Server+ Certification Training Kit [With CDROM]

by Microsoft Corporation

The Server+ credential is the newest certification developed by CompTIA, the Computing Technology Industry Association, and this self-paced training kit provides comprehensive exam preparation for IT... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0735612722
• ISBN13: 9780735612723
• Release Date: June 2001
• Publisher: Microsoft Press
• Length: 479 Pages
• Weight: 2.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 7.6" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Man...this book is useful!

This book is worth the cost. I have not taken the test yet (I do plan on it), but it has been heavily useful as far as better understanding the server(s) I work with every day. It also refreshed my mind on the A+/ network+ objectives that are included in the Server+ exam as outlined by Comptia.The book's CD also contains a full copy of the book, so if you and your laptop want to leave this heavy little tome behind, just download and go! Also, the A-Z network encyclopedia E-book was pretty impressive (it includes several diagrams and a heckuva lot of information).The only reason I give this book four stars is the simple fact I wish they would have included an interactive, sample test on the CD. Sample tests are usually pretty helpful, and doing them on the computer sets the feel for the actual exam. Otherwise, an excellent book!

Enjoyed reading it!

I think we all know the dryness that exists in most of MS's study guides but I am hear to say that I actually enjoyed this book! It was very informative and used many analogies to paint a clear picture of the information. After reading the book I thought that there must be somthing I was missing for taking this test. I was wrong! I have no networking experience at all! I read the book, enjoyed it, took the test and passed the first time! Wahlah!

Good resource

I just took and passed the Server+ exam on saturday. The exam is largely scenario based, and perhaps this book doesn't focus on the "what if" aspect enough. However, it is one of the first guides out for a very difficult exam. I give credit to MS Press for getting a quality guide out to the market quickly and helping me to pass my exam.

Used to study for the Server+ exam, what a real surprise.

What makes my job so much fun and exciting is that every day new technologies are coming out. To keep up with these changes and to make sure that the best qualified people are hired you need a certification process to measure skill levels. Having taken the beta exam for Server+ I wish that I could have had this book as a study reference as it shadows the exam objective perfectly. The 500 page book is being considered as my book of choice for the Server+ classes I teach. Broken down into five parts, with part 1 covering planning, from groundwork to environment to systems. Part 2 is the install and configuration section with coverage of firmware, drivers, NOS, hardware and associated peripherals, monitoring and documentation. Part 3 is the upgrading section for memory, hardware add-ons, system backups, power and processors. Part 4 takes the proactive maintenance road with backup plans and general housekeeping techniques. Finally part 5 for troubleshooting and several pages for common problems. The cd-rom included is the Microsoft Encyclopedia of networking and the entire book in electronic format. Overall a very good value for the money.

Perfectly targeted for the audience

If you are studying for the Server+ exam from CompTIA and looking to pass it on your first attempt, then this is the book for you. The 17 chapters carefully dissect the topics (domains) on the exam and explain them in detail. Priced at less than 1/3rd the cost of failing the exam, it is one of the best investments you can make.