exams-70-209

Programs-for-Businesses-and-Organizations-Overview

2009-09-20T08:59:00.000-07:00

Programs for Businesses and Organizations Overview

Microsoft Learning products and services for business and organizations help
accelerate your organization’s success by enabling your employees to gain the
skills they need to work more efficiently and productively.

For more than 17 years, Microsoft has been a leading provider of learning and
certification solutions for businesses and organizations that make it easier for
IT professionals, developers, and business workers to adopt and more fully
utilize existing and evolving Microsoft technologies. Explore our scalable and
customizable programs and learn how they can help your organization reach its
goals.

MCITP Training -
MCSE Training

Maximize your organizational performance

By investing in skills development, your organization can drive immediate gains
in employee productivity, organizational efficiency, and competitiveness.
Explore Microsoft Learning Solutions—including Microsoft E-Learning, E-Reference
Libraries, Microsoft Certifications, and classroom training—and discover how you
can maximize skills development throughout your employees' careers.

Microsoft Learning Solutions are available to businesses and organizations
through the following programs.

Microsoft Volume Licensing grants access to enterprise-ready,
direct-from-the-source learning content—at a discount.

* Learn about Volume Licensing

Microsoft Volume Licensing Software Assurance grants access to specific Software
Assurance e-learning and instructor-led training through existing Software
Assurance coverage.

* Get details about Software Assurance

The Microsoft Learning Reseller program allows businesses and organizations to
team with an authorized Microsoft Learning Solutions reseller to design an
optimum learning program. Businesses and organizations can also become resellers
through this program.

* Explore the Microsoft Learning Reseller program

Get Trained and Get a Free Software Offer: Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Standard Edition

2009-09-15T07:46:00.000-07:00

Take advantage of this great offer to receive training and acquire certification
on Microsoft SQL Server technology, and get a free copy of the Microsoft SQL
Server 2008 Standard Edition so you can gain hands-on experience.

Expert IT training and certification are more important than ever in a tough
economy because they can help companies boost productivity and get the most from
their technology investments.

A recent IDC Performance Impact Study* found that teams that met most or all of
their business objectives typically had twice the amount of training as teams
that achieved only partial success.

MCITP Training -
MCSE Training

Participate in this offer: in and attend any one of the following eight
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 courses before December 31, 2009 (while supplies
last), and you receive a fully licensed copy of SQL Server 2008 Standard Edition
with one client access license (CAL).

Get best-in-class training and build outstanding skills when you train with
Microsoft Certified Partners for Learning Solutions, the premier training
providers for Microsoft.

Act now! This free software offer is available for a limited time—and only while
supplies last—so today in training near you.

Course number and title (English)

Course 2778A: Writing Queries Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Transact—SQL

Course 6231A: Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database

Course 6232A: Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database

Course 6234A: Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Analysis
Services

Course 6235A: Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Integration
Services

Course 6236A: Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting
Service

Course 6158C: Updating Your SQL 2005 Skills to SQL Server 2008

Course 6317: Upgrading Your SQL Server 2000 Skills to SQL Server 2008

Microsoft Business Certification

2009-09-11T12:37:00.000-07:00

Microsoft Business Certification

Discover the only worldwide, performance-based certification program that
validates the skills needed to get the most out of Microsoft Office and Windows
Vista. Whether you want to stand out in the job market, improve your
performance, or better prepare your students to enter the workforce, the
Microsoft Business Certification (MBC) program can help you attain the valuable
expertise you need—and businesses rely on—to succeed.

Level: N/A

Audience: Information worker, students

Type: Microsoft Certification

The Microsoft Business Certification program consists of two credentials:

* Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS)

* Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)

Both credentials feature Web-based pretests, application-specific certification
exams, and a series of Microsoft Press step-by-step books that help you
demonstrate expertise in accomplishing essential job tasks across multiple
applications. After passing just one exam, you become a member of the Microsoft
Certified Professional community and receive access to a private Web site. From
there, you can access your certification logo so that you can display it in on
your resume and other business materials, print transcripts to demonstrate proof
of certification, and receive a certificate that verifies your successful
completion of the exam.

Explore MCAS and MOS certifications

MCITP Training -
MCSE Training

Why get certified?

By earning a Microsoft Business Certification credential, you can prove your
expertise in using the latest Microsoft Office programs and the Windows Vista
operating system. Certification can help you differentiate yourself in today's
competitive job market, broaden your employment opportunities by displaying your
advanced skills, and result in higher earning potential. Certification can also
lead to increased job satisfaction. Research indicates that certified
individuals have increased competence, productivity, and credibility with their
employers, co-workers, and clients.

For employers, the certification program provides skill-verification tools that
not only help assess a person's skills in using Microsoft business programs but
also the ability to quickly complete on-the-job tasks across multiple
applications in the Microsoft Office system.

* Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS)

* Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)

Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS)

The Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) credential validates
skills in using the 2007 Microsoft Office system and the Windows Vista operating
system, meeting the demand for the most up-to-date skills on the latest
Microsoft technologies. Candidates who successfully complete the program by
passing a certification exam show that they can meet globally recognized
performance standards.

Candidates must pass one certification exam in order to earn the MCAS
credential.

Exam number

MCAS: Windows Vista for the Business Worker Exam 77-600

MCAS: Microsoft Office Word 2007 Exam 77-601

MCAS: Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Exam 77-602

MCAS: Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 Exam 77-603

MCAS: Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 Exam 77-604

MCAS: Microsoft Office Access 2007 Exam 77-605

Note For information about Microsoft Office Project certification, visit the
following pages:

* MCTS: Managing Projects with Microsoft Office Project 2007

* MCTS: Enterprise Project Management with Microsoft Office Project Server 2007

* MCITP: Enterprise Project Management with Microsoft Office Project Server 2007

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)

The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) program offers certification tracks for
Office 2003, Office XP, and Office 2000. To earn an MOS certification for
Microsoft Office, you must pass one or more certification exams. MOS
certification exams provide a valid and reliable measure of technical
proficiency and expertise by evaluating your overall comprehension of Microsoft
Office or Office Project programs, your ability to use advanced features, and
your ability to integrate Office programs with other software.

United States military personnel and veterans may qualify for reimbursement for
Microsoft Office Specialist exam fees.

* Find out if you qualify for reimbursement (Gibill.va.gov)

MOS exam requirements by certification level

Specialist

Candidates must pass any one of the following Specialist exams:

* Word

* Excel

* PowerPoint

* Access

* Outlook

Expert

Candidates must pass any one of the following Expert exams:

* Word Expert

* Excel Expert

Master

Candidates must pass three required exams and one elective exam.

Required:

* Word Expert

* Excel Expert

* PowerPoint

Elective:

* Access

* Outlook

Microsoft Office 2007 Master

Demonstrate your master-level expertise with Microsoft Office programs. The
Microsoft Office 2007 Master certification shows employers that you have more
than a working knowledge of Office programs. It shows that you have the
technical skills to efficiently use the full features of the 2007 Office system,
making you valuable to organizations that want to reinforce their technology
investments with accelerated productivity and improved organizational
performance.

