70-646 – See If You Have What it Takes for MCITP
11/8/11 3:54:00 PM
You manage a Windows Server 2008 Active Directory domain at a university research institute. A certain research group is located on a screened subnet that logs onto a Windows Server 2008 domain controller named DC01. Firewall rules allow communication to DC01 from hosts outside the screened subnet only on TCP ports 80 and 443. Working within these security restrictions, you must remotely manage DC01 from outside the screened subnet. Which of the following actions should you perform?
A. Enable Remote Desktop on DC01.
B. Enable WinRM on DC01.
C. Install Terminal Services Session Broker on DC01.
D. Disable Windows Firewall on your administrative workstation.
Answer: B!
Explanation A. Incorrect. Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) operates over TCP 3389 by default.
Explanation B. Correct. The WS-Management protocol suite is a standards-compliant remote management solution that uses Web services and standard Web services ports (80 and 443, for instance) that are not traditionally blocked by corporate or desktop firewalls. In Windows, WinRM is the server-side component.
Explanation C. Incorrect. Some features of Windows Server 2008 Terminal Services (such as TS Gateway) might actually work in this scenario. However, Session Broker, which provides load balancing to TS implementations, is not one of them.
Explanation D. Incorrect. Like any IT certification exam item, this question requires close reading and analysis. The firewall rule here is either at the router or on DC01 itself. In other words, it doesn't matter at all how Windows Firewall is configured on your administrative workstation.
70-646 – Test Your Skills Now Before You Take the Actual Test
9/23/11 3:42:00 PM
You manage a single Windows Server 2008 domain for a medium-sized training company. All client computers run Windows Vista. You used Group Policy Software Installation to assign a line-of-business (LOB) application to all employees three months ago. However, the software vendor just released a service pack, and after thorough testing, you decide that it is time to roll out the service pack to your users. Your solution must involve the least amount of administrative effort. Which of the following represents your best course of action?
A. Reassign the application and add the service pack .MSI file.
B. Reassign the application and add the service pack .MSP file.
C. Reassign the application and add the service pack .MST extension.
D. Reassign the application and add the service pack .ZAP extension.
Answer: B!
Explanation A. Incorrect. Service packs fall under the classification of patch files; these Windows Installer modules have the file extension .MSP.
Explanation B. Correct. The service pack is officially a patch file, as are software patches and software updates. These Windows Installer packages have the .MSP file extension.
Explanation C. Incorrect. Transforms, or modifications, are Windows Installation packages with the extension .MST. These represent customizations to the original package.
Explanation D. Incorrect. Files with a .ZAP extension are not Windows Installer packages at all. Rather, these are text files that include instructions on how to publish the application.
A sample question from our PrepLogic practice test: 70-646
8/18/11 10:02:00 AM
You manage a Windows Server 2008 domain for your company. You have deployed an Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) PKI in the domain to support Network Access Protection (NAP) with 802.1X enforcement, smart card logon, and SSTP VPN remote connections. You need to be able to monitor the activity and health of the domain's PKI from your Windows Vista SP1 workstation. You have installed the Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) on your administrative workstation. Which of the following tools should you use to accomplish your goal?
A. PKIView.msc
B. Certutil.exe
C. Certreq.exe
D. Wdsutil.exe
Answer: A!
Explanation A. Correct. The PKI Health Microsoft Management Console (MMC) enables you to monitor all activity and health concerning your domain's AD CS public key infrastructure (PKI). Monitoring and Maintaining Servers 148
Explanation B. Incorrect. The Certutil.exe command-line utility enables you to determine the validity of digital certificates that have been issued by your AD CS certificate servers.
Explanation C. Incorrect. The Certreq.exe command-line tool is used to initiate the certificate request process from a command prompt environment.
Explanation D. Incorrect. Wdsutil.exe is the command-line interface to the Windows Deployment Services (WDS) server role in Windows Server 2008.
Ready for the 70-646 exam?
8/11/11 11:38:00 AM
Use the sample quiz question below to see if you are prepared for the MSFT 70-646 exam, part of the MCITP certification exam track.
You manage a single Windows Server 2008 Active Directory domain for your company. You need to grant the members of the Junior Admins domain global group the ability to manage user account password resets for the Human Resources organizational unit (OU) in Active Directory. The Junior Admins group should not have this privilege elsewhere in the domain. Your solution must involve the least amount of administrative effort. Which of the following actions should you perform?
A. Use the ADSI Edit tool to grant the Junior Admins domain global group the ability to manage user account passwords for accounts in the Human Resources OU.
B. Modify the access control list (ACL) of the domain object and grant the Domain Admins domain global group the special permission allowing them to manage user account passwords to the Human Resources OU.
C. Run the Delegation of Control Wizard on the Human Resources OU Active Directory Users and Computers. Delegate the ability to manage user account passwords to the Junior Admins domain global group.
D. Run the Delegation of Control Wizard on the domain object in Active Directory Users and Computers. Delegate the ability to manage user account passwords to the Junior Admins domain global group.
