What are the best MCSE 70-290 exam books?

[chrispybee]

I'm currently doing my 70-290 exam and failed it twice. I've got the core requirements Microsoft pack but this does not cover the entire exam.

My boss is ready to buy another book for me but I dont know what book to choose?

Thanks

 

[mrdenny]

I used the big blue MS Press book and found it to be helpfull.

Denny
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[Dublin73]

I missed the 290 exam by a few questions recently myself, first time attempting the exam. I'm currently using the following to study....

MS Press Self Paced Training Kit
Transcenders

I felt pretty good about knowing the material when taking the exam, but unfortunately that's not enough to pass. Getting through the vague and silly wording of the questions on the exam is half the battle.

That's where the Transcenders are very useful. The Transcender questions are vague and make presumptions, much in the same way the real exams do, so they get you used to the questioning method MS uses.

Good luck on the next exam!