Preparation Guide for Exam 70-401
TS: Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007, Configuring
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 | Exam news |
| Audience profile |
| Credit toward certification |
| Preparation tools and resources |
| Skills measured |
Exam news
This Microsoft Technical Specialist (TS) exam became available in March 2008.
Audience profile
Candidates for Exam 70-401: TS: Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007, Configuring, use System Center Configuration Manager 2007 to deploy and manage software and asset management. Candidates should have a minimum of one year of experience using Systems Management Server (SMS) or Configuration Manager 2007. The candidates should also have experience using Active Directory and the Windows server system.
Credit toward certification
When you pass Exam 70-401: TS: Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007, Configuring, you complete the requirements for the following certification:
| • | Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): System Center Configuration Manager 2007, Configuration |
Exam 70-401 also earns credit as an elective exam toward the following certifications:
| • | Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) on Windows Server 2003 |
| • | Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) on Windows Server 2003 |
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" section.
| Classroom training | Microsoft E-Learning | Microsoft Press books | Practice tests |
Course 6451: Planning, Deploying, and Managing Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 (five days) | There is no Microsoft E-Learning training currently available. | Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Administrator's Companion (ISBN: 0-7356-2385-6) | There are no practice tests currently available. |
Microsoft online resources
| • | Product information: Visit the System Center Operations Manager 2007 Web site for detailed product information. |
| • | Microsoft Learning Community: Join newsgroups and visit community forums to connect with 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. |
Skills measured
This exam measures your ability to accomplish the technical tasks listed in the following table. The percentages indicate the relative weight of each major topic area on the exam.
| Skills measured by Exam 70-401 |
| Deploying a System Center Configuration Manager 2007 (SCCM) Server (9 percent) |
Set up and configure an Active Directory schema. |
Migrate from an SMS 2003 hierarchy to SCCM 2007. |
Configure an SCCM hierarchy. |
Set up and configure security accounts. |
| Configuring an SCCM Infrastructure (19 percent) |
Configure client agents. |
Configure site boundaries. |
Configure core site system roles. |
Configure discovery methods. |
Configure client installation. |
Configure SCCM infrastructure for Internet-based client management. |
| Managing Resources (14 percent) |
Build an SCCM collection by using queries. |
Meter software usage. |
Manage assets. |
Manage inventory flow. |
Manage client agents. |
| Distributing Applications (17 percent) |
Manage packages. |
Manage programs. |
Manage advertisements. |
Schedule distribution. |
Track success and failure rates for distribution. |
Manage distribution points. |
| Deploying Operating Systems (13 percent) |
Capture a reference computer image. |
Manage task sequences. |
Configure site system roles related to deploying operating systems. |
Deploy operating system packages. |
Customize user state migration. |
Deliver applications. |
| Securing a Network Infrastructure (13 percent) |
Configure Network Access Protection (NAP). |
Maintain NAP. |
Migrate from Inventory Tool for Microsoft Update (ITMU) to Windows Software Update Services (WSUS). |
Deploy software updates. |
Manage vulnerability compliance. |
| Managing and Maintaining an SCCM Infrastructure (15 percent) |
Manage system health. |
Configure automatic maintenance tasks. |
Create custom reports. |
Maintain clients. |
Manage systems by using configuration management. |
Manage Wake on LAN. |
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.
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