Answers: C
Explanation A. Incorrect. For the purposes of the 70-646 exam, the solution to this problem is to run the Delegation of Control Wizard from the Active Directory Users and Computers console. (Yes, you can do most everything with ADSI Edit, but this is about Planning for Server Management 121 least administrative effort!)
Explanation B. Incorrect. In this case you need to focus your permissions as granularly as possible, which means setting the permissions at the OU level, not the domain level. The Delegation of Control Wizard makes it much easier to set permissions than editing the ACL itself "in the raw."
Explanation C. Correct. The Delegation of Control Wizard provides an easy method for setting access control list (ACL) permissions on an Active Directory object. Therefore, you can delegate common administrative tasks to other users without granting those users additional privileges elsewhere in the domain or forest.
Explanation D. Incorrect. You need to run the Delegation of Control Wizard only on the OU in question, not on the entire domain. You must always remember the IT security principle of least privilege.
What’s your skill level for the 70-646 exam?
7/21/11 9:47:00 AM
Find out below with an example question from one of our PrepLogic practice exams...try to answer the question before you look at the answers and explanations that are provided for you!
You have developed a .NET 3.5-based Web application for your organization. Currently the company runs a Windows Server 2003-based Active Directory domain. You need to make an upgrade recommendation that provides (a) Web application redundancy, and (b) lowest upgrade cost. Which of the following actions should you perform? (Select two choices. Each correct answer represents a component of a single solution.)
A. Recommend Windows Server 2008 Web Edition.
B. Recommend Windows Server 2008 Datacenter Edition.
C. Deploy an additional server and recommend failover clustering.
D. Deploy an additional server and recommend Network Load Balancing.
Explanation A. Correct. Windows Server 2008 Web Edition is a slightly cut-down version of Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition. You don't get Terminal Services and some other business features; however, for a much lower cost, you get full support for Web server and application server roles.
Explanation B. Incorrect. Although Datacenter Edition would more than suffice for this scenario, the monetary outlay would far exceed what is required in this scenario.
Explanation C. Incorrect. Although a cluster configuration could protect a Web application, the software and hardware costs to set up such a cluster are very prohibitive. On the other hand, NLB is included in your Windows Server 2008 license and requires no additional hardware to set up.
Explanation D. Correct. Network Load Balancing (NLB) is a server feature specifically designed to provide high availability for TCP/IP-based Web applications.
Dive back in: test your knowledge for the MCITP 70-646 practice exam:
6/14/11 2:19:00 PM
Considering taking the 70-646 exam in route to gaining your MCITP certification? Try out the below example test question to gauge your readiness:
You manage a single Windows Server 2008 domain for your company. The network contains a group of eight member servers that have the Terminal Services server role installed. You plan to configure this server group as a Terminal Services application farm to offer TS RemoteApps to your employees. In particular, it is crucial that the farm support load balancing so new user connections are routed to the Terminal Server with the fewest active sessions.Which of the following is NOT a valid configuration step in configuring a load-balancing solution for your Terminal Services environment?
A. Configure DNS round-robin entries for all terminal servers in the farm.
B. Obtain a digital certificate for the TS Session Broker server.
C. Add the terminal servers in the farm to the Session Directory Computers local group on the TS Session Broker server.
D. Install the TS Session Broker role server on one server.
The correct answer? B! Check out the section below for a detailed explanation of why each answer is correct or incorrect.
Explanation A. Incorrect. You do indeed need to add host records that map the Terminal Services farm name to the IP addresses of all Terminal Services servers in DNS; Windows Server 2008 DNS Server supports round-robin DNS by default.
Explanation B. Correct. A digital certificate is not necessary for TS Session Broker. On the other hand, the implementation of TS Gateway does indeed require a digital certificate for authentication and encryption.
Explanation C. Incorrect. This is indeed a crucial step in the TS Session Broker load-balancing process. The Session Directory Computers group is used by TS Session Broker as a way of "knowing" which servers are part of the Terminal Services farm.
Explanation D. Incorrect. You need to install the TS Session Broker service on the Terminal Services server that you want to use to track user sessions for the farm.
For more detailed information and it certification training resources check out our mcitp certification resources, learnsmart corporate IT training, and our full suite of other certification training resources!
Are you prepared for the 70-646? Try our question out and see:
3/19/11 10:40:00 PM
We’re back this week with an updated, brand new practice question from the 70-646 MCITP exam. Go ahead and try your hand with the below question -
You manage a single Windows Server 2008 domain for your company, a managed health care organization. The network includes a member server named HERCULES that runs a stand-alone installation of Windows SharePoint Services 3.0; the SharePoint farm hosts 20 Web site collections. You deploy Windows System Resource Manager (WSRM) on HERCULES and want to configure WSRM such that CPU and memory resources are distributed equitably among all 20 Web site collections. The IIS Web team informs you that they have created the Web sites using industry best practices. Which of the following actions should you take in order to accomplish your goal?
A. Enable the IISAppPool Process Matching Criteria on HERCULES.
B. Set the Equal_Per_IISAppPool Resource Allocation Policy as the managing policy on HERCULES.
C. Edit the MSCS conditional policy in the WSRM Administration console on HERCULES.
D. Enable Network Load Balancing (NLB) on HERCULES.
See below: the correct answer is B. Read through each explanation carefully in order to learn why B is the correct choice.
