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Microsoft 070-410 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 |
| Exam Number: | 70-410 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40-60 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired as of January 31, 2021; achieved certification remains valid |
| Related Certifications: | MCSA: Server Infrastructure MCSE: Server Infrastructure |
| Available Languages: | French, Japanese, English, Chinese (Simplified), German, Portuguese (Brazil) |
| Exam Format: | Active screen, Drag-and-drop, Multiple choice, Scenario-based |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Passing Score: | 700 (scale 1-1000) |
| Exam Price: | USD $165 |
| Recommended Training: | Microsoft Official Course 20410A Microsoft Learn Exam 70-410 Study Guide |
| Exam Registration: | Microsoft Learning / Pearson VUE |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Proctored online or at authorized testing centers (before retirement) |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisites; recommended: basic knowledge of networking, security, and Windows Server environment |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/exams/70-410/ |
Microsoft 070-410 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Configure Server Roles and Features | 15-20% | - Configure print and document services - Configure file and share access - Configure servers for remote management |
| Deploy and Configure Core Network Services | 15-20% | - Deploy and configure DHCP - Configure IPv4 and IPv6 addressing - Deploy and configure DNS |
| Create and Manage Group Policy | 15-20% | - Manage Group Policy objects - Configure security policies - Create Group Policy objects |
| Configure Hyper-V | 15-20% | - Create and configure virtual machine settings - Create and configure virtual machine storage - Create and configure virtual networks |
| Install and Configure Servers | 15-20% | - Configure servers - Configure local storage - Plan server installation and configuration - Install servers |
| Install and Administer Active Directory | 15-20% | - Create and manage Active Directory groups and organizational units - Install domain controllers - Create and manage Active Directory users and computers |
Common Questions About the Microsoft Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 Exam
The Microsoft Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 exam is the official Microsoft test registered under exam code 070-410. Passing it earns you the MCSA: Windows Server 2012 certification, a credential at the Associate level. It is also linked to the related certifications: MCSA: Server Infrastructure, MCSE: Server Infrastructure. Microsoft exams are valued because they test job-ready skills, so a passing score here carries real weight on a resume.
The Microsoft Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 exam includes 40-60 questions to be completed within 120 minutes. Do the pacing math before exam day: with that many items on the clock, you need a steady rhythm and the discipline to flag a hard question and move on instead of stalling. Two or three full timed sessions with the ActualCollection test engine will show you exactly what that pace feels like, so time pressure stops being a factor on the real day.
To pass the Microsoft Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 exam you need 700 (scale 1-1000), and the official registration fee is USD $165. A retake is not discounted: a failed attempt means paying the full USD $165 again, so treat your first sitting as the expensive one. A sensible rule is to book your seat only after you are scoring comfortably above the passing mark on the ActualCollection practice tests, not just squeaking past it once.
No mandatory prerequisites; recommended: basic knowledge of networking, security, and Windows Server environment
Eligibility rules do change from time to time, so confirm the current requirements before you register on the official exam page.
Registration for the Microsoft Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 exam goes through the official channels below.
As for the delivery format, the exam is taken Proctored online or at authorized testing centers (before retirement).
Microsoft points candidates toward the following training options for Microsoft Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012.
Course work builds the foundation; question practice makes it stick. The 498 practice questions in the ActualCollection 070-410 package let you rehearse each topic under exam-style pressure before the real thing.
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The official Microsoft Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 syllabus is organized into 6 domains. Key areas include Configure Server Roles and Features (15-20%), Install and Administer Active Directory (15-20%), and Deploy and Configure Core Network Services (15-20%). The complete, up-to-date topic list appears in the exam topics section above; work through it line by line and flag anything you cannot yet explain in your own words.
Microsoft Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 Sample Questions:
Question 1
You have a server named Server1. Server1 runs Windows Server 2012 R2 and has the File and Storage Services server role installed. You attach four 500-GB disks to Server1. You need to configure the storage to meet the following requirements:
* Storage for an application named Application1 must be provided. Application1 requires 20 GB and will require a maximum of 800 GB in three years.
* * Storage for an application named Application2 must be provided. Application2 requires 20 GB and will require a maximum of 900 GB in three years.
* The solution must provide the ability to dynamically add storage without requiring configuration changes to the applications.
* The storage must be available if a single disk fails.
Which two actions should you perform? (Each correct answer presents part of the solution. Choose two.)
A. From Disk Management, create a new RAID-5 volume that uses all four disks.
B. From File and Storage Services, create a storage pool that uses all four disks.
C. From Disk Management, create two new mirror volumes that use two disks each.
D. From File and Storage Services, create virtual disks by using fixed provisioning.
E. From File and Storage Services, create virtual disks by using thin provisioning.
Question 2
Your network contains two Hyper-V hosts that run Windows Server 2012 R2. The Hyper-V hosts contain several virtual machines that run Windows Server 2012 R2.
You install the Network Load Balancing feature on the virtual machines.
You need to configure the virtual machines to support Network Load Balancing (NLB).
Which virtual machine settings should you configure?
A. Port mirroring
B. MAC address
C. Router guard
D. DHCP guard
Question 3
Your network contains a server named Server1 that runs Windows Server 2012 R2. Server1 has the Hyper-V server role installed.
Server1 hosts four virtual machines named VM1, VM2, VM3, and VM4.
Server1 is configured as shown in the following table.
VM3 is used to test applications.
You need to prevent VM3 from synchronizing its clock to Server1.
What should you configure?
A. Automatic Start Action
B. The VLAN ID
C. Port mirroring
D. Single-root I/O visualization
E. NUMA topology
F. The startup order
G. Processor Compatibility
H. Integration Services
I. Resource control
J. Resource metering
K. Virtual Machine Chimney
Question 4
You have a file server named Server1 that runs Windows Server 2012 R2. Server1 has following hardware configurations:
- 16GB of RAM
- A single quad-core CPU
- Three network teams that have two network adapters each
You add additional CPUs and RAM to Server 1.
You repurpose Server1 as a virtualization host. You install the Hyper-V server role on Server1. You need to create four external virtual switches in Hyper-V. Which cmdlet should you run first?
A. Set-NetAdapter.
B. Add-VMNetworkAdapter
C. Add-Net1.bfoTeamNic
D. Remove-NetLbfoTeam
Question 5
You work as an administrator at Contoso.com. The Contoso.com network consists of a single domain named Contoso.com. All servers on the Contoso.com network have Windows Server 2012 installed.
Contoso.com has its headquarters in London, and several widespread satellite offices. When Contoso.com releases a new written policy stating that the graphical user interface (GUI) should not be installed on any servers deployed to Contoso.com's satellite offices.
It is reported that a server in one of the satellite offices are not compliant with the new written policy.
You are required to remedy the situation, while using the least amount of user interaction.
Which of the following actions should you take?
A. You should consider uninstalling the User Interfaces and Infrastructure feature via TS Manager.
B. You should consider uninstalling the User Interfaces and Infrastructure feature using a PowerShell cmdlet.
C. You should consider uninstalling the User Interfaces and Infrastructure feature via Server Manager.
D. You should consider uninstalling the User Interfaces and Infrastructure feature using the Dsrm.exe command from the command prompt.
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: B,E | Question 2 Answer: B | Question 3 Answer: H | Question 4 Answer: D | Question 5 Answer: C |
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