven chapters were very helpful in learning the subject. These chapters present questions covering all objectives of the exam with an explanation of both the correct and the incorrect answers. You need to be aware that the questions don't simply cover material presented in the first twenty chapters. Quite to the contrary, they present new information that adds to your knowledge base. The questions were of high caliber being verbose and somewhat difficult. This is what you want to prepare for the exam.
As a bonus the enclosed CD offers hundreds more questions using the MeaurseUp testing engine. I found the questions to be very good. They were difficult and required a bit of thought to answer. They also include good explanations for both the correct and incorrect answers - very helpful for learning. But, I must say that several of the questions were wrong - only a few, and there were way too many typographical errors. I really think that MeaurseUp (the company producing the question engine) needs to vet their products better.
Overall, I found the book and CD combo to be a great value.
As a side note, XP Professional will remain relevant for some time to come. It is true that at this time Vista has been out for five months now, but many businesses will not upgrade immediately and many will just clone XP to their new machines. So you still need to know XP perhaps while learning the new OS on the block.
You want to study other resources in preparation for this or any exam. I found that answering questions and noting the explanations for the answers is a very good way to master the subject. I researched many Web sites that offer practice exams for a price. It appears that the two I would recommend are also the two that Microsoft recommends, that is, MeasureUp which you get for free on the CD, and SelfTest.
Great Windows XP Book.......2007-05-12
This text comes with a short term copy of Windows XP to help you configure the software.
It's a good book but..........2007-05-11
I did pass my exam but needed more than just this book that it's why I'm giving this book 3 stars, but still a great buy.
Misleading Information.......2007-05-04
Good book to just "pass" the exam. If you're really into learning the right way of doing things this book blows. This book is filled with information that is not correct and really will make you more confused when you try it out. Remeber that "best practices" help you pass the exam, but they do not teach you anything for the real world. I would go with the Sybex 270 personally. Much better.
Book Description
Here's the book you need to prepare for the Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional exam (70-270). This Study Guide was developed to meet the exacting requirements of today's certification candidates. In addition to the consistent and accessible instructional approach that made Sybex the preferred choice for certification exam candidates, this book provides:
- Practical information on installing, configuring, and administering Windows XP Professional
- Updated and expanded information on key exam topics, including new Service Pack 2 enhancements
- Leading-edge exam preparation software, including a testing engine, electronic flashcards, and simulation software
Authoritative coverage of all exam objectives, including:
- Installing Windows XP Professional
- Implementing and conducting administration of resources
- Implementing, managing, and troubleshooting hardware devices and drivers
- Monitoring and optimizing system performance and reliability
- Configuring and troubleshooting the desktop environment
- Implementing, managing, and troubleshooting network protocols and services
- Implementing, monitoring, and troubleshooting security
Customer Reviews:
Good book, but you'll need more.......2007-04-20
This book is very easy to read and covers all the main topics. I just passed the exam with a score of about 800. I found the questions on the actual test much more difficult than what are in the book and on the CD. I also used a Transcender software prep guide. Without Transcender, I would not have passed.
Maybe my test was harder than others. I've read that some people felt that the Transcender questions were more difficult than what was on the exam. But I found the exam questions just as difficult as the Transcender ones (if not more so).
Most people recommend this over the Microsoft Press book. I haven't used the other one, but I do think this one is a wise buy. It's just rather basic in many areas and the tests don't challenge you as much as you will need to pass the test.
Good luck!
Does the Trick!.......2007-03-05
This is an excellent text for the 70-270 exam. I originally bought the Microsoft XP Professional training kit (written by Microsoft)and getting through it resembled eating an Elephant. I bought this study guide by Sybex and it was much easier to study and understand. It is written, organized, and presented very well. The questions and information on the CD mapped very well with the questions on the 70-270 exam. The nice part is that I passed the exam easily.
Great service.......2007-02-19
I never received the item, BUT it was MY fault for having it shipped to my old address. Amazon gracefully gave me a timely refund.
