Preparation Guide for Exam 70-648
TS: Upgrading Your MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist
Updated: June 3, 2008
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This Microsoft Technical Specialist (TS) exam, Exam 70-648: TS: Upgrading Your MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist, became available in October 2007. This exam fulfills the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) on Windows Server 2008 requirements of Exam 70-640 and Exam 70-642.
Exam topics covered
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, from the existing knowledge base of a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) on Windows Server 2003. The key topics for each source exam, plus the percentage of material per topic for each exam, are noted in the following lists. See the “Skills measured” section of this page to learn about the testing objectives of Exam 70-648.
Exam 70-640: TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring
• Configuring Additional Active Directory Server Roles (11 percent)
• Maintaining the Active Directory Environment (15 percent)
• Configuring Active Directory Certificate Services (14 percent)
Exam 70-642: TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring
• Configuring IP Addressing and Services (24 percent)
• Configuring Network Access (22 percent)
• Monitoring and Managing a Network Infrastructure (14 percent)
Audience profile
Exam 70-648 is intended for IT professionals who currently hold an MCSA on Windows Server 2003 certification and work in the complex computing environment of mid-sized to large companies. The MCSA on Windows Server 2003 certification is a prerequisite for this exam. Without it, your transcript will show that you passed the exam but will not show credit for the resulting certifications.
You should have at least one year of experience implementing and administering a network operating system in an environment that has the following characteristics:
• 250 to 5,000 or more users
• Three or more physical locations
• Three or more domain controllers
• Network services and resources such as messaging, a database, file and print, a proxy server, a firewall, the Internet, an intranet, remote access, and client computer management
• Connectivity requirements such as connecting branch offices and individual users in remote locations to the corporate network and connecting corporate networks to the Internet
Credit toward certification
When you pass Exam 70-648, you complete the requirements for the following certifications:
• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration
• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration
The MCTS certifications you earn by passing Exam 70-648 count as credit toward the following Professional Series certifications:
• MCITP: Server Administrator
• MCITP: Enterprise Administrator
Preparation tools and resources
To help you prepare for this exam, Microsoft Learning recommends that you have hands-on experience with the product and that you use the following training resources. These training resources do not necessarily cover all of the topics listed in the “Skills measured” section.
Classroom training Microsoft E-Learning Microsoft Press books Practice tests
Course 6416: Updating your Network Infrastructure and Active Directory Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 (five days)
Collection 5934: Introducing Windows Server 2008
Collection 6041: Upgrading Your Windows Server 2003 MCSE Technical Skills to Windows Server 2008
Introducing Windows Server 2008 (ISBN: 0-7356-2421-6)
MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-640): Configuring Windows Server 2008, Active Directory (available April 30, 2008)
MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-642): Configuring Windows Server 2008, Network Infrastructure (available May 2008)
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Microsoft online resources
• Learning Plan: Get started by creating a step-by-step study guide that is based on recommended resources for this exam.
• Windows Server 2008 – Learning Portal: Find special offers and information on training and certification.
• Product information: Visit the Windows Server 2008 Web site for detailed product information.
• Microsoft Learning Community: Join newsgroups and visit community forums to connect with your peers for suggestions on training resources and advice on your certification path and studies.
• TechNet: Designed for IT professionals, this site includes how-to instructions, best practices, downloads, technical resources, newsgroups, and chats.
• MSDN: Designed for developers, the Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) features code samples, technical articles, downloads, newsgroups, and chats.
Skills measured
This certification exam measures your ability to accomplish the following technical tasks by using Windows Server 2008. Before taking the exam, you should be proficient in the job skills listed in the following table. The table lists Official Microsoft Learning Products that may help you reach competency in the skills being tested in the exam.
Skills measured by Exam 70-648
Configuring Additional Active Directory Server Roles
Configure Active Directory Lightweight Directory Service (AD LDS).
Configure Active Directory Rights Management Service (AD RMS).
Configure the read-only domain controller (RODC).
Configure Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS).
Maintaining the Active Directory Environment
Configure backup and recovery.
Perform offline maintenance.
Monitor Active Directory.
Configuring Active Directory Certificate Services
Install Active Directory Certificate Services.
Configure CA server settings.
Manage certificate templates.
Manage enrollments.
Manage certificate revocations.
Configuring IP Addressing and Services
Configure IPv4 and IPv6 addressing.
Configure DHCP
Configure routing
Configure IPSec
Configuring Network Access
Configure remote access
Configure Network Access Protection (NAP)
Configure network authentication
Configure wireless access
Configure firewall settings
Monitoring and Managing a Network Infrastructure
Configure Windows Software Update Services (WSUS) server settings
Capture performance data
Monitor event logs
Gather network data
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