malcybood wrote: The quickest way to prepare is to use the technotes on this site. I also hear the MS Press books are what you want to get a hold of.http://www.techexams.net/microsoft/70-270.shtml The skills being measured are located here, print them out and compare the differences with the MCDST examshttp://www.microsoft.com/learning/exams/70-270.mspx#EIE Also, not sure if you're aware of the "Academic second shot" that Microsoft have on at the moment. If you fail the exam you can retake it for free Info located herehttp://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/offers/2ndshot/default.mspx Let us know if you pass the exam next week