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70-270

Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional

The Windows XP Professional exam counts as a core requirement in the Windows 2000 and Windows 2003 certifications. It is core requirement for the MCSE on Microsoft Windows 2000 and 2003, and MCSA on Microsoft Windows 2000 and 2003 certifications.

70-270 is designed for candidates who operate in medium to very large computing environments that use Microsoft Windows XP Professional as a desktop operating system. There is no specific prerequisite for this exam but Microsoft recommends that candidates have a minimum of one year experience implementing and administering any desktop operating system in a network environment.

In keeping with Microsoft's certification tradition, the 70-270 exam is challenging. You will need knowledge of Windows XP Professional both conceptually and as it functions on a Windows 2000/.NET network, and you will need hands-on experience in order to master the exam.

The topics covered by this exam include:

• Installing Windows XP Professional
• Implementing and Conducting Administration of Resources
• Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Hardware Devices and Drivers
• Monitoring and Optimizing System Performance and Reliability
• Configuring and Troubleshooting the Desktop Environment
• Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Network Protocols and Services
• Implementing, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting Security

This exam costs $125 USD. It may be taken from Pearson Vue or Thomson Prometric.

70-270 Practice Exams

• 70-270 Exam Simulator by JRK Software.
• CERT-70-270 by Transcender