Solid Study Material.......2006-12-14
This book is broken down nicely and tailored very well to the 70-270 exam. I have used numerous textbooks and study material in my quest to obtain my various certifications, but this one was definitely the best. It is well organized and easy to read. The chapter end questions are decent and resemble those on the actual exam.
Great.......2006-03-10
I found this book very helpful. Sybex books are straight to the point. I prefer Sybex Study Guides over Microsoft Press.
Average customer rating:
- Great book to get you started, need the blue beast still...
- Good study guide!
- this product is awesome,but ull need extra help to get cert.
- ARgh....
- Great Book if you want to learn XP Professional, but don't count on it to help you pass the test!
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Book Description
Here's the book you need to prepare for Exam 70-270, Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional. This Study Guide provides:
* In-depth coverage of every exam objective
* Practical information on installing, configuring, and administering Windows XP Professional
* Hundreds of challenging review questions, in the book and on the CD
* Leading-edge exam preparation software, including a testing engine, electronic flashcards, and simulation software
Authoritative coverage of all exam objectives, including:
* Installing Windows XP Professional
* Implementing and conducting administration of resources
* Implementing, managing, and troubleshooting hardware devices and drivers
* Monitoring and optimizing system performance and reliability
* Configuring and troubleshooting the desktop environment
* Implementing, managing, and troubleshooting network protocols and services
* Implementing, monitoring, and troubleshooting security
Customer Reviews:
Great book to get you started, need the blue beast still..........2006-10-16
Ok,
So this book is GREAT to get you started. It's super easy to read from front to back. It really gives you the best scenarios to help you easily start to understand and comprehend what they are teaching. The practice tests are OK, but you will find the actual test's questions a lot harder. I definitely recommend this book, but at the same time, recommend the Microsoft "Blue Beast" book, which isn't as easy to read, but goes a bit further into the technical aspects of certain things, which will help. Plus the practice tests on the microsoft book are a lot more like what you will see on the actual exam.
I didn't use the blue book as much as I should have, used mainly this book, and the fast pass. I Passed with a 778.. not great, but it's a pass none the less.
Good luck!
Good study guide!.......2006-06-08
I am a current MCSE NT 4.0 going for my MCSE 2003 with 10 years experience.
This book did well in covering most topics for the exam. I passed with a 905 after two weeks of studying. There were questions on the exam that I would not have known just from reading this book. Questions relating to bluetooth were not covered in this book. Overall it was a good study guide.
this product is awesome,but ull need extra help to get cert........2006-04-16
this product is awesome,but ull need extra help to get cert.
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ARgh...........2005-10-18
okay, now that thats over with, I must say, this book is awful. maybe its the way its presented in class, or something, but this book REALLY has no use to those who want to work at a home users FAQ thingy. why??? becuase 99% of the book is devoted to.. you guessed it, THE CORPORATION!!! I mean, WHO acutally needs ten monitors lined up to view one screen? thats insanely stupid, and quite frankly, I find the whole... THING atrocious. buy it, and burn it. its the best you can do.
Great Book if you want to learn XP Professional, but don't count on it to help you pass the test!.......2005-10-14
Yes, I passed the test but not with the score I thought I would receive. I ended up with a disappointed 794. I read this book as well as the Exam Cram book thoroughly. In addition, I have four year experience as a PC technician. One might then inquire as to why the low score. The answer is this: the 70-270 test does not solely test your knowledge on Windows XP alone, as it should since there are separate tests for server, network management, active directory, etc. You must have experience with Windows 2000/2003 server and Active Directory to get anything above an 850. You will need to have an understanding of Group Policy (which is a server topic), Login Scripts (also a server topic) and Active Directory (which is a separate test itself). Fortunately, I was able to get through it from the minimal experience I received from setting up a practice LAN with 2003 server with Active Directory installed. However, I did not think that I would be tested on Windows Server or Active Directory, therefore, didn't study them. If one were just to study this book as well as Exam Cram with no experience with 2000/2003 server, they would surely fail the test. However, if you want to have a descent insight into XP Professional, this is a great book.
