70-292

(70-292) MCSA 2003 Upgrade for MCSA 2000

SYNOPSIS • MCSA 2003 ^vs • MCSE 2003 ^vs

Microsoft’s exam 70-292, “Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSA Certified on Windows 2000?is the only exam required for an MCSA (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator) Certified on Windows 2000 to update to an MCSA on Windows 2003. It is one of two exams required for an MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) on Windows 2000 to update to an MCSE on Windows 2003. It 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 MCSA or an MCSE on Windows 2000. Moreover, candidates should have “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.

“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.?- 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 Users, Computers, and Groups
• Managing and Maintaining Access to Resources
• Managing and Maintaining a Server Environment
• Managing and Implementing Disaster Recovery
• Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining Name Resolution
• Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining Network Security

For more information:
http://www.microsoft.com/traincert/exams/70-292.asp