Microsoft 74-409 actual dump : Server Virtualization with Windows Server Hyper-V and System Center

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  • Exam Code: 74-409
  • Exam Name: Server Virtualization with Windows Server Hyper-V and System Center
  • Updated: Aug 28, 2026
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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
Exam Format:Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer, Scenario-based
Available Languages:Japanese, English
Real Exam Qty:40-60
Exam Price:$165 USD
Passing Score:700/1000
Exam Duration:120 minutes
Certificate Validity Period:Retired, no longer valid
Related Certifications:MCSE: Server Infrastructure
MCSA: Windows Server 2012
Recommended Training:Microsoft Official Course 20409B
Exam Registration:Pearson VUE Registration
Sample Questions:Free Download Latest 74-409 actual dumps
Exam Way:Proctored onsite at Pearson VUE test centers; online proctoring previously available
Pre Condition:No formal prerequisites; recommended experience with Windows Server 2012/2012 R2, Hyper-V, and System Center Virtual Machine Manager
Official Syllabus URL:https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/exam-74-409.aspx

Microsoft 74-409 Exam Syllabus Topics:

SectionWeightObjectives
Configure and Manage Virtual Machine High Availability25%- Configure virtual machine monitoring
- Implement guest clustering
- Manage quorum and cluster storage
- Implement failover clustering for Hyper-V
- Configure highly available virtual machines
Monitor and Maintain a Server Virtualization Infrastructure15%- Implement backup and recovery solutions
- Optimize resource utilization
- Monitor virtualization infrastructure
- Update and maintain Hyper-V and VMM
Configure Hyper-V25%- Implement virtual machine replication
- Manage snapshots and checkpoints
- Configure Hyper-V networking features
- Configure virtual machine settings and resources
- Configure Hyper-V storage options
Implement a Server Virtualization Infrastructure20%- Configure virtual machine settings
- Implement virtual networking
- Implement virtual storage
- Install and configure Hyper-V servers
- Install and configure System Center Virtual Machine Manager (VMM)
Configure and Manage Virtual Machine Movement15%- Configure live migration
- Configure storage migration
- Perform P2V and V2V migrations
- Implement quick migration

Microsoft Server Virtualization with Windows Server Hyper-V and System Center FAQs: What Candidates Ask Most

The Microsoft Server Virtualization with Windows Server Hyper-V and System Center is the official Microsoft exam that leads to the Microsoft Specialist certification at the Specialist level. Passing it validates your skills against Microsoft standards and proves your qualification to current and future employers. The credential is also connected with related certifications such as MCSA: Windows Server 2012, MCSE: Server Infrastructure, so it can serve as a solid step in a broader certification path.

The 74-409 exam has 40-60 questions in total and must be completed within 120 minutes. That leaves only a narrow time budget per item, so train yourself to flag a difficult question, move on, and circle back later instead of getting stuck. A week or two before your test date, run at least one full timed mock exam in the Actual4Dumps desktop or online test engine under the same 120 minutes limit, and repeat until you can finish with a few minutes left for review.

The passing score for the 74-409 exam is 700/1000, and the official registration fee is $165 USD. Keep in mind that a failed attempt is not discounted — retaking the exam means paying the full fee again — so it is wise not to book your seat until your practice scores sit comfortably above the passing mark. Working through the 99 questions at Actual4Dumps in timed mode is a reliable way to judge when you are truly ready.

Microsoft sets the following requirement for the 74-409 exam: No formal prerequisites; recommended experience with Windows Server 2012/2012 R2, Hyper-V, and System Center Virtual Machine Manager. Eligibility rules can change from time to time, so always confirm the current prerequisites on the official exam page at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/exam-74-409.aspx before you register.

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The Microsoft Server Virtualization with Windows Server Hyper-V and System Center is organized into 5 domains. Among the first ones are Configure and Manage Virtual Machine High Availability (25%), Monitor and Maintain a Server Virtualization Infrastructure (15%), Configure Hyper-V (25%), and the remaining domains cover the rest of the official objectives. For the complete topic breakdown with every subtopic, see the full 74-409 exam outline above on this page.

Microsoft Server Virtualization with Windows Server Hyper-V and System Center Sample Questions:

Question 1

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. Run the Windows PowerShell cmdlet New-Cluster. Specify ActiveDirectoryAndDNS for the AdministrativeAccessPoint parameter.
B. Run the Windows PowerShell cmdlet New-Cluster. Specify DNS for the AdministrativeAccessPoint parameter.
C. Use Failover Cluster Manager to deploy the cluster.
D. Use Hyper-V Manager to deploy the cluster.


Question 2

DRAG DROP
You administer a Windows Server 2012 R2 server that has the Hyper-V role installed. The host server has the following configuration:

You deploy a new lab virtual machine named VM-SERVER3.
You need to ensure that VM-SERVER3 communicates only with VM-SERVER1.
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.


Question 3

You administer a server that runs Windows Server 2012 R2 that has the Hyper-V role installed. You plan to apply an update to a virtual machine (VM). You have the following requirements:
- You must be able to quickly revert back to a pre-update state.
- The solution must minimize storage requirements on the server.
You need to apply the update. What should you do?

A. Run the Windows PowerShell cmdlet Export-VMSnapshot.
B. Create a checkpoint of the VM.
C. Run the Windows PowerShell cmdlet New-VirtualDiskClone.
D. Export the VM.


Question 4

HOTSPOT
You plan to implement guest clustering that contains two virtual machines (VMs). You review the following information from one of the VMs:
The Validate File System test results in the Failover Clustering Validation Report, as
The Features page of the Add Roles and Features Wizard, as shown in the Features Wizard exhibit (Click the Exhibit button.)
The disk management settings, as shown in the Disk Management exhibit (Click the Exhibit button.)
shown in the Validation Report exhibit (Click the Exhibit button.)



You need to ensure that you can implement guest clustering.
For each of the following statements, select Yes if the statement is true. Otherwise, select No. Each correct selection is worth one point.


Question 5

An organization has a private cloud infrastructure. The organization uses Windows Server 2012 R2 servers that have the Hyper-V role installed. The organization uses all components of System Center 2012 R2.
You use Virtual Machine Manager to configure four clouds and self-service groups. In addition, you configure price sheets for chargeback reporting in Service Manager. You must implement chargeback for private cloud customers.
You need to ensure that chargeback reports in Service Manager will return data.
Which three actions should you perform? Each correct answer presents part of the solution.

A. In Service Manager, configure the Virtual Machine Manager Connector.
B. Import a list of Hyper-V host servers into Service Manager by using the Import Instances from the CSV File tool.
C. In Service Manager, configure the Orchestrator connector.
D. Configure integration between Virtual Machine Manager and Operations Manager.
E. In Service Manager, configure the Configuration Manager Connector.
F. In Service Manager, configure the Operations Manager configuration item connector.


Solutions:

Question 1
Answer: B
Question 2
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Question 3
Answer: B
Question 4
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Question 5
Answer: B,D,F

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