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Microsoft is in the process of migrating its Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification to the Windows XP and .NET environment, which means you need to be prepared for the new material if you're coming up for renewal or want to earn your MCSE ab initio. Curt Simmons, the author of MCSE Windows XP Professional Study Guide, has applied his well-known tutorial skills--he wrote a couple of this book's predecessors--to the latest material (exam 70-270, specifically). As is typical of books in the Osborne-McGraw Hill Study Guide series, this one has headings that correspond to sections on the Microsoft outline of tested subjects. It'll be reassuring to test-preppers that the author has covered the complete set of requirements.
As for the coverage itself, it tends to go into more detail than do the actual exam questions. This is commendable, both because it makes the test go easier (unless you tend to "think too much" and interpret questions as more complicated than intended) and because it makes the book a useful reference after you've passed the test. Explanatory material combines conceptual prose with a lot of illustrations and quite a few procedures. Almost every page has at least one graphic, though they're almost exclusively screen shots. Conceptual diagrams would help clarify subjects like Active Directory. --David Wall
Topics covered: Everything Microsoft says you need to know in order to pass its Windows XP Professional exam (70-270) on your way to an MCSE or another company certification. This includes installation, hardware management, disk and file administration, networking (including remote networking and routing), and troubleshooting. There's also a CD-ROM containing exam-simulation software and some instructional video segments.
Book Description
Prepare to pass the Windows XP Professional exam using the only classroom-based study guide available. Containing 100% complete coverage of all official exam objectives, hundreds of practice questions, hands-on exercises, plus a CD-ROM containing a realistic practice exam, this is the ultimate self-paced learning system.
Customer Reviews:
Passed the Exam using it as guide, but some errors.......2005-02-19
All in all, with the information in this book plus some hands-on experience, I was able to pass 70-270 without much problem. However, there are several misprints and inaccuracies in the text that I didn't find covered in the "Errata" section on the book's website.
While I can't expect a book to be 100% error-free, there seemed to be more than just the "slipped through the editorial cracks" stuff. A non-technical editor possibly wouldn't have known that Remote Desktop runs on port 3389, instead of 3398, for example. The little "gotchas" in the book can be damaging on the exam if you don't thoroughly know the rest of the material well.
Hey, I'm not complaining. I passed the test. :)
Nice Stuffs on CD-ROM, Easy to Read, but Not Deep Enuf.......2004-05-21
i am a cisco certified, and graduated and working in data communication field.
for certification exam, i mainly use sybex products and sometime cisco press, this is the first time i tried products from osbone and i foud out that not just sybex can produce good products in certification realm.
firstly, i have read this book cover to cover, but i haven't taken the exam yet, so i can't really credit this book as how well it serves its objective of preparing for Win XP (70-270) exam.
i have 2 winxp 70-270 books, one from microsoff press and MCSA Box Set from osbone. i can tell u that this book is a lot far better than microsoft press product (i am very disappointed and will never buy a book from micosoft press again...really), but not sure if compare to sybex products.
stuffs in this book:
PRO: (5 stars)
- book was well written, easy to read and very fun, the chapter's review question may seem to b too easy, but i think the purpose of it is to make sure u understand the important topics in that chapter b4 u move on and b able to apply it later. the real hard and tricky questions will b in the cd-rom and it is the questions that we should focus on (that's for exam), not the chapter review questions (that's for explaining concepts).
- the accompany cd-rom is damn cool, i love it
- especially the video scripts which show u how to perform most of the excercises in the book. it proved to b very useful for me in duing chapter's review bcoz i don't need to reread every steps in each excercise again, just sit and watch again and again which save a lot of time and also easier to remeber.
- the test engine is also very nice, very varity, u can du open and close book quiz, or exam sim, this is 100 times better than kid stuffs from microsoft press. but still, i am not sure if the content of the test engine really close to the real exam bcoz i haven't sit for the exam yet.
