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Preparation Guide for Exam 70-649

TS: Upgrading Your MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist

Updated: August 14, 2008
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Exam news

Exam 70-649: TS: Upgrading Your MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist, became available in October 2007. This Technology Specialist (TS) exam fulfills the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) on Windows Server 2008 requirements of Exams 70-640, 70-642, and 70-643.

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Exam topics covered

Exam 70-649 is an upgrade exam that is a composite of three stand-alone exams: Exams 70-640, 70-642, and 70-643. Exam 70-649 validates skills that relate to the core technology features and functionality of Windows Server 2008 and builds upon the knowledge base of a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) on Windows Server 2003.

This section lists the key topics that are consolidated into Exam 70-649 from the three stand-alone exams. The percentages indicate the approximate importance of each of these topics in Exam 70-649.

Exam 70-640: TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring

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Configuring Additional Active Directory Server Roles (11 percent)

Exam 70-642: TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring

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Configuring IP Addressing and Services (24 percent)

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Configuring Network Access (22 percent)

Exam 70-643: TS: Windows Server 2008 Applications, Configuring

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Deploying Servers (12 percent)

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Configuring Terminal Services (16 percent)

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Configuring a Web Services Infrastructure (15 percent)

See the "Skills measured" section of this page to learn about the testing objectives of Exam 70-649.

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Audience profile

Exam 70-649 is intended for IT professionals who currently hold an MCSE on Windows Server 2003 certification and work in the complex computing environment of medium to large companies. The MCSE on Windows Server 2003 is a prerequisite for this exam. Without it, your transcript will show that you passed the exam but will not show credit for the resulting certifications.

You should have at least one year of experience implementing and administering a network operating system in an environment that has the following characteristics:

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250 to 5,000 or more users

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Three or more physical locations

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Three or more domain controllers

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Network services and resources such as messaging, a database, file and print, a proxy server, a firewall, the Internet, an intranet, remote access, and client computer management

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Connectivity requirements such as connecting branch offices and individual users in remote locations to the corporate network and connecting corporate networks to the Internet

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Credit toward certification

When you pass this exam, you complete the requirements for the following certifications.

•Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration
•Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration
•Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Server 2008 Application Platform Configuration

The MCTS certifications earned with Exam 70-649 count as credit toward the following Professional Series certifications:

•MCITP: Server Administrator
•MCITP: Enterprise Administrator

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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 trainingMicrosoft E-LearningMicrosoft Press booksPractice tests

Course 6416: Updating Your Network Infrastructure and Active Directory Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 (five days)

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Course 6417: Updating Your Application Platform Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 (three days)

Collection 6528: Updating Your Network Infrastructure Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008

Collection 6517: Updating Your Active Directory Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008

Collection 6417: Updating Your Applications Infrastructure Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008

Introducing Windows Server 2008 (ISBN: 9780735624214)

MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-640): Configuring Windows Server 2008, Active Directory (ISBN: 9780735625136)

MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-642): Configuring Windows Server 2008, Network Infrastructure (ISBN: 9780735625129)

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Microsoft online resources

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Learning Plan: Get started by creating a step-by-step study guide that is based on recommended resources for this exam.

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Windows Server 2008 – Learning Portal: Find special offers and information on training and certification.

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Product information: Visit the Windows Server 2008 Web site for detailed product information.

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Microsoft Learning Community: Join newsgroups and visit community forums to connect with your peers for suggestions on training resources and advice on your certification path and studies.

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TechNet: Designed for IT professionals, this site includes how-to instructions, best practices, downloads, technical resources, newsgroups, and chats.

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MSDN: Designed for developers, the Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) features code samples, technical articles, downloads, newsgroups, and chats.

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Skills measured

This certification exam measures your ability to accomplish the following technical tasks by using Windows Server 2008.

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Configuring network access    

Configure remote access.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

 The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

Configure Network Access Protection (NAP) components.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

 The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

Configure network authentication.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

 The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

Configure data transmission protocols.

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The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

Configure wireless access.

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The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

Configure certificate services.

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The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

Configure DHCP.

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 The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

Configure IPv4 and IPv6 addressing.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

 The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

Configure routing.

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 The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

Configuring Terminal Services    

Configure Terminal Services remote programs.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

 The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

Configure Terminal Services gateway.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

 The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

Configure Terminal Services load balancing.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

 The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

Configure resource allocation for Terminal Services.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

 The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

Configure Terminal Services licensing.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

 The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

Configure Terminal Services client connections.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

 The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

Configure Terminal Services server options.

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The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

 The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

Configuring a Web services infrastructure    

Configure File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Server.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

 The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

Configure backup.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

 The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

Configure Web applications.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

 The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

Configure application pools.

 The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

 The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

Configure IIS components.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

 The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

Publish IIS Web sites.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

 The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

Migrate sites and Web applications.

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The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

 The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

Configure SMTP service.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

 The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

Configure Universal Description, Discovery, and Integration (UDDI) service.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

 The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

Configuring security for Web services    

Configure handlers to reduce attack surface.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

 The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

Configure .NET trust levels.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

 The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

Configure authentication.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

 The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

Configure rights.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

 The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

Configure permissions.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

 The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

Configure authorization.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

 The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

Configure certificates.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

 The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

Deploying and monitoring servers    

Configure Windows Deployment Services (WDS).

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

 The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

Capture WDS images.

 The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

 The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

Deploy WDS images.

 The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

 The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

Configure Windows Activation.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

 The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

Create virtual machines.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

 The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

Install Windows Server Enterprise.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

 The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

Install server core.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

 The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

Configuring server roles    

Implement server roles by using Server Manager.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

 The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

Configure Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services (ADLDS).

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

 The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

Configure Active Directory Rights Management Services (ADRMS).

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

 The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

Configure the Active Directory server core.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

 The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

Configure the read-only domain controller (RODC).

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

 The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

Configure Active Directory Certificate Services.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

 The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

Configure Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS).

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

 The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

Maintaining the Active Directory environment    

Configure backup and recovery.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

 The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

Perform offline maintenance.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

 The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

Configure custom application directory partitions.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

 The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

Configuring the Active Directory infrastructure    

Configure communication security for Active Directory.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

 The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

Configure the global catalog.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

 The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.

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