Every unsuccessful attempt at the 70-086 exam costs another full registration fee, not to mention weeks of lost momentum. Before risking that, candidates throughout 2026 are validating their readiness with the Microsoft Implementing and Supporting Systems Management Server 2.0 practice questions from ActualCollection.
Microsoft 70-086 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Implementing and Supporting Systems Management Server 2.0 |
| Exam Number: | 70-086 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Scenario-Based |
| Exam Price: | USD $125-150 (historical) |
| Real Exam Qty: | ~105 |
| Exam Duration: | 90-120 |
| Related Certifications: | Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired, perpetual recognition once earned |
| Passing Score: | 700 (scale 1-1000) |
| Available Languages: | English, Japanese, German, French |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | Proctored at authorized testing centers (historical) |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: Knowledge of Windows 2000 Server, Active Directory, TCP/IP networking |
Microsoft 70-086 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Managing Software Metering and Remote Tools | 10% | - Configuring software metering rules - Setting up and using remote control tools - Monitoring software usage |
| Topic 2: Maintaining and Troubleshooting SMS 2.0 | 10% | - Backing up and restoring SMS database - Resolving common configuration and service issues - Monitoring site health and status |
| Topic 3: Planning and Installing SMS 2.0 | 20% | - Installing and configuring SMS site server - Assessing infrastructure requirements - Designing site hierarchy |
| Topic 4: Managing Software Distribution | 25% | - Creating packages and programs - Advertising software to clients - Monitoring software deployment status - Distributing software to distribution points |
| Topic 5: Managing Hardware and Software Inventory | 15% | - Collecting and processing inventory data - Generating inventory reports - Configuring inventory agents |
| Topic 6: Configuring SMS Components | 20% | - Managing site boundaries and systems - Setting up security and permissions - Configuring SMS Administrator console |
70-086 (Microsoft) Exam FAQs: What Candidates Ask Most
Microsoft Implementing and Supporting Systems Management Server 2.0 is an official Microsoft exam, registered under the code 70-086. A passing score earns you the MCSE on Windows 2000 / MCSA 2000 certification, positioned at the Professional level. The credential also connects to Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), so it can anchor a broader certification path. Because Microsoft designs its exams around real job tasks, holding this certification signals practical skill rather than memorized theory.
Candidates face ~105 questions inside a 90-120 window on the Microsoft Implementing and Supporting Systems Management Server 2.0 exam. That ratio leaves little slack, which is why pacing deserves as much practice as the content itself. Learn to budget your minutes, park stubborn questions instead of wrestling them, and rehearse under a real clock: a few timed runs in the ActualCollection test engine will make the official time limit feel routine rather than threatening.
The passing bar for Microsoft Implementing and Supporting Systems Management Server 2.0 is set at 700 (scale 1-1000), and registering for the exam officially costs USD $125-150 (historical). There is no reduced price for a second try: fail, and you pay USD $125-150 (historical) in full again. That makes honest self-testing the cheapest insurance available, so hold off on booking until your ActualCollection practice scores sit clearly above the passing line, attempt after attempt.
Recommended: Knowledge of Windows 2000 Server, Active Directory, TCP/IP networking
Vendor policies are revised from time to time, so double-check the eligibility details before registering.
Sign-up for the Microsoft Implementing and Supporting Systems Management Server 2.0 exam is handled through the official registration channels listed here.
One practical detail: the exam is delivered Proctored at authorized testing centers (historical), so plan your logistics accordingly.
Microsoft recommends the following training resources for candidates working toward Microsoft Implementing and Supporting Systems Management Server 2.0.
Training gives you the theory, but repetition locks it in. Pair any course with the 105 practice questions in the ActualCollection 70-086 package and you will know exactly how each topic shows up on exam day.
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Microsoft Implementing and Supporting Systems Management Server 2.0 is divided into 6 official domains. Among the headline areas are Planning and Installing SMS 2.0 (20%), Managing Hardware and Software Inventory (15%), and Managing Software Metering and Remote Tools (10%). Scroll up to the exam topics section for the full breakdown, and use it as a checklist: any line you cannot confidently explain deserves another round of practice.





