You can see the recommended preparation materials here:
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exam.aspx?id=70-536#tab3
you can register the exam on the Prometric site:
http://www.prometric.com/Microsoft/default.htm
you will see the exam fee details on the above link.
In the US, it is $125. You will get the exam result after the exam.
Santhosh Sivarajan | MCTS, MCSE (W2K3/W2K/NT4), MCSA (W2K3/W2K/MSG), CCNA, Network+ Houston, TX http://blogs.sivarajan.com/ http://publications.sivarajan.com/ This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.