Didn't focus on how to apply knowledge   September 18, 2000

Jeff Tangen MCSE


I haven't read it yet   August 22, 2000
  0 out of 11 found this review helpful

But so far, I give the books 3 stars. I hope they will help me achieve my dream of being a blackjack wizard.


MCSE Core Requirements   May 14, 2000
  10 out of 11 found this review helpful

Obtuse, and wordy. Authors refuse to abbreviate "Windows NT" and use it repetitively as many as 5 to 10 times per page. The material is confusing. If you are new to the subject avoid this set. As one reviewer said they can spend half a page telling you how to get to the control panel, on the other hand they will frequently make reference to something with no indication at all where to find it. Most important while you may be able to derive the information needed for the exams, this set does little in the way of preparing you for them. It only gives very brief overviews of what is required. I find the New Riders to be very helpful others might be trancendors and exam cram.


You get what you pay for!   May 12, 2000
  5 out of 6 found this review helpful

These book only skim the surface of the details that you will see on the test. If all you want to do learn enough to JUST pass the exam, then these books are for you!

On most of the tests, there are at least 3-5 questions covering material found no where in the book. Doesn't sound like much until you realize there are only 30 questions on the entire exam. I have passed all four exams at this point on the first try.

To Summarize: Networking Essentials was a good book. Past that the rest of the books were crap. Most people I know use the Transender Practice Exams to supplement these poorly written books. It is amazing to see how much information these books do not cover.

My advice would be to check out the books from Microsoft Press. Consider it an investment in your career. Also they cover the same material in three books.


It helped me get certified   May 1, 2000
  1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I used these to get certified and pass all my core requirements tests. They are usefull and you can have them for a great resource although they are a little basic, and they are only good for certification.