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Summary: This is a very good and informative book ...
Review: ... but don't relay just on this book to pass exam. I also used Transcenders to practice exam.
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Summary: An effective exam prep book.
Review: I found this book to be a very effective resource in my preparation for the Windows 2000 Server exam. It covers all of the material that you need to know, though it does not go into much detail. The lack of detail can easily be overcome with hands on Windows 2000 Server experience. I prefer the structure of the Exam Cram books. The chapters are well organized, and there are review questions at the end of each chapter. The screenshots proved to be helpful also.
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Summary: I thought it was good
Review: I read a lot of the reviews that trashed this book, but overall, this book was what I expected, and I passed the test. In my case, I've been working with NT for 7 years, and I very literally used this book as a "cram." I read it the night before the exam from about 11:00PM through 1:00AM, and I was able to pass without any other preparation material.True, there were a few errors, but nothing too major. Again, though, in my case, I was able to spot them since I've been doing this for so long. Lastly, just as a response to some of the other comments.. People criticize the book because the author says that certain content "may" be on the test. They say, "how does she think she can write a book if she doesn't know what's on the test." Well, as the book clearly illustrates, the 70-215 test is very dynamic, and two people can take the same test on the same day and have completely different questions. FYI--There's a second edition of the book due out in a few months, so check that out if you haven't purchased this book yet.
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Summary: One Word - Awful
Review: I rely of the Exam Cram books for all my certification exams. I have to say this one is without a doubt the worst I have ever read. In short it is full of errors and it is very poorly written. The Exam Alerts are particularly annoying, what good does, "Exam Alert - This might me on the exam," do? How about a little explanation? How about elaborating? Everything in the book might be on the exam! How ridiculous! This is a cheesy, amateurish effort at writing a certification guide and I cannot believe Coriolis allowed it to be printed.
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Summary: Definitely not as good as other exam crams
Review: I used an Exam Cram book as my primary reference for studying for exam 70-210, Windows 2000 Professional. When I did that exam, I did quite well. Therefore, I was quite impressed with that book. As a result, I decided to also use another Exam Cram book as my primary reference for exam 70-215, Windows 2000 Server. It was almost a mistake. I passed my 70-215 exam yesterday, but just barely. Fortunately for me, in both cases, I supplemented the exam cram books with other materials. The 70-215 book is fairly well organized, has a reasonably good outline, and is easy to read. Maybe too easy. This book has some shortcomings. It is missing a lot of material that is actually on the exam. If I had used it as my only study guide, then I would have failed for certain!
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Summary: Serious about Certification?
Review: IF you are truly on the MCSE Track or just want your MCP, this book is a "must have". This book and 70-210 and the transenders got me certified and well on my way to MCSE.
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Summary: I thought it was good
Review: read a lot of the reviews that trashed this book, but overall, this book was what I expected, and I passed the test. In my case, I've been working with NT for 7 years, and I very literally used this book as a "cram." I read it the night before the exam from about 11:00PM through 1:00AM, and I was able to pass without any other preparation material.
True, there were a few errors, but nothing too major. Again, though, in my case, I was able to spot them since I've been doing this for so long. Lastly, just as a response to some of the other comments.. People criticize the book because the author says that certain content "may" be on the test. They say, "how does she think she can write a book if she doesn't know what's on the test." Well, as the book clearly illustrates, the 70-215 test is very dynamic, and two people can take the same test on the same day and have completely different questions. FYI--There's a second edition of the book due out in a few months, so check that out if you haven't purchased this book yet.
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Summary: Extremely disappointed
Review: This book contains too many technical errors to be used as a study guide. Since it does contain obvious errors, it is a poor referance book. I don't see any use to keep this book. Questions 4 and 5 in Chapter 8 (Files and Folders in Windows 2000) are a clear example. Tim, an imaginary user, is a member of two groups. One of the groups has a ACL entry of deny-read. The author is under the impression that this is a deny of all flags. It is not. Any administrator that has used NT classed systems understands this deny only appies to the READ bit. The user will still be able to write. Try it in a lab. Since Write was a viable answer listed, it is the correct answer. I feel sorry for anyone reading this book with the impression that the information is correct, commits it to memory, then comes a few points shy of passing the test. Natasha, I understand you are a teacher, so you may want to stick to lecturing. If not, at least hire some technical proof-readers.
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Summary: Not Impressed
Review: This particular Exam Cram book (Windows 2000 Server) is very underwhelming. I found the book to be a highlight of some of the important features of Windows 2000 Server, but provided little or no depth. I realize that this is a 'cram' book, but it still is not good preparation for the 70-215 exam--even to just complement your other preparation. The practice questions at the end of each chapter and the practice exam at the end of the book were not very similar to actual test questions, either in level of difficulty or material tested. In short, there are better ways to spend both your time and money in preparing for the actual exam.
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