Fully updated for Windows XP Service Pack 2, this popular kit delivers in-depth preparation for core MCSA/MCSE Exam 70-270, including self-paced training, expert exam tips, full review, 425-question test bank, case studies, trial software, and more. Designed to help maximize your performance on the Windows XP exam, a core requirement for MCSA or MCSE certification, this kit packs the resources that exam candidates want mostincluding in-depth, self-paced training; rigorous, objective-by-objective review; exam tips from expert, exam-certified authors; and a robust testing suite. It also provides real-world scenarios, case study examples, and troubleshooting labs for the skills and expertise you can apply to the job.

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Never got the book - 2009-09-13
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I have been waiting for a month now for my order to arrive... still waiting

Major holes prevent this book from being an all-in-one study guide. - 2009-07-04
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While the writing in this book is certainly better than most, this book leaves out too many holes, especially when it comes to the installation of Windows XP. For example, Sysprep is merely mentioned with barely an explanation of how to use it.

That said, I've yet to find a book that truly does cover everything you need to know. After buying several 70-270 books I can positively say that no one book out there covers everything you need to know for this test: all miss some part or another.

My personal favorite book on this subject is the Sybex one but that also does not cover everything (though a lot more than this one does).

In the end, I suggest going to your favorite book store and previewing each one on the subject and make a decision from there. I would also highly recommend supplanting the book you buy with a bunch of practice questions.

Good luck! This is a very tough exam...

Not what I thought it shuold be. - 2009-05-10
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I bought this book thinking it would fill in the gaps I needed to sit for the 70-270 exam. Sadly, this book does not contain all of the content required to pass the exam.

As a beginner's introduction to XP, it is ok at best, if you like to be spoon-fed information. Very little explanation is given to most topics; instead simple step by step walk throughs are provided.

As a resource to pass the 70-270 exam, this book is useless. It does not cover some of advanced items, such as configuring and securing VPN, and the practise exam provided by measure up and the book don't agree on certain items. For example, the minimum disk requirements for a Windows XP installation.

All in all a very disappointing and unprofessional approach to a book sold in the context of a Self Paced Training Kit for the 70-270 exam.

Pretty much the almanac for Windows XP - 2009-03-20
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This book covers it all, but do not use test engine CD that comes with this book. IMHO the questions are extremely impractical and difficult. It in no way reflects the real exam.

Purchase review - 2009-03-20
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Over all service was good, only problem was the damage to the books binding will shorten the life of the book.

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