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Microsoft 70-512-Csharp Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | TS: Visual Studio Team Foundation Server 2010, Administration (CSHARP) |
| Exam Number: | 70-512-Csharp |
| Related Certifications: | MCTS Visual Studio 2010 Track MCP |
| Exam Price: | $125 USD |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired certification, no expiration |
| Real Exam Qty: | 50-60 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Response, Multiple Choice, Scenario-Based |
| Passing Score: | 700 / 1000 |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Available Languages: | English, Spanish, Japanese, German, French |
| Recommended Training: | Visual Studio Team Foundation Server 2010 Administration Guide Microsoft Official Training Course 10263A |
| Exam Registration: | Microsoft Learn (retired page) Pearson VUE (historical) |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Proctored at Pearson VUE test centers (retired, no longer available) |
| Pre Condition: | None required; recommended 6-12 months experience with TFS 2010 |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/microsoft-ts/gg425870(v=vs.100) |
Microsoft 70-512-Csharp Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Managing Work Item Tracking and Reporting | 13% | - Configuring work item types and queries - Managing TFS data warehouse and analysis services - Monitoring server health and performance |
| Administering Team Foundation Server | 26% | - Managing security and permissions - Archiving and deleting team projects - Moving or migrating TFS instances - Backing up and restoring TFS databases |
| Managing Version Control | 20% | - Setting up version control proxy - Managing shelvesets and workspaces - Implementing check-in policies - Configuring workspace mappings and permissions |
| Installing and Configuring Team Foundation Server | 27% | - Installation requirements and supported platforms - Setting up Team Foundation Server application tier - Configuring SQL Server and reporting services - Configuring Team Lab Management |
| Managing Team Build | 14% | - Monitoring build status and troubleshooting - Configuring build controllers and agents - Managing build definitions and retention policies |
Microsoft 70-512-Csharp Exam: Frequently Asked Questions
The Microsoft TS: Visual Studio Team Foundation Server 2010, Administration(CSHARP) exam is the official Microsoft test registered under exam code 70-512-Csharp. Passing it earns you the MCTS: Visual Studio Team Foundation Server 2010 Administration certification, a credential at the Technology Specialist / MCTS level. It is also linked to the related certifications: MCTS, MCP, Visual Studio 2010 Track. Microsoft exams are valued because they test job-ready skills, so a passing score here carries real weight on a resume.
The Microsoft TS: Visual Studio Team Foundation Server 2010, Administration(CSHARP) exam includes 50-60 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 TS: Visual Studio Team Foundation Server 2010, Administration(CSHARP) exam you need 700 / 1000, and the official registration fee is $125 USD. A retake is not discounted: a failed attempt means paying the full $125 USD 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.
None required; recommended 6-12 months experience with TFS 2010
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 TS: Visual Studio Team Foundation Server 2010, Administration(CSHARP) exam goes through the official channels below.
As for the delivery format, the exam is taken Proctored at Pearson VUE test centers (retired, no longer available).
Microsoft points candidates toward the following training options for Microsoft TS: Visual Studio Team Foundation Server 2010, Administration(CSHARP).
- Microsoft Official Training Course 10263A
- Visual Studio Team Foundation Server 2010 Administration Guide
Course work builds the foundation; question practice makes it stick. The 60 practice questions in the ActualCollection 70-512-Csharp package let you rehearse each topic under exam-style pressure before the real thing.
Yes. ActualCollection offers a free PDF demo of the Microsoft TS: Visual Studio Team Foundation Server 2010, Administration(CSHARP) material so you can judge the question quality and format before spending anything. After purchase, your license includes 365 days of free updates, and if you want to keep receiving updates after that period, renewals are available at a 50% discount.
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The official Microsoft TS: Visual Studio Team Foundation Server 2010, Administration(CSHARP) syllabus is organized into 5 domains. Key areas include Administering Team Foundation Server (26%), Managing Version Control (20%), and Managing Team Build (14%). 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.
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