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| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Implementing Microsoft Server Virtualization with Windows Server Hyper-V and System Center |
| Exam Number: | 74-409 |
| Exam Duration: | 120-180 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice, Case studies, Lab-based scenarios |
| Exam Price: | $165 USD (may vary by country) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired (certification no longer active) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40-60 |
| Related Certifications: | MCSA: Server Virtualization |
| Passing Score: | 700 (out of 1000) |
| Available Languages: | English, Japanese, French, Simplified Chinese, German, Korean |
| Recommended Training: | Microsoft Learn - Hyper-V and virtualization training System Center Virtual Machine Manager documentation |
| Exam Registration: | Microsoft Credentials Portal Microsoft Certification Exam Registration (Pearson VUE) |
| Sample Questions: | Microsoft 074-409 Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Available via Pearson VUE test centers and online proctored exams (where supported) |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended knowledge of Windows Server administration and networking fundamentals |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/credentials/certifications/exams/74-409 |
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: Configure and manage virtual machine storage | - Virtual disk management
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| Topic 2: Configure and manage Hyper-V | - Manage virtual machines
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| Topic 3: Implement high availability and recovery | - Backup and disaster recovery
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| Topic 4: Implement and manage virtual networking | - Virtual network configuration
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| Topic 5: Implement System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) | - VM deployment and management
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The 074-409 exam, officially titled Server Virtualization with Windows Server Hyper-V and System Center, is the qualifying exam for the MCSA: Server Virtualization with Windows Server Hyper-V and System Center certification, which sits at the Associate 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 MCSA: Server Virtualization, so the effort you put in now keeps paying off as you advance.
The 074-409 exam gives you 40-60 questions to complete within 120-180. Do the math before exam day: divide the total time by the question count to set a steady per-question pace, and flag any item that stalls you so you can return to it after securing the easier points. The most reliable way to build that rhythm is a full timed practice test under the same limit, which is exactly what TestSimulate's test engines are designed for.
The passing score for Microsoft Server Virtualization with Windows Server Hyper-V and System Center is 700 (out of 1000), and the official registration fee is $165 USD (may vary by country). Keep in mind that a retake means paying that fee again in full, which makes an honest self-check worthwhile: before you book, sit a timed practice test and make sure you are consistently scoring above the passing line with some margin to spare.
According to the official requirements: Recommended knowledge of Windows Server administration and networking fundamentals. Eligibility rules do change from time to time, so confirm the current details on the official exam page before you register.
Registration for the 074-409 exam is handled through the official channels below:
The exam is delivered in the following format: Available via Pearson VUE test centers and online proctored exams (where supported). Pick a date that leaves room for at least one full timed practice test beforehand.
Microsoft recommends the following official training options for candidates preparing for Microsoft Server Virtualization with Windows Server Hyper-V and System Center:
Courses build the foundation, but they work best alongside question practice. That is where TestSimulate comes in: the 99 practice questions in our 074-409 package let you rehearse the exam format at your own pace and see exactly where you stand.
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The current Microsoft Server Virtualization with Windows Server Hyper-V and System Center syllabus is organized into 5 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.
Question 1
HOTSPOT
You are the virtualization administrator for an organization. You use System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) to configure a virtual machine (VM) template that will host a new application.
You have the following requirements for new VMs that host the application:
- New VMs must be highly available. - You must join the VMs to an Active Directory Domain Services domain at deployment.
You need to modify the VM template to support the requirements.
On the properties page for the template, which two settings should you configure? To
answer, select the appropriate settings in the answer area.
Question 2
You administer a server that runs Windows Server 2012 R2 with the Hyper-V role installed. You plan to deploy a new virtual machine (VM) to the server. The data stored by the VM doubles each month.
You have the following requirements:
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The virtual hard disk (VHD) must minimize the storage space requirements. Changes to the VHD must NOT require user intervention.
You need to create the VHD. What should you create?
A. a differencing file that uses the VHDX file format
B. a file that uses the VSV file format for the data LUN
C. a dynamically expanding file that uses the VHD file format
D. a differencing file that uses the VHD file format
Question 3
DRAG DROP
You use System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) to manage a Hyper-V environment that consists of two host groups named Dev1 and Prod1. It also has two private clouds named DevCloud and ProdCloud.
You have a self-service user role named DevVMAdmins. DevVMAdmins does NOT have the rights to perform any actions. DevVMAdmins must have the ability to start virtual machines (VMs), stop VMs, and shut down VMs. It must also be able to use resources from other self-service users.
You need to configure the DevVMAdmins user role.
How should you complete the relevant Windows PowerShell command? To answer, drag the appropriate Windows PowerShell segments to the correct locations in the cmdlet. Each Windows PowerShell segment may be used once, more than once, or not at all. You may
need to drag the split bar between panes or scroll to view content.
Question 4
A company uses Windows Server 2012 R2 servers that have the Hyper-V role installed. The company uses a single System Center 2012 R2 Data Protection Manager (DPM)
server to back up and recover the Hyper-V environment.
You deploy a new standalone Hyper-V host server, and then deploy 20 new virtual machines (VMs) to the host server. You create a DPM protection group named ProtectionGroup3.
You need to automate the process of adding the 20 new VMs to ProtectionGroup3.
What should you run?
A. the Windows PowerShell cmdlet Register-SCVMMManagedComputer
B. the Windows PowerShell script AddNewStandAloneVMToDRServer.ps1, and specify the Hyper-V server and ProtectionGroup3 as parameters
C. the Windows PowerShell cmdlet Update-SCVMMManagedComputer
D. the Windows PowerShell script AddNewStandAloneVM.ps1, and specify the Hyper-V server and ProtectionGroup3 as parameters
Question 5
A company has an environment that runs System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager and System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager (VMM). The company also has web applications that are used by employees.
You must plan a management strategy for the company.
You need to ensure that you can monitor the web applications from outside the company network.
Which tool should you use as part of the monitoring strategy?
A. System Center Fabric Health Dashboard
B. Microsoft Monitoring Agent
C. Windows Intune
D. System Center Global Service Monitor
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