Exam Profile: Windows Server 2008 R2, Desktop Virtualization (70-669)
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Today’s large organizations are rapidly moving toward virtualized desktop environments, which are generally easier to maintain and more secure than traditional desktop computers. Passing Exam 70-669 TS: Windows Server 2008 R2, Desktop Virtualization, is a good way of demonstrating proficiency with creating and maintaining a virtual desktop environment using Microsoft technologies.
Exam Details
- Number of questions: Microsoft does not disclose the number of questions on their certification exams, but this exam is estimated to have about 50 questions.
- Type(s) of questions: Microsoft does not disclose the exam format, but the bulk of the exam is reported to be made up of multiple choice questions. You may also encounter simulations, reorder, or build a tree questions.
- Passing score: 700/1000
- Time limit: Microsoft does not disclose the time limit for their exams, but most exams have a time limit of about two hours.
- How to register: Prometric
Trouble Spots
Given the title of this exam, it is easy to assume that the exam focuses primarily on Windows Server 2008 R2 and on Hyper-V. However, there are a number of other products that candidates must have experience with in order to pass this exam. Some of these products include App-V, Med-V, and System Center Virtual Machine Manager (including the Self Service Portal).