Microsoft 70-411 Certification Steps

Administering Windows Server 2012 exam 70-411

1. Attend all classes to satisfy the required education requirement.
2. Register for a Microsoft Account.
3. Review the skills measured by the 70-411 exam.
4. Register your MCSA Windows Server 2012 R2 Complete Study Guide: Exams 70-410, 70-411, 70-412, and 70-417 on Sybex.com and complete the Assessment Test to identify areas of strength and weakness.
5. Read the MCSA Windows Server® 2012 R2 book and complete the chapter exercises and review questions.
6. Complete the practice labs Administering Windows Server Server 2012 R2 (70-411)
7. Practice your new knowledge and skills.
   1. Access Microsoft’s free self-paced labs  
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   2. Highly Recommend Setting up a Home Lab. Download and install 180-day full featured free trial of Windows Server 2012 R2  as a virtual hard disk (VHD).  Log in to your Sybex.com account to watch the video on how to set up a virtual machine and how to install Windows Server 2012 R2 onto that virtual machine.
8. Watch Career Academy online training videos to reinforce and retain the knowledge presented in the classroom.
9. Review the exam preparation guide.
10. Join a study group.
11. Study key terms and concepts with Kaplan flashcards. Log in to your theprofessional.me account, under Upcoming Classes or Current and Past Classes section,  scroll down to the desired course and click the hyperlink Practice Tests, then click the desired exam to access your Kaplan dashboard. From the dashboard, under the Practice section, click the Flashcards option.
12. Take Kaplan simulated practice exams. Log in to your theprofessional.me account, under Upcoming Classes or Current and Past Classes section,  scroll down to the desired course and click the hyperlink Practice Tests, then click the desired exam to access your Kaplan dashboard. From the dashboard, under the Practice section, click the Exam Simulation option.
13. Qualify for MicroTrain Exam Guarantee, within one (1) year from voucher start date, email two (2) practice exam results in the certification mode with a score of 90% or better to sts@microtrain.net,  and sit for certification exam within 30 days.  
14. Review the  Microsoft Certification exam overview for information about videos of typical exam question formats, and other preparation resources.
15. Read the  Microsoft Certification exam policies and FAQs
16. Schedule your 70-411 exam and select booking method:
    1. Pearson Vue testing center near you
    2. Online Proctored Exam
17. Pass the MCSA Administering Windows Server 2012 (70-411) exam. The certification exam must be taken within 30 days of completing the course. The 70-411 exam is 2 hours long and consists of 40 - 60 multiple choice/multiple answer; scenario questions. You must attain a minimum score of 700 to pass the exam.  Upon completion of the exam, you will see the overall pass/fail test results.
18. Upload photocopy of certification results in your theprofessional.me account. Log in to your theprofessional.me account, click Get Certified in the navigation bar, then navigate to Exam 70-411: Administering Windows Server 2012 and click the hyperlink next to the Date, verify exam date, choose a file to upload, and record your results.