Not sure where to post this, but i need to vent to other that may be able to help. I have passed 2 of the three exams to obtain this, but for the life of me i am not sure what i am missing on the third one (design..not sure of number), and i asked the testing center to look into the scores, as they seem strange.Has anyone taken this test, and i am not talking about using a boot camp or a cheat sheet as that just devalues others hard work? Both times i have tested i received a 690 score, and i have deployed over 27 systems at this time. I have been working with this product since Nov 07 and i am just at my end with this thing. I mean dont get me wrong, i am glad this test is hard, but i must be missing something here.Anyone have any advice...or should i just brush up again, reread everything again, and retake for a third time?Encouraging words needed.

Hi Jason, First thing brush-up the theoretical knowledge, troubleshooting knowledge might be less important when you are preparing for designing and deploying Exchange 2007. Refer all articles of Planning & Deployment sessions of TechNet. Planning and Architecture http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa998636.aspx Deployment http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb123895.aspx Design and Deployment level articles at MSExchangeTeam blog would be very helpful to keep some thumb-rules in mind. http://msexchangeteam.com You can refer some books to go for step by step preparation. http://www.diesel-ebooks.com/cgi-bin/item/0470289791/MCITP-Microsoft%C2%AE-Exchange-Server-2007-Messaging-Design-and-Deployment-Study-Guide-Exams-70-237-and-70-238-eBook.html OR http://search.barnesandnoble.com/MCITP-Self-Paced-Training-Kit/Nelson-Ruest/e/9780735624115 Best of luck for next time!!!

I'd agree with Amit. The product documentation is very good and coupled with the Sybex book (link provided by Amit) I think you should be in good shape.

i will try that book. i have the SAMS exchange unleashed, which is more of desk reference and i am constantly deploying in my virtual lab trying to remember anything that was on the test that i was confused with, but that is always tough. I am scheduled for the first week in January to retake, and i will pick up that book and read through it. Thanks for the suggestions guys.

just figured i would update all of you.i passed this exam today!!!took me long enough...thanks for the advice guys -Jason Pope

Way to go... :)Amit Tank | MVP - Exchange | MCITP:EMA MCSA:M | http://ExchangeShare.WordPress.com