Sybex or Syngress?

madison

Hello...I'm new to this forum but it looks like a great place to get tips and advice, which is why I'm posting this message.

I see there are several good books to use in preparation for 70-290, such as Syngress and Sybex. Which one is better? Unless someone says differently, I'm hesitant to purhase any MS Press books. I've heard they're not nearly informative as Sybex or Syngress.

Can anyone offer some advice? Thanks!

spudnik

Most people will find each book is better or worse for them but personally I go with MS Press training kit's, if then I feel not enough was covered i would then go for Syngress.

Ally77

I believed the sybex book to be severly lacking in indepth material so i personally would avoid it, but as spudnik said can be different for each individual. I simply used the official course book and the MS site to prepare

madison

Thanks for all the advice. I am training with "Mentored Learning" and MOC books, which are provided with the training. I wanted to buy an additional book but didn't know which publisher typically was better for 70-290. Since the consesus seems to be MSPress, then I better go with that one...

cestricklin

definately go with syngress, sybex is good for beginning IT, but syngress covers just about all you need, the ms kits are good, but are too spread out in my opinion, a freind was using them and switched, I personally used the net and syngress all the way, however;... the jumpstart books are pretty good too..

~C

TURTLEGIRL

I've always liked the 'Sybex' books. They are more straight forward than any others I've encountered. Especially if you are a beginner.

Go with some video courses like CBT Nuggets if you can too!

Best of luck