To earn the Microsoft Office 2007 Master certification, you must pass the
following MCAS exams:

* MCAS: Microsoft Office Word 2007

* MCAS: Microsoft Office Excel 2007

* MCAS: Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007

* MCAS: Microsoft Office Outlook 2007

After you successfully complete the exams, you receive your Microsoft Office
2007 Master certificate, and the credential appears on your digital transcript.

Learn more about the MCAS certification exams

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Master

The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Master certification demonstrates an
individual's overall comprehension and expertise of Microsoft Office programs.
Microsoft Office Specialist Masters have more than a working familiarity with
Office programs—they are technically skilled to take advantage of the breadth of
Office features efficiently and effectively.

To earn the MOS Master credential, you must pass the following MOS exams:

* MOS: Word Expert

* MOS: Excel Expert

* MOS: PowerPoint

* MOS: Access or MOS: Outlook

After you successfully complete the exams, you receive your Microsoft Office
Specialist Master certificate, and the credential appears on your digital
transcript.

FAQ's

Q. What distinguishes individuals who hold a Microsoft Business Certification
from their peers?

A. Achieving a Microsoft Business Certification credential validates important
skills and demonstrates candidates' commitment to growing and documenting their
skills.

Q. Who benefits from the Microsoft Business Certification program?

A. The certification benefits business workers who want to present
themselves as truly knowledgeable and differentiate themselves in a competitive
job market. It also helps hiring managers make job placement decisions. Managers
know that by hiring candidates with a Microsoft Business Certification, they are
effectively minimizing training costs.

Q. What processes are in place to ensure high-quality exam questions?

A. Microsoft Certification exams are developed and reviewed by a team of
experts who have extensive experience using Microsoft applications in diverse
business and educational settings. Every exam undergoes a pilot test and
rigorous analysis before it is released. The purpose of this process is to
eliminate exam questions that do not meet standards for technical accuracy,
clarity, relevance, and fairness.

Q. What is the exam format?

A. Exams are primarily performance-based and conducted in a "live," or
simulated, environment. Exam candidates are asked to perform a series of tasks
to clearly demonstrate their skills. For example, an Office Word 2007 exam might
ask a user to balance newspaper column lengths or keep text together in columns.

Q. How long does a typical exam take?

A. A typical exam takes up to 90 minutes. Individual efforts are measured
for both knowledge and efficiency.

Q. What kind of exam preparation is necessary?

A. Candidates can prepare for exams on their own or find outside training for
the practice, resources, and support needed. Each exam has a preparation guide
that lists available resources.

* Find MCAS exam preparation guides

* Find MOS exam preparation guides

Q. Where can I take an MCAS or an MOS exam?

A. All Microsoft Business Certification exams are administered by Certiport.
Direct your questions about exam schedules and pre-registration to the Certiport
location where you intend to take the exam.

* Find a Certiport testing location near you (Certiport.com)

Q. Are MCAS or MOS exams available in different languages?

A. Yes, Microsoft offers localized exams for the MCAS and MOS credentials.

* Find an exam in your language

* Find training in your language

Q. Where can I find my exam results?

A. Exam results are displayed on your screen immediately after you complete
an exam. Those who pass will receive (by mail) an official certificate within
approximately two to three weeks.

Q. If I do not pass an exam, can I have a refund?

A. No, Microsoft does not offer refunds for exams you do not pass or exam
appointments you miss. Challenging an exam question

Q. Can I challenge an exam question?

A. Yes. In the event you believe a particular exam question is not valid,
you can request an evaluation of the question.

Q. How do I challenge an exam question?

A. Within three calendar days of taking the exam, submit the following
information by e-mail to support@certiport.com:

* Name

* Candidate ID (if known)

* Mailing address

* E-mail address

* Exam title and version (for example: Microsoft Word 2002, core)

* Language in which the exam was taken

* Date the exam was taken

* Name and location of the testing center

* Exam score and result

* Number of times you tried to pass the exam

* A description of the exam question

* A rationale for evaluation of the exam question

Q. Will I find out whether my answer to a specific question was correct or
whether I would have passed if I had gotten it right?

A. Exam development staff members will evaluate your exam challenge, based
on the information that you submit (the required information is listed in
previous answer). However, in the interest of exam security, you will not be
informed whether your response was correct. If your challenge is validated and a
different result on the question would have resulted in your passing the exam,
you will receive your Microsoft Office Specialist or MCAS certificate in the
mail.

Q. If I don't agree with the evaluator's decision, can I appeal it?

A. No. By the time an exam is released, each question has been reviewed
multiple times. When a candidate submits an exam question challenge, an
additional review occurs. Decisions regarding your question challenge are
considered final and no further evaluation will occur.

Using the Office Help menu during MCAS and MOS exams

Q. Can I use the Microsoft Office Help menu when I take a Microsoft Certified
Application Specialist or Microsoft Office Specialist exam?

A. No, the Microsoft Office Help menu is not accessible to candidates. The
decision to disable the Help menu was based on studies of how candidates use the
Help menu during exams and how this affects the validity of exams. The studies
indicated that disabling the Help menu will have little effect on the
performance of well-prepared examinees, will provide a fairer testing
experience, and will make exam test results more reliable.

Q. How does not having access to the Help menu affect the difficulty of MCAS
and MOS exams?

A. For those who invest the time and energy to prepare for these exams, the
inability to use Office Help in the course of an exam will have little effect on
exam performance, according to research. Three separate studies in which exams
were administered with and without access to Office Help revealed no significant
difference between the scores of examinees who had access to Office Help and
those who did not.

Q. How does not having access to the Help menu affect the fairness of MCAS
and MOS exams?

A. This change helps ensure that well-prepared examinees have an equal
chance to compete with less-prepared examinees. Research involving examinees in
North America and Japan indicated overwhelmingly that the ability to use Office
Help during an exam affects neither the perceived fairness of the exams nor exam
scores for well-prepared examinees.

Q. Do other Microsoft Certification exams allow access to Help?

A. No. MCAS and MOS exams are the only Microsoft exams that use "live"
applications for certification testing. In fact, this use of live software for
certification testing is unique among software certification programs. Most
programs for software certification use test formats such as multiple choice,
which do not include Help menus and files. Furthermore, those tests are
generally conducted in a closed-book fashion: Examinees are not allowed to use
or access any resources or reference materials while taking exams.

Exam-70-622-Training

2009-09-07T11:30:00.000-07:00

Exam 70-622

Pro: Microsoft Desktop Support – ENTERPRISE

Published: May 10, 2007

Language(s): English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian,
Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Chinese (Simplified)

Audience(s): IT Professionals

Technology: Windows Vista

Type: Proctored Exam

Special Offer:

Get a discount on this Microsoft Certification Exam

Find out how you can save 25 percent off the price of this certification exam,
and help advance your career.

About this Exam

This Microsoft Certified Professional (PRO) exam was released in June 2007.

