MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-620): Configuring Windows Vista(TM) Client

by Ian McLean and Orin Thomas

EXAM PREP GUIDEAce your preparation for the skills measured by MCTS Exam 70-620?and on the job. Work at your own pace through a series of lessons and reviews that fully cover each exam objective.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0735623902
• Release Date: May 2007
• Publisher: Microsoft Press
• Length: 848 Pages
• Weight: 4.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 2.3" x 7.6"

Customer Reviews

70-620 Vista Client - Great Starting Point

I found this book to be a great starting point for those IT professionals looking to become familiar with Microsoft's latest operating system - Vista. This book was *not* written for the end user community. It strictly focuses on exam material and supporting Vista as an IT professional. It does an excellent job on introducing all the different flavors of Vista. In addition I feel it did a good job explaining all of the new features. Prior to reading this book I felt lost when working on Vista; since I have completed the book and lessons, I feel totally comfortable working in the Vista environment. Not too many cons here: I did feel the book at certain points failed to fully distinguish between what features where in each edition. For example, Chapter 12 discusses creating a Complete PC Restore and leaves the reader with the opinion that all editions of Vista supports it when only Business and Ultimate do. The other big con was the book did not come with an evaluation copy of Vista like previous MS Press training kits. Overall, if you support Vista and want to get to know it better and/or you are planning on taking the 70-620 exam, then get this book!

Straight forward for the 70-620 test

If you've read other MS Press books, then this is no different. The book is very straight forward on the features of Vista and what is required for you to know on the Microsoft test. The included practice test on the CD-ROM is HIGHLY recommended. All I can say is that the practice test is very close to the actual test and covers the book really well. If you can nail the practice test, then you should have no problems passing the actual test. I did pass the 70-620 exam because of this book.

great book, for this exam

The book covers enough detail for this exam (its main purpose). I found the book concise and to the point. I was able to pass using this as my main study tool. If you have passed the 70-270 exam you find this easy reading, as this exam is closer to the MCDST 70-271. i.e. + no requiremnts for automated installs + AD or group policy etc Basically it is an easy read if your familiar with the previous XP exams.

An excellent resource for understanding the concepts/technology and prep for the test

I was recommended the MS press kit books when I started studying for my MCSE and I am very thankful I took the advice. Each book in the series (this one included) serves as an excellent resource for a thorough understanding of the concepts presented and technologies involved. It also covers specifics, provides tips and enough details that it is helpful for knowing how to apply the knowledge in the "real" world (as opposed to the somewhat warped MS testing view.) The only downside is that if you're looking for a reference book expecting very granular coverage of specific technologies covered, you will be somewhat disappointed. If you are simply prepping for the test, this book (as well as the rest of the MS press series) is an excellent tool for that. Every objective required for the test (and more) is covered thoroughly enough that this should be the only resource that you need. There are very good labs in each section that if you go through, will give you a solid understanding of the theory and the practice. If you are looking for a cram type book, this isn't it. If you are looking to actually know the information and want to learn it rather than just cram your way through the test then this is the book for you. Three nice things related to testing with the book. There is a 15% off the test voucher in the back that just about pays for the book. On the CD that comes with it is an excellent set of practice tests using the measure up engine. The questions are written by the authors and are in general, more difficult than the actual exam questions. If you can honestly get 70+ percent on the prep questions, you should be fine on the test. There is also an electronic copy of the book on the CD which is very handy to keep on screen while going through labs or testing in study mode. Using search in a PDF is a lot easier than reading through an index and flipping through pages. All in all, a very good book for the intended audience.

Great book to pass the 70-620

I never used Vista until reading this book and within 2 weeks I passed the exam with a 884. If you want more active dir. information I think that the 70-622 and 70-623 covers more of that but not sure and the books arent even out yet. THANKS ORIN