Quote Originally Posted by coVert View Post
Is it possible for me to self study for this new microsoft cert without going to instructor led classes. I have several old machines I could use but don't have server 08, active directory, exchange server software to practice with. Does anyone know of a way to get the hands on experience without going to the classroom and without throwing down massive mulah on the software? Thanks for any help
I loaded the MSDN to study for mine. I was told that you can download 2008 from MS for a trial without requiring a CD key. Not sure if this is still true.

You really need to be able to navigate 2008 because 70-640 is no longer a valid test. It has been replaced with 83-640 which is a real server 2008 simulation. Most of the tasks to be performed are within Server manager and cover GPO's, a couple of OU modifications, Adding a RODC and Delegating Administration and Installation. Other than that, you have to do a couple of things in DNS and reset the directory services admin password via command prompt. Then there are 40 questions. You have 4 hours to complete 83-640 and the windows server help files are ok to use.