Microsoft Learning:

Exam MB3-412:

GP 9.0 Installation & Configuration

Published:February 06, 2006
Language(s):English
Audience(s):IT Professionals
Technology:Microsoft Dynamics GP 9.0
Type:Proctored Exam
About this Exam
This certification exam measures your ability to do the following:
  • Understand and articulate the installation process for Microsoft Dynamics GP 9.0.
  • Understand the operating systems and environments on which the application is running.
Time requirements and questions
  • 90 minutes to complete the exam
  • 50 questions, with a passing rate of 80 percent
  • Multiple choice and multiple answer questions
Audience Profile
Individuals who want to obtain a certification on Microsoft Dynamics GP 9.0 Installation and Configuration should take this exam.
Additional skills recommended:
  • General working knowledge of Microsoft Windows 98 and Windows XP; Windows 2000, Windows NT Workstation, or Windows NT Server; Microsoft SQL Server; and networking
Credit Toward CertificationExam MB3-412: GP 9.0 Installation & Configuration: counts as credit toward the following certification(s):
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.
Microsoft SQL Server Installation Preparation (12 percent)
  • Microsoft SQL Server Installation Process
  • Preparing Microsoft SQL Server for Microsoft Dynamics GP Installation
  • TCP/IP and ODBC
Microsoft Dynamics GP Installation and Setup (24 percent)
  • Microsoft Dynamics GP Data Server Installation
  • Microsoft Dynamics GP Utilities
  • Microsoft Dynamics GP "Initialize DB" Processes
  • System Manager User and Class Setup
  • Creating a Microsoft Dynamics GP Installation Package
  • Microsoft Dynamics GP Automatic Updates
Microsoft Dynamics GP Components and Features (14 percent)
  • Microsoft Dynamics GP Files
  • Dictionary Location
  • Batch Recovery
  • Stored Procedures
  • Dex Row ID
Microsoft Dynamics GP Administration and Optimization (20 percent)
  • Database Options
  • Backups
  • Database Maintenance
  • Performance Bottlenecks and Optimizations
Microsoft Dynamics GP Process Server (10 percent)
  • Process Server Requirements
  • Process Server Setup
  • Process Server Networking
Microsoft Dynamics GP Troubleshooting (20 percent)
  • Troubleshooting Sources
  • Problem Solving
  • Optimizing
  • Security Options
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 There is no classroom training currently available.
Microsoft E-Learning There is no Microsoft E-Learning training currently available.
Microsoft Press Books There are no Microsoft Press books currently available.
Practice Tests There are no practice tests currently available.
Microsoft Online Resources
  • Microsoft Dynamics GP Installation Instructions Release 9.0, found in online Help within the Microsoft Dynamics GP 9.0 product
  • MSDN: The Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) is a reference for developers that features code samples, technical articles, newsgroups, chats, and more.
  • Training and certification newsgroups: There is a newsgroup for every Microsoft certification. By participating in the ongoing dialogue, you take advantage of a unique opportunity to exchange ideas with and ask questions of others, including more than 750 Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs) worldwide.
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