Microsoft 70-290 Exam Information and Actual Questions

  • Exam Code/Number: 70-290
  • Exam Name/Title: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
  • Certification Provider: Microsoft
  • Corresponding Certification: MCP
  • Exam Questions: 268
  • Updated On: Jul 19, 2026

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Microsoft 70-290 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:Microsoft
Exam Name:Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
Exam Number:70-290
Exam Format:Multiple choice, Case studies, Simulations
Exam Duration:120-180
Certificate Validity Period:Retired
Available Languages:English
Real Exam Qty:40-60
Related Certifications:MCSA: Windows Server 2003
Passing Score:700/1000
Sample Questions:Microsoft 70-290 Sample Questions
Exam Way:Historically delivered via proctored testing centers (Prometric); retired and no longer available for registration.
Pre Condition:Recommended 1-2 years of experience administering Windows Server 2003 environments; commonly taken as part of MCSA: Windows Server 2003 certification track (often alongside 70-270 and 70-291/70-293).

Microsoft 70-290 Exam Syllabus Topics:

SectionObjectives
Managing Users, Computers, and Groups- Active Directory user and group administration
  • 1. Manage security and distribution groups
    • 2. Create and manage user accounts
      • 3. Configure organizational units (OUs)
        Maintaining Server Security- Security configuration and updates
        • 1. Audit system access and logs
          • 2. Apply security patches and updates
            • 3. Configure security policies
              Managing Backup and Restore- Data protection strategies
              • 1. Perform system state backups
                • 2. Configure backup schedules
                  • 3. Restore files and system data
                    Managing and Maintaining Server Resources- File and print services
                    • 1. Deploy and manage printers
                      • 2. Configure shared folders and permissions
                        • 3. Manage NTFS permissions
                          - Server performance and reliability
                          • 1. Monitor system performance
                            • 2. Use Event Viewer and System Monitor
                              • 3. Optimize server performance
                                Managing Physical and Logical Disks- Disk management and storage configuration
                                • 1. Configure disk types (basic and dynamic)
                                  • 2. Implement RAID solutions
                                    • 3. Create and manage partitions and volumes
                                      Managing Network Services- Core network services configuration
                                      • 1. Configure DHCP services
                                        • 2. Manage TCP/IP settings
                                          • 3. Configure DNS services


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