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Microsoft 070-290 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment |
| Exam Number: | 70-290 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired, no active validity |
| Real Exam Qty: | 45–60 |
| Exam Price: | $150–$165 USD |
| Exam Format: | Simulation, Drag and Drop, Multiple Choice, Hot Area |
| Exam Duration: | 120–175 |
| Available Languages: | German, Japanese, Spanish, English, French |
| Passing Score: | 700 / 1000 |
| Related Certifications: | Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) MCSA on Windows Server 2003 MCSE on Windows Server 2003 MCDBA on SQL Server 2000 |
| Recommended Training: | Microsoft Official Course 2273B |
| Exam Registration: | Microsoft Certification (Retired) |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Onsite at Prometric test centers; retired and no longer available for registration |
| Pre Condition: | 6–12 months of Windows Server administration experience; no mandatory prerequisite exams |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/msp-n-p/ee796002(v=technet.10) |
Microsoft 070-290 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Managing and Maintaining a Server Environment | 20% | - Manage server roles - Manage Terminal Services - Manage software updates - Configure network services - Monitor system performance |
| Topic 2: Managing and Maintaining Access to Resources | 25% | - Manage file and folder access - Audit resource access - Configure NTFS permissions - Configure shared folders - Configure and manage printers |
| Topic 3: Managing Users, Computers, and Groups | 25% | - Manage computer accounts - Create and manage group accounts - Configure user profiles - Create and manage user accounts - Implement Group Policy |
| Topic 4: Managing and Maintaining Physical and Logical Devices | 15% | - Configure RAID volumes - Manage basic and dynamic disks - Manage device drivers and hardware - Troubleshoot hardware devices |
| Topic 5: Managing and Implementing Disaster Recovery | 15% | - Use Recovery Console - Back up files and System State data - Restore data and system state - Troubleshoot system startup issues - Implement Automated System Recovery (ASR) |
Microsoft Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment: Frequently Asked Questions
The 070-290 exam leads to the MCSA: Windows Server 2003, MCSE: Windows Server 2003, MCP certification from Microsoft. It is positioned at the Associate / Professional level. The exam validates the knowledge and skills expected of candidates preparing for Microsoft Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment.
Related certifications include:
- MCSA on Windows Server 2003
- MCSE on Windows Server 2003
- MCDBA on SQL Server 2000
- Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
The 070-290 exam includes 45–60 questions and allows 120–175. Before test day, divide the available time by the number of questions in a timed practice set to establish a steady per-question pace. If a difficult item starts consuming too much time, mark it for review and move forward instead of losing momentum. A full timed practice session can help you decide when to move on, when to return, and how much buffer to reserve for a final check.
The passing score for 070-290 is 700 / 1000, and the official exam fee is $150–$165 USD. Because a retake requires paying the exam fee again, use timed practice results as a readiness check before scheduling your next attempt. If your performance remains inconsistent, continue reviewing weak domains and repeat a timed session before booking the exam.
6–12 months of Windows Server administration experience; no mandatory prerequisite exams
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The available exam delivery method is Onsite at Prometric test centers; retired and no longer available for registration.
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The current 070-290 outline is organized into 5 top-level domains. The first listed areas include:
- Managing and Implementing Disaster Recovery (15%)
- Managing and Maintaining Physical and Logical Devices (15%)
- Managing and Maintaining a Server Environment (20%)
Review the Exam Topics section above for the complete outline and any nested subtopics.
Microsoft Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment Sample Questions:
You have a server named Server1 that runs Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2). Server1 is configured as an enterprise root certification authority (CA).
You need to back up the CA's database and log files.
You must achieve this goal by using the minimum amount of disk space.
What should you run?
- A. Ntbackup.exe by using the systemstate parameter
- B. Certreq.exe by using the -ew parameter
- C. Cipher.exe by using the /k parameter
- D. Certutil.exe by using the -ackup parameter
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
You have a server named Server1 that runs Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2).
You perform a normal backup of Server1 every Saturday. You need to implement a backup strategy for
Server1 to meet the following requirements:
Minimize the time required to back up files.
On weekdays, back up files that have changed since the last backup.
Which type of backup should you perform on weekdays?
- A. incremental
- B. daily
- C. copy
- D. differential
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
You are a network administrator for your company. The network contains a Windows Server 2003 file server named FileServer1.
You notice that the free space on FileServer1 is very low.
You decide to install a new 160 GB disk named Disk1 on FileServer1.
You need to create one new 80 GB logical drive on Disk1.
Also you must ensure that you will be able to increase the size of the new logical drive in the future without
affecting the data stored on it.
You need to accomplish these tasks by using the Disk Management snap-in.
- A. Pending
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
You are the network administrator for your company.
The network consists of a single Active Directory domain. All network servers run Windows Server 2003.
You install the Remote Administration tools on a server named Server1, selecting all default settings.
In Internet Explorer, you type https://server1/admin. You receive the following error message:
"HTTP Error 404 File or directory not found."
You open IIS Manager and see the configuration shown in the exhibit. (Click the Exhibit button.)
You need to ensure that you can use Internet Explorer to administer Server1.
What should you do?
Exhibit:
- A. In Internet Explorer, type https://server1:8098.
- B. In Internet Explorer, type https://server1.
- C. In Internet Explorer, type http://server1:8099.
- D. Install the Remote Desktop Web Connection subcomponent of the World Wide Web services.
- E. In Internet Explorer, type http://server1.
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
You are the network administrator for your company. The network consists of a single Active Directory
domain.
All network servers run Windows Server 2003, and all client computers run Windows XP Professional.
A user named Peter uses a client computer named Client1.
This computer has a locally attached tape device.
You grant Peter the necessary permissions to perform backups of a member server named Server1.
Peter runs the Backup utility on Client1 to back up the files located on Server1.
You need use your client computer to view the most recent backup logs for Server1.
What should you do?
- A. Use Notepad to view the contents of the backup report located on Server1.
- B. Use Event Viewer to view the contents of the application log located on Client1.
- C. Use Notepad to view the contents of the backup report located on Client1.
- D. Use Event Viewer to view the contents of the application log located on Server1.
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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