MCSE 70-290 Exam Review

Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment.

The 70-290, Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment exam is the first exam to be released in the Windows Server 2003 series.

70-290 is designed for IT professionals who work in the typically complex computing environment of medium to large companies. There is no specific prerequisite for this exam but Microsoft recommends that candidates have 6 to 12 months of experience administering client and network operating systems in the type of environment that have the following characteristics.

When you pass the 70-290 exam, you achieve Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) status. You also earn credit toward the following certifications:

• 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 Server 2003 certification
• Core credit toward Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) on Microsoft SQL Server 2000 certification

Important Exam Information and Objectives

70-290 exam takes a comprehensive look at Windows Server 2003, focusing on the subtle changes in the product from its predecessor - Windows 2000. A successful candidate should be able to exhibit strong knowledge in the following areas:

• Managing and Maintaining Physical and Logical Devices
• Managing Users, Computers, and Groups
• Managing and Maintaining Access to Resources
• Managing and Maintaining a Server Environment
• Managing and Implementing Disaster Recovery

Exam 70-290 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 a couple Drag and Drop, Active Screen and Hot Area 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.

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.