Server 2003 Designing Network Security Exam 70-298: Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
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SYNOPSIS • MCSE 2003vs
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.
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.
Note that Microsoft does not document the format of the particular exam. However, Microsoft might include adaptive testing technology and simulation items. Formally, they do not identify the format in which exams are presented.
The domains of this exam are:
Analyzing Business Requirements
Analyzing Technical Requirements
Analyzing Security Requirements
Designing a Windows 2000 Security Solution
Designing a Security Solution for Access Between Networks
Thought I did better than my score (784). Case study format really threw me. Add to the fact that *EACH* case study was timed. That is, instead of having 2 hrs for the entire exam, you got x number of minutes for each case study. Bottom line, though, I passed -- and that's all that matters. One to go for MCSE -- the dreaded 70-294...
299 to 298
gezmac on Wednesday, September 24, 2008
I just took my298 1month after my 299 yes format is new but was way to go as all the knowlege is there passed 1st time 865
Easy and predictable
marcinw on Monday, December 31, 2007
It is hard to say but majority of questions (and answers) are available in Internet (TestKing, Transcender, etc). I passed it quite easy today (with score 865) along with 70-350 (with score 841). I'm not sure if there is sense to further recertificate when exams for new Windows version available (but perhaps Microsoft will change something).
Passed 850
MMorowcz on Saturday, March 31, 2007
I had 4 or 5 case studies with about 30 or 33 questions. The most difficult part is to read through all the information before you answer the questions. I would recommend reading the questions first then reading the case study.
Not bad at all
smihpe on Sunday, November 12, 2006
892 and 45 minutes start to finish. Use common sense security and it is a breeze
This one wasn't bad.
js_birdboy on Thursday, July 20, 2006
Once you get used to the case scenarios it seems fairly straight forward. I took 70-294, 70-291, and 70-293 prior to this one so that helped alot.
For me I had to go straight to the questions and skim the case for information pertaining to the question. Once I got all the way through the questions I reread the scenario and reviewed the questions once more.
Fairly easy questions but...
steve_steele on Tuesday, April 25, 2006
... there were masses of information to take in before you could begin to answer some of the questions. Which i suppose makes it a reasonable approximation of trying to assess a clients needs. It's the first of the scenario type exams i've sat and i didn't enjoy it. I suggest getting hold of a good practice exam for this to give you a good feel for where to find the relevant information. already having passed 70-299 helped. I passed with 919. good luck to anyone taking this.
Good Test
cewigginsjr on Monday, March 13, 2006
This test was good, having a Security+ as a background made it easier. I had 35 questions with 5 case studies. Know your PKI,SUS, and portable smartcard teachnology. 293 and 294 here I come, then I will have my MCSE.
Not too bad
jasonwbryan on Wednesday, September 07, 2005
Decent test...but not too hard. Definately have experience with security (duh!), SUS, IPSEC and L2TP.
Passed with a score of 892
Sweenso on Friday, August 26, 2005
I breeze through the questions. 5 case studies in total around about 5-9 questions in each. If you know your stuff for 298 you will fly through it, remember to study hard and it will pay off in the end.
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