MCSE 70-290 Book recommendations?

I'm just starting out with the MCSE certificate, and I was wondering which book do you guys recommend.

There's the MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit: Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Core Requirements, Exams 70-290, 70-291, 70-293, 70-294 from Microsoft, but I read that the book isn't rate very well.

So I'm not sure which one to get.

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zlh081

Hi,new guy
This is right place and you can find alot of things.OK I am same to you and try to buy follow books recommend by forum users.

Mike Meyers' MCSE Windows Server 2003:70-290,70-291,70-293,&70-294(Mike Meyer'sCertification Passport S.)
Cost is 52.49 pound
Mike Meyers' MCSE/MCSA Windows Server 2003: Environment (Exam 70-290) (Mike Meyer's Certification Passport S.)
Cost is 19.56 pound

RZetlin

I decided to go with the MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit: Microsoft Windows Server 2003. My package came in today by mail.

I'm going to take the plunge into the world of MCSE.

ajs1976

I try to use a mix of books. A study guide like the MS Press or Sybex books and a review style book like the Passport or Exam Cram 2 series.

The MS Press are long and dry, but have a lot of lab exercises.

matttupper

For commuting and travel reading the Exam Cram 2 book is great as you don't have any practicals and it's a sensible size.

Other books seems to be a bit hit and miss. Check out the reviews in Amazon for real opinions

garv221

Exam Cram2 worked 4 me. I don't like thick books full of the obvious.

deltax

Hi garv221,

How helpful is Exam Cram2 with new exam format? Is it OK if I don't need to read other references such as TK or MOC?

Please advise.

netcom2000

I see that you have th A+ certificate, I would recommend that you study for the Net+ cert before going into server side of things, especialy 2003 server, as the Network + gives you the benefit of undderstanding the fundamentals of Networking, the Net+ is a key certificate to the World of networking, as a foundation certificate.

Just my two penneth worth.

RZetlin

netcom2000 wrote:

I see that you have th A+ certificate, I would recommend that you study for the Net+ cert before going into server side of things, especialy 2003 server, as the Network + gives you the benefit of undderstanding the fundamentals of Networking, the Net+ is a key certificate to the World of networking, as a foundation certificate.

Just my two penneth worth.

I started studying my Network+ but I decided to switch to MCSE for more job opportunties.

I have looked over a lot tech support job postings and I have never seen one that states, "Network+ Certification required".

But have seen a lot of tech support job postings that requires "MCSE certification" or Active Directory knowledge required.