Audience Profile

Candidates for Exam 70-622: PRO: Supporting and Troubleshooting Applications
on a Windows Vista Client for Enterprise Support Technicians are IT
professionals who work in an upper mid-sized organization or enterprise
environment that uses Windows Vista. They have experience with previous versions
of the Windows operating system and might have experience with Windows Server
operating systems.

Candidates have experience deploying Windows Vista, managing security, and
troubleshooting network-related issues with Windows Vista. Candidates should
have at least three to five years of experience as a tier-2-level or lead
desktop support technician.

Credit Toward Certification

Exam 70-622: Pro: Microsoft Desktop Support – ENTERPRISE: counts as credit
toward the following certification(s): Microsoft Certified IT

Professional (MCITP): Enterprise Support Technician

Note This preparation guide is subject to change at any time without prior
notice and at the sole discretion of Microsoft. Microsoft exams might include
adaptive testing technology and simulation items. Microsoft does not identify
the format in which exams are presented. Please use this preparation guide to
prepare for the exam, regardless of its format.

Skills Being Measured

This exam measures your ability to accomplish the technical tasks listed
below.The percentages indicate the relative weight of each major topic area on
the exam.

Deploying Windows Vista

* Analyze the business environment and select an appropriate deployment method.

* Prepare a system for clean installation or upgrade.

* Deploy Windows Vista from a custom image.

* Perform post-installation tasks.

* Troubleshoot deployment issues.

Managing Windows Vista Security

* Configure and troubleshoot security for Windows Internet Explorer 7.

* Troubleshoot security configuration issues.

* Troubleshoot Windows Firewall issues.

* Troubleshoot Windows Defender issues.

* Apply security updates.

* Configure and troubleshoot access to resources.

* Troubleshoot authentication issues.

* Configure and troubleshoot User Account Control.

Managing and Maintaining Systems That Run Windows Vista

* Troubleshoot policy settings.

* Configure and manage the Task Scheduler.

* Configure and troubleshoot Event Forwarding.

* Apply and troubleshoot updates.

* Troubleshoot performance and reliability issues.

Configuring and Troubleshooting Networking

* Configure and troubleshoot network protocols.

* Configure and troubleshoot network services at the client level.

* Configure and troubleshoot remote access.

* Troubleshoot connectivity issues.

* Configure and troubleshoot wireless networking.

* Configure network security.

* Troubleshoot access to network resources.

Supporting and Maintaining Desktop Applications

* Support deployed applications.

* Troubleshoot software restrictions.

* Maintain desktop applications.

Preparation Tools and Resources

To help you prepare for this exam, Microsoft Learning recommends that you
have hands-on experience with the product and that you use the following
training resources. These training resources do not necessarily cover all of the
topics listed in the "Skills Measured" tab.

MCITP Training -
MCSE Training

Classroom Training

5119AL: Supporting the Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System and
Applications - MODL (2 Days)

5981A: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Windows Vista Computers (3 Days)

5119A: Supporting the Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System and Applications
(2 Days)

5117A: Installing, Configuring, Troubleshooting, and Maintaining Windows Vista
(3 Days)

5955A: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Windows Vista Computers (3 Days)

5118A: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Windows Vista Computers (3 Days)

5954A: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Windows Vista Computers (3 Days)

5957A: Supporting the Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System and Applications
(2 Days)

5118AL: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Windows Vista Computers - MODL (3 Days)

5956A: Supporting the Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System and Applications
(2 Days)

Microsoft E-Learning

5377AE: Troubleshooting Applications on Windows Vista in an Enterprise
Environment (2 Hours)

5375AE: Migrating User Data to Windows Vista Using the User State Migration Tool
(USMT) (2 Hours)

5378AE: Troubleshooting Enterprise Support Issues in Windows Vista (2 Hours)

5350AE: Configuring Windows Vista Post-Installation System Settings (2 Hours)

5370AE: Troubleshooting User Accounts and Privileges in Windows Vista (2 Hours)

5376AE: Creating and Deploying Application Packages on Computers Running Windows
Vista (2 Hours)

5361BE: Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows® Internet Explorer® 7 (2 Hours)

5359BE: Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Vista Security (2 Hours)

5366AE: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Computers Running Windows Vista (12
Hours)

5351BE: Maintaining and Optimizing Windows Vista (2 Hours)

5354BE: Configuring Windows Vista Networking and Security (10 Hours)

5372AE: Deploying Windows Vista Desktop Images and Applications (14 Hours)

5358BE: Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Vista Networking (2 Hours)

5351AE: Maintaining and Optimizing Windows Vista (2 Hours)

5359AE: Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Vista Security (2 Hours)

5367AE: Methods of Troubleshooting Windows Vista (2 Hours)

5374AE: Deploying Windows Vista Desktop Images (2 Hours)

5361AE: Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows® Internet Explorer® 7 (2 Hours)

5350BE: Configuring Windows Vista Post-Installation System Settings (2 Hours)

5354AE: Configuring Windows Vista Networking and Security (10 Hours)

5360BE: Configuring Windows Vista Applications and Devices (10 Hours)

5368AE: Troubleshooting Computers Running Windows Vista (2 Hours)

5102AE: Supporting 2007 Microsoft® Office System Applications in Windows Vista
(2 Hours)

5371AE: Advanced Troubleshooting with Windows® Sysinternals® Tools (2 Hours)

5369AE: Troubleshooting Devices on Computers Running Windows Vista (2 Hours)

5360AE: Configuring Windows Vista Applications and Devices (10 Hours)

5358AE: Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Vista Networking (2 Hours)

Microsoft Press Books

Windows Sysinternals Administrator's Reference

Practice Tests

TestKingdom (http://www.testkingdom.com)

Microsoft Online Resources

Learning Plan: Get started by creating a step-by-step study guide that is
based on recommended resources for this exam.

Windows Vista – Learning Portal: Find special offers and information on training
and certification.

Product information: Visit the Windows Vista Web site for detailed product
information.

Microsoft Learning Community: Join newsgroups and visit community forums to
connect with your peers for suggestions on training resources and advice on your
certification path and studies.

TechNet: Designed for IT professionals, this site includes how-to instructions,
best practices, downloads, technical resources, newsgroups, and chats.

Exam-70-432-Training

2009-09-02T11:43:00.000-07:00

Exam 70-432:

TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance

Published: September 30, 2008

Language(s): English, French, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese
(Brazil), Chinese (Simplified)

Audience(s): IT Professionals

Technology: Microsoft SQL Server 2008

Type: Proctored Exam

Special Offer:

Get a discount on this Microsoft Certification Exam

at http://www.testkingdom.com

Audience Profile

Candidates should have one to two years of experience using SQL Server 2008
or two to three years of experience using a previous version of SQL Server.
Candidates for this exam are IT professionals who have jobs in which database
administration is their main area of responsibility, or they work in
environments in which databases are central to their job roles. These job roles
include the following:

* IT generalists who work in environments in which SQL Server 2008 is part of an
overall solution

* IT professionals who manage systems that run SQL Server 2008

* IT professionals who work with third-party applications that are built on SQL
Server 2008

* Developers who build applications that use SQL Server 2008

MCITP Training -
MCSE Training

Credit Toward Certification

When you pass Exam 70-432: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and
Maintenance, you complete the requirements for the following certification(s):

* Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Microsoft SQL Server 2008,
Implementation and Maintenance

Note

This preparation guide is subject to change at any time without prior notice
and at the sole discretion of Microsoft. Microsoft exams might include adaptive
testing technology and simulation items. Microsoft does not identify the format
in which exams are presented. Please use this preparation guide to prepare for
the exam, regardless of its format.

