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Microsoft 74-409 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Server Virtualization with Windows Server Hyper-V and System Center |
| Exam Number: | 74-409 |
| Related Certifications: | MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure (historical) MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) |
| Passing Score: | 800 (scaled score) |
| Available Languages: | Other localized versions where supported, English |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice, Drag and drop |
| Real Exam Qty: | approx. 99 |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Exam Price: | 165 USD (typical)* |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired (historical exam) |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Proctored exam delivered via Microsoft's testing partners |
| Pre Condition: | Experience with Windows Server virtualization and System Center technologies |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.microsoft.com/learning/exam.aspx?id=74-409 |
Microsoft 74-409 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Configure Hyper-V | 35-40% | - Configure virtual storage and networking - Create and configure virtual machine settings |
| Topic 2: Monitor and Maintain a Server Virtualization Infrastructure | 15-20% | - Plan and implement backup and disaster recovery - Plan and implement monitoring strategy |
| Topic 3: Implement a Server Virtualization Infrastructure | 35-40% | - Manage and maintain virtualization infrastructure - Implement virtualization networking and storage - Implement virtualization hosts and infrastructure |
| Topic 4: Configure and Manage Virtual Machine High Availability | 15-20% | - Configure failover clustering - Manage virtual machine movement and roles |
Microsoft Server Virtualization with Windows Server Hyper-V and System Center FAQ: Tips, Versions, and Guarantees
Microsoft Server Virtualization with Windows Server Hyper-V and System Center is an official Microsoft exam, catalogued under exam code 74-409. Passing it awards the Windows Server 2012 certification at the Specialist (historical) level. It also connects with MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional), MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure (historical). It is built for candidates with ambitious aims, and the credential it grants is recognized accordingly.
Microsoft Server Virtualization with Windows Server Hyper-V and System Center spans 4 official domains, led by Implement a Server Virtualization Infrastructure (35-40%), Configure and Manage Virtual Machine High Availability (15-20%), and Configure Hyper-V (35-40%). The complete outline sits above; before getting down to business, look through the whole contents quickly so every later practice session has context.
The Microsoft Server Virtualization with Windows Server Hyper-V and System Center exam presents approx. 99 questions within 120 minutes. A practical tip from successful candidates: mark the most difficult questions during practice, exchange notes on them with friends, and repeat them until they stop being difficult. The TestPassKing engine makes that loop fast, and the clock stops being a threat.
Passing Microsoft Server Virtualization with Windows Server Hyper-V and System Center requires 800 (scaled score), and official registration costs 165 USD (typical)*. Retakes bill the full 165 USD (typical)* again, so verify readiness before booking: when your TestPassKing practice scores clear the requirement repeatedly, including on questions you once marked as difficult, you are ready.
Experience with Windows Server virtualization and System Center technologies
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Microsoft Server Virtualization with Windows Server Hyper-V and System Center Sample Questions:
You administer two Windows 2012 R2 servers that have the Hyper-V role installed. You plan to deploy a new Hyper-V cluster. The cluster instance must NOT be added to Active Directory. You need to deploy the cluster. What should you do?
- A. Use Hyper-V Manager to deploy the cluster.
- B. Use Failover Cluster Manager to deploy the cluster.
- C. Run the Windows PowerShell cmdlet New-Cluster. Specify ActiveDirectoryAndDNS for the AdministrativeAccessPoint parameter.
- D. Run the Windows PowerShell cmdlet New-Cluster. Specify DNS for the AdministrativeAccessPoint parameter.
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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HOTSPOT
A company has a single Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) domain and Windows Server 2012 R2 servers that have the Hyper-V role installed. The company uses System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) to manage the Hyper-V environment. Users access company resources from the Internet.
There is an existing front-end web server farm that contains virtual machines (VMs), as shown in the Front-end Web Server Farm exhibit. (Click the Exhibit button.) You use the VMs to deliver a website to the Internet.
The servers are configured as shown in the following table:
You perform connectivity tests between all of the front-end web servers. The connectivity tests all have the same results, as shown in the Windows PowerShell exhibit. (Click the Exhibit button.)
The company plans to enhance overall security of the virtual environment. The front-end web servers must NOT be able to communicate with each other.
You need to implement changes to the environment.
For each of the following statements, select Yes if the statement is true. Otherwise, select No. Each correct selection is worth one point.
Correct Answer:

DRAG DROP
You administer a Hyper-V environment that includes two servers named SERVER1 and SERVER2. SERVER1 runs Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1. SERVER2 runs Windows Server 2012 R2. Both servers have the Hyper-V role installed.
SERVER1 contains a virtual machine named VM-APP1. VM-APP1 runs Windows Server 2003 R2 SP2.
You plan to migrate VM-APP1 from SERVER1 to SERVER2. To test the process, you migrate a copy of VM-APP1 from SERVER1 to SERVER2 and observe that the mouse does not function. The mouse on VM-APP1 must work correctly after you migrate it to SERVER2.
You need to migrate the VM-APP1.
Which three actions should you perform in sequence? To answer, move the appropriate actions from the list of actions to the answer area and arrange them in the correct order.
Correct Answer:

A company has Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) domain controllers that run on Windows Server 2012 R2 servers. There are two forests, and each has a single domain. There is a two-way forest trust between the forests. The company uses Hyper-V for server virtualization. The Hyper-V environment contains the Hyper-V host servers as shown in the following table:
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You prepare to deploy System Center 2012 R2 Data Protection Manager (DPM) to back up the Hyper-V environment. The deployment must meet the following requirements:
ensure that all Hyper-V servers can be backed up by using DPM Hyper-V hosts in the perimeter network must use certificate-based authentication Hyper-V hosts in the internal network must use Kerberos authentication minimize the total number of DPM servers
You need to deploy DPM to the environment.
What should you deploy?
- A. two DPM servers in the internal network and two DPM servers in the perimeter network
- B. two DPM servers in the internal network only
- C. two DPM servers in the internal network and one DPM server in the perimeter network
- D. four DPM servers in the internal network and two DPM servers in the perimeter network
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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A company consolidates multiple data centers into a single centralized datacenter by using a Windows Server 2012 R2 server that has the Hyper-V role installed.
You must be able to support chargeback based on the usage of the following resources:
average CPU usage per virtual machine (VM) average physical memory used by a VM over a period of time highest amount of memory assigned to a VM over a period of time highest amount of disk spaced assigned to a VM over a period of time
You need to track the resources without installing any additional tools.
Which tool should you use?
- A. Process Explorer
- B. Resource Monitor
- C. Resource Metering C Reliability Monitor
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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