Today, the Microsoft 70-649 exam is one of the most taken certification tests in IT — and the certificate it awards is a passport to better jobs and better futures. ExamTorrent gets you there with 303 practice questions for the 70-649 exam, written by IT experts who devote themselves to the craft.
Microsoft 70-649 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | TS: Upgrading Your MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist |
| Exam Number: | 70-649 |
| Available Languages: | Traditional Chinese, German, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, French, English |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Not applicable (retired certification exam) |
| Exam Format: | Drag and Drop, Simulation-based Questions, Multiple Choice, Multiple Response, Case Studies |
| Exam Duration: | 120-150 |
| Exam Price: | USD 125 (varies by region and time; retired exam pricing historical) |
| Passing Score: | 700 (on a 1000 scale) |
| Related Certifications: | MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration MCSE: Windows Server 2003 MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40-60 |
| Recommended Training: | Microsoft Learn Windows Server training |
| Exam Registration: | Microsoft Certification Registration Microsoft Learn Certifications |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Delivered via authorized testing centers or online proctored exams (historically Pearson VUE) |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: MCSE on Windows Server 2003 or equivalent knowledge of Windows Server 2003 administration |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/ |
Microsoft 70-649 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Application Infrastructure | - Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0 configuration - Application compatibility and deployment - Terminal Services / Remote Desktop Services |
| Security and Identity Management | - Network Access Protection (NAP) - Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and certificates - Authentication and authorization improvements |
| Active Directory Infrastructure | - Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) enhancements - Domain and forest functional levels - Group Policy management and migration |
| Planning and Managing Windows Server 2008 Environment | - Migration strategies and compatibility considerations - Server roles and deployment planning - Upgrade planning from Windows Server 2003 |
| Network Infrastructure Services | - IPv4/IPv6 transition planning - DHCP deployment and migration - DNS configuration and management |
Microsoft 70-649: What You Need to Ask First
Recommended: MCSE on Windows Server 2003 or equivalent knowledge of Windows Server 2003 administration These requirements are set by Microsoft and can change, so confirm the current rules on the official exam page: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/ before registering for the Microsoft TS: Upgrading Your MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist exam.
Delivery is instant: your 70-649 product is emailed within one minute of payment — download the attachment and start. If nothing arrives within 2 hours, check spam and contact support for an immediate resend. On failure: sit the corresponding 70-649 exam within 60 days of purchase, submit a scanned enrollment slip and the official Score Report PDF within 2 days after the exam, and the refund completes within 7 days. The policy covers the corresponding exam only; attempts within 3 days of purchase, exams never actually taken, free materials, and expired orders are excluded, and the candidate name must match the payer name. If you prefer, exchange your product for two free exam products of equal value and keep the update service on the original.
Registration runs through Microsoft's official channels:
The exam is delivered via Delivered via authorized testing centers or online proctored exams (historically Pearson VUE), so pick the option that fits you when booking.
The Microsoft TS: Upgrading Your MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist exam contains 40-60 questions within 120-150. The ratio is the real challenge — content alone does not finish the exam, pacing does. Run full timed sessions in the ExamTorrent test engine until finishing early feels normal on the real 70-649 exam.
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Training builds the theory; the 303 practice questions for the 70-649 exam from ExamTorrent test it under real exam conditions.
Microsoft spreads the Microsoft TS: Upgrading Your MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist syllabus over 5 areas, led by Security and Identity Management, Planning and Managing Windows Server 2008 Environment, Application Infrastructure. Study proportionally to those shares — the complete outline is in the section above this page.
The 70-649 exam is Microsoft's official certification test — passing it earns the Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) / MCSE Upgrade Path credential at the Professional level. It measures practical IT ability objectively, which is why employers treat the Microsoft TS: Upgrading Your MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist certificate as a reliable signal — and why candidate numbers keep growing. It also relates to MCSE: Windows Server 2003, MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration, MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration, extending its value further.
Each Microsoft TS: Upgrading Your MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist attempt costs USD 125 (varies by region and time; retired exam pricing historical), with 700 (on a 1000 scale) as the pass mark. A retake charges the full fee again, so the smart move is arriving overprepared. Practice with ExamTorrent until your timed mock scores clear 700 (on a 1000 scale) comfortably, then book the 70-649 exam once.
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Microsoft TS: Upgrading Your MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist Sample Questions:
Your network contains a Remote Desktop server. The server hosts 10 RemoteApp
programs.
You need to configure a digital signature for the RemoteApp programs.
What should you modify?
- A. the Remote Desktop connection authorization policies (RD CAPs)
- B. the Remote Desktop resource authorization policies (RD RAPs)
- C. the RemoteApp and Desktop Connection properties
- D. the RemoteApp Deployment Settings
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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Your network contains two separate subnets named Subnet1 and Subnet2. Subnet1 contains a Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) server named Server1.
Computers on Subnet1 can access resources on the Internet. Subnet2 is an isolated subnet.
You deploy a new WSUS server named Server2 in Subnet2.
You need to replicate the metadata from Server1 to Server2.
What should you do on Server1?
- A. Run wbadmin.exe and specify the start backup parameter.
- B. Run wsusutil.exe and specify the export parameter.
- C. Run wbadmin.exe and specify the start system state backup parameter.
- D. Run wsusutil.exe and specify the move content parameter.
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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HOTSPOT
Your network contains a server named Server1 that runs Windows Server 2008 R2. You
configure IPSec on Server1.
You need to identify the total number of authentication failures and negotiation failures that
occurred on Server1.
Which node should you use to achieve this task?
To answer, select the appropriate node in the answer area.
Correct Answer:

HOTSPOT
Your network contains three servers. The servers are configured as shown in the following table.
You need to allow only certain users to establish Remote Desktop connections through the RD Gateway server. Which node from RD Gateway Manager should you use to achieve this task? To answer, select the appropriate node in the answer area.
Correct Answer:

You deploy a new Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) federation server.
You request new certificates for the AD FS federation server.
You need to ensure that the AD FS federation server can use the new certificates.
To which certificate store should you import the certificates?
- A. Computer
- B. World Wide Web Publishing Service service account
- C. IIS Admin Service service account
- D. Local Administrator
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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