Explanation A. Incorrect. In WSRM, a Resource Allocation Policy (RAP) is the functional unit of policy on a server. The ruleset of the RAP consists of one or more Process Matching Criteria, of which IISAppPool is one.
Explanation B. Correct. WSRM ships with four default Resource Allocation Policies. In the case of HERCULES, setting the Equal_Per_IISAppPool RAP as the managing policy makes sense because this built-in policy will equitably distribute hardware resources across all IIS application pools. You can presume that all SharePoint Web apps exist in separate app pools because the scenario mentions "industry best practices."
Explanation C. Incorrect. Conditional policy enables an administrator to set programmatic conditions that will automatically switch the managing RAP on the local server. In this case, you don't need more than one managing policy; the Equal_Per_IISAppPool is the only one you need on HERCULES.
Explanation D. Incorrect. NLB is a software feature of Windows Server 2008 that is used to distribute incoming load across two or more redundant Web application servers. NLB is not at all appropriate in this situation.
Are you looking for IT certification training, like MCITP Certification, CCNA Certification, or others? Check us out at PrepLogic.com for more details on our full line of IT certification training products.
70-646 – Are You Ready for the MCITP Exam?
2/14/11 12:37:00 AM
Each week here at PrepLogic we seek to post a new test question in order to help those who are seeking their MCITP to take a few practice rounds and see if they are ready. Use the question below to do just that:
You manage a single Active Directory domain for a university research institute. All domain servers run Windows Server 2008. Domain workstations run Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP SP3, or Windows Vista. Your network includes a Terminal Services farm that is accessed by all domain users. You decide that, in order to enhance security, you want to enforce Network Level Authentication (NLA) for all Terminal Services connections. Which of the following actions must you perform first before you can accomplish your goal?
A. On the General tab of the Properties dialog box for a connection in the Terminal Services Configuration console, select the Allow connections only from computers running Remote Desktop with Network Level Authentication check box.
B. Apply the Require user authentication for remote connections by using Network Level Authentication Group Policy setting to all client computers in the domain.
C. Upgrade all Windows 2000 Professional workstations to Windows Vista.
D. Patch all Windows Vista workstations to Service Pack 1.
Know the answer? It’s C! Learn from the explanations.
Explanation A. Incorrect. Although it is absolutely true that you must perform this task in order to enforce NLA on each of your Terminal Servers, you must first ensure that your client computers all support the Remote Desktop Connection 6.1 client, which Windows 2000 Professional does not.
Explanation B. Incorrect. Again, this is a necessary configuration step. By using Group Policy, you ensure that NLA is "force-enabled" on all client computers. However, you first need to ensure that all client computers can support NLA in the first place.
Explanation C. Correct. In order to take advantage of NLA, the client computer must support the Remote Desktop Connection 6.0 client as well as the Credential Security Support Provider (CredSSP). Supported Microsoft client operating systems include Windows XP with Service Pack 3 and Windows Vista.
Explanation D. Incorrect. The Release to Manufacturing (RTM) version of Windows Vista includes the RDC 6.0 client and CredSSP. Moreover, you are still left with the Windows 2000 Professional clients, who would not be able to connect to Terminal Services if left as-is.
Looking for other IT certification training, like A+ Certification, CCNA Certification, or others? Use those paragraph links.
Till next week!
Practice Exam Practice Question: 70-646
1/20/11 9:26:00 AM
Are you ready for your next practice question from the PrepLogic practice exam for 70-646? Take a shot at the question below regarding Server 2008, the newest MSFT Server technology
You manage a single Active Directory domain for a private high school. All servers in the enterprise run Windows Server 2008. All faculty and students carry school-issued laptop computers that run Windows Vista. Each domain user has a home folder defined for him or her on a network file server named SMILEY. You need to devise a solution that (a) allows for centralized backup of all faculty and student work data, (b) minimizes logon times, and (c) enables faculty and students to access their work data when they log onto other school computers with their domain user accounts. Which of the following actions should you perform to accomplish your goal with the least amount of administrative effort?
A. Instruct faculty and students to carry their work data on USB flash drives.
B. Use Active Directory tools to deploy roaming user profiles that map to each user's home folder.
C. Use Group Policy and configure Basic folder redirection of the Documents profile folder.
D. Use Group Policy and configure Advanced folder redirection of the Documents profile folder.
Know the answer? It’s C! Detailed Explanation for learning purposes:
Explanation A. Incorrect. Although it is always good practice to instruct users on manual backup techniques, this method fails to take into account the scenario's requirement for centralized backup.
Explanation B. Incorrect. Although this method certainly works, it fails to take into account the scenario's requirement for quick logon times. Especially in a school environment, user profile folders get really large really quickly, leading to unacceptably long logon times as the school year progresses.
Explanation C. Correct. One of the target folder location settings in the Basic folder redirection option in Group Policy is Redirect to user's home directory. This option solves your problem neatly.
