MCSE 70-296 Exam Review

Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSE Certified on Windows 2000

The 70-296, "Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSE Certified on Windows 2000" exam is available only to candidates who are currently certified as MCSEs on Windows 2000. Passing this exam provides the candidate with Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) status and satisfies a core requirement in the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 credential.

70-296 is designed for IT professionals who work in the typically complex computing environment of medium to large companies. The prerequisite for this exam is to be certified as an MCSE on Windows 2000. Moreover, candidates should have experience implementing and administering a network operating system in the type of environment described here.

When you pass the 70-296 exam, you do not achieve Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) status. This exam is intended for people who are already certified as an MCSE on Windows 2000. You will earn credit toward the following certifications:

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

70-296 Important Exam Information and Objectives

This exam takes a comprehensive look at a Windows Server 2003 network, 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:

• Planning and Implementing Server Roles and Server Security.
• Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Network Infrastructure.
• Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining Server Availability.
• Planning and Maintaining Network Security.
• Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining Security Infrastructure.
• Planning and Implementing an Active Directory Infrastructure.
• Managing and Maintaining an Active Directory Infrastructure.
• Planning and Implementing User, Computer, and Group Strategies.
• Planning and Implementing Group Policy.
• Managing and Maintaining Group Policy.

Exam 70-296 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.

70-296 Passing Score

Only pass or fail status can be provided for exams 70-292 and 70-296 because each is a composite of two exams rather than a single exam.