Skills Being Measured

This exam measures your ability to accomplish the technical tasks listed
below.The percentages indicate the relative weight of each major topic area on
the exam.

Installing and Configuring SQL Server 2008 (10 percent)

* Install SQL Server 2008 and related services.

This objective may include but is not limited to: file locations; default paths;
service accounts

* Configure SQL Server instances.

This objective may include but is not limited to: sp_configure

* Configure SQL Server services.

This objective may include but is not limited to: configuration manager; SQL
browser

* Configure additional SQL Server components.

This objective may include but is not limited to: SQL Server Integration
Services (SSIS), SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS), SQL Server Reporting
Services (SSRS), replication

* Implement database mail.

This objective may include but is not limited to: set up and configure

* Configure full-text indexing.

This objective may include but is not limited to: enable/disable, index
population

Maintaining SQL Server Instances (13 percent)

* Manage SQL Server Agent jobs.

This objective may include but is not limited to: create and schedule jobs;
notification of job execution; disable/enable jobs; change job step order;
logging

* Manage SQL Server Agent alerts.

This objective may include but is not limited to: performance condition alerts;
SQL event alerts; Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) alerts

* Manage SQL Server Agent operators.

This objective may include but is not limited to: operator schedules; fail safe
operator; add a new operator; notification methods

* Implement the declarative management framework (DMF).

This objective may include but is not limited to: create a policy; verify a
policy; schedule a policy compliance check; enforce a policy; create a condition

* Back up a SQL Server environment.

This objective may include but is not limited to: operating system-level
concepts

Managing SQL Server Security (15 percent)

* Manage logins and server roles.

This objective may include but is not limited to: create logins; disable/enable
logins; security model (authentication mode); password policy enforcement; fixed
server roles; alter logins

* Manage users and database roles.

This objective may include but is not limited to: user mapping; user-defined
roles; fixed roles; guest, public, dbo; creating and deleting user roles

* Manage SQL Server instance permissions.

This objective may include but is not limited to: logon triggers; permissions
vs. fixed role membership; cross-database ownership chaining; impersonation

* Manage database permissions.

This objective may include but is not limited to: impersonation; cross-database
ownership chaining

* Manage schema permissions and object permissions.

This objective may include but is not limited to: manage schema ownership

* Audit SQL Server instances.

This objective may include but is not limited to: use DDL triggers and logon
triggers; C2; common criteria; login Failures; event notifications

* Manage transparent data encryption.

This objective may include but is not limited to: impact of transparent data
encryption on backups

* Configure surface area.

This objective may include but is not limited to: sp_configure

Maintaining a SQL Server Database (16 percent)

* Back up databases.

This objective may include but is not limited to: full backups; differential
backups; transaction log; compressed backups; file and filegroup backups;
verifying backup

* Restore databases.

This objective may include but is not limited to: online restores; full
restores; differential restores; transaction log; file and filegroup restores;
verifying restore; tail of the transaction log

* Manage and configure databases.

This objective may include but is not limited to: files, file groups, and
related options; database options; recovery model; attach/detach data

* Manage database snapshots.

This objective may include but is not limited to: create, drop, revert

* Maintain database integrity.

This objective may include but is not limited to: DBCC CHECKDB; suspect pages

* Maintain a database by using maintenance plans.

This objective may include but is not limited to: Maintenance Plan Wizard;
Maintenance Plan Designer

Performing Data Management Tasks (14 percent)

* Import and export data.

This objective may include but is not limited to: BCP; BULK INSERT; OPENROWSET;
GUI tools

* Manage data partitions.

This objective may include but is not limited to: switching data from one
partition to another; add a filegroup; alter a partition function; alter a
partition scheme

* Implement data compression.

This objective may include but is not limited to: sparse columns; page/row

* Maintain indexes.

This objective may include but is not limited to: create spatial indexes; create
partitioned indexes; clustered and non-clustered indexes; XML indexes; disable
and enable indexes; filtered index on sparse columns; indexes with included
columns; rebuilding/reorganizing indexes; online/offline

* Manage collations.

This objective may include but is not limited to: column collation; database
collation; instance collation

Monitoring and Troubleshooting SQL Server (13 percent)

* Identify SQL Server service problems.

This objective may include but is not limited to: DB Engine service; SQL Agent
service; SQL Browser service

* Identify concurrency problems.

This objective may include but is not limited to: blocks, locks, deadlocks,
activity monitor; relevant Dynamic Management Views

* Identify SQL Agent job execution problems.

This objective may include but is not limited to: proxy accounts; credentials;
job history

* Locate error information.

This objective may include but is not limited to: error log; agent log; job
execution history; event logs

Optimizing SQL Server Performance (10 percent)

* Implement Resource Governor.

* Use the Database Engine Tuning Advisor.

* Collect trace data by using SQL Server Profiler.

* Collect performance data by using Dynamic Management Views (DMVs).

* Collect performance data by using System Monitor.

* Use Performance Studio.

Implementing High Availability (9 percent)

* Implement database mirroring.

This objective may include but is not limited to: monitoring, configuring,
failover

* Implement a SQL Server clustered instance.

This objective may include but is not limited to: monitoring, configuring,
failover

* Implement log shipping.

This objective may include but is not limited to: monitoring, configuring,
failover

* Implement replication.

This objective may include but is not limited to: monitoring, configuring,
failover

Preparation Tools and ResourcesTo help you prepare for this exam, Microsoft
Learning recommends that you have hands-on experience with the product and that
you use the following training resources. These training resources do not
necessarily cover all of the topics listed in the "Skills Measured" tab.

