Preparation Guide for Exam 70-557
TS: Microsoft Forefront Client and Server, Configuration
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 | Exam news |
| Exam topics covered |
| Audience profile |
| Credit toward certification |
| Preparation tools and resources |
| Skills measured |
Exam news
Exam 70-557: TS: Microsoft Forefront Client and Server, Configuration, became available on September 11, 2007. This exam is available in English and Japanese.
Exam topics covered
The following list includes the topics covered on this exam. The percentage indicates the portion of the exam that addresses a particular skill.
| • | Deploying client agents and policies (32 percent) |
| • | Configuring server products (34 percent) |
| • | Maintaining the infrastructure of the client and server (25 percent) |
| • | Monitoring protection status and activity (9 percent) |
Audience profile
This exam is for IT professionals who work in mid-sized to large computing environments and who are deploying and using Microsoft Forefront technologies. This exam focuses on Forefront Client Security, Forefront Server Security, and Forefront Edge Security. Candidates should have at least one year of experience in desktop administration and Microsoft Windows server administration as well as knowledge of malicious software (malware), anti-virus software, and spam protection software.
Typical tasks include deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting each Forefront product. Candidates should have a good understanding of general security concepts.
Typical work environments have the following characteristics:
| • | Supported users range from 250 to 50,000 |
| • | Multiple physical locations |
The typical candidate should have knowledge of the following products and technologies:
| • | Active Directory |
| • | Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) |
| • | Microsoft SQL Server 2005 |
| • | Microsoft Operations Manager |
| • | Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 |
| • | Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 |
| • | Microsoft Live Communication Server |
| • | Instant Messenger security |
Credit toward certification
When you pass Exam 70-557: TS: Microsoft Forefront Client and Server, Configuration, you complete the requirements for the following certification:
| • | Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Microsoft Forefront Client and Server – Configuration |
Exam 70-557 also earns credit as an elective exam toward the following certifications:
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 |
There is no classroom training currently available. | Clinic 6078: Deploying Microsoft Forefront Client Security Clinic 6079: Managing and Troubleshooting Operations in Microsoft Forefront Client Security Clinic 6080: Deploying Microsoft Forefront Server Security Products | There are no Microsoft Press books currently available. | MeasureUp Self Test Software |
Microsoft online resources
| • | Product information: Visit the Microsoft Forefront 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 certification exam measures your ability to accomplish the following technical tasks by using the Microsoft Forefront Client and Server.
| Skills measured by Exam 70-557 |
| Deploying Client Agents and Policies |
Deploy client agents and policies. |
Configure server products. |
Maintain the infrastructure of the client and server. |
Review status and activity. |
| Configuring Server Products |
Deploy a Forefront client. |
Create a Forefront Client Security (FCS) policy. |
Deploy an FCS policy. |
Configure FCS updates. |
Customize notification messages and admin notifications. |
Configure reporting services. |
Enable clients to download updates outside a corporate network. |
| Maintaining the Infrastructure of the Client and Server |
Configure definition and engine updates for server products. |
Configure settings for server products. |
Deploy templates to multiple servers. |
Customize notification messages and admin notifications. |
| Monitoring Protection Status and Activity |
Configure default actions. |
Configure file-blocking rules. |
Configure a manual scan. |
Configure an ad hoc update of engines and signature files. |
Optimize the performance of scan engines. |
Troubleshoot issues by using default installation log files and operation log files. |
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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