1. The Windows 2003 Planning Active Directory
70-294 Exam
Microsoft's 70-294 is meant for assessing your capacity to plan
implement & maintain a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory
infrastructure. This exam was published in August 28, 2003, and is
usually conducted in English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish and
Chinese.
Why you need this exam?
Passing this exam signifies that you have completed the MCP (Microsoft
Certified Professional) certification. You also get credit for the MCSE on
Windows Server 2003 certification. Candidates who pass this test qualify
for high profile jobs like systems administrator, systems engineer,
network administrator, technical support engineer, information systems
administrator, systems analyst and network analyst.
The main topics covered in this Exam:
o Managing & Maintaining an Active Directory Infrastructure
o Managing & Maintaining Group Policy
o Planning & Implementing an Active Directory Infrastructure
o Planning & Implementing User, Computer, and Group Strategies
o Planning & Implementing Group Policy
Preparation tips
To prepare for this exam, you can get study materials from the web or
bookstores. These are usually prepared by experienced IT professionals
who are knowledgeable in all the areas of the exam. Apart from
preparing using such study material, you must also train yourself by
taking part in lab work. Yes, you may get stuck here and there, but you
can always get help from your seniors. This you can do by taking part in
forums and group discussions on the web, where you can discuss and

2. share everything related to the test. Then, you will be in a position to
learn from others' mistakes and improve your skills gradually.
You can also make use of 70-294 preparation kits that are available for
download. Although you may have to spend some money for this, it is
yet the best way to get certified smoothly without wasting time looking for
books and study material.