Passed w/ a 914
bwcarty
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I took 70-291 first, and even though everyone says that 290 is easier, I was surprised at how much easier this one was.
I saw lots of NTFS/share permissions, a good amount of WSUS, more performance monitoring than I expected, and less Terminal Services than I expected....lots of simulations, too.
I studied using CBT Nuggets videos and the Transcender tests primarily with the O'Reilley MCSE Core Exams in a Nutshell as a quick reference and review guide. I have the 1st ed MS Press book, but I never used it, and I spent very little time with my test lab (I already had a good amount of hands on experience).
Next up is either 70-270 or one of the security electives.
I saw lots of NTFS/share permissions, a good amount of WSUS, more performance monitoring than I expected, and less Terminal Services than I expected....lots of simulations, too.
I studied using CBT Nuggets videos and the Transcender tests primarily with the O'Reilley MCSE Core Exams in a Nutshell as a quick reference and review guide. I have the 1st ed MS Press book, but I never used it, and I spent very little time with my test lab (I already had a good amount of hands on experience).
Next up is either 70-270 or one of the security electives.
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wow 291 first 
70-270 will be a walk in the park for ya, really close to 290. I took 70-270 2 weeks after 290 and passed with 968. Good luck on your next exam 
