Microsoft 70-291 Exam

If you are seeking a career in IT industry and need related qualifications, Microsoft certifications should be your first choice. These professional courses act like magic-powder when added in the CV and employers take you serious. It gives an instant impression to your employer that you are skilled and can resolve the complex issues efficiently. The best part is that these exams have the global credibility and add incredible value to your profile.

The purpose of the Microsoft exam 70-291 is to gauge the aptitude of an IT professional to implement, manage and maintain the network infrastructure of Windows Server 2003 which is also referred as Win2k3. Windows Server 2003 has great number of users in the business industry all over the world. Most of the medium and large size business organizations prefer working on Windows Server 2003 environment because it is available in numerous editions to meet the a range of requirements of all the business settings. 

Although Microsoft 70-291 Exam is a basic course but this is the base of many other professional courses that you cannot jump on without having a strong base. After completion of this course, you will have core credits for the following professional exams:

• Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA)

• Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)

• Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA)

All three courses that are mentioned above have great importance for the IT professionals who need to learn to work in the windows 2003 environment. These courses are recognized all over the world and directly put you to the administrative level in the IT field. 

The coursework makes the IT professionals expert in implementing, managing and maintaining the following:

• IP addressing

• Name resolution

• Network security

• Network infrastructure

• Routing 

• Remote access

It is a multiple-choice proctored exam.  You need to score 700 out of 1000 to get through the exam. The candidate can choose to take exam in any of the following languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Chinese (Simplified).

The marks division is as follows:

• Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining IP Addressing - 52 questions

• Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining Name Resolution - 30 questions

• Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining Network Security - 26 questions

• Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining Routing and Remote Access - 47 questions

• Maintaining a Network Infrastructure - 10 questions

It is recommended to give more importance to the areas that have higher weightage but never skip any part with low weightage as it will badly affect your performance at work. Skipping can create missing links in understanding a particular phenomenon which could be acceptable for mediocre but not for masters. Only thorough comprehension of the coursework will bring you a win-win situation for good.

The variety of reading and practice material is available on bookstores, libraries and of course online. Choosing the right material is an important decision that will reflect how clear you are about your goals. There are many smart tricks to pass the exam but one must keep in mind that there are no shortcuts for a long-term success.

Another issue that candidates face during exam is the limitation of time. No matter how efficient you are at a particular field, if you are unable to finish your test in time, it will not work. You must be aware about the marks and time distribution. 

Thorough understanding of the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure is highly appreciated in the business environment and a rough estimate is that it will be equally relevant even after a decade. It includes the following basic features which are necessary for an organization: sharing printers and files, work as an application server, users authentication, Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) directory services inbuilt email services and many other server-oriented tasks.

Finding the right material and pilling it up does not bring you success. You need to practice well to be successful in a particular field. Yes! You can’t be considered as a triumphant unless you perform well at workplace. Who would like to hire a below-average resource anyway? So be prepared to become a matchless resource for your company.