Which books should I study for Microsoft certifications 71-586 and 71-506?

Question

I want to take the examinations of certification:

"71-586 Pro Designing and Developing Windows Azure Applications" and "MCTS 71-506 - Silverlight 4 Development",

but do not know which books are recommended.

Answer 1

Ask the certification center. You need the newest, if you get 2 year old ones, you won't pass.

Answer 2

Take your pick, there are a ton of books out there.

• Azure
• Silverlight 4

Beta exams tend to cover a lot of material.