MCSE Windows XP Professional Exam Cram

Overall, I find this particular book useful in combing through a lot of intricate details of the Windows XP operating system. Though given that, I don't think this resource alone will help you adequately prepare for the exam, which is something the authors themselves note. This book I feel tries to strike a middle ground, but fails in a few regards: (1) As many topics like IPP printing is inadequately covered, readers will not be able to install and configure, IPP for example, with the scant coverage. (2) There is over emphasis on tools like that are not apart of Windows XP, like USMT and RIS. I have never come across such questions in the exam. (3) Material is not aligned with the actual Microsoft study material, and as such important topics are inadequately covered, omitted, or over covered. The bottom line is that you might be spending more energy studying unnecessary material, while at the same time, not studying key concepts and topics needed to pass the exam. One definitely needs additional material to study and pass the exam, but still despite my grief this book did actually help me, and rigorous relentless study combined with actually tinkering with Windows XP on material related to the book, did help me pass the exam. I am now a Microsoft Certified Professional.

I have used the Exam Cram series and the Exam Prep series of books for A+, Network+ and Microsoft 70-210 exams. They have provided more than enough training to pass these exams plus learn much more. So far I have found this book to be in the same high caliber that I would expect from this fine company. Thanks Que Publishing for the great resource for learning!!