Earning the Microsoft TS:WindowsServer2008ActiveDirectory, credential tells employers you can work with Microsoft technologies at a professional level. Prepare for the 83-640 exam in 2026 with the 165 expert-prepared practice questions from Actual4Exams.
Microsoft 83-640 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring |
| Exam Number: | 83-640 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 45–65 |
| Available Languages: | Russian, Korean, Chinese (Simplified), French, Spanish, English, Portuguese (Brazil), German, Italian, Japanese |
| Exam Format: | Performance-based lab tasks, Simulation, Multiple-choice |
| Exam Price: | $165 USD |
| Related Certifications: | MCITP: Server Administrator MCSA: Windows Server 2008 MCITP: Enterprise Administrator |
| Passing Score: | 700 / 1000 |
| Exam Duration: | 180 minutes |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Perpetual (no expiration) |
| Recommended Training: | Microsoft Press Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-640/83-640) Microsoft Official Course 640: Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory |
| Exam Registration: | Microsoft Learning Pearson VUE |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Proctored, computer-based; available at Prometric/Pearson VUE test centers; retired as of July 31, 2013 |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended 1+ year experience administering Windows Server 2008 environments; no mandatory prerequisite exams |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/microsoft-technet/exams/83-640 |
Microsoft 83-640 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Creating and Maintaining Active Directory Objects | 18% | - Maintain Active Directory accounts - Configure GPO templates - Create and apply Group Policy objects (GPOs) - Automate creation of Active Directory accounts |
| Topic 2: Maintaining the Active Directory Environment | 18% | - Manage SYSVOL replication - Configure backup and recovery - Monitor Active Directory - Perform offline maintenance |
| Topic 3: Configuring Active Directory Certificate Services | 15% | - Manage certificate templates - Configure CA hierarchies - Manage certificate enrollment and revocation - Install Active Directory Certificate Services |
| Topic 4: Configuring Active Directory Roles and Services | 14% | - Configure Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services (AD LDS) - Configure Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS) - Configure read-only domain controllers (RODCs) |
| Topic 5: Configuring Active Directory Infrastructure | 17% | - Configure global catalogs and operations masters - Configure forests and domains - Configure sites and replication - Configure trusts |
| Topic 6: Configuring Domain Name System (DNS) for Active Directory | 17% | - Integrate DNS with Active Directory - Configure DNS server settings - Configure zone transfers and replication - Configure DNS zones and replication |
Common Questions About the Microsoft 83-640 Exam
The 83-640 exam, officially known as Microsoft TS:WindowsServer2008ActiveDirectory,, is the Microsoft test that leads to the MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring certification at the Technology Specialist (MCTS) level. Passing it validates the skills employers expect from a certified professional. It is also associated with related credentials such as MCITP: Server Administrator, MCITP: Enterprise Administrator, MCSA: Windows Server 2008.
The 83-640 exam contains 45–65 questions, and you have 180 minutes 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 83-640 exam is 700 / 1000, and the official registration fee is $165 USD. 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 1+ year experience administering Windows Server 2008 environments; no mandatory prerequisite exams
Entry requirements can change, so confirm the latest conditions on the official exam page: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/microsoft-technet/exams/83-640.
You can book the 83-640 exam through the official registration channels below:
Exam delivery: Proctored, computer-based; available at Prometric/Pearson VUE test centers; retired as of July 31, 2013. Seats at popular test centers fill quickly, so schedule early once your preparation is on track.
Microsoft recommends the following training options for Microsoft TS:WindowsServer2008ActiveDirectory, candidates:
- Microsoft Official Course 640: Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory
- Microsoft Press Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-640/83-640)
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The official Microsoft TS:WindowsServer2008ActiveDirectory, outline is organized into 6 domains. The first three are:
- Configuring Domain Name System (DNS) for Active Directory — 17% of the exam
- Creating and Maintaining Active Directory Objects — 18% of the exam
- Configuring Active Directory Roles and Services — 14% of the exam
See the complete exam topics section above for the full outline and the weighting of every domain.
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