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MCITP Self-Paced Training Kit (Exams 70-640, 70-642, 70-643, 70-647): Windows Server® 2008 Enterprise Administrator Core Requirements |  | Authors: Dan Holme, Nelson Ruest, Danielle Ruest, Tony Northrup, J.C. Mackin, Anil Desai, Orin Thomas, John Policelli, Ian McLean, P. Mancuso, D.R. Miller
Publisher: Microsoft Press
Category: Book
List Price: $229.99
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Rating:  18 reviews
Sales Rank: 3879
Platform: No Operating System
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Pages: 3400
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 10.3
Dimensions (in): 11.5 x 7.6 x 6.2
MPN: 9780735625723
ISBN: 0735625727
Dewey Decimal Number: 005.3
EAN: 9780735625723
ASIN: 0735625727
Publication Date: July 14, 2008
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Product Description
Your all-in-one kit for the skills measured by the core exams for Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Enterprise Administrator certification and on the job. Covering Exams 70-640, 70-642, 70-643, and 70-647, these four official Microsoft® study guides provide in-depth exam prep plus practice tests to help maximize your performance.
This kit comes packed with the tools and features that exam candidates want most including self-paced training based on final exam content; rigorous, objective-by-objective review; exam tips from expert, exam-certified authors; and customizable testing options. It also provides labs and exercises for skills and expertise you can apply to the job.
Focusing on Windows Server 2008 enterprise administration, topics include configuring, managing, and supporting user accounts, computer accounts, groups, Domain Name System (DNS) zones and client settings, group policy objects, Active Directory Lightweight Directory Service, and Active Directory Rights Management Service; configuring remote access, Network Access Protection, Network Authentication, IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, and DNS Replication; working with Terminal Services, Web services infrastructure and security, Media Server, Windows SharePoint® Services server options, File Server, Print Services, network maintenance, and Simple Network Management Protocol; planning networks and application services; designing core identity and access management components; implementing PKI; and designing virtualization strategy.
You ll work at your own pace through the lessons and hands-on exercises. Then assess yourself by using more than 1200 practice and review questions on the CD, which features multiple, customizable testing options. Choose timed or untimed testing mode, generate random tests, or focus on discrete objectives or chapters. You get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers including pointers back to the book for further study. You also get an evaluation version of Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition and an exam discount voucher making this kit an exceptional value and a great career investment.
Key Book Benefits
 Excellent value: Four official Microsoft study guides covering the core requirements for MCITP: Enterprise Administrator certification all in one box  In-depth coverage of exam objectives and sub-objectives plus instructive case studies and troubleshooting scenarios to enhance your performance on the job  1200+ practice and review questions  Test engine that enables customized testing, pre-assessment and post-assessment, and automated scoring and feedback  Handy exam-mapping grid  Evaluation version of Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition  15 percent exam discount voucher from Microsoft (limited-time offer)  All four study guides in searchable eBook format
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 More images, please July 12, 2010
adkisojk
I've only read the first two books so far.
I'm a visual learner. Microsoft seems to be going the way of requiring more be done at a command prompt vs. with a GUI. While this is a good thing for automation purposes, it's going back to the days where people have to memorize commands. While this, in itself, is not a reflection on the authors of the books, I would appreciate more screen-shots and more conceptual drawings to drive-home the teachings.
The good: It's a great value. I could have spent more money on other books and practice exams that wouldn't have provided as much value. Plus, there's a coupon inside giving you 15% off of all the exams (worth ~$60)!
Make sure you look-up the Microsoft KB article listing all the errors in the books before reading them! There are several.
Good product May 11, 2010
Stephen Harper (USA)
I have been studying for the MCITP Enterprise Admin. I have been in the IT field for a long time and have read dozens of books. These books are good for passing the exams. They aren't anywhere near as detailed as the Unleashed books from Sams Publishing (the Orange books that go into MASSIVE detail), but they are to the point to pass the exam. You won't learn how Windows Server 2008 actually works under the hood, but you will learn what you need to pass the exams. If that is your goal, this is a good series to get. It's also a great product to start your training of Server 2008. Don't let it be the last books you buy because you won't know everything you need to know to do the job. The picture in the listing isn't quite right. The product matches the description, not the picture. 70-646 is NOT included, 70-643 IS included so don't be thrown off by this as I was after I ordered it and already had the 70-646 book. The Amazon price is incredible and you won't find it better anywhere else - trust me, I've looked. So, if you are planning on getting this, stop your search here and just buy it from Amazon. This set also includes 4 x 15% off vouchers for the exams. That brings the exam prices down to $106.25 each from $125.00. That will save you $75.00 so really it's even cheaper than the price listed! Happy reading!
Very Impressed February 21, 2010
Richard Marks (ACT, Australia)
Quality product, purchased at a very good price better than in any store. All resources were immaculate with the cds and software accompanying it to make all my training as straight forward and easy as possible. Haven't sat the exams yet but I am confident that this being a Microsoft certified product I should do well.
 Great Deal October 6, 2009
Alejandro Hernandez Umaña (SJ, Costa Rica)
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
I like the speed in which it was sent, exactly what I was looking for
DOES NOT INCLUDE 120 day evaluation product key! Otherwise, it's fine. September 9, 2009
J. Gerity (http://myspace.com/joNOrdiSPAMnyc)
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
The books are very good and the exercises are very helpful in getting you used to actually using Server 2008. There are a number of corrections that can be easily found on [...], and usually with each printing those are resolved.
My one complaint about this is that it DOES NOT INCLUDE a product key for the included copies of Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (one disk has the 32 bit version, one has the 64 bit version). I've written Microsoft, even put questions up on Experts-Exchange and so far no response.
Now keep in mind that you do get to use Server 2008 for 60 days without activating, and can even migrate all roles and services to a newly installed server on the 59th day, but I doubt that's what they mean when they say "120 day evaluation version". If it is, that's pretty damned pathetic.
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