MSCE the core exams in a nutshell: a desktop quick reference

by Michael Moncur

An updated, detailed quick reference for administrators with Windows NT experience and others who want to learn what's required to pass the exam portion of MCSE certification. This book covers all... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1565927214
• ISBN13: 9781565927216
• Release Date: March 2000
• Publisher: O'Reilly Media
• Length: 484 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Excellent Book

This book and the "Elective Exams in a Nutshell" were the primary references I used for getting my MCSE (NT 4.0). There is about 70 pages on each exam to study. Some books take 400 pages to deliver the exact same information. The beginner will probably want additional references along with this book though. (because it is so compact the beginner might have trouble with it if they don't have other references)I passed all of my exams on the first try with very little studying because of this book. It is absolutely the best source of information for passing the exams (not to mention one of the cheapest). I found it much better then the Trancender Exams which are so popular (and expensive I might add).(note: this book will be out of date very soon though and you should probably look for a newer edition)

Great Cram book for Core Exams

If you're looking for a book to cram from: this is it. The sections for each exam map very closely to what I saw on the exams. I used this book and the transcenders(a must! ) to prepare for the exams and got 933 on server, 966 on workstation, 680 on enterprise(560 required on adaptive version), and 866 on NetEssentials. The practice exams at the end of the chapters make a great review for the 20 minutes right before you go into the exam.

Indespensable Study Tool!

After hour & hours of studying the large volumes, this guide gets to the point(s) of the exam. Simply the best final review & cram tool out there. If your are studying for the tests, BUY THIS BOOK!

Highly recommended

A great book for MCSE review and preparation. Toss all those "fluff-filled, extra-thick" MCSE prep books that look impressive on the shelf. This contains all you need and it presents it in a clear, organized and consise manner. I highly recommend it for IT professionals already working in the field (nothing substitues real world knowledge and hands-on experience).

Recommendation from a beginner

I am currently studying at home to get my MCP+I. It is very well written and designed for the student with little computer knowledge, who is just knocking at the door of the IT field. But, after completing the 1400 pages of course work for exam 070-067 NT Server and 070-073 NT Workstation, I felt lost and not even close to being ready to take the exams. I ordered this book because it was both cheap and highly recommended. I passed both of my exams on the first try. I received a score of 866 on Server and 833 on Workstation. This book is awesome as a cram session book and a pocket guide for the field. I highly recommend this book to anyone studying for the exams and for the those who are already in the IT field.