Hi, I finally passed my first Microsoft exam (70-290), I got 838.

Now I’m thinking of taking another one, I was wondering what the level of difficulty of each one is.

I know I’m supposed to take 6 exams, so i chose what I’m interested in.

70-290 - Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment

70-291 - Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

70-293 - Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

70-294 - Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 AD Infrastructure

70-270 - Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional

70-297 - Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure

70-298 - Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network

70-284 - Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003

Thanks in advance.

If your goal is MCSE, then I would go for 70-270 next..

I agree with N1K. My path was: 270, 291 and 293 ... I am now working for the Exchange Server 2003.

291 was hard. I am taking 70-284 next as well.

Yes. Actually it was pretty hard.

Thank god I bought the MSPress books. Those are MUCH better than the ones Microsoft provides (at least for the ones that have classes).

Even tho the 291 was 'aggressive', it was a very interesting exam. I learned allot from it.

Cant say the same about the 290 and 270

I NEVER want to see the phrase "your server is funcationing as a router" again.

LOLOL! Indeed! When will Microsoft understand the Software routers suck!?

I know, I know ... Marketing, they have to say the Windows 2003 with RRAS rulez!

Also, if you really want to understand what is going on, use VMware to set up a virtual lab so you can configure the servers and actually do the work instead of just reading about it.

Also, if you really want to understand what is going on, use VMware to set up a virtual lab so you can configure the servers and actually do the work instead of just reading about it.

Agreed, practise is best for learning..

I'm preparing the exam 70-292 (Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enviroment for an MCSA Certified on Windows 2000)...

For me, a huge and tough exam...

Good luck buddy! Check out this site. It has a great community and free tests.

Good luck buddy! Check out this site. It has a great community and free tests.

Thx for the link mate, really nice source for learning..

If your goal is MCSE, then I would go for 70-270 next..

Thats the one im doin for work!

How hard is the 70-270? I'm trying to learn on my own by using the M$ self-paced training kit and the OS. Also got a cramExam book.

M$? What does this mean? And why?

LOLOL! Indeed! When will Microsoft understand the Software routers suck!?

Like the original deal is any better...

While my server isn't too great at handling queries from this box immediately after a forced load from the server, it's really my fault for using legacy hardware, a crossover cable...ICS...

But I'm lazy. =/