70-410 New to Server

Was looking at going for the 70-410 Server 2012. Question is what to use to study for it? as this would be my first Server cert would I be expected to know all of the 2008 stuff or can I start with this exam?
Any good books or resources out there apart from technet.
Any good books or resources out there apart from technet.
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Introducing to Windows Server 2012 RTM - this book is basic on server 2012 so you should understand its new features and learn new concepts.
Amazon.com: Introducing Windows Server 2012 RTM Edition (9780735675353): Mitch Tulloch: Books
Windows Server 2012 Up and Running - another good and basic book on server 2012 which you could read in a few days. Its more technical and show examples on how to do some things.
Windows Server 2012: Up and Running: Samara Lynn: 9781449320751: Amazon.com: Books
CBT Nuggets trainings are very good and popular among IT professionals.
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 70-410 Video Training Online | CBT Nuggets
Microsoft Exam Ref books goes directly to the objectives of the certification. You can complement the readings with a virtual lab to practice.
Exam Ref 70-410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012: Craig Zacker: 9780735673168: Amazon.com: Books
Another good and free source of information is Microsoft Virtual Academy. They provide videos, pdfs, and exams to make sure you grasp the information. Although it not targeted towards certifications, you can use it to learn many of the technologies that Server 2012 has.
SQL Azure, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Private Cloud Courses and more - Microsoft Virtual Academy
Hope this helps!!!
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Print out the Exam objectives.
Setup Virtual lab so I can deploy Server 2012 and Server Core
Watch CBT Nugget on Exam objective, take Notes
Reinforce this Information by undertaking lab work ( Setup what is being shown through CBT + take further notes on the process)
Technet each objective, Lab and take notes
Possibly reinforce information with this book
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0735673101/ref=s9_simh_gw_p14_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=145WGHDM5ENTWZX9HQCT&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=358549767&pf_rd_i=468294
I want to lab, lab, lab until everything becomes second nature
Should be enough to kick the ass out of this Exam
" Embrace, evolve, extinguish "
" Embrace, evolve, extinguish "
As an added note check Microsoft Virtual Academy, they provide free updated material which you can use to complement your learning.
Good luck!
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