MCSE 70-270 Exam Review

Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Microsoft's exam 70-270, "Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional" is a core requirement for the MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) on Microsoft Windows 2000 and 2003 certifications.

It is designed for candidates who operate in medium to very large computing environments that use Microsoft Windows XP Professional as a desktop operating system. Microsoft recommends that candidates have a minimum of one year experience implementing and administering any desktop operating system in a network environment.

When you pass the 70-270 exam, you achieve Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) status. You also earn credit toward the following certifications:

• Core credit toward Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 certification
• Core credit toward Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 certification
• Core credit toward Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) on Microsoft Windows 2000 certification
• Core credit toward Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) on Microsoft Windows 2000 certification

This exam is easy to moderate and costs $ 125 USD. It may be taken from Pearson Vue or Thomson Prometric.

The topics covered by 70-270 exam include:

• Installing Windows XP Professional
• Implementing and Conducting Administration of Resources
• Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Hardware Devices and Drivers
• Monitoring and Optimizing System Performance and Reliability
• Configuring and Troubleshooting the Desktop Environment
• Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Network Protocols and Services
• Implementing, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting Security