MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-640): Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory |  | Authors: Tony Northrup, Dan Holme
Publisher: Microsoft Press
Category: Book
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Pages: 860
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Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.6 x 1.9
MPN: 9780735625136
ISBN: 0735625131
Dewey Decimal Number: 005.4476
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Publication Date: June 14, 2008
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Product Description
Announcing an all-new Self-Paced Training Kit designed to help maximize your performance on 70-640, the required exam for the new Microsoft® Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration certification. This 2-in-1 kit includes the official Microsoft study guide, plus practice tests on CD to help you assess your skills. It comes packed with the tools and features exam candidates want most including in-depth, 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 real-world scenarios, case study examples, and troubleshooting labs for skills and expertise that you can apply to the job.
Work at your own pace through the lessons and lab exercises. Focusing on Active Directory in Windows Server 2008, this official study guide covers configuring, managing, and supporting user and computer accounts, groups, Domain Name System zones and client settings; group policy objects; the new Active Directory Lightweight Directory Service and Active Directory Rights Management Service; backup and recovery; and communication security.
Then assess yourself using 300+ practice and review questions on the CD, which features multiple, customizable testing options to meet your specific needs. Choose timed or untimed testing mode, generate random tests, or focus on discrete objectives. 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 and an exam discount voucher making this kit an exceptional value and a great career investment.
Key Book Benefits:
In-depth coverage of exam objectives and sub-objectives plus instructive case studies and troubleshooting scenarios to enhance your performance on the job
300+ practice and review questions
Test engine that enables customized testing, pre-assessment and post-assessment, and automated scoring and feedback
Complete objective-by-objective review section, plus a handy exam-mapping grid
Evaluation version of Windows Server 2008
15 percent exam discount voucher from Microsoft (limited-time offer)
Entire study guide in searchable eBook format
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 Exactly what I needed! March 15, 2010
loshawp (Saginaw, MI)
Very good at going over the major concepts of AD. I have a solid background in eDirectory/NetWare but knew there were some differences in tree design as well as how certain objects were used differently between the two directories. Even if you did not have directory experience I think this book gets you up and running very quickly. Overall, I am very happy with this purchase.
Excellent resource!!! August 1, 2008
Tim Vander Kooi (Oklahoma)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is an excellent resource to assist in preparing for test 70-640. Well written and very understandable. Delievery of the product was also great, and actually MUCH faster than I had anticipated.
 Proofreading Wanted! June 14, 2008
A. Amos (Houston, TX USA)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
I recently recieved this Microsoft Press training Kit for Exam: 70-640,
MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-640): Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory
After reading through its over 860 pages of information, I was equiped to pass the Certification Exam. Although it is an excellent tool for preparing for the test, there are quite a few errors in the text. The book seemed rushed, as if the writers were trying to meet a deadline. There are many references to outside sources for concept understanding throughout the book. Some of the answers in the back do not match the questions in the lessons from each chapter. A few mispelled/misplaced words, and some information, such as on Page 280 which states that you can troubleshoot RSoP with Gpupdate.exe is just not correct. The statement should say Gpresult.exe instead. Nothing that a little more proofreading would not have solved.
All in all, the book was easy to grasp. I was happy overall with the content supplied by the curriculum. Once the errors are resolved, I feel that this will be an excellent source for 70-640 enthusiast.
Good Value June 22, 2009
G. Abernathy
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I used this book, and passed the test. You do need to check the errata, especially if you are a beginner. The MeasureUp practice questions are a good study tool and are a good simulation for the exam, and they are the reason I am giving 4 stars instead of just 3. Certificate Services should have gotten more coverage. You will want to use supplementary materials for studying, and install it in a lab yourself. There are a lot of links to additional information, but most of them have guids in the URLs (are you going to enter that in your address bar?). Search technet for the material instead.
The last 4 chapters have a lot of material that matches up with information on technet. The information on technet may be written by the same people. So, technet won't be a good secondary source, but Microsoft has on-demand webcasts for RMS, and a little on FS which are great.
Get to know the command line tools. The syntax is shown in the books, and they are presented in a good overview, but you will need to look at the command line references in technet.
Very good, but not perfect August 2, 2009
John Day (Phoenix, Arizona)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a very good book, but not a perfect one. Overall, the book is very well written, and quite readable. Unfortunately, there are a large number of typos and mistakes that markedly detract from it. If you go to the Microsoft Press web site, you can download a very long list of errata for the book and oorrect the mistakes, but that is very time consuming, and frankly, a pain in the butt. Don't let that stop you from getting the book, but at least now you will be aware of the issues with the book ahead of purchasing it. The large amount of errata prevent me from rating this book higher than four stars. I would hope that eventually MS Press would republish the book with all of the mistakes fixed. Aside from the errata, the book is well written, well organized, and presents the material for this test in a logical and appealing manner.
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