Exam Ref 70-331 Core Solutions of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 (MCSE) 1st Edition

This exam was way way harder than sharepoint 2010 exams. Wayyyy harder. For this exam they 'whoever they are' have made sure that you know your stuff.I started studying for this exam thinking, it would be simple because I already had my 2010 cert so how hard could it be. Besides Ive already had quite a bit to do with SP 2013 so no big deal.That is not the case. After I went through a CBT Nuggets 70-331 video series 'which is good by the way' and a pluralsight 70-331 series, 'also good', I thought yep I am ready.but I am NOT Ready! There is a heap of questions there that will blow your mind unless you do some serious serious study.I brought this book a couple of months ago because I was planning on doing this exam, but I did not ready it. Now a couple of days in before my exam I am reading it furiosuly ('arrrg last minute cramming'). But you can be assured that this book has all the detailed stuff in it that you need.This book is really comprehensive, which you just cant get from the video series because they simply cannot cover in detail all the stuff.Point is, you will need this book, you will realize that this book is covering in detail the things that will be in the exam, and which you WILL have to know to pass.If you are doing any of the new SP 2013 exams, make sure you get this book for the 70-331. Especially if you make the mistake of not completing the MCSA ' the 3 Windows 2012 exams ' that are kinda pre-requisites before attempting 70-331 and 70-332.I made this mistake and I am feeling the pain because you will find without doing the Server studies, you will be at a disadvantage for the 70-331, like I said, things have changed, they are not going to let any old monkey get a SharePoint cert now, they are making sure only pros pass. This is kinda good and bad. Good if you pass I suppose coz few people will have it, and your resume will be superior to those whom dont. You will be expected to know some pretty advanced server and architecture stuff, identity and security stuff before you attempt 70-331. I didnt know this. fortunately its covered in this book. It was not covered in detail with the videos I watched.You will need this book, besides that I reckon I will continue to use this book well into my professional work. I am actually a SharePoint admin, quite a bit of experience, but the world is changing and I realized by reading this book how very little I actually knew, and how poorly prepared I was for the change.In Summary, If you wish to risk it without this book, then I say good luck.If you wish to pass and be an elite SP guru, buy this book. simple as that.You will not be able to get by with a video series alone.Lastly, Troy I don't know you, but thanks for writing this book. I can tell it would have been a massive heap of work. So cheers for that mate.

I purchased this book hoping it would provide enough guidance to pass the exam. I am a consultant and work daily with the SharePoint environments of all types, so I expected this book added to my on the job experience would be enough to pass the exam. I was stunned when I sat down in the examination room and discovered how little this book prepared me. This is because the overall breadth of information you must know to pass Microsoft 70-331 exam is overwhelming. If you are looking for an administration companion book or a high level overview of the topics that are on 70-331, buy this book.While the book is broken down into the specific sections of the exam, you will want to take what is presented in the book and annotate it with information from MSDN and TechNet. As a matter of fact, you will probably do better if you spend a lot more time MSDN and in TechNet reading and understanding how to plan, deploy and maintain a SharePoint environment. I'm currently going back through the course outline and just using TechNet to understand how to accomplish the objectives presented on the exam. I expect to do better going this path.

Great book to use for studying 70-331 exam. It covers most of the objectives that are outlined in the exam objectives. Well written and lots of good examples, screen shots and PowerShell scripts. Its a great SharePoint 2013 reference book too. I keep many of the scripts in my fields notes because the work so well.My advice for anyone studying to pass the 70-331 exam; that this book is good starting point. Be sure to follow the many links provided. The links are critical for deep dive understanding and keeps the book from being 900 pages. Also, like any MS exam study book, I don't feel any author can cover everything required to pass, but this book comes close.Good luck in passing your exam!Michael Wharton, Project MVP, MBA, MCT, PMP, MCDBA, MCSD, MCSE+I, MCTS

Trying to find time to read this guide.

The topics in this book are very practical, but the details are not even close to the real exam.It's worth reading but don't expect to pass the exam based on what you learn in this book. You will need a lot more hands-on experience and other source material.

good read, but not a complete study guide.

This book needs serious editing. There are grammatical issues. There are incomplete references in the book.

Great study material.

An okay book that covers topics at a high level. Certainly not a book you can use to pass the exam on its own.Use this with other material and I'm sure you can pass the exam.

Unfortunately the book only covers around 60% of what is in the exam. It's worth looking at some exam dumps if you want to ensure that you pass. I'm rating it only two stars as it isn't good enough to pass the exam even though it was helpful for a large section.

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Its very good book, I love the content.

Book is due signed in faver of exam !!!