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Microsoft 070-410 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 |
| Exam Number: | 70-410 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice, Scenario-based, Drag-and-drop, Active screen |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired as of January 31, 2021; achieved certification remains valid |
| Related Certifications: | MCSE: Server Infrastructure MCSA: Server Infrastructure |
| Passing Score: | 700 (scale 1-1000) |
| Available Languages: | Chinese (Simplified), German, French, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazil), English |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40-60 |
| Exam Price: | USD $165 |
| Recommended Training: | Microsoft Official Course 20410A Microsoft Learn Exam 70-410 Study Guide |
| Exam Registration: | Microsoft Learning / Pearson VUE |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | Proctored online or at authorized testing centers (before retirement) |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisites; recommended: basic knowledge of networking, security, and Windows Server environment |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/exams/70-410/ |
Microsoft 070-410 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Configure Server Roles and Features | 15-20% | - Configure print and document services - Configure servers for remote management - Configure file and share access |
| Topic 2: Deploy and Configure Core Network Services | 15-20% | - Configure IPv4 and IPv6 addressing - Deploy and configure DNS - Deploy and configure DHCP |
| Topic 3: Install and Configure Servers | 15-20% | - Install servers - Configure local storage - Configure servers - Plan server installation and configuration |
| Topic 4: Create and Manage Group Policy | 15-20% | - Create Group Policy objects - Manage Group Policy objects - Configure security policies |
| Topic 5: Install and Administer Active Directory | 15-20% | - Install domain controllers - Create and manage Active Directory users and computers - Create and manage Active Directory groups and organizational units |
| Topic 6: Configure Hyper-V | 15-20% | - Create and configure virtual machine storage - Create and configure virtual machine settings - Create and configure virtual networks |
What Candidates Ask About the Microsoft 070-410 Exam
Can you give me an overview of the 070-410 exam?
The Microsoft Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 exam (code: 070-410) is the official Microsoft exam that leads to the MCSA: Windows Server 2012 certification. It sits at the Associate level of the Microsoft certification track. It is also connected with related credentials such as MCSA: Server Infrastructure, MCSE: Server Infrastructure. Passing it proves to employers that your skills have been validated by Microsoft itself, which is why the 070-410 credential keeps showing up in job postings.
How many questions are in the 070-410 exam, and how long does it take?
The Microsoft Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 exam gives you 120 minutes to work through 40-60. Pacing matters more than most candidates expect, so before exam day, run at least one full timed session in the Dumpkiller test engine to learn how long you can afford per question. If an item stalls you, flag it and move on — coming back later beats burning five minutes on a single question.
What score do I need to pass the 070-410 exam, and how much does it cost?
The passing score for the Microsoft Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 exam is 700 (scale 1-1000), and the official registration fee is USD $165. Remember that a failed attempt means paying that fee in full again, so a timed self-assessment with Dumpkiller practice questions about a week before your exam date is a cheap way to confirm you are scoring comfortably above 700 (scale 1-1000).
Are there any prerequisites for the 070-410 exam?
According to Microsoft, the following applies: No mandatory prerequisites; recommended: basic knowledge of networking, security, and Windows Server environment. Certification policies do change from time to time, so confirm the latest requirements on the official exam page at https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/exams/70-410/ before you register.
How do I register for the 070-410 exam?
You can book your Microsoft Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 exam through the official channels below:
Depending on availability in your region, the exam is delivered as Proctored online or at authorized testing centers (before retirement).
What official training does Microsoft recommend for the 070-410 exam?
Microsoft lists the following training options for Microsoft Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 candidates:
Official courses build a solid foundation, and pairing them with the 498 practice questions from Dumpkiller shows you how ready you really are before you spend money on the exam itself.
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What topics are covered in the 070-410 exam?
The official Microsoft Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 syllabus is organized into 6 main domains. The first three are Configure Server Roles and Features (15-20%), Install and Configure Servers (15-20%), and Install and Administer Active Directory (15-20%). For the full domain-by-domain breakdown, see the complete Exam Topics outline above.
Microsoft Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 Sample Questions:
Question #1
STION NO: 394
You work as an administrator at Contoso.com. The Contoso.com network consists of a single domain named Contoso.com. All servers in the Contoso.com domain, including domain controllers, have Windows Server
2012 R2 installed.
Contoso.com has a Hyper-V server, named ENSUREPASS-SR13, which hosts multiple virtual machines.
You have enabled the use of Single-root I/O virtualization.
Which of the following is TRUE with regards to using Single-root I/O virtualization? (Choose all that apply.)
A. It maximizes network throughput, while minimizing network latency.
B. It prevents the virtual machine from accessing the network switch directly.
C. It avoids the virtual switch stack and allows the virtual machine direct access to the actual network switch.
D. It maximizes network throughput, as well as network latency.
Question #2
ION NO: 383 HOTSPOT
Your network contains an Active Directory domain named contoso.com. The network contains two subnets.
The subnets are configured as shown in the following table:
The network contains a member server named Server1 that runs Windows Server 2012 R2. Server1 has the DHCP Server server role installed.
Server1 is configured to lease IP addresses to the two subnets. You add three new printers to the Warehouse subnet. The printers have static IP addresses. The IP addresses are consecutive.
You need to create an exclusion range that contains the IP addresses of the printers.
From which node should you configure the exclusion range? To answer, select the appropriate node in the answer area.
Question #3
Your network contains an Active Directory forest named contoso.com. The forest contains a single domain.
The domain contains two domain controllers named DC1 and DC2 that run Windows Server 2012 R2.
The domain contains a user named User1 and a global security group named Group1.
You reconfigure DC2 as a member server in the domain.
You need to add DC2 as the first domain controller in a new domain in the forest.
Which cmdlet should you run?
A. Rename-AdObject
B. Add-AdPrincipalGroupMembership
C. Set AdAccountControl
D. Set-User
E. Set-AdGroup
F. Install-AddsDomainController
G. Install AddsDomain
H. Install WindowsFeature
Question #4
Your network contains a file server named Server1 that runs Windows Server 2012 R2. All client computers run Windows 8.1.
You need to ensure that when users are connected to the network, they always use local offline files that are cached from Server1.
Which Group Policy setting should you configure?
A. Enable file synchronization on costed networks
B. Turn on economical application of administratively assigned Offline Files.
C. Configure Slow link speed
D. Configure slow-link mode.
Question #5
You have a Hyper-V host named server1 that runs windows server 2012 R2. Server1 host 50 virtual machines that run Windows Server 2012 R2.
You enable and configure enhanced session mode on Server1.
You need to identify a new functionality available for the virtual machines hosted on server1.
What should you identify?
A. Smart card authentication using virtual machine connections
B. smart card authentication using the remote desktop client
C. Redirection of RemoteFX USB drivers using virtual machine connections
D. Redirection of RemoteFX USB drivers by using remote desktop connections
Solutions:
| Question #1 Answer: A,C | Question #2 Answer: Only visible for members | Question #3 Answer: H | Question #4 Answer: D | Question #5 Answer: D |


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