Mike Meyers' McSa Managing a Windows (R) 2000 Network Environment Certification Passport (Exam 70-218) [With CDROM] [With CDROM]

Great coverage of a new topic. I read this book. Took one transcender. Passed the test. I like the book because it's all meat and no potatoes. It was easy to read and edited very well. My first Passport book and I enjoyed it very much. I usually use the red and blue Syngress books, but I think I found another favorite.

Very readable. Concise. A great overview. Given the price, a great value. Certification seekers: If you have a lot of real-world experience this will be useful in pointing out what you haven't had to deal with but will be on the test. Those taking classes to prepare will find this a much more pleasant review than slogging through the Microsoft Press book again. Useful for those taking the 70-215 test as well, as the 70-218 rehashes many concepts begun in 70-215.Possible improvements: If the CD tests were expanded/enhanced, value would be even greater. In the text: Need more "On the Test" mentions.

This book is easy to read; excellent writing style, not boring at all. It contains a good summarize of important concepts for pass and understand the 70-218 Microsoft test, but CAN NOT BE your one resource. You'll need another book for 218 or have strong knowledge and "hands on" experience working on Windows2000.Recommended book for use with this: MS-PRESS Book 2nd Edition.

There are certification books and manuals designed to cover the exam beyond the objectives and then there is those books whose purpose is to hammer home the finer points of the exam, this I one of those books. Cutting down the material to cover the most important facets of the exam while ensuring the objective are met is what we have in this manual. Overall the author has given you a handy reference manual. Keep in mind that this book is a supplement to studying and you will need other books. The book is setup in a manner that covers each objective from beginning to end. Each chapter has a study time frame to set a guide for you, although you can take as much time as need in the areas you are having trouble with. Throughout the book there is exam tips and notes as well as review questions at the end of each chapter, which should give you a good handle on the exam. Also included is a cdrom with more question to practice with. What the author has done is taken the reader straight to the exam point, without sacrificing content.