SYNOPSIS • MCSE 2000vs
Microsoft’s exam 70-214, “Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network” is an elective requirement for the MCSA (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator) on Microsoft Windows 2000 and MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) on Microsoft Windows 2000 certifications. It is designed for candidates who operate in medium to very large computing environments that use
the Windows 2000 and Active Directory. There is no specific prerequisite for this exam but Microsoft recommends that candidates have a minimum of one year experience implementing and administering security and network infrastructures in the type of environment described here.
Note that Microsoft does not document the format of
a particular exam. However, Microsoft exams might include adaptive testing technology and simulation items. Currently, Microsoft does not identify the format in which exams are
presented. In the past, though, this exam was form-based multiple choice with around 50 questions.
The domains covered by this exam are:
Implementing,
Managing, and Troubleshooting Baseline Security
Implementing,
Managing, and Troubleshooting Service Packs and Security Updates
Implementing,
Managing, and Troubleshooting Security-Enhanced Communication Channels
Configuring,
Managing, and Troubleshooting Authentication and Remote Access Security
Implementing
and Managing a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Encrypting File System (EFS)
Monitoring
and Responding to Security Incidents
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Slightly harder than expected
bretbowman on Tuesday, December 13, 2005
I took this exam this week and it was a bit harder than I had expected. I wouldn't say it was difficult, but I had a lot of GPO and Sec. template questions. Used all the time (but I routinely review my answers with left over time). I used Cramsession and Sybex books and software to prepare. I usually takes an assessment test first and only study the subjects that I'm weak on. Use a practice test a week or two before the exam to find what still may be my weakest subjects and drill on those the last week or two. This has brought me success and is the approach that I recommend, especially if you've been working in the field for 10+ years. Remember, there IS book content that you don't see often in real life. This can kill you on the exam, if you don't find those weaknesses and drill on them.
Straightforward
cschmidt704 on Wednesday, October 27, 2004
A fair test. I rated it average, but it was actually hard for me. I passed with a 755, but the only study I did was to read an ExamCram book. If you don't have experience study alot, but know that this test is a fair assessment of knowledge. No left field questions. Everything related to the stated subject matter, and for once I got no tricky questions from Microsoft.
Not as hard as I expected
safletcher on Wednesday, October 06, 2004
When I went in to take this test, I expected it to be quite difficult. Boy, was I in for a suprise. I sped through the test in my normal fashion, which worried me greatly. I was quite shocked when I found out I got a 913. However, I will say that you need to know Group Policy very well.
Passed 790
ReverendDigital on Wednesday, July 28, 2004
Passed today, know GPOs inside and out. This test takes forever to finish, each question requires reading several paragraphs of reading. Took me 90 minutes to complete.
Pass on the dot
mastery on Tuesday, March 09, 2004
Got it passed at 700. phew!
The questions are as tricky, please pay attention to answers as two choices may only have one word different. A lot of the questions are playing the same word game. Read the answers carefully. It may be computer account and user account, domain or domain controller.
You need to know the correct phase.
Less new info than expected
jdemersseman on Wednesday, December 10, 2003
I passed this today with 778/1000. The exam seemed pretty heavy on group policy, AD, VPN, IPSec. Almost nothing on SUS. One question on RIS. Several on CA's. I did see some XP. I spent a week preparing and took it on the heels of 70-220. I'll take Security+ on Friday to complete my MCSE: Security.
Easier if you know XP
j_a_saunders on Thursday, October 23, 2003
Passed first time, but would have been easier if I knew all about XP security and wireless. Quite a few questions relating to these topics. Also helps if your book hasn't spent its entire life at the bottom of your desk draw and you don't go out playing pool the night before until the early hours.
Take it after your MCSE
sohtt on Wednesday, October 08, 2003
You need to know Windows 2000 pretty well especially how Group Policy in the contact of Active Directory is used for securing your Windows 2000 domain. Recommend that you read at least two book on the subjects before attempting the exam. For me, the following books are really a excellent reference:
1) MCSA/MCSE Implementing and Administering Windows 2000 Security by Will Schmied Publisher: Syngress
2) ExamCram 2 Implementing and Administering Security in a Windows 2000 Network by Roberta Bragg Publsher: Que
All the best to those aspiring to be MCSA/MCSE: Security
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Slightly harder than expected