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Introduction
This study guide for Exam 70-673 is intended to give you the depth of knowledge and
resources to become successful and demonstrate your experience to design, implement and
optimize a Software Asset Management (SAM) program, use the SAM Optimization Model to
accurately evaluate SAM processes, policies, and tools. The study guide is not intended to be
a cheat sheet, but to provide the resources and information for you to study to prepare for
the certification exam.
Audience Profile
Exam 70-673 measures your ability to understand, develop and assess various aspects
related to the Software Asset Management (SAM) environment. The exam is designed for
candidates with three years of on-the-job experience in an IT environment.
The candidate should be familiar with business processes and audit procedures, for example,
ITIL SAM-related standards and ISO/IEC 19770 standards that support the SAM life cycle.
Specific process areas the candidate should be familiar with include acquisition, inventory,
discovery, deployment, reconciliation, maintenance, and retirement processes.
Core IO Integration
Software Asset Management plays a key role in all sizes of organizations and is now
integrated with the Core IO Infrastructure Optimization Model in 2 key areas: Client Services
Model and Data Center Services Model. The Core Infrastructure Optimization (IO) model
helps organizations better understand and strive for a more secure, well-managed, and
dynamic core infrastructure that will help enable them to reduce their overall IT costs, make
better use of IT resources, and make IT a strategic asset for the business. This model
supports IT professionals in the management of servers, desktops, mobile devices, and
applications and in achieving efficient resource usage to help eliminate unnecessary costs
and complexity, ensure that the business is always up and running, and establish a
responsive infrastructure.
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Reference Materials
The following web sites provide information that covers all aspects of the 70-673 exam.
Candidates should be familiar with the concepts discussed in these sites and have a strong
working knowledge of how SAM programs should be implemented in a corporate
environment.
Microsofts listing for Exam 70-673
Candidates should ensure they have a strong background in SAM and are
comfortable with demonstrating all skills being tested.
Technology
https://training.partner.microsoft.com/learning/app/management/registrationex/LM
S_Registration.aspx?UserMode=0&Mode=0&ActivityID=576132
This site requires a logon users can sign up as registered members to access this
information at no charge.
This practice test will help you prepare for the Microsoft Certification Exam 70-673 "Designing, Assessing, and Optimizing Software Asset Management (SAM)," by
providing you an environment similar to the exam. The practice questions nearly
match those that appear in the real exam, and cover all topics, skills, and
objectives measured in Exam 70-673.
At the end of the practice test you will review comments on the correct answer for
each question to help correct your mistakes. You can complete the practice test as
many times as you like until you feel ready for the real test. Good luck!
http://www.microsoft.com/sam
The Microsoft SAM sites provide a wealth of information on the benefits of SAM as
well as information on:
This site provides information related to the various Microsoft volume licensing
offerings as well as links to various related topics including:
The candidate should study and be aware of key licensing terms for the more
popular Microsoft products.
http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/resources/volbrief.mspx
This link provides direct access to briefs designed to clarify licensing policies for
different products and licensing models. Particular attention should be given to
briefs of popular products and some of the more common licensing questions,
including:
Office licensing
Virtualization
Re-imaging
Downgrade rights
Multicores and hyper threaded processor licensing
OEM licensing details
Candidates should understand the considerations that must be taken into account
by a SAM program to ensure a company's license compliance.
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http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/WebCastEventDetails.aspx?
EventID=1032369765&EventCategory=5&culture=en-US&CountryCode=US
This site provides a link to the webcast presented by Michael Beare introducing the
Microsoft SAM Optimization Model. It's recommended that the candidate view the
presentation as well as download the presentation for further study. The
downloaded presentation must be opened in read-only mode.
https://training.partner.microsoft.com/learning/app/management/registrationex/LM
S_Registration.aspx?UserMode=0&Mode=0&ActivityID=590810
This site requires a logon users can sign up as registered members to access this
information at no charge.
This webcast recording is presented by Jonathan Naseath from KPMG and provides
details on how to conduct a SAM Optimization Model assessment, looking at each
of the 10 KPI of the SAM Optimization Model.
Technology
https://training.partner.microsoft.com/learning/app/management/registrationex/LM
S_Registration.aspx?UserMode=0&Mode=0&ActivityID=500110
This site requires a logon users can sign up as registered members to access this
information at no charge.
This link provides training on Software Asset Management Essentials.
Candidates should understand all the concepts provided in a high level course such
as this.
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http://www.samguides.com
This Agnitio Advisors site provides links to a variety of reference material that can
be found on the web including:
Assessment models
SAM Communication venues
Copyright information
Professional organizations
SAM training programs
ISO/IEC 19770 information (on current and future SAM standards)
Standards organizations
Candidates may want to explore additional links from this web site to further their
understanding of the SAM market and SAM processes.
http://www.microsoft.com/sccm
This site provides information on Microsoft's System Center Configuration Manager.
Information on this site is product centric and provides:
http://www.microsoft.com/sms
This site provides information on Microsoft's System Management Server.
Information on this site is product centric and provides:
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This site provides information on Microsoft's Active Directory. Links from this site
provide educational aspects of Active Directory and how it can be implemented in
corporate environments. Information includes:
Webcasts
Virtual Labs
Podcasts
The candidate should be aware of how Active Directory can be used to manage and
track software and hardware.
Technology
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsserver/grouppolicy/default.aspx
This site provides a wealth of information on how Microsoft's Group Policy is
implemented and used for administration of corporate networked computers. The
candidate should focus on Intellimirror features and limitations including how
Intellimirror can be used to administer and report on software installations.
The candidate should be aware how Group Policy is used to manage software.
http://www.microsoft.com/map
This site provides information on the Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP)
Toolkit. This free tool provides inventory data for core Microsoft products installed
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Partners)
Technology
https://training.partner.microsoft.com/learning/app/management/LMS_ActDetails.as
px?UserMode=0&ActivityId=584434
This site requires a logon users can sign up as registered members to access this
information at no charge.
Explore best practices used by Software Asset Management (SAM) professionals:
take advantage of webcast and articles presented by SAM Partners and Microsoft
employees.
Candidates should have a strong understanding of all subjects covered in these
training sessions.
Partners)
Technology
https://mspartner.microsoft.com/en/us/pages/licensing/software-assetmanagement-optimization-model.aspx
This site provides information on the Microsoft SAM Optimization Model, including:
Resource guide
Brochures
White papers
Online tutorial
Workbooks
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Training
Webcast
SAM Optimization Assessments
SAM Tool Provider Directory
Technology
https://training.partner.microsoft.com/learning/app/taxonomy/learnerSearch/Learne
rSearch.aspx?
Savedsearch=1&UserMode=0&searchText=sam_partner&LAChecked=1&SSChecke
d=1&SSEnabled=0&isSSUserSelected=0&goClicked=0&searchCategory=2¤
tView=0&calLocationFilterChanged=1
This site requires a logon users can sign up as registered members to access this
information at no charge.
The training courses available through the curriculums cover the following subject
matter
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https://training.partner.microsoft.com/learning/app/taxonomy/learnerSearch/Learne
rSearch.aspx?
Savedsearch=1&UserMode=0&searchText=sam+for+it+professionals&LAChecked
=1&SSChecked=1&SSEnabled=0&isSSUserSelected=0&goClicked=0&searchCateg
ory=2¤tView=0&calLocationFilterChanged=1
This site requires a logon users can sign up as registered members to access this
information at no charge.
These level 200 online training courses focus on successfully conducting one of the
three Microsoft SAM customer engagements
SAM Baseline Engagements
SAM Assessment Engagements
SAM Deployment Planning Engagements
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