Exam 70-412: Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services is an intermediate Microsoft exam for administrators working with Windows Server 2012 infrastructure in enterprise environments. It is the third exam in a three-part series covering the skills and knowledge needed to administer that infrastructure. Passing this exam validates the ability to carry out advanced configuration work required to deploy, manage, and maintain Windows Server 2012 services. The listed examples include fault tolerance, certificate services, and identity federation. The exam is associated with Windows Server, and its code is 70-412. The exam description says that passing it together with the other two exams confirms the skills and knowledge for implementing, managing, maintaining, and provisioning services. It is therefore a focused assessment within a broader sequence, rather than a standalone overview of general administration.
Who it is for
It suits administrators seeking to validate advanced configuration skills for Windows Server 2012 infrastructure in an enterprise environment.
What is good
- Covers fault tolerance and certificate services
- Includes identity federation
- Part of a three-exam administration series
What to know first
- Focuses on Windows Server 2012
- It is only the series' third exam
Verdict
This exam focuses on advanced configuration tasks for Windows Server 2012. Its scope is clearest for candidates pursuing the full three-exam sequence.
