70-294

(70-294) Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure

SYNOPSIS • MCSE 2003 ^vs

Microsoft’s exam 70-294, “Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure?is a core networking system requirement for the MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 certification. 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 “at least one year of experience implementing and administering a network operating system?in the type of environment described here.
As well, Microsoft says that a candidate “should have at least one year of experience in the following areas: Implementing and administering a desktop operating system and Designing a network infrastructure.?/p>

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:

• 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

For more information:
http://www.microsoft.com/traincert/exams/70-294.asp