70-224

(70-224) Exchange 2000

SYNOPSIS • MCSE 2000 ^vs

Microsoft’s exam 70-224, “Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server� is an elective requirement for these certifications: MCSA (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator) on Microsoft Windows 2000; MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) on Microsoft Windows 2000; and MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) on Microsoft Windows NT 4.0.

It is designed for candidates who “operate in medium to very large computing environments that use Exchange 2000 Server, Microsoft Windows 2000 Active Directory, and Internet Information Server (IIS).�
There is no specific prerequisite for this exam, but Microsoft recommends that candidates have “a minimum of one year experience administering Microsoft Exchange� in the type of environment described here.

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

At one time this exam may provide no score other than Pass/Fail, but this is subject to change. “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.� In the past, though, this exam was form-based multiple choice with around 45 questions.

The topics covered by this exam include:

• Installing and Upgrading Exchange 2000 Server
• Configuring Exchange 2000 Server - Types of servers include mailbox, public folder, gateway, virtual, Chat, and Instant Messaging
• Managing Recipient Objects
• Monitoring and Managing Messaging Connectivity
• Managing Exchange 2000 Server Growth
• Restoring System Functionality and User Data

For more information:
http://www.microsoft.com/traincert/exams/70-224.asp