Microsoft 72-640 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring |
| Exam Number: | 70-640 (commonly referenced; 72-640 used in some listings/variants) |
| Exam Duration: | 120-135 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 50-60 |
| Exam Price: | USD 165 (varies by region) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired (Windows Server 2008 certification track discontinued) |
| Passing Score: | 700/1000 |
| Available Languages: | French, German, Chinese (Simplified), Spanish, English, Japanese |
| Exam Format: | Multiple response, Drag and drop, Simulation-based items, Case studies, Multiple choice |
| Related Certifications: | MCITP: Server Administrator MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration MCITP: Enterprise Administrator |
| Recommended Training: | Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Training Resources Microsoft Learn (Legacy Windows Server content) |
| Exam Registration: | Microsoft Certification Exam Registration |
| Sample Questions: | Microsoft 72-640 Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Proctored exam via Pearson VUE (online or test center, depending on region availability) |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended experience with Windows Server 2008 and basic networking concepts; familiarity with Active Directory concepts is strongly advised. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/ |
Microsoft 72-640 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
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| Topic 1: Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services (AD LDS) | - Configure AD LDS instances
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| Topic 2: User, Group, and Computer Management | - Authentication and authorization
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| Topic 3: Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) | - Deploy certificate services
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| Topic 4: Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) Installation and Configuration | - Configure AD DS forest and domain structure
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| Topic 5: Group Policy Infrastructure | - Manage security and administrative templates
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| Topic 6: Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) | - Implement identity federation
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| Topic 7: Maintenance, Monitoring, and Backup | - Monitor Active Directory
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