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Microsoft 070-659 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | TS: Windows Server 2008 R2, Server Virtualization |
| Exam Number: | 70-659 |
| Related Certifications: | MCTS: Windows Server 2008 R2, Server Virtualization Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) |
| Passing Score: | 700/1000 |
| Exam Format: | Scenario-based Questions, Case Studies, Multiple Choice |
| Exam Price: | USD 125 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 50-60 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired (no longer offered) |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Available Languages: | Chinese (Simplified), German, English, Japanese, French |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based exam delivered via Pearson VUE testing centers |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended experience with Windows Server 2008 R2 and basic virtualization concepts |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com |
Microsoft 070-659 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: Storage and Virtual Hard Disks | - Configuring VHD and storage options - Managing storage performance and capacity |
| Topic 2: Virtual Machine Configuration and Management | - Creating and configuring virtual machines - Managing virtual machine states and resources |
| Topic 3: Hyper-V Architecture and Installation | - Understanding Hyper-V architecture and components - Installing and configuring Hyper-V role on Windows Server 2008 R2 |
| Topic 4: Migration and High Availability | - Virtual machine migration techniques - Backup and restore strategies for virtual environments |
| Topic 5: Virtual Networking | - Configuring virtual switches and networks - Managing network connectivity for virtual machines |
| Topic 6: Monitoring and Troubleshooting | - Monitoring Hyper-V performance - Troubleshooting virtual machine and host issues |
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The official Microsoft TS: Windows Server 2008 R2, Server Virtualization blueprint breaks the content into 6 domains, starting with these three:
- Storage and Virtual Hard Disks
- Virtual Networking
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting
The full domain-by-domain outline is listed above on this page — use it as your checklist while you work through the ExamTorrent practice questions.
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Microsoft TS: Windows Server 2008 R2, Server Virtualization Sample Questions:
A company deploys Remote Desktop Services (RDS) on the following servers.
You need to use RD Web Access to give users access to RemoteApp applications that they have
permissions for.
What should you do?
- A. Use the RemoteApp Manager tool to configure Server2 to use Server1 as the RemoteApp source.
- B. Use the Remote Desktop Web Access Configuration tool to configure Server1 to use Server2 as the RemoteApp source.
- C. Use the RemoteApp Manager tool to configure Server1 to use Server2 as the RemoteApp source.
- D. Use the Remote Desktop Web Access Configuration tool to configure Server2 to use Server1 as the RemoteApp source.
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
You have a Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V server.
You need to ensure that you are prompted to specify a custom snapshot name when you create a snapshot.
What should you use to create the snapshot?
- A. Hyper-V Manager
- B. the Virtual Machine Connection window
- C. the Backup command-line tool (also known as wbadmin.exe)
- D. Windows Server Backup
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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You install Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise (Full Installation).
You need to add the Hyper-V role to the server.
What are two possible ways to achieve this goal?
(Each correct answer presents a complete solution. Choose two.)
- A. Run the Add-WindowsFeature RSAT-Hyper-V PowerShell cmdlet.
- B. Run the start /w hvconfig command.
- C. Run the Add-WindowsFeature Hyper-V PowerShell cmdlet.
- D. Run the start /w ocsetup Microsoft-Hyper-V command.
Correct Answer: C,D 🗳️
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You are configuring a Windows Server 2008 R2 server to support a virtual machine (VM) that uses a pass-through disk.
You need to install the operating system on the VM.
Which two actions should you perform?
(Each correct answer presents part of the solution. Choose two.)
- A. Attach the pass-through disk to an IDE controller.
- B. Place the VM configuration file on the host server.
- C. Attach the pass-through disk to a SCSI controller.
- D. Place the VM configuration file on the pass-through disk.
Correct Answer: A,B 🗳️
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A company has a virtual server, VM01.
VM01 is struggling for memory. You need to improve it's performance, what should you do?
How should you complete the diagram? (To answer, drag the appropriate answers from the list of answer
choices to the correct locations in the answer area)
Select and Place:
Correct Answer:

Explanation:
My answer: I placed Increase Page File settings over Guest OS and Increase Maximum RAM over the VM Server.
This is a brand new question that none of us has ever seen before so my answer could very well be wrong, I just guessed in the exam. I would love it if somebody could improve this question and supply the definitive answer.
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