Bessebo,

Thanks for the encouragement.  We are on SQL2000 so that would probably be a good place to start as I don't really see us going to 2005 anytime real soon.

I am planning to take the SQL Server Admin class this spring or summer which I take it would be a good jump start to preparing and taking the test.

Again, thanks for the input and if you think of anything else be sure to let me know.

Thanks - Frank