70-290

(70-290) Server 2003 Network Environment

SYNOPSIS • MCDBA ^vs • MCSA 2003 ^vs • MCSE 2003 ^vs

Microsoft’s exam 70-290, “Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment?is a core networking system requirement for the MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) on Microsoft Windows Server 2003, and MCSA (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator) on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 certifications. It 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 ? to 12 months of experience administering client and network operating systems?in the type of environment described here.

This exam costs $125 USD and may be taken from Pearson Vue or Thomson Prometric.

“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

Note that Microsoft does not document the format of a particular exam: “Microsoft exams might include adaptive testing technology and simulation items. Microsoft does not identify the format in which exams are presented.?

The topics covered by this exam include:

• 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

For more information:
http://www.microsoft.com/traincert/exams/70-290.asp