70-298

(70-298) Server 2003 Designing Network Security

SYNOPSIS • MCSE 2003 ^vs

Microsoft’s exam 70-298, “Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network?is a core or elective requirement for the MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) on Microsoft Windows 2003 or MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer):Security on Microsoft Windows 2003 certification. It is designed for candidates who “operate in medium to very large computing environments that use the Windows Server 2003 network operating system.?There is no specific prerequisite for this exam but Microsoft recommends that candidates have “a minimum of one year of experience designing network security?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: Designing a network infrastructure and Implementing and administering a desktop operating system.?

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:

• Analyzing Business Requirements
• Analyzing Technical Requirements
• Analyzing Security Requirements
• Designing a Windows 2000 Security Solution
• Designing a Security Solution for Access Between Networks
• Designing Security for Communication Channels

For more information:
http://www.microsoft.com/traincert/exams/70-298.asp