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(More customer reviews)This was the only book I used to pass the IBM Certified Solution Developer exam. I did very well on it. (I did do a little research on the internet also.) Prior to reading this book, I had no practical experience with RUP other than knowing its theoretical construct.
The book covers all the areas that you need to know for the exam, although there were a couple of terms that weren't in this book at all. That really surprised me, since this is the official IBM Press book. And I read this book very carefully.
I haven't given this book a higher rating because of 1) its organization and 2) the way it is written. I would recommend reading the first couple of chapters and then the last chapters to understand how RUP works. Then move into the chapters on UMA and the other areas.
The writing often isn't very clear. You have to read everything several times to make sure you really understand what the authors are trying to say. Much of what they write is ambiguous, or at worst, nebulous. The chapters were either written by one of the two authors or co-written, and this results in a jumbled presentation. There are several typos, including in the sample tests, that might lead you to get some answers wrong.
However, if you want to be confident of passing the exam, read this book carefully. I felt the exam matched the level of difficulty of the sample tests in the book. However, in taking the actual exam, I began to wonder whether I had studied the right material at all. While taking the test, for quite a while I wondered whether I was being given the wrong test!
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The Only Official RUP® Certification Prep Guide and Compact RUP Reference The IBM® Rational Unified Process® has become the de facto industry-standard process for large-scale enterprise software development. The IBM Certified Solution Designer - IBM Rational Unified Process V7.0 certification provides a powerful way for solutions developers to demonstrate their proficiency with RUP. The first and only official RUP certification guide, this book fully reflects the latest versions of the Rational Unified Process and of the IBM RUP exam. Authored by two leading RUP implementers, it draws on extensive contributions and careful reviews by the IBM RUP process leader and RUP certification manager. This book covers every facet of RUP usage. It has been carefully organized to help you prepare for your exam quickly and efficiently--and to provide a handy, compact reference you can rely on for years to come. Coverage includes A full section on RUP exam preparation and a 52-question practice examCore RUP concepts, the new RUP process architecture, and key principles of business-driven developmentRUP's architecture-centric approach to iterative development: practical issues and scenariosPatterns for successful RUP project implementation–and "anti-patterns" to avoidThe Unified Method Architecture (UMA): basic content and process elementsRUP content disciplines, in depth: Business Modeling, Requirements, Analysis and Design, Implementation, Test, Deployment, Project Management, Change and Configuration Management, and Environment Essential RUP work products, roles, and tasksRUP phases, activities, and milestonesRUP tailoring and tools for your organization--including introductions to IBM Rational Method Composer (RMC) and MyRUP
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