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Microsoft 072-640 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring |
| Exam Number: | 72-640 (also known as 70-640) |
| Exam Price: | Approx. $125 USD (historical, varies by region) |
| Exam Format: | Drag and Drop, Hotspot, Multiple Choice, Scenario-Based |
| Passing Score: | 700 / 1000 |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Available Languages: | Chinese (Simplified), Japanese, German, Portuguese (Brazil), French, English, Spanish |
| Related Certifications: | MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration MCITP: Server Administrator MCITP: Enterprise Administrator MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure Configuration |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired July 31, 2021; MCTS certification was lifetime once earned |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60-70 |
| Recommended Training: | Microsoft Official Course 6425B: Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Domain Services |
| Exam Registration: | Microsoft Retired Exams Page Pearson VUE Registration (retired) |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Proctored at Pearson VUE test centers; online proctoring available historically |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: 1+ year of experience implementing and administering Windows Server 2008/R2 environments; no mandatory prerequisites |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/microsoft-640-exam |
Microsoft 072-640 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Creating and Maintaining Active Directory Objects | 21% | - Automate creation of Active Directory accounts - Configure Group Policy objects (GPOs) - Manage GPOs - Create and manage groups - Maintain Active Directory accounts - Manage organizational units (OUs) |
| Configuring Active Directory Domain Services Infrastructure | 21% | - Configure sites and replication - Configure global catalog and application data partitions - Configure domain controllers - Configure trusts - Configure forests and domains |
| Configuring Active Directory Certificate Services | 7% | - Manage certificate revocations - Install and configure AD CS - Manage certificate enrollment - Manage certificate templates |
| Configuring Active Directory Roles and Services | 14% | - Configure Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) - Configure Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS) - Configure read-only domain controllers (RODC) - Configure Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services (AD LDS) |
| Configuring Domain Name System for Active Directory | 19% | - Configure DNS server settings - Monitor and troubleshoot DNS - Configure DNS replication - Configure DNS for Active Directory - Configure DNS zones |
| Maintaining the Active Directory Environment | 18% | - Perform offline maintenance - Monitor Active Directory - Configure backup and recovery |
072-640 Exam FAQ: Before You Book Your Seat
Microsoft TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuring is an official Microsoft exam, listed under exam code 072-640. A passing result earns you the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuration certification at the Technology Specialist / Associate level. It also ties into MCITP: Server Administrator, MCITP: Enterprise Administrator, MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration, MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure Configuration, extending its value across your certification roadmap. Employers read this credential as verified competence, which is why it keeps appearing in job requirements.
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Passing Microsoft TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuring requires 700 / 1000, and the official registration fee is Approx. $125 USD (historical, varies by region). Retakes charge the full Approx. $125 USD (historical, varies by region) again, which is why experienced candidates treat preparation as the cheaper exam fee. Verify your readiness with repeated ActualPDF practice scores above the requirement before you commit to a date.
Recommended: 1+ year of experience implementing and administering Windows Server 2008/R2 environments; no mandatory prerequisites
Requirements evolve, so confirm the current conditions before registering on the official exam page.
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The Microsoft TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuring syllabus spans 6 domains, led by Configuring Active Directory Roles and Services (14%), Configuring Domain Name System for Active Directory (19%), and Configuring Active Directory Certificate Services (7%). The complete topic list is published above; candidates who study the map first rarely get lost later.
