Microsoft 70-412

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Can you give me an overview of the 70-412 exam?

The Microsoft Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services exam (code: 70-412) 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: Windows Server 2012, MCSE: Core Infrastructure. Passing it proves to employers that your skills have been validated by Microsoft itself, which is why the 70-412 credential keeps showing up in job postings.

How many questions are in the 70-412 exam, and how long does it take?

The Microsoft Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services exam gives you 120 minutes to work through 45-55. 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 70-412 exam, and how much does it cost?

The passing score for the Microsoft Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services exam is 700/1000, and the official registration fee is $165 USD. 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 700/1000.

Are there any prerequisites for the 70-412 exam?

According to Microsoft, the following applies: Recommended: 70-410 and 70-411 exams or equivalent knowledge. 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/70-412/ before you register.

How do I register for the 70-412 exam?

You can book your Microsoft Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services exam through the official channels below:

• Microsoft Exam Page

Depending on availability in your region, the exam is delivered as Previously delivered via Prometric test centers and online proctoring; no longer available.

What official training does Microsoft recommend for the 70-412 exam?

Microsoft lists the following training options for Microsoft Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services candidates:

• Microsoft Official Course 20412B
• Exam 70-412 Skills Outline

Official courses build a solid foundation, and pairing them with the 455 practice questions from Dumpkiller shows you how ready you really are before you spend money on the exam itself.

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What happens if I do not pass the 70-412 exam, and how is my order delivered?

If you take the corresponding 70-412 exam within 60 days of your purchase and do not pass, you can apply for a full refund under our 100% Money Back Guarantee, subject to a few conditions: the failed exam must be the one matching your purchase; sitting the exam within 3 days of purchase does not qualify, since that leaves too little preparation time; downloading the material without actually taking the exam does not qualify; free materials and expired orders are excluded; and the candidate name must match the payer name. To apply, send a scanned copy of your enrollment slip together with your official Score Report (PDF) within 2 days after the exam, and claims are processed within 7 days. If you would rather not take a refund, you can exchange your purchase for two free products of equal value while keeping the update service on the product you originally bought. As for delivery, everything is an instant download: your products are sent to your email within one minute of payment — contact customer service if nothing arrives within 2 hours — and there is no limit on the number of computers you can install the software on.

What topics are covered in the 70-412 exam?

The official Microsoft Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services syllabus is organized into 6 main domains. The first three are Configure and Manage High Availability (16%), Implement Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (17%), and Configure the Active Directory Infrastructure (17%). For the full domain-by-domain breakdown, see the complete Exam Topics outline above.

Microsoft Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services Sample Questions:

Question #1

Your network contains an Active Directory domain named adatum.com.
The domain contains four servers.
The servers are configured as shown in the following table.

You plan to deploy an enterprise certification authority (CA) on a server named Server5.
Server5 will be used to issue certificates to domain-joined computers and workgroup computers.
You need to identify which server you must use as the certificate revocation list (CRL) distribution point for Server5.
Which server should you identify?

A. Server 2
B. Server 1
C. Server 4
D. Server 3

Question #2

Your network contains an Active Directory forest named contoso.com. All servers run Windows Server 2012 R2.
The domain contains four servers. The servers are configured as shown in the following table.

You need to deploy IP Address Management (IPAM) to manage DNS and DHCP.
On which server should you install IPAM?

A. DC1
B. DC3
C. DC2
D. Server1

Question #3

Your network contains an Active Directory domain named contoso.com.
The domain contains a main office and a branch office.
An Active Directory site exists for each office.
All domain controllers run Windows Server 2012 R2.
The domain contains two domain controllers.
The domain controllers are configured as shown in the following table.

DC1 hosts an Active Directory-integrated zone for contoso.com.
You add the DNS Server server role to DC2.
You discover that the contoso.com DNS zone fails to replicate to DC2.
You verify that the domain, schema, and configuration naming contexts replicate from DC1 to DC2.
You need to ensure that DC2 replicates the contoso.com zone by using Active Directory replication.
Which tool should you use?

A. Ntdsutil
B. DNS Manager
C. Active Directory Sites and Services
D. Active Directory Domains and Trusts

Question #4

You have an enterprise certification authority (CA) named CA1.
You configure a recovery agent for CA1.
On CA1, you create a new certificate template named CertTemplate1, and then you configure CA1 to allow certificates to be requested based on CertTemplate1.
You need to ensure that new certificates issued based on CertTemplate1 can be recovered.
What should you do?

A. From the Certification Templates console, modify the Issuance Requirements setting of CertTemplate1.
B. From the Certification Templates console, modify the Request Handling setting of CertTemplate1.
C. From the Certification Authority console, modify the enrollment managers of CA1.
D. the Certification Authority console, modify the enrollment agents of CA1.

Question #5

Your network contains an Active Directory domain named contoso.com. All file servers in the domain run Windows Server 2012 R2.
The computer accounts of the file servers are in an organizational unit (OU) named OU1. A Group Policy object (GPO) named GPO1 is linked to OU1.
You plan to modify the NTFS permissions for many folders on the file servers by using central access policies.
You need to identify any users who will be denied access to resources that they can currently access once the new permissions are implemented.
In which order should you Perform the five actions?

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