This was my final exam which I needed to pass in order to earn the MCSA 2003. I am very happy as I was able to pass this exam on my first attempt on Sunday 11-29-09. I used the two following books: 1. Exam Prep 70-291 (ISBN 0-7897-3649-7). I read this book 1 time through to get the basic understanding. I also 2. MCSE Core Required Exams In a Nutshell (ISBN-10: 0-596-10228-3) / (ISBN-13: 978-0-596-10228-9). I read through the 70-291 section of this book which hardened me my brain for the test itself. I recommend this book also for the 70-290 too as I used it and password that exam with flying colors too. What is next for me? Well I have about another month and 2 weeks before I test again to earn another Microsoft certification: 70-621 Upgrading Your MCDST Certification to MCITP Enterprise Support for Windows Vista. Once I have passed this test I will then start on becoming certified on the new Windows 7 Operating System. Finally by the end of 2010 I plan to be certified on Windows Server 2008 as well. I hope these books help someone else out too. -- Regards, Jeremiah Isaiah Clark MCSA – Server 2003 MCDST – Windows XP CompTIA Network+ CompTIA A+ MCP