Exam Ref 70-411 Administering Windows Server 2012 R2 (MCSA)

Unfortunately, this should not be labeled a study guide for the 70-411. The book does categorize the chapters based on what Microsoft says will be covered on the exam. It does give you a very vanilla overview of the topics, but you will not find the answers to the questions being asked on the exam. I looked at a few brain dumps and then cross referenced with the book. Um, yeah, totally useless. I blame this more on the Microsoft test developers than I do the authors. For instance, the questions asked about Powershell commands, not going to find the answer in this book. My advice, get the Mastering Windows 2012 R2 by Minasi and just study from Microsoft Tech Net. Although I did pass the exam, Microsoft really needs to take lessons from Cisco and learn how to write a study guide that coincides with the actual exam.

Great training guide to use in getting ready for the 70-411 section of the MCSA exam. I like the fact that this is written by and for Microsoft. Covers all the topic that will been on this exam and helps walk you through each step. Great tool and like that I can also purchase with Training guide book that goes into more detail through each topic. Easy to read format that won't put you to sleep!

What you'd expect.

Though this isn't the complete guide to all content on the exam, the book does present the concepts in an easy to understand format. I'm glad I bought it for my 70-411 study but I probably will not buy the book for the 70-412.

It is well written. U will definitely have an understanding of all the concepts. However be prepared to read many tech articles and the such to pass the exam.

This is a good read however you need more than this book to prepare for the 70-411 exam.

It addressed all test areas. I’ll use it w/ video and practice test. The video gives the overview, this book filled in the holes, and the practice tests makes me test ready.

Doesn't cover everything but it's about as good a guide for the 70-411 as is available.

Great book. Definitely helped me pass the test but you will need other external resources during your prep as well. Pair this with the "Windows Server Inside Out" book and you'll have two great reference volumes for after the test as well.

This is a good as a starter, but don't expect to pass the exam with the content in this book, you will need brain dumps and lots more material. I would recommend CBT Nuggets as well.

Good

I learned the material in the book well, read it twice and made notes, only to be faced with an exam where i would say 75% of the questions were on material not covered in the book at all! It is way too high level for the exam questions. Although I must say I think the exam is a bit over the top this time.

Used by a member of staff in preparation for exams and found very helpful.