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:
This is all you need........2007-10-07
Thoroughly detailed, very easy to follow. Nearly first 1000 pages are dedicated to study guide and rest is readiness review to check your knowledge. You can't go wrong with this thick MS press book. A must have for everyone pursuing MCP 70-270 exam.
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.
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.
Book Description
The MCSE 70-270 Exam Cram 2: Windows XP Professional, Second Edition is an efficient, effective and concise guide that gives you exactly what you need to know to pass one of the most popular exams in the MCSE program. Organized according to the exam objectives, you will be able to quickly and easily assess your understanding of the key exam topics. You will find test-taking strategies and timesaving tips that will help you score better on the test, and the popular Cram Sheet tearcard is include for last-minute review on exam day. Also included are over 200 practice questions with detailed answers and an innovative test-engine on CD from MeasureUp. With all of these great features and proven study methods, MCSE 70-270 Exam Cram 2: Windows XP Professional, Second Edition is your smartest way to get certified.
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This is the perfect study guide to help you pass the first exam in Microsoft's four core OS exams - Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional (Exam 70-270). With this book, you can master the skills and concepts necessary to address exam objectives including planning, installation, configuration, administration, support, security, and troubleshooting of Windows XP Professional. It teaches how to analyze Microsoft's trick questions and distracters by providing practice exam questions arranged in a format similar to the actual exam. 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 get past 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:
Good review before test day!.......2007-01-05
I would recommend this book to anybody that is about to take 70-270. 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 70-270 with this book alone you may run in to difficulty. Also, I would recommend exam insurance from Microsoft if your testing center allows it.
A good start for 26 bucks.......2006-12-06
This book provides a real good start with less than 500 pages. But you will never pass the test just from the material in this book. Taking the advice of others before me, I obtained all the info I needed from this book, plus the Windows XP resource kit (available free online or in paperback) and "Changes to Functionality in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2" (Also an online microsoft resource).
Awesome Book!.......2006-09-09
This book helped me to pass the 70-270 test. It had some information that I did not see anywhere else. I have used cram exam books before and I love the series. I would recommend this book and others for anybody studying to pass any tests. Awesome book!
Hit or Miss but Ultimately Useful.......2006-04-10
Overall, I find this particular book useful in combing through a lot of intricate details of the Windows XP operating system. Though given that, I don't think this resource alone will help you adequately prepare for the exam, which is something the authors themselves note. This book I feel tries to strike a middle ground, but fails in a few regards:
(1) As many topics like IPP printing is inadequately covered, readers will not be able to install and configure, IPP for example, with the scant coverage.
(2) There is over emphasis on tools like that are not apart of Windows XP, like USMT and RIS. I have never come across such questions in the exam.
(3) Material is not aligned with the actual Microsoft study material, and as such important topics are inadequately covered, omitted, or over covered.
The bottom line is that you might be spending more energy studying unnecessary material, while at the same time, not studying key concepts and topics needed to pass the exam. One definitely needs additional material to study and pass the exam, but still despite my grief this book did actually help me, and rigorous relentless study combined with actually tinkering with Windows XP on material related to the book, did help me pass the exam. I am now a Microsoft Certified Professional.
On the Money!!!.......2005-10-03
Having passed my MCSE NT 4 exams using the Exam Cram guides, I knew that getting my 2003 MCSE would be no different. This is the first exam I have taken for my 2003 MCSE and I'm glad I picked up this book. It totally prepared me for the exam with the exception of an exam simualtion. I would say, however, that this book gave me 80-90% of what I needed to pass the exam. To sum it up, I will be going to the bookstore tomorrow to buy more Exam Cram books to finish out my quest to get my 2003 MCSE.
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- 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.
Book Description
MCSE 70-270 Practice Questions Exam Cram 2 provides you with over 500 practice test questions as well as complete answer explanations, giving you the perfect complementary tool for your MCSE 70-270 studies. The book features relevant Exam Notes to help you score better on the actual exam, plus the ever popular "Cram Sheet" tearcard, which is used for last-minute cramming. The CD features all 500+ questions in an innovative exam engine that is powered by MeasureUp. The questions in the book are organized according to the 70-270 exam's key objectives, helping you quickly and easily assess your understanding of key topic areas.
Customer Reviews:
Well worth the money, helped me pass.......2006-08-12
This book is worth at least twice the listed Amazon price. Not only does it have a LOT of 70-270 Prep Questions, all of those questions are included on the CD and delivered via the MeasureUp engine.
I used this book, the FastPass and lots of hands on to pass the 70-270 exam on my first try.
Good, not great.......2005-07-26
There are too many easy questions, many errors, and the explanations to the answers tell you little more than the obvious. For the price, it's not a bad way to get a bunch of questions though.
BUY THIS BOOK, You will not be disappointed!!!.......2004-07-27
I bought this book and read it over a two week period and passed my exam with flying colors. I can't begin to tell you how awesomely well this book prepared me for the exam. I scored almost 900 out of 1000 from reading this book and doing a couple of practice exams, nothing else just the book and practice exams. The chapter on monitoring and remote access is awesome. There is nothing wrong with this book. This book is a hole in one, a bulls eye, a pefect compliement to your experience and know how. Just make sure that you read it cover to cover. To pass this exam follow these simple steps.
1. Read this book cover to cover
2. Take a few practice exams. Make sure you get an 800 or higher on your practice exams, that will give you wiggle room just in case the test proves harder than you expected.
3. Take your real test. That's it nothing else.
If you want to pass your exam... Then use this book.
Amazon.com
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
MCSE Windows XP Professional For Dummies covers installing, configuring, and administering Windows XP Professional as applicable to the MCSE exam. This friendly guide tells you how to apply what you know to taking the test and passing. It whittles down all of the information about Windows XP Pro to give you just what you need to pass the Exam. And it won't put you to sleep!