Explanation D. Incorrect. The Advanced folder redirection option in Group Policy folder redirection allows an administrator to redirect a user profile folder to different network locations based on Active Directory group memberships. This is far too complicated for your needs.
Your Next Shot at 70-646: Test Your Skills
1/10/11 4:01:00 PM
Make sure to read carefully as you approach this tricky example test question for the 70-646 exam. How ready are you?
YYou manage a single Active Directory domain for a geographically dispersed company. All servers in the domain run Windows Server 2008 Datacenter Edition. All client computers run Windows Vista. The domain is organized physically into three Active Directory sites and six IP subnets. You plan to implement a high availability solution that uses Windows Server 2008 failover clustering. The cluster configuration will be distributed between the two AD sites, will include four nodes, and will not employ shared storage between the sites. Which failover clustering quorum model is most appropriate for your networking environment?
A. Node Majority
B. Node with Disk Majority
C. Node with File Share Majority
D. No Majority: Disk Only
The correct answer is C. Read through the explanations below to find out why!
Explanation A. Incorrect. The Node Majority failover clustering quorum model is correct if you have an odd number of nodes, you have a multi-site cluster, a cluster with no shared storage, or a cluster with a single node.
Explanation B. Incorrect. The Node with Disk Majority failover clustering quorum model is correct if your cluster has an even number of nodes but lives inside one single AD site.
Explanation C. Correct. The Node with File Share Majority failover clustering quorum model is correct if you have a multi-site cluster, an even-node cluster, a cluster with no shared storage, or a 2-node cluster.
Explanation D. The No Majority: Disk Only failover clustering quorum Planning for Business Continuity and High Availability 184 model is appropriate only if you are absolutely sure that your disk witness will be available.
If you are looking for an excellent solution to your IT training and preparation challenges that lay ahead of you, then you are in the right place! Be sure to check out our brand new PrepLogic Reviews site for more information on our IT training and LearnSmart Video training series!
Server 2008: Test Your Knowledge for Server Administrator
11/09/10 4:08:00 AM
Thousands of companies are making the switch to Server 2008, and with that comes the need for MCSE certified individuals to upgrade to their full MCITP certification. The question below is from the 70-646 practice exam. See how you do:
You manage a single Windows Server 2008 domain for a private high school. All client computers in the school run Windows Vista. The current infrastructure employs roaming user profiles to allow faculty and students to log onto several computers during the day to retrieve their documents and settings. However, users complain of unacceptably long logon times as the school year wears on and users' document stores increase. Which of the following actions should you perform in order to rectify the situation with minimal user impact?
A. Ask all the students to delete unneeded documents from their document folders.
B. Configure all of the teacher and student computers for Offline Files.
C. Configure folder redirection for all teachers and students by using Group Policy.
D. Add all teacher and student home folders as links to a domain-based DFS namespace.
This question is a tricky one, but the correct answer is C. Check out our full explanations as to why:
Answer A. Incorrect. Even though this task represents a "necessary evil" in the lives of many systems administrators, this specific scenario calls for the solution with the minimal amount of user impact.
Answer B. Also incorrect. This answer represents only part of the solution. By using folder redirection in Group Policy, the Offline Files feature keeps a locally cached carbon copy of files that the user actually opens on his or her local unit; all of the other content exists on a central file server.
Answer C. Correct! The Group Policy folder redirection does enable 1 or more of a user's profile folders to be stored on a server rather than on the user's own unit. This process facilitates quick logons to new computers because the full contents of the user's profile don’t have to be downloaded to the new computer at initial logon.
Answer D. Incorrect. Group Policy folder redirection does work well when the user's Documents folder, for instance, is mapped to his or her home folder on a network server. However, Distributed File System (DFS) is normally deployed for publicly accessible file resources. Home folders are private file storage.
MCITP Practice Question 7: Test Your Knowledge
11/03/10 11:29:00 AM
Searching for a way to gauge your preparedness for the 70-646 Exam? Practice questions like this one are the best way to just that! A great way to begin the approach to your IT certification training is to take what is called a practice exam. Here is an example question for you to try from our practice exam for code 70-646:
You manage a single Windows Server 2003-based Active Directory domain. You need to set up an AD FS-based identity management solution with a business partner. The business partner hosts an Internet-facing Web application that runs on a Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition Web server. This solution must support Single Sign On (SSO) for users in your company's domain to access the remote domain that hosts the Web application. Your solution must also minimize cost outlay. What action should you perform?
A. Install Windows Server 2008 Web Edition and Active Directory Federation Services; configure the server as an account federation server.
B. Install Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition and Active Directory Federation Services; configure the server as a resource federation server.
C. Install Windows Server 2008 Datacenter Edition and Active Directory Federation Services; configure the server as an account federation server.
D. Install Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition and Active Directory Federation Services; configure the server as an account federation server proxy.
The right answer is actually C. Carefully read through the explanations as to why:
Explanation A. Incorrect. AD FS is only supported in the Datacenter and Enterprise Versions of Windows Server 2008.
