MCSE 70-293 Exam Review

Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSA Certified on Windows 2000

The 70-293, Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure exam is the second exam for testing the candidate's network knowledge. The 70-293 exam represents the cornerstone of Windows Server 2003 certifications. Passing this exam provides the candidate with Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) status and counts as a core credit toward the MCSE certification.

70-293 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 at least one year of experience implementing and administering a network operating system.

70-293 Credit Toward Certification

When you pass the 70-293 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
• Elective credit toward Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) on Microsoft SQL Server 2000 certification

70-293 Important Exam Information and Objectives

This exam plays a central role in Windows Server 2003 environments and any candidate wishing to achieve the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 certification must have extensive knowledge of network infrastructure, including:

• Planning and Implementing Server Roles and Server Security
• Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Network Infrastructure
• Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining Routing and Remote Access
• Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining Server Availability
• Planning and Maintaining Network Security
• Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining Security Infrastructure

Exam 70-293 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.

70-293 Passing Score

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.