Preparation Guide for Exam 70-638
TS: Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007, Configuring
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 | Exam news |
| Audience profile |
| Credit toward certification |
| Preparation tools and resources |
| Skills measured |
Exam news
Exam 70-638: TS: Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007, Configuring became available in October 2007. This Microsoft Technology Specialist (TS) exam is available in English, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish.
Audience profile
Candidates for this exam should have a minimum of one year of experience using Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 and related technologies. In addition, candidates should have experience using and configuring Active Directory and network infrastructure components that support the deployment and ongoing management of Office Communications Server 2007.
Credit toward certification
When you pass Exam 70-638: TS: Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007, Configuring, you complete the requirements for the following certification:
| • | Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Office Communications Server 2007, Configuration |
Exam 70-638 also earns credit as an elective exam toward the following certifications:
Preparation tools and resources
In addition to your hands-on experience working with the product, Microsoft Learning recommends that you use the following tools and training to help you prepare for this exam. 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. | Collection 5125: Introducing Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 | There are no Microsoft Press books currently available. | MeasureUp Self Test Software |
Microsoft online resources
| • | Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 – Learning Portal: Find special offers and information on training and certification. |
| • | Product information: Visit the Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 Web site for detailed product information. |
| • | 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. |
| • | 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. |
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 70-638 |
| Installing and Managing Office Communications Server (OCS) 2007 (20 percent) |
Determine the differences between the Standard Edition and the Enterprise Edition. |
Prepare the environment for OCS 2007. |
Request and configure certificates. |
Configure address book service. |
Manage coexistence between Microsoft Office Live Communications Server 2005 and OCS 2007. |
Configure security features. |
| Deploying and Configuring OCS 2007 Clients (19 percent) |
Deploy and configure Office Communicator 2007 clients. |
Deploy and configure Communicator Web Access 2007. |
Deploy and configure the Microsoft Office Live Meeting 2007 client. |
Manage Office Communicator client migration. |
| Configuring Conferencing (15 percent) |
Configure the A/V Conferencing Server. |
Configure the Web Conferencing Server. |
Configure the Conferencing Server policy settings. |
Configure external conferencing access. |
| Configuring Enterprise Voice Functionality (14 percent) |
Configure outbound routing. |
Configure location profiles. |
Configure phone number normalization. |
Configure the Mediation Server. |
Configure PC-based audio peripherals. |
| Configuring External Connectivity (18 percent) |
Configure the Edge Server. |
Configure Public IM Connectivity (PIC). |
Configure federation. |
Configure remote user access. |
| Monitoring and Maintaining OCS 2007 (14 percent) |
Monitor server resource utilization. |
Isolate issues related to OCS 2007. |
Back up and restore OCS 2007. |
Configure event logging. |
Install and configure IM archiving. |
Install and configure Meeting Compliance. |
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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