For those of you who are seeking certification, Microsoft Press has just released a Second Edition of their “Blue Training Books” as show below. These books cover all the changes that came with Windows Server 2008 R2. The certification tests have already been updated for R2, so previous versions of these books are now obsolete. In addition to the four tests mentioned below, you will also need MS 70-680 (Configuring Windows 7) to complete the requirements for the MCITS: Enterprise Administrator certification, which is the equivalent to the older MCSE Certification.
I have had success using these books for study when preparing for these tests, but your results may not be the same. I recommend these books only to those who have already found success with this method of study.
Finally, if you need the software, you can download Windows Server 2008 R2 with Service Pack One 180-Day Trial from here: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/dd459137 (registration required).
MCITP Windows Server® 2008 Enterprise Administrator: Training Kit 4-Pack:
Exams 70-640, 70-642, 70-643, 70-647, Second Edition
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· Paperback: 3808 pages
· Publisher: Microsoft Press; Second Edition (October 3, 2011)
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NOTE: Additionally, you will need to take and pass MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-680): Configuring Windows® 7 to complete the requirements for MCITS: Enterprise Administrator, which is the Windows Server 2008 equivalent to the old MCSE certification.
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- Publisher: Microsoft Press; 1 Har/Dvdr edition (October 21, 2009)
- Language: English
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