MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-294): Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure (ISBN 0735614385) Book Reviews 1-10 Sorted By Most Recent, at VeryWellSaid.com

Good book for passing the exam

This was my primary resource in preparations for the exam, which I passed easily. Material is well presented, although I have found several mistakes and there are a lot of superfluous "lesson reviews" and "lesson summaries" at the end of each lesson.
In my opinion, the best parts of this book are practices and troubleshooting labs. I have set up a little virtual network on my PC (using Virtual PC and Virtual Server), and have done all of them. They really help you gain some practice using Active Directory tools under Windows. I had 2 questions on my exam in which one had to demonstrate practical knowledge of using these tools, and I have heard that Microsoft will add them more.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-12-04 06:33:02 EST)

11-03-05

1\1

Good book for passing the exam

(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-04-12 10:37:33 EST)

07-31-05

1\1

Technically very clear and to the point, but lacks all the info

This book is pretty good along the lines of technical manuals. It keeps the information clear and lays it out in a way that makes it easy to understand with no fillers added. The activities at the end of the book are a little much, so I mostly ignored them. Unfortunately one thing this book lacks is ALL the information you might be tested for on the exam. For example, the book does not go into detail on the Authorization Manager. The new revisions might but check the ones you buy for it. Mine did not have it, however the software that came with the book asked questions on these different utilities that weren't covered in the book at all. It was a little suprising to be honest. But overall it was a good book.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-07-12 08:36:48 EST)

06-30-05

2\3

Far too many technical inaccuracies

I'm sick of reading reviews about how a particular study guide is a good book for beginers. The title says exam 70-294, but this book falls a bit short. It gives basic coverage of active directory concepts and is technically inacurate in many areas. If your going to spend the time trying to learn this stuff, learn it right. A much better book on the subject matter is the active directory technical reference for windows server 2003, also by MS Press. In fact save some time and money... Just buy the technical reference. It will prepare you for both the 70-294 and 70-297 exams. Belive me, the only reason I read this book (70-294 self paced study guide)after reading the technical reference is because I was forced to teach a course from it.

RT
MCT, MCSE, MCDBA, Master Instructor MS Office

(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-07-12 08:36:48 EST)

04-17-05

2\2

Excellent book for those new to AD

The authors and editors of this book deserve a pat on the back for a job well done. Anyone who is new (and some people not so new) to Active Directory can benefit from reading this book. From the start the book comes out strong. No worthless filler here; just logically organized, to the point text, diagrams and screen shots that help the reader understand AD from top to bottom. I like this book so well that I regularly purchase it for my consulting clients in need of a better understanding of AD. This book is a winner and a valuable resource even for those not studying for the exam.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-07-12 08:36:48 EST)

04-16-05

2\2

Excellent book for those new to AD

(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-06-25 06:32:14 EST)

03-16-05

3\3

Morons

OK, for the 2 of you above you complain about the lack of ISA info etc to help you through 70-291.. READ THE TITLE OF THIS BOOK!!!!! IT IS FOR 70-294!!!! Anyway, great book, covers all the topics.. and yes, I would say you need a little more then foundational knowledge to pass ANY of the exams...

(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-07-12 08:36:48 EST)

03-15-05

2\2

Morons

(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-06-25 06:32:14 EST)

06-15-04

2\3

Fairly good book

This book for a certification exam this game is a good ground to start on, but it's designed with the same audience that the exams are designed for, Windows Admin that have at least one year experience.

The first half of the book is a very good reference book, since it goes through many of the screens, step by step, unlike the other AD book that I like, so I would recommend this book and Active Directory Second Edition for any Windows Admins.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-07-12 08:36:48 EST)

10-13-03

6\15

Harvey's Review of: 70-294