Explanation B. Incorrect. This choice is wrong for multiple reasons: AD FS is not supported on Standard Edition, and your domain must be configured as the account federation server, not the resource federation server. (The domain hosting the Web application hosts the AD FS resource federation server.)
Explanation C. Correct. This option cuts down on costs (the base U.S. server license for Datacenter Edition is $2,999, while Enterprise is $3,999) and gets the AD FS naming conventions right.
Explanation D. Incorrect. You aren’t saving any money with this solution because the Enterprise Edition SKU costs more than Datacenter does. Moreover, the federation server proxy role just forwards AD FS requests to either an account federation server or a resource federation server.
Session 6: MCITP Practice Exam Question – 70-646
10/22/10 1:16:00 PM
Each question that we provide week after week is a quality example of the overall comprehensive approach that we take to our MCITP training. This week’s question is in regards to a WSUS server setup. Are you smart enough to get the right answer without looking first? Try it out:
You manage a single Windows Server 2008 domain for a small academic research institute. One of the institute's research teams works on a top secret government project, and therefore works from a disconnected network subnet. You have provisioned a WSUS server to this disconnected network subnet. You need to engineer a patch management strategy to keep this remote WSUS server current with updates arriving to the institute's primary WSUS server on the main network. Which of the following actions should you perform in order to accomplish your goal? (Select two choices. Each correct answer represents part of a single solution.)
A. Export the WSUS meta-data from the SQL database.
B. Export the XML meta-data from IIS 7.0.
C. Export the SQL database from the up-stream WSUS server.
D. Export the WSUS Content folder from the up-stream WSUS server file system.
Pick an answer yet?? The correct ones are A and D, and here’s why:
Explanation A. Correct. You can use the wsusutil.exe command-line tool to take a backup of the WSUS meta-data info from the up-stream WSUS server in order to take and restore on the disconnected WSUS server.
Explanation B. Incorrect. WSS 3.0 SP1 is the 1st version of Windows Server Update Services not to rely on a Web interface and Internet Information Services (IIS)-but this is a good thing. Thus, when you are exporting data in order to update an off-line WSUS server, you don’t need to mess with IIS at all.
Explanation C. Incorrect. All you have to do is (A) export the meta-data by using the wsusutil.exe (this tool queries the SQL database for you), and (B) export the update packages from the file system to prepare your WSUS updates for the disconnected downstream WSUS server.
Explanation D. Correct. You can use Xcopy, the good old-fashioned Ntbackup utility, or any file-copy utility; as long as you need the contents of the WSUS Content folder to grab all of the Windows Update packages to ship to the disconnected WSUS server.
Get the right answer? Our proprietary Learning Management System will guide you through each step of the way as you seek to train for your MCITP certification and more. In order to fully understand our unique online approach to training, check us out here: PrepLogic. We have helped thousands of IT professionals attain their IT certifications with online training and more.
Looking for corporate IT training? Check out our new PrepLogic Corporate IT Training Site.
MCITP Practice Exam Question Number 5
10/14/10 8:03:00 AM
We know: the MCITP exams are not easy to pass! For the last couple of weeks we have been attempting to post helpful and stimulating practice questions from our PrepLogic 70-646 practice exam to help get you ready for your MCITP certification exams. This week we continue that goal with our newest test question:
You manage a single Active Directory domain for a company that develops loan origination and management software. All servers in the enterprise run Windows Server 2008. All client computers run Windows Vista. You have been asked to build a development server that must offer maximum performance and fault tolerance. The server contains five SCSI hard drives. The operating system files will be stored on drive C:, and the application/data files will be stored on drive D:.Which of the following disk configurations should you implement to attain your goal?
A. Implement RAID 0 for both the OS drive and the data drive.
B. Implement RAID 1 for the OS drive. Implement RAID 5 for the data drive.
C. Implement RAID 1 for the OS drive. Implement RAID 10 for the data drive.
D. Implement RAID 5 for the OS drive. Implement RAID 10 for the data drive.
The correct answer is C. Read through the detailed explanations below to learn why.
Explanation A. Incorrect. RAID 0 gives fantastic read/write performance. However, simple disk striping has a vital Achilles heel; namely, the absence of any sort of fault tolerance. If you lose a drive, the whole disk partition is wiped out.
Explanation B. Incorrect. Although 5 or so years ago this would have been the best disk configuration, the addition of (A) lower hard disk drive prices, (B) higher performance hard disk drives, and (c) the growth of RAID 10 make a RAID 10 solution for the data drive the best solution given the requirements of this scenario.
Explanation C. Correct. RAID 1 (disk mirroring) is perfect for the OS drive, because read performance and fault tolerance are important considerations. RAID 10, which is also known as RAID 0 + 5, provides awesome read/write performance with the additional benefit of fault tolerance.
Explanation D. Incorrect. In order to implement RAID 5, a minimum of three physical hard disks are required.
For more information regarding our CBT exam training resources, click here. PrepLogic’s quality IT training resources stand tall above the rest, providing today’s IT professional with easy access to our world-famous LearnSmart video training. Stay tuned for new practice questions every week on this blog. Sign up for blog updates to have the new questions sent to you!
