This exam was firstly available on August 14, 2003 and this Proctored Exam and candidate who will pass it gets MCSA on windows 2003 Server credential and can work in medium to large scale organizations. MCSA candidate is recommended to have at least 6-12 months experience in administering client network in complex environment with the following characteristics.
250-500 end users
More than 3 physical locations
Three of more domain controllers
Messaging, database, file and print, proxy server, firewall, internet, intranet, remote access and end user computer management.
Requirements for connectivity like connecting branch offices and individual users in remote locations inside a corporate network
Exam Related Certifications:
After passing this exam you will get credential towards these certifications.
MCP: Microsoft Certified Professional
MCSA: Microsoft Certified System Administrator
MCSE: Microsoft Certified System Engineer
MCDBA: Microsoft Certified Database Administrator
70-290 Exam course covers the following topics.
1. Managing and Maintaining Physical and Logical Devices
2. Managing Users, Computers, and Groups
3. Managing and Maintaining Access to Resources
4. Managing and Maintaining a Server Environment
5. Managing and Implementing Disaster Recovery
Here is example for multiple choice questions and answers for this exam
Question 1:
I have recently installed three legacy LAN cards on windows server 2003 member server. Two of the Network card is working properly, But a third appears to be conflicting with another device on your system .How you will discover which other device on the system is incompatible with the third network card?
A. Run the device manger and look for another device with a yellow and black exclamation mark beside it.
B. View the application log and look for an entry that describes the device with which the network card conflicts.
C. Run the Device Manger and Select the network card that has yellow and black exclamation mark beside it. From the Action menu, select Properties on the resources tab, clear the Use Automatic setting check box. A contradictory device list will be displayed with the resources that conflict.
D. Run Hardware Troubleshooting Wizard and select resolve all Device Conflicts
Answer: C
Question 2:
You are Part time administrator of examsexpert.com. There is a window Server 2003 that has upgraded from windows 2000 server. The server has a SCSI RAID controller that is not Plug & play. The device comes into sight to be working completely but you cannot see it within the Device manager. How can this device are viewed in device manager.
A: Only Plug & Play devices can be viewed in the Device Manger
B: You must upgrade the driver for this device to one that supports plug & Play.
C: Disk Drive & RAID controllers are not able to be seen in the Device Manager
D: You must go to the View menu in Device Manager and select show Hidden Devices.
