K_amisi wrote: Congratz.....i also seem to be caught up in the same situation as you......i've been debating whether to do 298 or 294 first......298 due to the fact that alot of the security items have already been introduced. Luckily i'm still studying for the security+ exam, after that the design exam then 294. I would suggest you take the 298 first.....there is some decent overlap IMO.