All You Need to Know About MCSA: Windows Server 2012 Certification and Microsoft MCSA 70-411 Exam

We all know that Microsoft is one of the most famous software providers, but not all of us know that the company also offers a wide range of credentials for IT professionals. Microsoft provides certifications on 4 levels: developer, expert, associate and entry. This post is dedicated to the associate Microsoft certification that can serve as a springboard for your IT career – Microsoft MCSA 70-411 VCE Questions credential.

MCSA: Windows Server 2012 certification

If you want to work with Windows Server 2012 and deliver more value for the enterprise you are working in, this certification can be a great choice for you. With this credential, you can qualify for the job of a systems administrator or network specialist. To get certified, the interested candidates should sit for 3 exams: 70-410, 70-411 and 70-412. In this article, we will focus on 70-411 exam and its details. Read on to learn the necessary information about the second exam in MCSA: Windows Server 2012 credential path.

70-411 exam

As mentioned above, Microsoft 70-411 exam is one of the three exams you must pass to achieve the MCSA: Windows Server 2012 certification. This particular exam will test your knowledge and skill sets related to the administration of Windows Server 2012 infrastructure hosted in the enterprise environment. To pass this exam, the candidate should know how to implement, manage and maintain Windows Server 2012 services as well as handle data security, network access and user/group management.

Passing this exam will give you the ability to showcase your skills related to the management of the major servicing functions of the Windows Server 2012.

Skills measured in the MCSA 70-411 exam

The test contains questions related to the following topics:

1. Servers: deployment, management and maintenance

To be able to clear this section, the candidates should know how to monitor servers, manage and deploy server images andimplement the patch management.

2. Print and file services

This part of the exam covers the configuration of FSRM (File Server Resource Manager), DFS (Configure Distributed File System), fileencryption, disk encryption andprogressive audit policies.

3. Access and network services

To answer all the questions in this section, the candidate should be well familiar with the configuration of DNS records, DNS zones andDirectAccess as well as VPN and routing.

4. Network policy server infrastructure

This unit covers the configuration of NPS (Network Policy Server) and NPS policies.

5. Active Directory: configuration and management

To clear this section, you need to know everything about how to configure domain controllers, service authentication and account policies. You should also be able to maintain Active Directory.

6. Group Policy: configuration and management

To clear this unit, you should be able to configure Group Policy processing, settings and preferences, as well as know how to manage Group Policy objects.

The structure of the exam

To get ready for your 70-411 exam, you should know the structure of the test. Microsoft company is not very open about the exact exam details. Still, we can tell that MCSA exams usually last for two hours and contain 40-60 questions. Similarly, we can tell that the majority of the questions you will find in the exam is multiple-choice, but there will be also drag-and-drop, hot area, active screen, case study, best answer, build list and other kinds of questions.

To register forthe test, you have to pay a $165 fee. This is the price for the US, however, the expense varies depending on your place of residence. If you scored 700 or more points out of 1000 possible, you passed the test and this stage of certification is completed. If you didn’t manage to clear the test at your first attempt, you can always pay your fee and try again.

Exam 70-411 prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites to be eligible for 70-411 exam, however, you are required to possess the necessary knowledge in the field of Windows Server 2012 infrastructure administration before trying to attempt it.The hands-on skills will help you significantly with your 70-411 questions.

Who should appear in 70-411 exam?

70-411 is the second of the three exams you need to pass in order to attain MCSA: Windows Server 2012 certification. This test is designed for the specialists willing to advance their skills related to the administration of Windows Server 2012 infrastructure.

It is intended for specialists who want to boost their skills in the field of systems administration and computer networks. After you pass this exam, you will be one step closer to the MCSA: Windows Server 2012 certification and the status of a proven specialist.

Preparation options

In order to be fully ready for your 70-411 exam, you must explore all the available preparation options to choose only the best. For example, instructor-led training course can help you to learn all the necessary exam concepts under the supervision of experienced Microsoft specialists. Without any doubts, this will improve your skills and help you to feel more confident. If you want to increase your chances of success, the instructor-led training course will be a great option for you. Of course, training courses can cost you quite a sum, but you will never regret about signing up for one.

Another great training option is to use official study guides authored by Microsoft experts. These paper and e-books will certainly help you in grasping all the important exam information. If you want to learn at your own pace, books are just what you need. Besides, books often offer practice questions you can use to assess the level of your knowledge and eliminate some weak points if any.

Conclusion

Now, when you know this vital information about 70-411 exam, you can start the preparation process. Ensure that all the resources you use to prepare are of good quality and contain updated material. After you get your MCSA: Windows Server 2012 certification, you can pursue expert-level MCSE: Core Infrastructure credential which will take your career to a whole new level!

by Peter Katsiris

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