Preparation Guide for Exam 70-649
TS: Upgrading Your MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist
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 | Exam news |
| Exam topics covered |
| Audience profile |
| Credit toward certification |
| Preparation tools and resources |
| Skills measured |
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 Microsoft Technical Specialist (TS) exam fulfills the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) on Windows Server 2008 requirements of Exams 70-640, 70-642, and 70-643.
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 related to the core technology features and functionality of Windows Server 2008, from the existing knowledge base of a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) on Windows Server 2003. This "Exam topics covered" section lists the key topics for each source exam, plus the percentage of material per topic for each. See the "Skills measured" section of this page to learn about the testing objectives of Exam 70-649.
Exam 70-640: TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring
| • | Configuring Additional Active Directory Server Roles (11 percent) |
Exam 70-642: TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring
| • | Configuring IP Addressing and Services (24 percent) |
| • | Configuring Network Access (22 percent) |
Exam 70-643: TS: Windows Server 2008 Applications, Configuring
| • | Deploying Servers (12 percent) |
| • | Configuring Terminal Services (16 percent) |
| • | Configuring a Web Services Infrastructure (15 percent) |
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:
| • | 250 to 5,000 or more users |
| • | Three or more physical locations |
| • | Three or more domain controllers |
| • | 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 |
| • | Connectivity requirements such as connecting branch offices and individual users in remote locations to the corporate network and connecting corporate networks to the Internet |
Credit toward certification
When you pass this exam, you complete the requirements for the following certifications.
The MCTS certifications earned with Exam 70-649 count as credit toward the following Professional Series certifications:
| • | MCITP: Server Administrator |
| • | MCITP: Enterprise Administrator |
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 6415: Updating Your Network Infrastructure Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 (three days) and Course 6416: Updating Your Active Directory Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 (three days) and Course 6417: Updating Your Application Platform Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 (three days) or Course 6416: Updating Your Active Directory Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 (three days) and Course 6417: Updating Your Application Platform Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 (three days) | Collection 5934: Introducing Windows Server 2008 Collection 6041: Upgrading Your Windows Server 2003 MCSE Technical 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 (available May 2008) MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-642): Configuring Windows Server 2008, Network Infrastructure (available May 2008) | MeasureUp Self Test Software |
Microsoft online resources
| • | Learning Plan: Get started by creating a step-by-step study guide that is based on recommended resources for this exam. |
| • | Windows Server 2008 – Learning Portal: Find special offers and information on training and certification. |
| • | Product information: Visit the Windows Server 2008 Web site for detailed product information. |
| • | 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. |
| • | 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 Windows Server 2008.
| Skills measured by Exam 70-649 |
| Configuring Additional Active Directory Server Roles |
Configure Active Directory Lightweight Directory Service (AD LDS) |
Configure Active Directory Rights Management Service (AD RMS) |
Configure the read-only domain controller (RODC) |
Configure Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) |
| Configuring Network Access |
Configure remote access |
Configure Network Access Protection (NAP) |
Configure network authentication |
Configure wireless access |
Configure firewall settings |
| Monitoring and Managing a Network Infrastructure |
Configure Windows Software Update Services (WSUS) server settings |
Capture performance data |
Monitor event logs |
Gather network data |
| Deploying Servers |
Deploy images using Windows Deployment Services (WDS) |
Configure Windows activation |
Configure Windows Server Virtualization (WSv) and virtual machines |
Configure high availability |
Configure storage |
| Configuring Terminal Services |
Configure Terminal Services RemoteApp |
Configure Terminal Services Gateway |
Configure Terminal Services load balancing |
Configure and monitor Terminal Services resources |
Configure Terminal Services licensing |
Configure Terminal Services client connections |
Configure Terminal Services server options |
| Configuring a Web Services Infrastructure |
Configure web applications |
Manage web sites |
Configure a File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server |
Configure SMTP service |
Manage IIS |
Configure SSL security |
Configure web site authentication and permissions |
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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