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| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Administering Visual Studio Team Foundation Server 2012 |
| Exam Number: | 70-496 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Related Certifications: | MCSD: Application Lifecycle Management |
| Real Exam Qty: | 97 |
| Sample Questions: | Microsoft 70-496 Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Onsite delivered through authorized testing centers |
| Pre Condition: | Experience with Team Foundation Server administration and application lifecycle management concepts is recommended |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/ |
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Install and Configure Team Foundation Server | 25% | - Configure version control proxy servers - Install Team Foundation Server in single-tier or multi-tier environments |
| Topic 2: Manage Team Foundation Server | 26% | - Manage team project collections and projects - Configure backup and recovery procedures |
| Topic 3: Administer Version Control | 25% | - Configure check-in policies and security settings - Manage workspaces, branching and merging |
| Topic 4: Customize Team Foundation Server for Team Use | 24% | - Manage build execution and retention policies - Configure team build definitions |
The 70-496 exam, officially titled Administering Visual Studio Team Foundation Server, is the qualifying exam for the Microsoft Visual Studio 2012 certification, which sits at the Professional level. Earning it shows employers that you have the skills the credential stands for, and it is a solid step forward on a Microsoft career path. It also connects to MCSD: Application Lifecycle Management, so the effort you put in now keeps paying off as you advance.
According to the official requirements: Experience with Team Foundation Server administration and application lifecycle management concepts is recommended. Eligibility rules do change from time to time, so confirm the current details on the official exam page before you register.
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The current Microsoft Administering Visual Studio Team Foundation Server syllabus is organized into 4 exam domains. The first three are:
For the full domain and subtopic breakdown, see the Exam Topics section above — that is the outline your TestSimulate practice questions are mapped to.
Your network environment is configured according to the following table:
The data tier has been configured to run Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) in SharePoint Integrated Mode.
You need to configure the TFS environment to support the addition of SSRS Reports.
Which two actions should you perform? (Each correct answer presents part of the solution. Choose two.)
Correct Answer: A,C 🗳️
You have an existing deployment of Microsoft Visual Studio Team Foundation Server (TFS). The application tier and data tier are on separate dedicated servers.
You need to provide redundancy to the application tier and increase performance.
Which two actions should you perform? Each correct answer presents part of the solution.
Correct Answer: A,C 🗳️
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Your client's network environment includes a Microsoft Visual Studio Team Foundation
Server (TFS) 2012 server.
Some users, who do not have client access licenses perform, user acceptance testing.
You need to allow user acceptance testers to only record and view bugs they have raised.
What should you do?
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
Your network environment includes a Microsoft Visual Studio Team Foundation Server (TFS) 2012 server that uses SharePoint and SQL Server 2012 Reporting Services (SSRS).
You develop a custom report to track progress for all new projects.
You need to ensure that the report is included in all new projects when they are created.
Which two actions should you perform? (Each correct answer presents part of the solution. Choose two.)
Correct Answer: A,C 🗳️
Your network environment includes two Microsoft Visual Studio Team Foundation Server (TFS) 2012 servers.
A remote site has two teams. Each team uses a different TFS instance. The developers at the remote site experience poor performance due to network bandwidth issues.
You need to relieve bandwidth by configuring Team Foundation server with the minimal components.
What should you do?
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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