STUDYING - This certification exam measures your ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot information systems that incorporate Microsoft Windows XP Professional.

The MCSE Windows XP Professional Exam Cram 2 (Exam Cram 70-270) (64% discount)(on offer at $20). Covers all of the exam objectives as well as provides in-depth coverage on topics such as: installing, configuring, and deploying Windows XP. You will learn how to customize Windows XP such as personalizing menus, toolbars, and multi-language features. You will master how to support, manage, and secure mobile users. Test your knowledge and exam-readiness on Windows XP with review questions at the end of each chapter, a sample test at the end of the book,

The accompanying CD features PrepLogic™ Practice Tests, Preview Edition. This product includes one complete PrepLogic Practice Test with approximately the same number of questions found on the actual vendor exam. Each question contains full, detailed explanations of the correct and incorrect answers. The engine offers two study modes, Practice Test and Flash Review, full exam customization, and a detailed score report

Even if an individual is new to XP O/S before embarking on this certification, it is not worth investing monies in any additional materials / practice exams.

As this is your first step on the Microsoft Route, you get an helping hand by using the the Transcender TransTrainer for exam 70-270 - Which contains more than SEVEN hours of video clips, indexed and searchable by topic. The video clips focus on the key topics needed to pass the exam ,allowing you to focus only on the necessary material · Concise, comprehensive and step-by-step explanations of the exam topics teach you the material · Learn how to perform the actions covered by the exam · See on-screen demonstrations and real-world examples · Searchable index allows you to watch the lessons you need · Theres also a Money-Back-If-You-Don?t-Pass Guarantee

EXAMS - The exam comprises between 50-60 questions and usually takes about 90 mins to complete with a set time limit of 150 minutes. Results are Pass or Fail with no scores given.

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CONCLUSION - 70-270 exam starts the ball rolling on the Microsoft certz routes, obtaining this certification gains the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) status. The 70-270 counts against the 2000 and 2003 tracks. The alternative exam is based on Windows 2000 Professional with the exam code 70-210. The appropriate study guide for this exam is MCSE Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Readiness Review priced at just $25

It is no longer a real option to get certified with the 70-210 over the 70-270, but is an option for special circumstances i.e. where the students employer has no plans of upgrading to windows 2003 server.

STUDYING - This certification exam measures your ability to implement, administer, and maintain information systems that incorporate Microsoft Windows 2003 Server. Much of the areas of topic to be studied will be completely new to the student as you will need to get to grips with new concepts, procedures and tools.

The MCSA/MCSE 70-291 Training Guide: Implementing, Managing,and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure at $34 (32% Discount) This is the perfect study guide to help you pass one of the core exams in both the MCSE 2003 and MCSA 2003 certification programs. If you are preparing for this exam, you'll find our Training Guide to be the most effective self-study tool in the market! This book is your one-stop shop because of its teaching methodology, the accompanying PrepLogic testing software, and superior Web site support at www.examcram.com. The book follows the exam objectives and features numerous exercises to give you hands-on opportunities, exam tips that give you advice for test day, and warnings that alert you to possible mistakes. The Fast Facts section condenses the most important information for last-minute review, and the practice exam is representative of the actual exam.

. 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.

Tips - Make sure you understand active directory, IIS, RRAS, trouble shooting, configuration, and subnet masking.

It will be worth investing in additional practice tests to further improve ones exam readiness.

EXAMS - The exam contains lots of scenario type questions and comprises between 35-45 questions, in a straight forward traditional multiple choice format. Usually takes about 100 mins to complete with a set time limit of 175 minutes. The pass mark is 700 (71%).

CONCLUSION - 70-291 is the first exam in the route that really introduces the student to server 2003, after passing this exam, you will have recognised skills to operate, install and configure MS Win 2003 servers. Subsequent MS exams will build on the knowledge gained during these past 10 weeks or so... Well done !

STUDYING - This exam is the lynch pin of the MCSA Certz, measuring all aspects of managing a Windows 2003 Network Environment. Thus focusing more on breadth of topics rather than depth. Special attention should be paid to DNS RAS, IIS. On balance it 'should' be the easier of the recent MCSA exams. Real world hands on experience will pay dividends in this exams preparation and study.

The MCSA/MCSE Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment: Exam 70-290 Study Guide and DVD Training System at $38(37% discount)A one-of-a-kind integration of text, high-quality instructor led training, and Web-based exam simulation and remediation, this book and DVD system gives readers 100 percent coverage of the official Microsoft 70-290 exam objectives plus test preparation software for the edge needed to pass the exam on the first try

The book comprises 800 pages and is accompanied with an DVD training package.

The book is written pretty well and is easy to read. The subject matter is appropriate for the book. I feel that I should be able to face the certification test after reading this book and a little practice with the exam simulations.

it is more than possible to pass the 70-290 exam after using this book as the only study guide. The test is really hard, and you definitely can't just pass by reading a book (you really need experience as well), but you do need a great study guide and this is the one. The level of detail in this book is absolutely incredible, and you can tell that the authors have actually tested all of this stuff. I also really like the feature at the end of the book where they show all of the test questions with the answer choices and explanations of correct and incorrect answers all in one place. This makes it very easy to review your responses to figure out what you got wrong and more importantly why. The accompaning DVDd could be better, but still the package at a 60% discount represents excellant value for money.

MCSE Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment: Exam 70-290 Study Guide and DVD Training System (37% off)

EXAMS - The exam comprises about 50 questions and usually takes about 90 mins to complete with a set time limit of 150 minutes. Passing score is 750,

CONCLUSION - The 70-290 wraps up the gaps in the skills needed to manage a windows network on a day to day basis, especially where troubleshooting is concerned.

Congratulations your now officially an MCSA 2003, in less than 10 months after embarking on the Certz route. Time to take a short break from the Microsoft Route.