The Microsoft 70-410 Installing, Configuring Windows Server 2012 exam has been one of the most searched this year. This exam is required for MCSA and MCSE credentials and has seen some important updates earlier in the year.
This exam validates your ability configure and implement core services of Windows Server 2012, such as Active Directory. This exam, along with the other two, confirms that the candidate has the knowledge and skills necessary to implement, manage, maintain, provision, and update services and infrastructure in a Windows Server 2012 environment.
Configure and install servers (15-20%)
Configure server roles and features (15-20%)
Configure HyperV (15-20%)
Configure and deploy core network services (15-20%)
Active Directory (15-20%): Install and manage
Create and manage Group Policies (15-20%)
Microsoft updated this exam in January 2014 to include Windows Server 2012 R2 content. Many exam candidates were left in doubt about the significance of the update and how different the exam was. Tech writers and publishers rushed to publish new books for the 70-410 Configuring Windows Server 2012R2 exam.
The truth is that the updates are important and you can’t ignore them. If you’ve been studying for the 70-410 exam using an old exam blueprint, here are some new sections.
Configure and install servers (15-20%)
Configure servers: Install and configure Windows PowerShell Desired State Configuration (DSC)
Configure local storage: Use disk enclosures to create storage pools
Configure server roles and feature (17%)
Configure file and access: Create and configure Work folders
Remote management: Configure servers
Configure HyperV (15-20%)
Configure virtual machine settings: Create and configure Generation 1 and 2virtualmachines; configure enhanced session mode
Configure virtual machine storage. Manage checkpoints. Configure storage Quality of Service (QoS).
Create and configure virtual networks: Configure a network interface card (NIC), teaming in virtual machines
Active Directory (14%): Install and manage
Install domain controllers: In Windows Azure, deploy Active Directory infrastructure as an IaaS service (IaaS).
This is the summary for the R2 updates Microsoft 70-410 exam. It is a lot to learn. Although it may seem daunting, making an effort to master these sections will make a difference in your career. Please comment and share your thoughts.
