Which test should I take to get my MCP?

[SoulAssassin]

I'd make the boss happy if I got my MCP and I've got some quiet time this week so I figure I'll do some studying. It doesn't really matter what test I take so long as I pass and get the cert. Plus I get a $500 bonus for passing. I think he'd probably bust my chops if I took the XP Pro test so I figure I'll take one of the 2K3 server tests. I can probably pass either with a little studying but I'm looking for some advice from people who have take either or both. Either one easier?

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

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

Exam goals/topics covered are at the bottom of each page. I'm leaning towards 70-290. I haven't messed with RRAS in like 6 years and that's covered on 291...all the stuff on 290 is pretty standard. I have the Transcenders but any advise from people generally about taking M$ tests would be appreciated.

 

[RebateMonger]

The MS Server 2003 exams are designed to be taken in a progression....290, 291, 293, 294. Each builds upon knowledge included in the previous exam. I'd start with 290.

 

[Smilin]

290

 

[spyordie007]

Yes I'd start w/ 290 it's the most general. You can expand on into the others from there.

Of course if all you ever do is support XP workstations it may make more sense to do the XP Pro exam...

 

[SoulAssassin]

Originally posted by: spyordie007

Of course if all you ever do is support XP workstations it may make more sense to do the XP Pro exam...

Actually I do Netbackup consulting work on mostly Solaris and Wintel but point taken none the less.