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Microsoft 070-294 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure |
| Exam Number: | 70-294 |
| Passing Score: | 700 / 1000 |
| Available Languages: | Spanish, German, French, English |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired, no longer active |
| Real Exam Qty: | 50–70 |
| Exam Format: | Hot Area, Simulation, Build List and Reorder, Multiple Choice, Drag and Drop, Build a Tree |
| Related Certifications: | MCSE: Windows Server 2003 MCSA: Windows Server 2003 |
| Exam Duration: | 120–150 |
| Exam Price: | USD 125 (USD 50 in India/China) |
| Recommended Training: | Official Microsoft Self-Paced Training Kit 70-294 |
| Exam Registration: | Microsoft Certification (Legacy) |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Proctored at authorized test centers (originally Prometric; exam retired) |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: Working knowledge of Windows Server 2003, networking, DNS, and AD concepts; no mandatory prerequisites |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions//cc756125(v=technet.10) |
Microsoft 070-294 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Managing and Maintaining an Active Directory Infrastructure | 25% | - Back up and restore AD - Maintain AD database and log files - Manage operations masters and global catalog - Monitor and troubleshoot AD replication |
| Topic 2: Planning and Implementing Group Policy | 25% | - Deploy software and configure user environments - Create and configure GPOs - Plan Group Policy infrastructure - Manage GPO application and inheritance - Troubleshoot Group Policy issues |
| Topic 3: Planning and Implementing an Active Directory Infrastructure | 30% | - Plan forest and domain structure
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| Topic 4: Planning and Implementing User, Computer, and Group Strategies | 20% | - Plan user authentication strategies - Implement and manage accounts - Plan group and security strategies - Plan OU structure and delegation |
Microsoft Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 AD Infrastructure (070-294) — Questions Candidates Actually Ask
The 070-294 exam, officially known as Microsoft Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 AD Infrastructure, is the Microsoft test that leads to the MCP, MCSA: Windows Server 2003, MCSE: Windows Server 2003 certification at the Professional level. Passing it validates the skills employers expect from a certified professional. It is also associated with related credentials such as MCSA: Windows Server 2003, MCSE: Windows Server 2003.
The 070-294 exam contains 50–70 questions, and you have 120–150 to complete them. Work out your per-question pace before test day, and flag slow items instead of stalling on them — time pressure, not knowledge, sinks many first attempts. Timed mock exams in the Actual4Exams test engines are the most reliable way to build that rhythm.
The passing score for the 070-294 exam is 700 / 1000, and the official registration fee is USD 125 (USD 50 in India/China). If you miss the mark, a retake means paying the full fee again, so book your seat only when you are ready. A practical benchmark: score consistently above the passing line on timed practice tests before scheduling the real exam.
Recommended: Working knowledge of Windows Server 2003, networking, DNS, and AD concepts; no mandatory prerequisites
Entry requirements can change, so confirm the latest conditions on the official exam page: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions//cc756125(v=technet.10).
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Exam delivery: Proctored at authorized test centers (originally Prometric; exam retired). Seats at popular test centers fill quickly, so schedule early once your preparation is on track.
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The official Microsoft Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 AD Infrastructure outline is organized into 4 domains. The first three are:
- Planning and Implementing Group Policy — 25% of the exam
- Managing and Maintaining an Active Directory Infrastructure — 25% of the exam
- Planning and Implementing User, Computer, and Group Strategies — 20% of the exam
See the complete exam topics section above for the full outline and the weighting of every domain.
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