MCDST Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-272): Supporting Users and Troubleshooting Desktop Applications on Microsoft® Windows® XP, Second Edition

MCDST Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-272): Supporting Users and Troubleshooting Desktop Applications on Microsoft® Windows® XP, Second Edition
Published:September 28, 2005Accompanying Media:1 Companion CD(s),
1 Evaluation CD(s)
Author:Walter Glenn and Tony NorthrupLanguage:English
Length:800 PagesLevel:N/A
ISBN 13:

9780735622210Technology:

Microsoft Windows XP
ISBN 10:0-7356-2221-3Format:N/A
List Price:$ 59.99
About The BookGet official exam prep guide plus practice tests—now updated for Windows XP Service Pack 2.

Ace your preparation for the skills measured by MCDST Exam 70-272—and on the job—with this official Microsoft study guide, fully updated for Windows XP Service Pack 2. Work at your own pace through a system of lessons, hands-on exercises, troubleshooting labs, and review questions.

The Readiness Review Suite on CD, featuring advanced technology from MeasureUp, provides 425 challenging questions for in-depth self-assessment and practice. You can choose timed or untimed testing mode, generate random tests, or focus on specific objectives. You get expert exam tips and detailed explanations for right and wrong answers—including a customized learning path that describes how and where to focus your studies.

Maximize your performance on the exam by learning how to:
  • Configure, customize, and support Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Office Outlook

  • NEW—Configure and support Microsoft Internet Explorer, including Pop-up Blocker and other new features

  • Troubleshoot usability, customization, and connectivity issues

  • Manage application security permissions and settings

  • UPDATED—Set up and troubleshoot Windows Firewall and monitor antivirus software

  • NEW—Keep your applications current with Microsoft Update and Automatic Updates


  • Your kit includes:
  • 15% exam discount from Microsoft. Offer expires 12/31/10. Details inside.

  • Fully reengineered self-paced study guide with expert exam tips.

  • Readiness Review Suite featuring 425 questions and multiple testing options.

  • Case scenarios and troubleshooting labs for real-world expertise.

  • NEW—120-day evaluation version of Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition with Service Pack 2.

  • Fully searchable eBook.

  • Microsoft Encyclopedia of Security eBook.

  • Microsoft Encyclopedia of Networking, Second Edition, eBook.
  • About Walter Glenn and Tony NorthrupWalter Glenn, MCDST, MCSE, and Microsoft Certified Trainer, is a technology consultant, teacher, and writer. He’s authored a number of books on Windows and coauthored several MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kits (Microsoft Press).

    Tony Northrup, MCSE, CISSP, and MVP, is a networking consultant and author. He is coauthor of the MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit for Exams 70-270 and 70-271, among other titles.
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