Things to practice for Microsoft exam 70-646

The PrepKit for Microsoft exam 70-646 is designed to help individuals prepare for the actual Microsoft exam 70-646. The Microsoft exam PRO: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator (70-646) measures an individual’s skills for the operations and day-to-day management of an infrastructure of servers for an enterprise organization. Before taking the 70-646 exam, you should practice the following:

Everything you want to know about test 70-646

Q. What is the pre-requisite for taking the test 70-646?

A. PRO: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator (70-646) is appropriate for you if you are a server administrator responsible for the operations and day-to-day management of an infrastructure of servers for an enterprise organization. There is no pre-requisite for taking the test 70-646.

Q. What certification does the exam provide?

A. By passing the test 70-646: PRO: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator, you earn credit to fulfill the requirements for the following certification:

Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Server Administrator

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Everything you want to know about the 70-648 exam?

Q. What is the 70-648 exam?

A. Exam 70-648 is an upgrade exam that is a composite of two stand-alone exams: 70-640 and 70-642. Exam 70-648 validates skills related to the core technology features and functionality of Windows Server 2008 based on the existing knowledge set of a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) on Windows Server 2003.

Q. What are the prerequisites for the 70-648 exam?

A. The MCSA on Windows Server 2003 certification is a prerequisite for this exam.

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Tools for configuring and maintaining Active Directory

Windows Server 2008 provides various tools for configuring and maintaining Active Directory in a domain network environment. Some of the important utilities are described below:

  • NTDSUTIL

    NTDSUTIL.EXE is a command-line tool that is used to manage Active Directory. This utility is used to perform the following tasks:

    • Performing database maintenance of Active Directory
    • Managing and controlling operations master roles
    • Removing metadata left behind by domain controllers

    Note: The NTDSUTIL utility is supposed to be used by experienced administrators.

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Microsoft Certifications on Windows Server 2008

With the advent of Windows Server 2008, Microsoft has announced the following exams in Windows Server 2008:

Technology Specialists
70-640 TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring
70-642 TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring
70-643 TS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuring
Professional Series
70-646 PRO: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator
70-647 PRO: Windows Server 2008, Enterprise Administrator
Upgrades from Windows Server 2003
70-648 TS: Upgrading Your MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist
70-649 TS: Upgrading Your MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist

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