Looking for corporate IT training? Check out our new PrepLogic Corporate IT Training Site.
(70-646): PrepLogic Practice Exam Session 4 – MCITP Series
10/11/10 4:47:00 PM
Your PrepLogic practice test question for the week of 10/3: from Exam 70-646 in the MCITP test series.
You have developed a .NET 3.5-based Web application for your company. Currently the organization runs a Microsoft Windows Server 2003-based Active Directory domain. You have to make an upgrade recommendation that provides (a) Web application redundancy, and (b) lowest upgrade cost. Which of the following choice actions should you choose? (Select 2 choices. Each correct answer is a component of a single solution.)
A. Recommend Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Web Edition.
B. Recommend Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Datacenter Edition.
C. Deploy one additional server and recommend failover clustering.
D. Deploy an additional server and recommend Network Load Balancing.
The correct answers? A and D. See below for the full explanation. Read through this and learn!
Explanation A. Correct. Windows Server 2008 Web Edition is a slightly cut-down version of Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition. You don't get Terminal Services and some other business features; however, for an extremely lower cost option, you will get full support for Web server and application server roles.
Explanation B. Incorrect. Although MSFT Datacenter Edition would be more than enough for this scenario, the monetary outlay would far exceed what is required in this scenario. It’s more than is needed in the proposed situation.
Explanation C. Incorrect. Although a cluster configuration could protect a Web application, the overall costs to set up such a cluster are very prohibitive. Also, NLB is included in your Windows Server 2008 license and does not require additional hardware set up.
Explanation D. Correct. Network Load Balancing (NLB) is a server feature specifically designed with high availability for TCP/IP-based Web applications.
For more information regarding our CBT training resources, click here. PrepLogic’s quality IT training resources stand tall above the rest, providing today’s IT professional with easy access to our world-famous LearnSmart video training. Stay tuned for new practice questions every week on this blog. Sign up for blog updates to have the new questions sent to you!
Also, check out these links for other PrepLogic training resources:
MCITP Practice Time: Session 3: Test Your MCITP Knowledge (Windows Server 2008)
9/27/10 1:47:00 PM
Here is yet another test question to see just how ready you may be for the MCITP 70-646 exam. Try out the below question to see just how close you are to being ready to take the test.
You manage a single Active Directory domain for your company. All servers run Windows Server 2008, and all client computers run Windows Vista. Your CTO asks you to deploy a high availability solution using Windows Server 2008 failover clustering. In particular, he asks you to define the difference between the technical terms failover and failback, which have historically confused him. What should you tell your CTO? (Select two answers. Each correct choice represents a component of a single solution.)
A. Failover happens when the Windows Server 2008 failover clustering service relocates and restarts an application's resources to the node that originally played host to the resource.
B. Failover happens when the Windows Server 2008 failover clustering service moves and restarts an application's resources from a failed cluster node to an available cluster node.
C. Failback happens when the Windows Server 2008 failover clustering service moves and restarts an application's resources from a failed cluster node to an accessible cluster node.
D. Failback happens when the Windows Server 2008 failover clustering service moves and restarts an application's resources to the node that originally hosted the resource.
The correct answers? B and D. Here’s Why:
Explanation A. Incorrect. This is the correct explanation for failback, not failover.
Explanation B. Correct. Windows Server 2008 failover clustering is a built-in server role that provides high availability for services and applications.
Explanation C. Incorrect. This definition is the correct explanation for failover, not failback.
Explanation D. Correct. Failback represents the restoration of service after a failover process has taken place and the failed node is brought back online.
As the top provider for self-study MCITP certification training, we have helped thousands of IT professionals gain their certifications with quality IT certification training resources. To download the complete 70-646 Practice Exam preview for FREE, click here.
Also, check out these links for other PrepLogic training resources:
MCITP Practice Time: Session 2: Test Your MCITP Knowledge (70-646)
9/15/10 4:13:00 PM
Today, we offer yet another practice question from the PrepLogic 70-646 exam! This comes as a part of our continued commitment to provide quality resources for those looking to gain their MCITP certification.
Your Windows Server 2008 Active Directory domain consists of a single IP subnet. Another administrator created a scope on a Windows Server 2008 DHCP server named DHCP01 that contains the following data:Starting IP address: 172.16.16.1Ending IP address: 172.16.23.254Subnet mask: 255.255.248.0For fault tolerance, you install a second Windows Server 2008 DHCP server named DHCP02. You need to configure an appropriate scope that does not conflict with that of DHCP01.Which of the following subnets should you use?
A. 172.16.24.0/21
B. 172.16.24.0/20
C. 172.16.88.0/23
D. 172.16.16.0/21
The correct answer? A. Here’s Why:
Explanation A. Correct. 172.16.24.0/21 is a valid subnet ID based on a 21-bit mask.
Explanation B. Incorrect. In this situation you are utilizing a 21-bit mask, which translates to a decimal mask of 255.255.248.0.
Explanation C. Incorrect. 172.16.88.0/21 would be a valid subnet ID for this case; however, a /23 mask is invalid.
