(70-350) ISA Server 2004

SYNOPSIS • MCSA 2003 ^vs • MCSE 2003 ^vs

Microsoft’s exam 70-350, “Implementing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004� is an elective requirement for the following certifications:

• MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) on Microsoft Windows Server2003
• MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) on Microsoft Windows Server 2003.

It is designed for candidates who “operate in medium to very large computing environments that use the Microsoft Windows 2000 Server operating system.� Moreover, candidates should “have a basic understanding of DNS, FTP, HTTP, HTTPS, IMAP, POP3, RDP, SMTP, and SSL.�
There is no specific prerequisite for this exam, but Microsoft recommends that candidates have “a minimum of one year experience implementing and administering network operating systems� 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 had a passing score of around 700, but this is subject to change.

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 55 questions.

The topics covered by this exam include:

• Installing ISA Server
• Configuring and Troubleshooting ISA Server Services
• Configuring, Managing, and Troubleshooting Policies and Rules
• Deploying, Configuring, and Troubleshooting the Client Computer
• Monitoring, Managing, and Analyzing ISA Server Use

For more information:
http://www.microsoft.com/traincert/exams/70-350.asp