Author: wooway
Took 70-113 this afternoon …
This is a pilot, new format, beta test. It has two parts. Part 1 is the new virtual lab based, including two labs, totally about 15 tasks, in multi-domain headquarter-branch scenarios. After each lab, there are chances to put comments on this new format. Part 2 is the traditional multiple choice questions, just need click or move some objects, the questions are very basic.
It’s worth to take this test, for about 3 hours, although there is no score. One hour for each lab, and another hour to answer 37 questions. The virtual lab is not running very well in first time, as reported by other fellows. I tried 13 times in about 5 minutes, got 12 "Virtual lab is not ready, please try again later" pop-ups, finally the virtual lab launched.
The screen is somehow similar to Microsoft virtual labs on their web site. About one fourth of the screen on the right side is the help and instructions. The task pad is just next to it, can be collapsed or expanded. When task pad expanded, it overlaps the virtual server screen, so it’s really not possible to see both at the same time. You have to use the paper provided by the test centre. This is not what most system administrators have on their desks today. Dual 17" screen is quite common or even larger. You can see both the remote server screen on one monitor, and your tasks on another screen, they may come in email or ticket system or a project plan. This is really what Microsoft and their partners need to improve if they want to release this kind of test format.
Besides the first time glitch when launch the virtual lab, the speed is not good all the time. You can feel it is a remote virtual machine, the mouse and the keyboard cursor is sticky, more like controlling via iLO or DRAC, or a virtual machine without Additions installed.
Overall, take a test without paying a penny but even can get 3 vouchers in two month is not a bad deal.
Also, I found this one the Internet – "Registration is extended till December 17th for testing New Virtual Lab based Exam 70-113: TS: Windows® Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring".
Update December 9, I’ve got three vouchers from Prometric "Congratulations! You are receiving 3 free exam vouchers for taking the pilot exam 70-113 and supporting the trial of the new Microsoft virtual lab-based performance testing. Vouchers are valid for any Microsoft technical certification exam and should be redeemed before 06/30/2009. " It’s coming earlier than expected, someone on the Internet said the vouchers would be distributered in February 2009.
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Microsoft Security Investments
Windows XP Hidden Utilities
1) Character Map = charmap.exe
2) Disk Cleanup = cleanmgr.exe
3) Clipboard Viewer = clipbrd.exe (view contents of Windows clipboard)
4) Dr Watson = drwtsn32.exe (Troubleshooting tool)
5) DirectX diagnosis = dxdiag.exe (Diagnose & test DirectX, video & sound cards)
6) Private character editor = eudcedit.exe ( creation or modification of characters)
7) IExpress Wizard = iexpress.exe (Create self-extracting / self-installing package)
8) Microsoft Synchronization Manager = mobsync.exe ( allows synchronization of files on the network for working offline. UNDOCUMENTED).
9) Windows Media Player 5.1 = mplay32.exe (Retro version of Media Player, very basic).
10) ODBC Data Source Administrator = odbcad32.exe
11) Object Packager = packager.exe ( packaging objects for insertion in files, has comprehensive help files).
12) System Monitor = perfmon.exe ( Everything you ever wanted to know about any aspect of PC performance )
13) Program Manager = progman.exe (Legacy Windows 3.x desktop shell, I use this when I don’t want other people messing with my machine…).
14) Remote Access phone book = rasphone.exe
15) Registry Editor = regedt32.exe [also regedit.exe] (for hacking the Windows Registry).
16) Network shared folder wizard = shrpubw.exe (creates shared folders on network).
17) File siganture verification tool = sigverif.exe
18) Volume Contro = sndvol32.exe (Just in case you’ve lost it from your tray).
19) System Configuration Editor = sysedit.exe (modify System.ini & Win.ini just like in Win98! ).
20) Syskey = syskey.exe (Secures XP Account database – BE CAREFUL.. appears to encrypt all passwords…UNDOCUMENTED).
21) Microsoft Telnet Client = telnet.exe
22) Driver Verifier Manager = verifier.exe ( utility for monitoring the actions of drivers ?( useful if having driver problems? UNDOCUMENTED).
23) Windows for Workgroups Chat = winchat.exe ( old NT utility to allow chat sessions over a LAN, some help files available).
24) "Microsoft System Configuration Utility" or simply "MSCONFIG." Designed to help you troubleshoot problems with your computer, MSCONFIG can also be used to ensure that your computer boots faster and crashes less.
2) Disk Cleanup = cleanmgr.exe
3) Clipboard Viewer = clipbrd.exe (view contents of Windows clipboard)
4) Dr Watson = drwtsn32.exe (Troubleshooting tool)
5) DirectX diagnosis = dxdiag.exe (Diagnose & test DirectX, video & sound cards)
6) Private character editor = eudcedit.exe ( creation or modification of characters)
7) IExpress Wizard = iexpress.exe (Create self-extracting / self-installing package)
8) Microsoft Synchronization Manager = mobsync.exe ( allows synchronization of files on the network for working offline. UNDOCUMENTED).
9) Windows Media Player 5.1 = mplay32.exe (Retro version of Media Player, very basic).
10) ODBC Data Source Administrator = odbcad32.exe
11) Object Packager = packager.exe ( packaging objects for insertion in files, has comprehensive help files).
12) System Monitor = perfmon.exe ( Everything you ever wanted to know about any aspect of PC performance )
13) Program Manager = progman.exe (Legacy Windows 3.x desktop shell, I use this when I don’t want other people messing with my machine…).
14) Remote Access phone book = rasphone.exe
15) Registry Editor = regedt32.exe [also regedit.exe] (for hacking the Windows Registry).
16) Network shared folder wizard = shrpubw.exe (creates shared folders on network).
17) File siganture verification tool = sigverif.exe
18) Volume Contro = sndvol32.exe (Just in case you’ve lost it from your tray).
19) System Configuration Editor = sysedit.exe (modify System.ini & Win.ini just like in Win98! ).
20) Syskey = syskey.exe (Secures XP Account database – BE CAREFUL.. appears to encrypt all passwords…UNDOCUMENTED).
21) Microsoft Telnet Client = telnet.exe
22) Driver Verifier Manager = verifier.exe ( utility for monitoring the actions of drivers ?( useful if having driver problems? UNDOCUMENTED).
23) Windows for Workgroups Chat = winchat.exe ( old NT utility to allow chat sessions over a LAN, some help files available).
24) "Microsoft System Configuration Utility" or simply "MSCONFIG." Designed to help you troubleshoot problems with your computer, MSCONFIG can also be used to ensure that your computer boots faster and crashes less.