MCSE 2003 Upgrade for MCSE 2000 Exam 70-296: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSE Certified on Windows 2000
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Microsoft’s exam 70-296, “Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSE Certified on Windows 2000”, is one of two exams required for an MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) Certified on Windows 2000 to update to an MCSE on Windows 2003. It is designed for IT professionals who work in the typically complex computing environment of medium to large companies. The prerequisite for this exam is to be certified as an MCSE on Windows 2000. Moreover, candidates should have experience implementing and administering a network operating system in the type of environment described here.
Note that Microsoft does not document the format of a particular exam. Microsoft exams might include adaptive testing technology and simulation items. However, Microsoft does not identify the format in which exams are presented.
The domains of this exam are:
Planning and Implementing Server Roles and Server Security
Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Network Infrastructure
Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining Server Availability
Planning and Maintaining Network Security
Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining Security Infrastructure
Planning and Implementing an Active Directory Infrastructure
Managing and Maintaining an Active Directory Infrastructure
Planning and Implementing User, Computer, and Group Strategies
Planning a Windows Server 2003 Environment Upgrade (70-296) Mega Guide This Mega Guide covers the key points you need to know to pass 70-296 and features 25 practice questions. Topics covered include: Server Roles and Server Security; Network Infrastructure; Server Availability;...
This was a long exam, 130 minutes and took almost all of that. Passed first try, also passed first try for 70-292. So don't get scared off doing this. Just study hard. 70-292 was easier, do it first.
Easier than expected - 900/700
Jeremy_Lyons on Saturday, March 29, 2008
I had expectations that this exam would be extremely difficult. I was worried about failing because I took the 70-292 before this one on the same day, and my brain was a bit fried from all the studying and testing. My relief came when I viewed the review screen and hadn't marked as many questions as I thought I did.
Everyone is spot-on about the content of the exam, however, I work with a lot of this stuff daily, so it was not as difficult. It did take me nearly the full two hours for the exam, and I passed with a 900.
Want to have you as friend
memusa on Wednesday, February 28, 2007
I NEED FRIEND WHO IS DOING SOFTWARE ENGINEER, AND THE PERSON WILL SUPPLY ME WITH SOME OF THE NOTE CONCERNING ABOUT THE COURSE.
Not that bad
achristenson on Tuesday, August 22, 2006
I failed the exam the first time. I was throwen off because of the exam format. Part 1 has 24 questions and Part 2 has 26. Be careful you can not go back to part 1 after starting part 2. I passed with an 800 the second time because I treated each part as a separate exam.
Piece of cake!
deltcho on Friday, January 13, 2006
Passed that exam from the first try, after going for the previous one (70-292 - the hardest to pass Microsoft exam) four times. The amount of material is huge. You don't need to memorize facts, but to connect the pieces and study the whole picture. Good luck!
Are u in "the know"
t_franke on Thursday, December 08, 2005
I found the exam to be pretty straightforward given it is an upgrade exam meant to truly test your knowledge base as well as what you know about new features in the OS. Loads of CA/PKI, IPSec, and of course trusts/GPO/active directory/disaster recovery. Also, know smart cards and TS. Not much DNS on this one though! I have to say that this was an easy kill for me because I use this stuff every day!
Passed 1st time with 850
cretondaro on Tuesday, July 26, 2005
Not too bad...
Lots of IPSEC, DNS, PKI, NLB and GPO´s
If you use it you'll pass
europaventures on Monday, July 11, 2005
Not that bad. Now MCSE again.
It took two tries....
U2Sarajevo on Wednesday, June 01, 2005
And I have found it to be more challenging than previous Microsoft exams I have attempted. But it should be.
It was hard for me to fail my first Microsoft exam, as that was a point of pride that got destroyed by this exam. But when it is all said and done, the number of tries doesn't outweigh the end result when you conquer it.
Passed 2nd time with 850
rahudson on Monday, March 07, 2005
Not too bad. I failed my first attempt with 535. I was a liitle bit too over confident after passing 70-292 with little study. Make sure you know your IPSEC, DNS, PKI and Group Policy.
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