Customer Reviews:
Fun way to prepare.......2004-01-19
One of the more readable preparation guides for this exam. It misses a few topics that showed up on the exam, but I used this book along with some practice exams and passed the first time.
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.
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- 2nd edition: content still below average
- Shame shame shame!
- The eratta sheet is longer than the book.
- Do not rely on this as your only study guide!!!!!
- Do NOT use this book for the MCSE exam!
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2nd edition: content still below average.......2005-05-17
After having read the comments on the first edition, I wondered if the authors made any improvements that makes buying this book worthwhile. Unfortunately, the answer is no. Although most of the spelling errors are gone, the book fails to meet my expectations for several reasons:
- The content is sometimes flawed. That is a bad thing for a book, which pretends to be useful for exam preparations. See e.g. Chapter 11, answer to review question 2: "You can't provide drivers for Windows 3.1 clients." Now check out the answer to review question 11: "In Windows XP, you can also specify (and provide) print drivers for Windows 95/98 clients, Windows NT 3.1 clients etc etc etc". Once again, I had to check out the Microsoft site (http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/learnmore/printershare.mspx), which I believe is indispensable when preparing for your exams anyways.
- The content is so obviously adapted from a Windows 2000 exam preparation guide, that people working with Windows 2000 on a day-to-day basis are only sparsely offered new XP material. Look at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/evaluation/whyupgrade/featurecomp.mspx. See that list of new features? Why is only a handful of those topics covered in this book? What about all the new cool command line utilities, which makes scripting so much easier for admins (which in my humble opinion are the ones required to take the exams)? Why not dig deep into those things? It's an XP book for crying out loud!
- The review questions are questionable, to say the least. If you are going to ask me on what tab I can find a certain button, or if the offline file checkbox is called "allow offline files", "activate offline files", "permit offline files" or "none of the above", you really don't understand the concept of review questions. Besides, review questions are supposed to be used to review content discussed earlier, not to introduce new concepts.
- More references to other sites wouldn't have hurt. There are so many good knowledge base articles, book, Microsoft whitepapers etc. which clarify what the authors try to convey, that I think it's a shame only a handful of references are included.
To sum it all up: 2 stars. Not impressive.
Shame shame shame!.......2003-02-12
This is the worst SYBEX book I have ever purchased (out of 12). Yes I do believe I cought an "occasional error" it falls somewhere between page 1 and 786. The typos are embarrassing and too many to point out, was the editor on vacation when this was going to print. I only blame Lisa Donald and James Chellis, the authors, and WILL avoid their future books, sorry guys, your names are on the hard cover. I also do not appreciate the lack of authors emails or an email to send feedback to for the book. In closing can I get a refund? Very, very disapointed,
The eratta sheet is longer than the book........2002-11-22
Do not buy this book. Check the eratta sheet first. It's almost as long as the book. I don't know which book you should buy, but I feel that you will be sorely disappointed if you purchase this one. I have not taken this exam yet, so please don't discount my post as the tantrums of a jilted test taker or competing author.
Clearly they cut and pasted most of the content of this book from their Windows 2000 Pro study guide. How do I know? Among other things, they forgot to change chapter 3's Title, "Upgrading to Windows 2000 Professional." It should read, "Upgrading to Windows XP Professional." They also didn't run a spell checker on the text is littered with words like "WindowsXPintroducesafeaturecalledWindows", and "Softwarerestrictionpoliciesare."
My thinking is, if the team of geniuses they had writing and editing this book can't catch these simple mistakes, how can we, the readers be sure of any technically specific information?
I am very disappointed by this book. I used Sybex exclusively when studying for the A+ and Network+ certification exams and passed both, on the first try, with ease. I had such good experiences with the previous Sybex books I bought this one on blind faith. I hope they take it back. It stinks!
Do not rely on this as your only study guide!!!!!.......2002-10-19
I studied this book for about two months and then purchased the
transcenders for the 70-270 and failed. The book was a broad over view of the Operating system. But does not go deep enough for you to pass this exam. Allot of the things that were focused on in the book are not even on the actual exam!! If you want to pass this exam find a different study guide. I highly recommend using the transceders also!
Do NOT use this book for the MCSE exam!.......2002-10-02
I bought this book and another Sybex book (MCSE Windows 2000 Directory Services Design) at about the same time in preparation for these two exams. I am SORELY disappointed in Sybex for these books. I took the Windows XP exam yesterday and failed it. This is not the first time I have failed an exam, but it is the first time that I failed one because my study guide didn't properly cover the material. There are a plethora of problems with this book. First of all, as everyone else has said, the editing is TERRIBLE. I saw a multitude of typos, inconsistencies, and just plain wrong answers! Also, the CD that comes with the book makes a good coaster; don't use it for the test. I scored over 90% on most of the exams on the CD, then when I went to take the test, I said, "Hmmm...I've never seen THAT before..." (referring to the book's lack of coverage of the new GPUPDATE.EXE vs. the old SECEDIT.EXE amongst other things). Also, the Adaptive Test that comes on the CD is totally useless because it scores some of your answers wrong even if they are right. (Anybody see any problems with this?!)
I had never bought a Sybex guide before; I am not likely to purchase one again, despite their generally good reputation. Life is too short for me to spend [money] and two weeks on a useless study guide. I only gave the damn thing 2 stars because it DOES teach about Windows XP, just not what you need for the test. Isn't that nice? I'm just glad I hadn't wasted 4 hours and [money] taking the Design test yet...I know to read another book first. (Check out the reviews for the Design book...it's even worse than this one.)
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