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MC MCSE Certification Newsletter :: 102nd Edition :: May 5th, 2004
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Over 13,800 Subscribers!
In This Issue:
:: What's New @ MC MCSE
:: CISSP Concentrations Without Exams
:: Free Tech Magazines
:: Review: A+ Certification Exam Cram 2
:: Review: MCSA/MCSE: Windows 2003 Upgrade Study Guide
:: Review: MCSE Windows XP Professional Exam Cram 2
:: Review: MCSE Windows XP Professional Exam Cram 2
:: At the Boards
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Not a whole lot of certification news at the moment so this issue will mainly be composed of information about what is new on our site and several book reviews that have been submitted in the last 2 weeks.
New Study Guide
We have just released our study guide for CompTIA's A+ Operating Systems Technologies (220-302) exam. You can view the study guide here. If you have any contributions to the study guide, we would appreciate your help. You can make your submission by posting here or sending me a personal message via these forums. Thanks!
New Security+ Practice Exam Questions
Our new moderator, Okapi, has added 40 questions to our Security+ practice exam making a total of 50 free questions.
Coming Soon
Our free tests for exams 70-292 and 70-296 are nearly complete and should be posted soon. Stay tuned!!!
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(ISC)2 has announced a new program that will allow those holding its CISSP (Certified Information System Security Professional) to earn two CISSP concentrations without taking any exams. The program will require 2 years information security experience in either management or architecture in addition to the 4 years required for the CISSP. There will also be a $450 fee per concentration.
This program began May 1st and ends December 31. For more information, visit CertCities.
I just wanted to make you aware that we are offering completely free magazines to our visitors. These popular titles include Computer World, InfoWorld, eWeek, Information Week, Network World and many more. The subscriptions are 100% free with no strings attached if you qualify. Get your free magazines now!
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| Review: A+ Certification Exam Cram 2 |
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I found the Exam Cram book to be one of my best books. It not only comes with a practice test for each division, but also review questions.
Do not let the title "Exam Cram" turn you away - it was almost too full of information. If you can read and understand this; you are golden.
Click here for more information on this book.
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Thinking about upgrading your certification? This is the right tool for you: Windows Server 2003 Upgrade from Sybex. Thanks to it's five authors, this book is filled with information to help you pass your test.
While most candidates using this book will use it primarily to pass their exam, this book really has the real-world administrator in mind. Throughout the book, you will find real world scenarios, tips and tricks, and pointers to help you do your job more efficiently. This makes the book especially valuable for future reference.
Most candidates looking for an upgrade book will probably want something rather straight to the point that will not waste their time on concepts already covered while doing their 2000 track. This book answers that need by having short theoretical explanations on previous concepts and thorough coverage of the new objectives. I also found that the improvements and differences between Windows 2000 and Windows 2003 were well defined.
The book also has a good layout (one of the best I've seen) which makes it easy to find information and easy to skip elements you have already mastered. Also, every chapter ends with a summary, exam pointers and review questions. But that does not end the list of goodies as an included CDROM provides electronic flashcards, a test engine and a configuration simulator to coach you on doing labs.
I must congratulate the 5 authors as this is one of the best exam prep books I have seen from Sybex. On the cover it says that the book has in-depth coverage of every exam objective. I couldn't agree more!
Click here for more information on this book.
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| Review: MCSE Windows XP Professional Exam Cram 2 |
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Not a bad book overall, although I just skimmed over other books on the subject, this one seems to have a lot of in-depth coverage of key points.
Click here for more information on this book.
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| Review: MCSE Windows XP Professional Exam Cram 2 |
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This book is great for quickly getting a wide coverage of only the necessary detiails. It has a cram sheet right in the beginning that is good for last minute reviewing prior to taking the exam. Has about 343 pages of reading (Excluding the first chapter which covers microsoft exam basics.) Each chapter ends with about 8 practice questions which provide detailed explanations of the right and wrong answers. Also, last chapter is a test exam with 50 questions with explanations as well. Exam cram is what I use to pass the exams !
Click here for more information on this book.
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