MCSE 70-215 Exam Review

Implementing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Server.

Microsoft's exam 70-215, "Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Server" is a core requirement for the MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) on Microsoft Windows 2000, MCSA (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator) on Microsoft Windows 2000, and MCDBA (Microsoft Certified Database Administrator) on Microsoft SQL Server 2000 certifications.

70-215 is designed for candidates who operate in medium to very large computing environments that use the Windows 2000 Server operating system. There is no specific prerequisite for this exam but Microsoft recommends that candidates have a minimum of one year experience implementing and administering network operating systems in the type of environment described here.

The topics covered by 70-215 exam include:

• Installing Windows 2000 Server
• Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting Access to Resources
• Configuring and Troubleshooting Hardware Devices and Drivers
• Managing, Monitoring, and Optimizing System Performance, Reliability, and Availability
• Managing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting Storage Use
• Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows 2000 Network Connections
• Implementing, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting Security

For more information:
http://www.microsoft.com/traincert/exams/70-215.asp

Exam 70-215 follows a traditional Microsoft exam format. For the most part, it is a straightforward multiple-choice exam. Depending on the pool of questions you draw, the innovations you may encounter will be point and click, drag and drop, and Windows 2000 simulation questions.

The Microsoft Windows 2000 MCSE examinations are currently $ 125.00 US. Microsoft however warns that certification exam prices are subject to change, and that in some countries, additional taxes may apply.

At one time 70-215 exam provided no pass score other than Pass/Fail, but this is subject to change. "Beginning with the release of the Microsoft Windows Server 2003-related exams, Microsoft will provide numerical scores on exams. By the end of September 2003, most exams will have the new score report format, which includes this numerical score... The new scale requires a minimum passing score of 700 on all exams. The maximum score on the exams will vary depending on the complexity of the skills being measured." - Microsoft Exam and Testing Procedures FAQ