- the win xp sim is also nice, i think it won't really match exactly to simulation questions in the real exam, but at least i learn that the way to config or du some setting in the sim is not the same as duing it in the real OS, there are different roles, and the roles of duing it are provided here, and i am sure i won't du some stupid mistakes in the real exam such as "why can't i click this twice".
CON:(-1 star)
- after reading this book cover to cover,yes most of concepts are well presented, but still it is not deep enuf (at least for me as a network admin), and still leaves a lot of questions bhide, this may lead to not serving its objective well as exam preparation (just may)
as i mentioned ealier, i haven't sit for the exam yet, so i can't tell u guys if this book serve its objective of win xp 70-270 exam well means how good it will help u pass the exam.
i reviewed it as one of reader who finished reading it cover to cover and i like the book especialy the cd-rom.
i will come to give another review after i have a chance to sit for the exam.
thanks to other reviewers, especially the one who passed and recommend reading exam readinese from microsoft press b4 taking the exam, i shall du that.
Makes a great door stop!.......2003-08-09
This is a very broad overview of the operating system, the test questions are ridiculously easy - how they managed to fill 700+ pages is beyond me! Find a REAL study guide before taking the test!!!
Does not meet criteria.........2003-05-20
I bought this book to study for exam 70-270. I can not remember if there were reviews of other titles available, or if I bought this book on good faith, regardless. This book is one gleaming, steaming, dungpile of wasted time and money bound in a Hardback for you pleasure. The technical content presented, combined with the quiz method provided in the self tests will assure you waste hard earned money. I read this book cover to cover, and just happened to read a review before taking 70-270. Heaven looked down on me. You have a sense when performing the end of chapter self-test question that "This seems too easy. Or, the wrong answers are too easy to isolate." Dont waste your time or money. Oh, and btw, if you see one of these books in your local book store, and you happen to need to relieve yourself... Put it to good use and bring it in the bathroom with you.. No silly, dont read it.. Wipe your arse with it.
Not a good value for anyone.......2002-09-22
Whether you are an experienced admin or a new MCSE candidate, you should avoid this book. The sample questions presented here do not in any way resemble the actual exam questions and will lull you into a false sense of security. Look for an exam guide that has highly detailed questions. The included CD-ROM is also not helpful in that it contains a mere 60 questions - none of which resemble the actual exam. Don't waste your money.
Book Description
The Perfect Preparation and Review Resource
MCSA/MCSE: Windows XP Professional Fast Pass is the streamlined tool you need to hone in on critical XP information at this key stage in the certification process (exam 70-270). The enclosed CD lets you practice, practice, practice, and you'll keep the book at your side right up until you begin the exam.
Coverage includes:
- Installing Windows XP Professional
- Implementing and conducting administration of resources
- Implementing, managing, monitoring, and troubleshooting hardware devices and drivers
- Monitoring and optimizing system performance and reliability
- Configuring and troubleshooting the desktop environment
- Implementing, managing, and troubleshooting network protocols and services
- Configuring, managing, and troubleshooting security
Note:CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
Customer Reviews:
A summary of the subject.......2007-05-15
I am approaching this review with the understanding that this book is basically a summary of what you need to know for exam 70-270. I also read the Microsoft Training Kit book for this exam. This books covers a bit of information in its 300 pages, but I certainly would not rely on this one book to teach you what you need to know. The enclosed CD contains two practice exams and flash cards. The book's main weakness, however, is in the questions both on the CD and the ones at the end of each chapter. The questions are not the verbose type found on Microsoft exams and they are much easier - too easy in fact to be of much use. If you want to utilize good questions for the exam try MeasureUp and SelfTest. Their questions are of a higher degree of difficulty and provide explanations for both the correct and incorrect answers.
Good Book, Quick Read.......2007-02-27
I read this book and also took a week long MCSE class. I took my 70-270 test today and passed with an 873.