Explanation D. Incorrect. This is the same subnet ID used on the 1st DHCP server; you would run into IP address conflict problems if you deployed the same scope on a second DHCP server on the same IP subnet.
As the top provider for self study MCITP certification training, we have helped thousands of IT professionals gain their certifications with quality IT certification training resources. To download the complete 70-646 Practice Exam preview for FREE, click here.
Also, check out these links for other PrepLogic training resources:
MCITP Practice Time: Test Your MCITP Knowledge (70-646)
8/11/10 9:24:00 AM
As part of a new blog feature, starting today, we here at PrepLogic will be providing example test practice questions from some of the basic MCITP exams. Example questions will come from exams like 70-646, and others. So, without further ado, test your knowledge with the question below:
Your Active Directory domain consists of four servers that run Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition. Each server runs a separate client/server application that individually does not consume an inordinate amount of CPU cycles or network bandwidth. You want to (a) upgrade these computers to Windows Server 2008, and (b) collapse the physical server infrastructure as much as possible for ease of management and reduced energy consumption. Which of the following actions should you perform?
A. Deploy four servers running Windows Server 2008 Datacenter Edition using the Server Core installation option.
B. Deploy two servers running Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition. Install the Server Core server role, and associate two client/server applications with each instance of Server Core on the two server computers.
C. Deploy one server running Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition. Install the Hyper-V server role and configure each client/server application to run in a separate virtual machine.
D. Deploy one server running Windows Server 2008 Web Edition. Install the Hyper-V server role and configure each client/server application to run in a single virtual machine.
The correct answer? C. Here’s Why:
Explanation A. Incorrect. This strategy would complete the obligation of upgrading the server OS’s to Windows Server 2008; however, you are still left with 4 boxes. You want to use MSFT Hyper-V virtualization to decrease the number of physical servers in your server rack.
Explanation B. Incorrect. This answer is not valid at all. Your clue is the reference to Server Core as a server role. Server Core is an installation choice for Windows Server 2008.
Explanation C. Correct! As long as you have the needed hardware to support it, Windows Server 2008 Standard, Datacenter, and Enterprise Edition support Hyper-V, a virtualization technology that will save you hardware expenses and will also decrease energy consumption.
Explanation D. Incorrect. Windows Server 2008 Web Edition doesn’t support the Hyper-V server role. Moreover, you would also want the client/server applications to operate in separate virtual machines for steadiness, safety, and performance reasons.
As the premier provider for self-paced MCITP certification training, we have helped thousands of IT professionals achieve their certification goals with quality CBT resources. To download the full complete 70-646 Practice Exam preview for FREE, click here.
Also, check out these links for other PrepLogic training resources:
PrepLogic Reports: Exam (70-620) Microsoft Windows Vista Configuration
7/16/10 2:13:00 PM
Mr. Aaron Spurlock is the industry expert who will walk you through the video training for this product. As one of the most popular Microsoft exams that industry professionals are demanding, exam 70-620 is summarized below. PrepLogic offers study guides, mega guides, professional video training, practice tests and many more material resources for exam preparation.
Exam Preview:
The 70-620 exam covers the following content:
Session 1A: Vista Overview
- Session 1B: Installing Vista
- Session 1C: Upgrade and Migration Options
- Session 1D: Post Installation Options
- Session 1E: Third Party Applications
- Session 2A: User Account Control
- Session 2B: Internet Explorer
- Session 2C: IT Security Features
- Session 2D: Malware and Spyware
- Session 2E: Windows Firewall Configuration
- Session 2F: Restrictions and Parental Controls
- Session 3A: Networking
- Session 3B: Wireless
- Session 3C: Remote Access
- Session 3D: Media Applications
- Session 3E: Productivity Applications
- Session 3F: Peer-to-Peer Collaboration
- Session 4A: Mobile Devices
- Session 4B: Mobile Computing
- Session 4C: Performance Optimization
- Session 4D: Monitoring Performance
- Session 4E: Vista Recovery Tools
With 10 hours of instruction streamed right to your desktop, or on DVD-ROM, PrepLogic’s Configuring Windows Vista LearnSmart Video Training is the only training resources you would need to become certified with your 70-620 certificate.
In these comprehensive videos, expert instructor Aaron Spurlock takes you through the real experiences that he has been through throughout his lengthy IT career.
When you’ve completed this LearnSmart Video Training, you’ll have all the knowledge you need to deploy Vista, and set up the tools to work in your environment.
For more information regarding PrepLogic’s MCITP Certification Materials, keep up to date with this blog! For more information on how PrepLogic is helping IT professionals around the world train for their certification exams, check out our home page at http://www.learnsmartsystems.com.
Upgrading from MCSE to MCITP
7/2/10 9:57:00 AM
For the tens of thousands of IT pros who currently hold their MCSE certification, Microsoft has not forgotten you. Although the MCSE certification has been called the world’s most usable certification, it is now somewhat out of date with the upgrade to Server 2008. Microsoft has provided an easy option for those holding their MCSE certifications to upgrade to the full MCITP Server or Enterprise Administrator certification. Below are the steps, taken from the resource materials at PrepLogic:
Step 1: Exam 70-649, which covers the upgrade from Server 2003 to Server 2008.