Classroom Training

* 10141A: Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database (5 Days)

* 6158C: Updating Your SQL Server® 2005 Skills to SQL Server 2008

* : Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database (5 Days)

* : Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database (5 Days)

* 01: Learning Plan for Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Implementation and Maintenance
(Exam 70-432) (1 Forms)

* 6231A: Maintaining a Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 Database

* 10227A: Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database (5 Days)

* 10142A: Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database (5 Days)

* 6232A: Implementing a Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 Database

* 6317A: Upgrading Your SQL Server® 2000 Database Administration (DBA) Skills to
SQL Server 2008 DBA Skills

* 2778A: Writing Queries Using Microsoft® SQL Server 2008 Transact-SQL

* 10169A: Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database (5 Days)

Microsoft E-Learning

* 10155AE: DRAFT:Managing Security in Microsoft SQL Server 2008

* 4329BE: Joining Data from Multiple Tables in Microsoft SQL Server 2008

* 4329CE: Joining Data from Multiple Tables in Microsoft SQL Server 2008 (2
Hours)

* 4327CE: Querying and Filtering Data in Microsoft SQL Server 2008 (2 Hours)

* 10156AE: DRAFT:Automating Administrative Tasks in Microsoft SQL Server 2008

* 4332CE: Integrated Full Text Search and Returning XML Result Sets in SQL
Server 2008 (2 Hours)

* 10154AE: DRAFT:Planning, Creating and Optimising Indexes in Microsoft SQL
Server 2008 _2

* 4330CE: Working with Subqueries Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 (2 Hours)

* 10158AE: DRAFT:Implementing High Availability and Replication in Microsoft SQL
Server 2008

* 4331CE: Modifying Data in Tables with Microsoft SQL Server 2008 (2 Hours)

* 4327BE: Querying and Filtering Data in Microsoft SQL Server 2008

* 10151AE: DRAFT:Installing and Configuring Microsoft SQL Server 2008

* 6369AE: DRAFT: Implementing and Maintaining MS SQL 2008 (TS)

* 4331BE: Modifying Data in Tables with Microsoft SQL Server 2008

* 4332BE: Integrated Full Text Search and Returning XML Result Sets in SQL
Server 2008

* 4333BE: An Introduction to Programming Objects in Microsoft SQL Server 2008

* 2778BE: Querying and Modifying Data in Microsoft SQL Server 2008 with
Transact-SQL

* 4328BE: Grouping and Summarizing Data in Microsoft SQL Server 2008

* 4334CE: Querying Metadata in Microsoft SQL Server 2008 (2 Hours)

* 4326CE: An Introduction to Transact-SQL in Microsoft SQL Server 2008 (2 Hours)

* 10153AE: DRAFT:Planning, Creating and Optimising Indexes in Microsoft SQL
Server 2008

* 2778CE: Querying and Modifying Data in Microsoft SQL Server 2008 with
Transact-SQL (18 Hours)

* 10157AE: DRAFT:Monitoring and Controlling Resources in Microsoft SQL Server
2008

* 4326BE: An Introduction to Transact-SQL in Microsoft SQL Server 2008

* 4334BE: Querying Metadata in Microsoft SQL Server 2008

* 4330BE: Working with Subqueries Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008

* 10152AE: DRAFT:Creating and Managing Databases in Microsoft SQL Server 2008

* 4328CE: Grouping and Summarizing Data in Microsoft SQL Server 2008 (2 Hours)

* 4333CE: An Introduction to Programming Objects in Microsoft SQL Server 2008 (2
Hours)

Microsoft Press Books

* Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Step by Step

* MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-432): Microsoft SQL Server 2008 -
Implementation and Maintenance

* Programming Microsoft SQL Server 2008

* Inside Microsoft SQL Server 2008: T-SQL Querying

* Microsoft SQL Server 2008 T-SQL Fundamentals

* Programming Microsoft SQL Server 2008

* Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Internals

Practice Tests

* TestKingdom(http://www.testkingdom.com)

Microsoft Online Resources

* SQL Server 2008 Learning Portal: Find special offers and information on
training and certification.

* SQL Server 2008 product information: Visit the SQL Server 2008 Web site for
detailed product information.

* Microsoft Learning Community: Join newsgroups and visit community forums to
connect with your peers for suggestions on training resources and advice on your

certification path and studies.

* TechNet: Designed for IT professionals, this site includes how-to
instructions, best practices, downloads, technical resources, newsgroups, and
chats.

* MSDN: Designed for developers, the Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) features
code samples, technical articles, downloads, newsgroups, and chats.

Exam-70-646

2009-08-28T12:16:00.000-07:00

Pro: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator

Published: April 03, 2008

Language(s): English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian,
Spanish, Portuguese(Brazil), Chinese(Simplified),

Audience(s): IT Professionals

Technology: Windows Server 2008

Type: Proctored Exam

Audience Profile

A server administrator is responsible for the operations and day-to-day
management of an infrastructure of servers for an enterprise organization.
Windows server administrators manage the infrastructure, Web, and IT application
servers. The Windows server administrators use scripts and batch files written
by others or those that they occasionally write themselves to accomplish tasks
on a regular basis. They conduct most server management tasks remotely by using
Terminal Server or administration tools installed on their local workstation. A
server administrator’s primary tasks include:

MCITP Online Training -
MCITP Online Certification -
MCITP Online Exams

* Managing the server operating system, file, and directory services

* Software distribution and updates

* Profiling and monitoring assigned servers

* Troubleshooting

Server administrators also support engineering projects. Server administrators
are responsible for server builds and configuration. Their job role involves 60
percent operations, 20 percent engineering, and 20 percent support tasks.

Credit Toward Certification Exam 70-646:
Pro: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator: counts as credit toward the
following certification(s):

* Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Server Administrator

Note This preparation guide is subject to change at any time without prior
notice and at the sole discretion of Microsoft. Microsoft exams might include
adaptive testing technology and simulation items. Microsoft does not identify
the format in which exams are presented. Please use this preparation guide to
prepare for the exam, regardless of its format.

Skills Being MeasuredThis exam measures your ability to accomplish the technical
tasks listed below. The percentages indicate the relative weight of each major
topic area on the exam.

Planning for Server Deployment (19 percent)

* Plan server installations and upgrades. May include but is not limited to:
Windows Server 2008 edition selection, rollback planning, Bitlocker
implementation requirements

* Plan for automated server deployment. May include but is not limited to:
standard server image, automation and scheduling of server deployments

* Plan infrastructure services server roles. May include but is not limited to:
address assignment, name resolution, network access control, directory services,
application services, certificate services

* Plan application servers and services. May include but is not limited to:
virtualization server planning, availability, resilience, and accessibility

* Plan file and print server roles. May include but is not limited to: access
permissions, storage quotas, replication, indexing, file storage policy,
availability, printer publishing

Planning for Server Management (23 percent)

* Plan server management strategies. May include but is not limited to: remote
administration, remote desktop, server management technologies, Server Manager
and Server Manager CMD, delegation policies and procedures

* Plan for delegated administration. May include but is not limited to: delegate
authority, delegate Active Directory objects, application management

* Plan and implement group policy strategy. May include but is not limited to:
GPO management, GPO backup and recovery, group policy troubleshooting, group
policy planning

Monitoring and Maintaining Servers (20 percent)

* Implement patch management strategy. May include but is not limited to:
operating system patch level maintenance, Windows Server Update Services (WSUS),
application patch level maintenance

* Monitor servers for performance evaluation and optimization. May include but
is not limited to: server and service monitoring, optimization, event
management, trending and baseline analysis

* Monitor and maintain security and policies. May include but is not limited to:
remote access, monitor and maintain NPAS, network access, server security,
firewall rules and policies, authentication and authorization, data security,
auditing

Planning Application and Data Provisioning (19 percent)

* Provision applications. May include but is not limited to: presentation
virtualization, terminal server infrastructure, resource allocation, application
virtualization alternatives, application deployment, System Center Configuration
Manager

* Provision data. May include but is not limited to: shared resources, offline
data access

MCITP Training -
MCSE Training -
MCTS Training

Planning for Business Continuity and High Availability (19 percent)

* Plan storage. May include but is not limited to: storage solutions, storage
management

* Plan high availability. May include but is not limited to: service redundancy,
service availability

* Plan for backup and recovery. May include but is not limited to: data recovery
strategy, server recovery strategy, directory service recovery strategy, object
level recovery

Preparation Tools and Resources To help you prepare for this exam, Microsoft
Learning recommends that you have hands-on experience with the product and that
you use the following training resources. These training resources do not
necessarily cover all of the topics listed in the "Skills Measured" tab.