Great book to read after reading Microsoft's book.......2006-06-12
This book fills in alot of the gaps that the Microsoft book leaves out. I believe it is a must to own this book if you are planning to take the 70-270 exam. I must note that the previous reviewer "Jedi" was absoulutly correct in his reviews and he helped me in picking the right books to pass the exam. This book is well written and should be used 2-3 days before going into the exam after using the free Measureup test provided with the Microsoft book. I must say that the Measureup test is VERY good and you will understand alot of it by reading this book and reviewing your answers on the Measureup cd after you get them wrong to see why you got them wrong.
I had no prior expierence going into the exam and used this book along with Microsoft's to pass the 70-270 exam.
Just what you need to accompany your studies.......2006-04-11
I used the Microsoft 70-270 book for studying, and a few days before the exam, I just felt completely not ready for it. It is not as good as a book as the earlier reviews have said (read my review of it for an honest opinion). To pass the Microsoft exams these days, you need more than one study source.
Two days before my exam, I picked up this book and read it cover to cover. Needless to say, it put in perspective things that the Training Kit made so confusing, and the tables and charts in the book are great for learners.
I passed the exam, and believe that the majority of that success came from this book being read in two days than the Microsoft one being read for a month.
About the only thing the MS book is good for are the Measure Up tests that are included, but you will have to do quite a bit of external research to get things down if you use that book.
While I wouldn't recommend this book as a sole study guide (it wasn't intended for that), I would definitely tell all 70-270 takers to read this book start to end if they don't immediately know that difference between winnt.sif, unattend.txt or RIsetup.exe and RIPrep.exe amongst other things such as Group Policy.
Finally, though I used only this and the Microsoft book, please research other 70-270 study guide books to accompany this book, because the MS 70-270 book is just not enough anymore, not with how much the exam has changed since its first release. I know that Sybex are always good, and that the author of this book (Lisa Donald) also has a Sybex study guide.
Remember, take a lot of practice tests and learn from the mistakes you make on them!
Book Description
The MCSA/MCSE 70-270 Exam Prep 2: Windows XP Professional is the most comprehensive, accurate study guide for this popular MCSE exam. Updated with Service Pack 2 information, this in-depth approach to the exam objectives also explains the core concepts of the technology to help you pass the exam. Organized by exam objective, you will be able to quickly and easily assess your understanding of key exam topics. The real-world examples, extensive hands-on exercises and end-of-chapter exercises support exam objectives and reinforce learning. Notes, tips, warnings, key terms, study strategies, fast facts and self-assessment opportunities will also help you score better on the exam. Additional practice questions are included on a test-engine CD, provided by MeasureUp. With all of these great features and proven study methods, MCSA/MCSE 70-270 Exam Prep 2: Windows XP Professional is your smartest way to get certified.
Customer Reviews:
This book is all you need.......2006-03-02
Over about 4 weeks I read this book and took the practice exam in the back. I also used the questions on the CD to drill. I did not read any other books. I passed the test with a 905. I will agree that this book covers more material than you need, but it goes quick and it is very informative.
Not bad, but not good.......2006-01-24
The book was not bad, but I think it focused on a lot of material that was not on the test. I knew the material from the book's test and CD practice test, but it didn't help me when it wasn't on the actualy exam.
The most comprehensive, accurate study guide for this popular MCSE exam.......2005-08-06
Exam Prep 2: Windows XP Professional by the team of Melissa Craft and Don Poulton is the most comprehensive, accurate study guide for this popular MCSE exam. Updated with Service Pack 2 information, this in-depth approach to the exam objectives also explains the core concepts of the technology to help you pass the exam. Organized by exam objective, you will be able to quickly and easily assess your understanding of key exam topics. The real-world examples, extensive hands-on exercises and end-of-chapter exercises support exam objectives and reinforce learning.
Books:
- 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)
- Modern Operating Systems (2nd Edition)
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