Microsoft 074-679 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Hosted Environments, Configuring and Managing |
| Exam Number: | 74-679 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40-60 |
| Exam Duration: | 120-150 |
| Passing Score: | 700/1000 |
| Exam Format: | Scenario-based questions, Case studies, Multiple choice |
| Exam Price: | USD 165 (varies by region) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired (no longer active certification) |
| Related Certifications: | Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) MCTS Windows Server 2008 |
| Recommended Training: | Microsoft Learning (Retired Windows Server 2008 training resources) |
| Exam Registration: | Microsoft Certification Registration (Pearson VUE) |
| Sample Questions: | Microsoft 074-679 Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Proctored exam via authorized testing centers or online proctoring (Pearson VUE) |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended experience with Windows Server 2008 and familiarity with virtualization and Remote Desktop Services. MCTS-level knowledge in Windows Server administration is typically expected. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/retired-certifications/ |
Microsoft 074-679 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Managing and Maintaining Hosted Environments | - Managing user sessions and load balancing - Configuring updates and patch management - Monitoring performance and resource utilization |
| Planning and Configuring Hosted Desktop Environments | - Assessing business and technical requirements for hosted environments - Planning virtualization strategies (VDI and session-based desktops) - Designing Remote Desktop Services (RDS) architecture |
| Troubleshooting Hosted Environments | - Analyzing logs and system events for failures - Resolving application compatibility problems - Diagnosing connectivity and session issues |
| Deploying Hosted Desktop Infrastructure | - Deploying Remote Desktop Connection Broker and Gateway - Installing and configuring Remote Desktop Session Host - Configuring Hyper-V for virtual desktop infrastructure |
| Securing Hosted Desktop Infrastructure | - Securing Remote Desktop access with gateways - Implementing authentication and authorization controls - Applying Group Policy for hosted environments |
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