How to prepare for Microsoft exam 70-299

The Microsoft exam 70-299 measures an individual’s ability to implement and administer security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network. Before taking the 70-299 exam, you should practice the following:

  1. Plan security templates based on computer roles.
  2. Configure registry and file system permissions, account policies, .pol files, audit policies, user rights assignment, security options, system services, restricted groups, and event logs.
  3. Deploy security templates by using Active Directory-based Group Policy objects (GPOs) and by using command-line tools and scripting.
  4. Troubleshoot security template problems in a mixed operating system environment.
  5. Troubleshoot security policy inheritance and removal of security template settings.
  6. Plan and configure security settings and software restriction policies.
  7. Plan network zones for computer roles and security for infrastructure services including DHCP and DNS.
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Quick FAQs to learn about the Microsoft 70-299 exam

Q. What is the prerequisite for taking the Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network (70-299) exam?

A. The exam is appropriate for you if you are working or want to work in a typically complex computing environment of medium-to-large organizations. There are no specific prerequisites for this exam, although it is recommended that you should have at least one year of experience in implementing and administering network operating systems in network environments.

Q. What certificate does it provide?

A. Microsoft’s 70-299 exam is designed to measure your ability to plan and maintain security in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 environment. It tests your skills to manage and maintain a secure Windows Server 2003 environment. After passing this exam you will become a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP).
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How to prepare for 70-315.

The 70-315 test measures an individual’s ability to develop and implement Web applications using Microsoft Visual C# .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET. Before taking the 70-315 test, you should practice the following:

  1. Create an ASP.NET page and set control properties.
  2. Create a simple Web service, set a Web reference to it in an ASP.NET application, and return a simple value.
  3. Use ADO.NET objects in an ASP.NET page to retrieve data into a DataSet.
  4. Retrieve data from a SQL Server database with a FOR XML statement.
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Everything you want to know about 70-315

Q: What are the prerequisites for taking the exam 70-315?

A: Before taking the exam, candidates should have at least one year of experience in developing Web-based applications. They should also have a working knowledge of Microsoft C# .NET.

Q: What credit does it provide?

A: After passing the exam, you will achieve the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) status. You will also be eligible for the Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) for Microsoft .NET, the Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) for Microsoft .NET, and the Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) on Microsoft SQL Server 2000 certifications.

Q: Which certification does it cover?

A: The exam is a core requirement for the Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) for Microsoft .NET certification. It is also a core exam for the Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) for Microsoft .NET certification if you have focused on the Web Application Development stream. It is an elective exam for MCAD .NET certification if you have focused on the Windows Application Development stream and for the Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) on Microsoft SQL Server 2000 certification.
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How to prepare for 70-228 exam

Microsoft test 70-228 focuses on your ability to set up and manage SQL Server 2000 solutions at a system level. To successfully pass the 70-228 test, you should practice the following:

  1. Install and uninstall SQL Server 2000.
  2. Install and upgrade earlier versions of SQL Server.
  3. Import and export data using the Bulk Insert task, the bulk copy program, and Data Transformation Services (DTS).
  4. Create a link server and run ad hoc queries using the OPENQUERY function.
  5. Set up and configure a replication server.
  6. Set up IIS virtual directories to support XML.
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