About the Microsoft 70-640 Exam

The Technology Specialist (TS) exam, Exam 70-640: TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring, became available in March 2008. Its purpose is to benchmark the candidate's Windows 2008 Server Active Directory configuration skills.

Success leads to the MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration certification which is intended for persons who work, or plan to work, with Active Directory and Directory Services, Active Directory server roles, certificate management and Group Policy.

Audience Profile

The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) on Windows Server 2008 credential is intended for IT professionals who work in the complex computing environment of medium-sized to large companies. The MCTS candidate should ideally have a minimum of one year of experience implementing and administering a network operating system in an environment that has the following characteristics:

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Credit Toward Certification

When you pass Exam 70-640: TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring you complete the requirements for the following certification:

Exam 70-640: TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring: counts as credit toward the following certification:

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Skills Being Measured

This exam measures your ability to accomplish technical tasks in the areas listed below. The percentages indicate the relative weight of each major topic area on the exam.

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Recommended Preparation Materials and Pricing

The table below presents the combinations of examinations to Microsoft courses to achieve MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration.

Pricing and special offers for learning packages are available via:

Required Exams for MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration (One Exam Required) Training & Preparation Materials
Exam 70-640: TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring Course 6419: Configuring, Managing and Maintaining Windows Server 2008 Servers (five days)

plus elements from

Collection 10272AE: MCTS (Exam 70-640): Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory (28 Hours NB approximately 8 to 12 hours study to supplement the 6419 course learning outcomes)

and

MeasureUp's '70-640 - TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring' Practice Test Software
 
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