Classroom Training

6430B: Planning and Administering Windows Server® 2008 Servers

6430A: Planning and Administering Windows Server® 2008 Servers

Microsoft E-Learning

7253AE: Planning for Windows Server 2008 High Availability and Recovery

7247AE: Creating a Windows Server 2008 Server Deployment Plan

7248AE: Managing a Windows Server 2008 Server Infrastructure

7250AE: Managing Applications in a Windows Server 2008 Environment

Pro-SA-1AE: DRAFT: Implementing Windows Server 2008 Server Administration

7251AE: Maintaining Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Domain Services

7246AE: Planning Windows Server 2008 Server Roles

7249AE: Monitoring and Maintaining Windows Server 2008 Servers

Pro-SA-2AE: DRAFT: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Server
Administration

7245AE: Updating your Windows Server 2003 Server Administrator Skills to Windows
Server 2008

7252AE: Maintaining Security in a Windows Server 2008 Environment

Microsoft Press Books

MCITP Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-646): Windows Server 2008 Administrator

Practice Tests

Testkingdom (http://www.testkingdom.com)

Microsoft Online Resources

* Windows Server 2008 – Learning Portal: Find special offers and information on
training and certification.

* Product information: Visit the Windows Server 2008 Web site for detailed
technology information.

* TechNet: Designed for IT professionals, this site includes how-to
instructions, best practices, downloads, technical resources, newsgroups, and
chats.

* MSDN: Designed for developers, the Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) features
code samples, technical articles, downloads, newsgroups, and chats.

* Microsoft Learning Community: Join newsgroups and visit community forums to
connect with your peers for suggestions on training resources and advice on your
certification path and studies.

CCNA
Training - Comptia A+ Training -
CCIE LABS

Preparing for and Taking an Exam – FAQ Exam Policies

2009-08-26T11:12:00.000-07:00

Fully prepare for and understand the exam process. On this page, you can find
answers to frequently asked questions about exam registration, preparation,
scoring, testing technologies, question types, formats, policies, and security.

Q. Why can't I find out exactly which items I missed?

A. To help protect exam security and the value of Microsoft Certification, we
cannot share information about which items you missed. This is a standard
practice in the certification industry. The bars on the score report show your
relative performance in the various subject areas covered by the exam.

* Learn about interpreting your score report

Q. What is the exam-retake policy?

A. Our exam-retake policy helps to ensure that candidates take the necessary
time to prepare for their exam, and to prevent unauthorized use and/or piracy of
the exams or any of their content.

* View the Microsoft exam retake policy

Q. Can I request a re-evaluation of my score?

A. No. Exams cannot be rescored. If you have a concern about the technical
accuracy of a particular item, please submit an Item Challenge form.

* Obtain an Item Challenge form

If you experienced technical difficulties during the exam, please contact
Prometric customer service.

* Find Prometric contact information (Prometric.com)

To offer other types of feedback, please contact your regional service center or
the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) Program Help Center.

* Find a Microsoft regional service center

* Send an e-mail message to the MCP Program Help Center

mcip training -
mcitp certification -
mcitp exams

Q. Why am I required to accept a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before I take an
exam?

A. The Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) program requires certification
candidates to accept the terms of an NDA before taking certification exams. The
NDA legally requires certification candidates to keep information related to MCP
exam content confidential. Requiring the acceptance of the NDA helps protect the
security of Microsoft Certification exams and the integrity of the MCP program
by legally discouraging piracy and/or unauthorized use of exam content.

Q. How does periodic replacement of exam content help increase the security of
the exams?

A. Periodic replacement of exam content helps ensure that the most up-to-date
information is included in the exams and allows for technical updates to exams.

Q. How do Performance-based testing items help increase exam security?

A. Performance-based testing requires candidates to perform tasks rather than
simply answer questions. This discourages candidates from memorizing questions.

Q. What is cheating?

A. Cheating is any activity that negatively affects the integrity and/or
security of the Microsoft Certification program or enables an unqualified
candidate to pass an exam.

Q. What happens if someone is caught cheating on a Microsoft exam?

A. As explained to all exam candidates at the testing centers, if a candidate
violates testing rules, the candidate is permanently ineligible for any
Microsoft Certification and may lose any Microsoft Certifications the individual
already holds. Proctors at testing centers are authorized to respond immediately
and appropriately against candidates who are caught violating testing rules.
Examples of violations include, but are not limited to, using notes brought into
the testing center (whether on crib sheets or electronically), copying test
questions, bringing any electronic equipment (such as cell phones) into the
testing room, and looking at the monitors of other test takers.

Q. What are braindumps, and are they legal?

A. A "braindump," as it relates to the certification exams, is the practice of
copying and sharing actual certification exam questions—or questions that are
very similar to the actual questions. Braindump providers, including Web sites
and printed study materials, are in violation of Microsoft intellectual property
rights and non-disclosure agreements.

Q. Why should I be concerned about braindump sites and material?

A. Braindump users may have memorized enough information to pass an exam, but
they do not have the requisite knowledge to manage Microsoft software or systems
effectively. Hiring managers find this out eventually. There is no substitute
for hands-on experience. Please inform Microsoft if you think you have
discovered a braindump site.

* Send an e-mail message to tctips@microsoft.com

Q. What is proxy testing?

A. Proxy testing occurs when someone takes an exam for another candidate.

Q. How can I identify a proxy testing Web site or organization?

A. The primary warning sign of a proxy testing Web site or organization is any
guarantee that you will pass the test without having to take it. Proxy testing
sites indicate that they will provide a full credential if you send them your
credit card information.

Q. Why should I avoid proxy testing?

A. Corrective action—up to and including removal from the Microsoft Certified
Professional (MCP) program and prohibiting the taking of any Microsoft
Certification exams—will be taken against any candidate who obtains
certification through proxy testing, even if the candidate did not intend to
defraud the MCP program. Furthermore, giving your identification and credit card
information to an unknown entity on the Internet could put you at risk of credit
card fraud or identity theft. If you believe a Web site or company provides
proxy test-taking services, please inform Microsoft immediately.