Step 2: Exam 70-646, which will complete the Server Administrator Upgrade, or
Exam 70-647, which will complete Step 2 for the Enterprise Administrator Certification
Step 3: Exams 70-624, 70-620, or 70-680, which will complete the full Enterprise Administrator Certification
Check out the graphic below for a visual picture of the full process:
Preplogic can help you study for your exams! For over 13 years PrepLogic have been assisting IT professionals to enhance their IT careers and make themselves stand out in a crowded market. Check out our full MCITP Information Section, and don't forget to subscribe to our official Preplogic Blog as well!
Looking for information on one of our most popular training products? Check out our brand new PrepLogic CCNA Micro-site.
5 Easy Steps to Gaining Your Full MCITP
6/9/10 11:07:00 AM
For any IT professional who deals with Microsoft technologies, the best certification option in order to have the highest respect in the industry is the full MCITP Microsoft certification. Demand has risen greatly across the country with the push to Server 2008 in thousands of companies across the country. The new MCITP certifications are the newest, next generation version of the latest Microsoft solutions.
For over 14 years, PrepLogic has helped thousands of IT professionals gain their full MCITP Enterprise Administrator Certifications through thorough exam preparation. For those who already hold MCSE or MCSA certifications, a future blog post on this blog will cover how to upgrade from MCSE to MCITP. For those who are starting from scratch with Microsoft certifications, follow these 5 easy steps to become a fully certified MCITP Enterprise Administrator.
Step 1: Exam 70-640 - Windows Server 2008 Active Directory
Step 2: Exam 70-642 - Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure
Step 3: Exam 70-643 - Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure
Step 4: Exam 70-647 - Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Administrator
Step 5: Exam 70-620/680/624 - Windows Vista OR Configuring Windows 7 OR Deploying and Maintaining Windows Vista Client and Microsoft Office System Desktops
That's It! Here is a picture model of the process in detail:
So that’s about it! You too can become fully MCITP certified and take large step ahead in your career and knowledge of Microsoft technologies. Although the chart above summarizes and streamlines the process, the exams are indeed challenging. Microsoft has manufactured some very challenging exams in order to ensure the highest quality personnel are holding their esteemed Microsoft certifications.
PrepLogic provides quality self-paced study materials, practice exams, mega guides, audio and video training, and more for those seeking their full MCITP certifications. Keep up to date with this blog for everything MCITP!
IT Gives Green Light to Windows 7: Are you ready?
6/2/10 9:15:00 AM
While the shift is still taking place, and in many companies just beginning, Windows 7 is seen to be the future of the next stage in operating systems. In a recent article released by ComputerWorld magazine, Windows 7 is becoming a true reality among IT organizations.
Of 285 IT professionals surveyed by Computerworld, 72% responded that they are planning to migrate and implement the system within the current year. For those with a career in IT, specifically networking, this operating system is going to be one of the many new elements in their enterprise responsibilities and tasks.
With the new Server 2008 operating system comes new challenges and new help. Help comes from those who are skilled and knowledgeable in administering such new products as Windows 7. CIO’s are evidently looking to IT professionals for immediate implementation, and those without the newest credentials in Server 2008 will not be called on for the job, promotion, or management of the tasks at hand. The article stands as a clear indicator that the new MCITP certifications (which includes Windows 7 (70-680)) are very timely and valuable for IT professionals as this field progresses towards yet another transition, and ever changing technologies.
PrepLogic has just released the new Windows 7 (70-680) title as part of its big push for the new MCITP certifications. We see a demand in the field and we want to educate you on how to be the most equipped for your job and/or score a better one. The first step is getting the latest training and making yourself qualified for the next opportunity out there. Be ready to move to the next level and visit PrepLogic to learn more about how the MCITP training has helped tons of IT professionals further their careers and advance to being atop their field.
MCITP Blog: Welcome!
5/28/10 2:49:00 PM
This blog will provide a constant source of news, example test questions, links, articles, exam preparation information, and all things related to helping busy IT professionals prepare for their MCITP certifications. On a regular basis, the blog will be updated with helpful resources for those who are looking to commit to gaining their full MCITP certification. Whether it be as one of many potential job candidates, or as one of many employees vying for that treasured promotion, the heavy shift over to Windows Server 2008 technologies has heightened the demand for MCITP credentials. It is no secret that those who obtain their full MCITP certification instantly stand out among the crowd. MCITP certification is Microsoft’s NEW generation of certifications. Replacing the MCSE, Microsoft picked 4 titles for the MCITP certifications, including Enterprise Administrator, Server Administrator and Database Administrator and Programmer. Over the months to come, this blog will delve into each of these areas with helpful news and updates and test exam preparation resources specific to each one of these titles. Whether you are just beginning your MCITP exam prep, or are several exams into your journey, be sure to check in often to keep up to date with most recent study guides, exam preparation help, and much, much more!