MCSA/MCSE book recommendations wanted
hi.
i'm a recent returnee to the IT game, after about a three year absence. i've decided to pursue the MCSA certification, leading to the MCSE (undecided on whether to go straight to 2003, or to certify on 2000 and just upgrade to 2003).
anyway, when i was in school about 5 years ago, we used nothing but the official MS Press curriculum books, but i always found those a little lacking. does anyone have any recommendations on a book series (including Network+ and Security+, since those can be used as electives) that does a good job in both exam preparation and practical knowledge?
thanks.
i'm a recent returnee to the IT game, after about a three year absence. i've decided to pursue the MCSA certification, leading to the MCSE (undecided on whether to go straight to 2003, or to certify on 2000 and just upgrade to 2003).
anyway, when i was in school about 5 years ago, we used nothing but the official MS Press curriculum books, but i always found those a little lacking. does anyone have any recommendations on a book series (including Network+ and Security+, since those can be used as electives) that does a good job in both exam preparation and practical knowledge?
thanks.