* Send an e-mail message to tctips@microsoft.com

Q. What are falsified score reports?

A. Falsified score reports are reports that Microsoft deems to be unauthentic or
that deceive or defraud the Microsoft Certified Professional program in any way.

Q. What happens if I falsify a score report?

A. If Microsoft determines that a candidate has falsified a score report, the
candidate will be ineligible to take any future Microsoft exams and their MCP
credentials may be revoked.

Q. What kind of security should be at a testing center?

A. The testing centers are provided with security policies that must be enforced
in order to acquire and maintain testing center status. Ongoing inspections
ensure that each testing center is maintaining the security outlined by
Microsoft and Prometric. In addition, proctors at testing centers are authorized
to immediately take appropriate measures against candidates who violate testing
rules. For specific information about the expectations for candidates, please
contact Prometric. If you have a concern about the security of your exam
experience, please contact tctips@microsoft.com or Prometric.

* Send an e-mail message to tctips@microsoft.com

* Contact Prometric (Prometric.com)

Q. What kinds of impropriety can occur on the part of the testing center?

A. Test center administrators act inappropriately when they fail to follow
through on any of the Microsoft and Prometric security policies. Examples could
include, but are not limited to, overlooking inappropriate candidate
identification; failing to ask for an ID from each candidate; failing to conduct
periodic walkthroughs; failing to keep partitions between testing stations;
overlooking the presence of crib sheets or electronic devices; providing answers
or aid in any form with regard to any exam item; and allowing the release of
Microsoft intellectual property in any form.

Q. What happens to a testing center that participates in fraudulent behavior?

A. If Microsoft determines that a testing center has acted improperly or
fraudulently, Microsoft has the right to cease delivery of all exams at that
center.

Q. Whom should I contact if I find a Web site that discloses Microsoft
Certification exam information, or if I discover an individual who cheats on or
sells exam questions and answers?

A. Send an e-mail message to tctips@microsoft.com, and include as much
information as possible about the situation and the persons involved. Although
we appreciate anonymous tips, we often need more information to conduct a
thorough investigation; if you are willing, please include your full contact
information so that someone from Microsoft can contact you to discuss the
details, if necessary. Microsoft has dedicated staff that investigates these
tips. Because of tips from individuals like you, several Web sites have been
terminated. Due to the volume of e-mail we receive, you may not always receive a
personal response.

CCNA Training -
CCIE Exams -
MCTS Training -
MCTS Exams

Upgrading Your MCSA on Windows Server 2003 Certification

2009-05-23T14:49:00.000-07:00

Upgrading Your MCSA on Windows Server 2003 Certification

Let us say that you have your MCSA on Windows Server 2003, and you want to upgrade your certification to Windows Server 2008, or you are not certified at
all on Windows Server 2003 and want to earn your MCTS on Windows Server 2008. The first
thing to remember is that this is a series of new certifications and while there is an upgrade path from Server 2003 to Server 2008, you are NOT earning an MCSE
on Windows Server 2008,

rather an MCTS or MCITP on windows
Server 2008. Also remember that the era of the
MCSA/MCSE certifications has ended –
it is now MCTS and MCITP (and others beyond the scope covered here) and have an
entirely different focus.

MCITP Online Training
- MCITP Online Certification -
MCITP Online Exams

The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) has a different focus then the Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP), and
the former is not a prerequisite for the latter (nor is it a “lesser” certification!). The MCTS certification
is aimed at IT professionals who work with a specific Microsoft product or platform. An IT pro who has earned an MCTS is expected to possess depth and
breadth of knowledge and skills on a particular product or platform. They are expected to manage and maintain the product or platform on a daily basis. They are also more concerned
with the day-to-day operations and short-term planning rather than long-term planning and design and design.

There are three MCTS tracks available on Windows Server 2008:

MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration; MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration, and MCTS: Windows Server 2008
Applications Infrastructure Configuration. You can take each of the tests individually, or you can take the upgrade path by taking only one test. The
easiest route to upgrade your certification, if you are already an MCSA on Windows Server 2003, is take (and pass, of course) the 70-648 TS: Upgrading your
MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist exam. Passing this exam will earn you the MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory,
Configuration (equivalent to the 70-640 exam) and the MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration (equivalent to the 70-642 exam). The last
of the three MCTS certifications – MCTS: Window Server 2008 Application Infrastructure Configuration – is earned by passing the 70-643 exam. The other
part to earning your MCTS on any one of the three paths is to pass the 70-646 exam Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator.

Microsoft Exam 70-293

2009-04-06T12:35:00.000-07:00

Microsoft Exam 70-293
Planning and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

Microsoft Exam 70-293 is related to designing a network infrastructure of Win server 2003 with other network devices & software.

MCITP Training - MCITP Certification

* Credits for this certification:

When you pass Microsoft exam 70-293 you became Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)

Microsoft exam 70-293 is also one of the exams which require achieving following group certifications:

Certificate MCSE on Windows Server 2003 certification... = core exam

Certificate MCDBA on Microsoft SQL Server 2000 certification... = elective exam

* Program of study for Microsoft exam 70-293

This certification study includes planning and maintaining various services & protocols featured by a Windows Server 2003 in its network infrastructure.

* Planning and Implementing Server Roles and Server Security

Study about:

Configure security for servers

Assign specific roles to servers

Secure baseline installation

Enforce system default security settings on new systems

Default security settings for Identify client operating system

Default security settings for Identify all server operating system

* Assign specific roles to servers.

Study about:

Domain controllers

Web servers

Database servers

Mail servers

* Deploy the security configuration for servers that are assigned specific roles.

Study about:

Security templates based on server roles

Evaluate and select the operating system to install on computers in an enterprise

Identify the minimum configuration to satisfy security requirements

* Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Network Infrastructure:

Study about:

TCP/IP network infrastructure strategy

IP addressing requirements

IP routing solution

IP subnet scheme

* Plan and modify a network topology:

Study about:

Physical placement of network resources

Network protocols required

Internet connectivity strategy

* Plan network traffic monitoring

Study about:

Network Monitor

System Monitor

* Connectivity to the Internet

Study about:

Network Address Translation (NAT)

Name resolution cache information

Internet client configuration

Troubleshoot TCP/IP addressing

DHCP server address assignment

Host name resolution strategy

DNS namespace design

Zone replication requirements

DNS forwarding configuration

DNS security

* Interoperability of DNS with third-party DNS solutions:

Study about:

NetBIOS name resolution strategy

WINS replication strategy

NetBIOS name resolution by using the Lmhosts file

Host name resolution

Client computer configuration

* Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining Routing and Remote Access

Study about:

Plan a routing strategy

Routing protocols for specified environment

Routing for IP multicast traffic

Security for remote access users

Remote access policies

Protocol security

Authentication methods for remote access clients

* Implement secure access between private networks

Study about:

IPSec policy

Troubleshoot TCP/IP routing

Commands: route, tracert, ping, pathping, and netsh

Network Monitor

* Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining Server Availability

Study about:

Services for high availability

Clustering services

Network Load Balancing

System bottlenecks

Memory, processor, disk, and network related bottlenecks

* Implement a cluster server:

Study about:

Recover from cluster node failure

Network Load Balancing Tools:

Network Load Balancing Monitor Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in

WLBS cluster control utility

* Plan a backup and recovery strategy

Study about:

Backup types

Back up Methods: full, incremental, and differential

Volume shadow copy

Automated System Recovery (ASR) planning

* Planning and Maintaining Network Security

Study about:

Network protocol security

Protocol security in a heterogeneous client computer environment

Configure protocol security by using IPSec policies

Configure security for data transmission:

IPSec policy settings

Plan for network protocol security:

Ports and protocols for specified services

IPSec policy for secure network communications

Secure network administration methods

Remote Assistance to client computers

Remote administration by using Terminal Services

Security for wireless networks

Security for data transmission

Secure data transmission between client computers

Secure data transmission by using IPSec

IP Security Monitor MMC snap-in

Resultant Set of Policy (RSoP) MMC snap-in

* Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining Security Infrastructure

Study about:

Active Directory service for certificate publication

Public key infrastructure (PKI)

Certificate authority to support certificate issuance requirements

Enrollment and distribution of certificates

Smart card authentication

* Plan a framework for planning and implementing security:

Study about:

Security monitoring

Management framework for security

Security update infrastructure

Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer and Microsoft Software Update Services

Microsoft Exam 70-290

2009-04-06T12:12:00.000-07:00

Microsoft Exam 70-290

Microsoft Exam 70-290 - Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment

Microsoft exam 70-290 based on win 2003 server platform..

MCITP Trainin g - MCITP Certification

* Credit for this certification:

1St When you pass Microsoft exam 70-290 you become Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)

Microsoft exam 70-290 is also one of the exams requiring achieving following group certifications

Certificate MCSA on win server 2003... = core exam

Certificate MCSE on win server 2003... = core exam

Certificate MCDBA on Ms SQL server 2000... = core exam

* Program of study for Microsoft exam 70-290:

Microsoft exam 70-290 portion include all desktop features of windows server 2003. The more detail you know about win 2003 servers’ properties, the easier the exam to pass.

* Managing and Maintaining Physical and Logical Devices

Study about:

Basic disks, Dynamic disks.

Monitoring Disks

Device Manager, Hardware Troubleshooting Wizard, Control Panel items.

Disk performance.

Implementing RAID

Defragmentation

Partitions.

Server Hardware Devices.

Hardware Settings.

Hardware Driver Upgrades.

Driver Signing Options.

Resource Settings for a Device.

Device Properties and Settings.

* Managing Users, Computers, and Groups

Study about:

Local, Roaming, and Mandatory user profiles.

Computer accounts in an Active Directory.

Create and manage groups.

Scope of a group.

Domain groups

Group membership.

Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in.

Troubleshoot user accounts.

Import user accounts.

Troubleshoot computer accounts.

Reset computer accounts.

User account properties.

User authentication.

* Managing and Maintaining Access to Resources

Study about:

Shared folders.

Shared folder permissions.

* Troubleshoot Terminal Services.

Study about:

Terminal Services security.

Client access to Terminal Services.

* Configure file system permissions.

Study about:

Permissions to files & folders.

Ownership of files and folders.

Access to files and shared folders.

* Managing and Maintaining a Server Environment

Study about:

Event Viewer.

System Monitor.

Software update.

Software site licensing.

Remote management by

Remote Assistance.

Terminal Services remote administration mode.

Using Support tools.

* Some IMP tools:

Study about:

Print queues.

System performance.

Task Manager

Event Viewer

System Monitor.

Disk quotas.

Memory Performance.

Network Performance.

* Manage a Web server.

Study about:

Internet Information Services (IIS).

Security for IIS.

* Managing and Implementing Disaster Recovery

Study about:

System Recovery

Automated System Recovery (ASR)

Restore data from shadow copy volumes.

Back ups

Security for backup operations

Backup storage media

* Recover from hardware failure.

Study about:

Restore backup data.

Schedule backup jobs

If you preparing for Microsoft exam 70-290. Or you are ready to give exams on your schedule... Go through the list to make sure you will pass exam at 1st attempt.

Microsoft Certifications - What Are The Options?

2009-01-18T10:55:00.000-08:00

Microsoft Certifications - What Are The Options?
A Microsoft certification is a certified qualification in any particular Microsoft application and comes in a variety of levels. All you have to do is choose the right Microsoft Certification exam for you and develop your learning in that area. You then take the exam and become certified upon successful completion.

Testkingdom offer OVER 1000 FILES FROM Top VENDORS
CCNA Training -
MCITP Certification exams

Microsoft certifications are available for everyone and anyone who wishes to expand their qualification in the field of Microsoft technology. You don’t have to be a sponsored employee, you can be a home user, IT professional, technology trainer or any other individual who works with computers or wishes to. You may wish to use the certification as a professional icon for clients who will recognise the certificate and associate your company with trustworthy services and quality. You may wish to use the Microsoft certification to expand your job prospects, as you will be able to show written proof of your abilities to prospective employers. You can achieve several different types of Microsoft certifications at four different levels. The type of your certification will depend on the Microsoft application your examination is on. The first level attainable is called the Technology Series. This is designed to train IT professionals in the areas of technical implementation, debugging, building and supporting Microsoft technology. This area is ideal for IT support staff that deal with ongoing problems and local application issues on a daily basis.

The Professional Series certificates individuals with valid proof of their particular skills in a particular Microsoft application. This certificate is ideal for people looking to expand their job prospects or to create a professional qualification for their business. The Master Series identifies a deeper understanding and higher quality skill set in individuals participating on a specific Microsoft application. This is a more advanced form of the Professional Series for those who are looking to have in depth knowledge and experience within a certain area. In addition to this there is also an Architect Series for top level professional IT architects who will need to complete a rigorous examination process for certification. Microsoft certification also comes with various benefits for the individual or company taking part. You will not only receive the pride at having achieved a quality and certified qualification, you will receive the respect and recognition that comes along with being a Microsoft Certified Professional. The Microsoft Certification will also improve promotional prospects, job finding, salary increases and job retention.

You can also get your personal MCP community profile listed in the MCP directory, access to the Microsoft Certification member site, access private and public newsgroups to discuss topics with other professionals and build up your business networking, special invitations to conferences, training sessions and other special events on up to date technical issues and a subscription to MCP flash a dedicated technical newsletter for MC Professionals. Microsoft Certifications are not just about the employee; they are also the key to the building and ongoing training of current staff within a business. An employer who instigates relevant Microsoft Certification for employees can ensure a high quality of staff, work and IT support for all areas of their business that involves technical proficiency to any degree. The diverse range of Microsoft Certifications available allow employers to fully train and certificate employees in a large range of products and applications they require a standard of work with. They can also specialise the area in which an employee operates with standalone Microsoft certification in any one particular application field or any of the technical series for IT support staff within the company.