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Certification Overview

This exam rigorously tests your ability to configure and manage Microsoft Forefront Identity Manager 2010. It covers critical areas such as establishing and managing identity synchronization using Management Agents, Synchronization Rules, and Attribute Flow across the Connector Space and Metaverse. Furthermore, it delves into implementing identity governance through Management Policy Rules and FIM Workflows, along with essential troubleshooting techniques for FIM components like the FIM Portal and FIM Synchronization Service.

What This Certification Proves

This certification validates an individual's expertise in configuring and managing Microsoft Forefront Identity Manager (FIM) 2010. It proves the ability to implement identity lifecycle management, provision users, manage synchronization processes, and enforce access policies, crucial for maintaining secure and compliant enterprise IT environments.

Who Should Take This Exam

This exam is suitable for IT professionals, system administrators, and identity management specialists with at least 1-2 years of experience in identity and access management. Candidates should be responsible for configuring, deploying, and maintaining Microsoft Forefront Identity Manager (FIM) 2010 solutions within an enterprise, including user provisioning, synchronization, and policy enforcement.

Topic Breakdown

52 domains covering 85 questions

DomainQuestionsWeight
Configure The Fim Synchronization Service911%
Configure The Fim Portal78%
Configuring The Fim Synchronization Service56%
Configure The Synchronization Service34%
Configure Synchronization34%
Configure Password Management22%
Configure Fim Policies22%
Configuring Policy Management22%
Install And Upgrade Forefront Identity Manager (Fim) 201022%
Configure Group Management22%
Configuring The Fim Portal22%
Configure Data Synchronization22%
Configure Management Agents22%
Configure Fim Password Management22%
Deploy Forefront Identity Manager22%
Deploying Web Applications22%
Configure The Fim Service And Fim Portal11%
Configure The Metaverse11%
Configure The Synchronization Engine11%
Configure Users, Groups, And Management Policy Rules11%
Configuring Credential Management11%
Configuring Password Management11%
Configuring Synchronization11%
Configuring The Fim Service And Portal11%
Deploy And Configure Fim Add-Ins And Extensions11%
Deploy And Configure Fim Client Components11%
Deploy And Configure Forefront Identity Manager11%
Implement Business Policy11%
Install And Configure Fim 2010 Core Components11%
Install And Configure Forefront Identity Manager11%
Install And Upgrade Fim11%
Install And Upgrade Fim 201011%
Install And Upgrade Forefront Identity Manager11%
Installation And Deployment11%
Manage Fim 2010 Configuration11%
Configure And Manage Fim Synchronization Service11%
Plan And Deploy Fim 201011%
Configure Business Policy11%
Configure Business Policy And Workflow11%
Configure Business Rules11%
Configure Business Rules And Workflows11%
Configure Credential Management11%
Configure Fim Management Policy Rules, Workflows, And Sets11%
Configure Fim Password And Authentication Management11%
Configure Fim Policy And Provisioning11%
Configure Fim Synchronization Service11%
Configure Fim Workflow11%
Configure Identity Data Synchronization11%
Configure Management Policy Rules11%
Configure Policies And Workflows11%
Configure The Fim Portal And Fim Clients11%
Configure The Fim Portal And Fim Service11%

Study Plans

Choose a study plan that matches your schedule and experience level

30 Days

Intensive Sprint

Week 1-2

  • Master fundamentals: Configure The Fim Synchronization Service
  • Read Microsoft official documentation
  • Complete 4 questions daily

Week 3

  • Deep dive: Configure The Fim Portal
  • Review weak areas from results
  • Take 2 full-length exams

Week 4

  • Review all flagged questions
  • Timed exams to build stamina
  • Final revision of key concepts

60 Days

Balanced Approach

Week 1-2

  • Survey all exam domains
  • Set up study environment
  • Begin with foundational topics

Week 3-4

  • Focus: Configure The Fim Synchronization Service
  • Focus: Configure The Fim Portal
  • 2 questions daily

Week 5-6

  • Focus: Configuring The Fim Synchronization Service
  • Hands-on labs if applicable
  • Review explanations for wrong answers

Week 7-8

  • Complete all 91 questions
  • Identify and eliminate weak areas
  • Take 3 full-length timed tests

90 Days

Comprehensive Study

Month 1

  • Learn all exam domains at a comfortable pace
  • Build strong foundational knowledge
  • 2 questions daily

Month 2

  • Deep dive into each domain
  • Hands-on practice and labs
  • Take weekly timed exams

Month 3

  • Work through all 91 questions
  • Identify and eliminate weak areas
  • Take 3 full-length timed exams

70-158-Specific Tips

  • Implement and configure FIM 2010 components in a lab environment, focusing on the FIM Portal, Synchronization Service, and connecting various data sources.
  • Develop a deep understanding of Management Agents, Synchronization Rules, Metaverse, and Connector Space, and how they interact to facilitate identity synchronization.
  • Practice creating and troubleshooting Management Policy Rules (MPRs) and FIM Workflows to manage user provisioning, deprovisioning, and access.
  • Dedicate time to understanding and configuring attribute flow, precedence, and troubleshooting common data synchronization issues within FIM.
  • Study common FIM error messages, event logs, and diagnostic tools to effectively troubleshoot synchronization and FIM Portal related problems.
  • Familiarize yourself with security considerations within FIM, including permissions, roles, and delegation for identity management tasks across the FIM Portal and Synchronization Service.

Relevant Career Roles

Identity and Access Management (IAM) AdministratorFIM/MIM ConsultantSystem Engineer (Identity Focus)Active Directory and Identity SpecialistSecurity Operations Analyst (focused on identity systems)

Sample Questions

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Q1Configure the Metaverse

You use Forefront Identity Manager (FIM) 2010 in your company network to provide an identity management solution between Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) and enterprise HR applications. You create the required Management Agents (MAs). You need to make searching for object attributes of join rules more efficient. What should you do?

Q2Configure the FIM Service and FIM Portal

You administer a Forefront Identity Management (FIM) 2010 server in your company network. You need to be able to synchronize user accounts between Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) and third-party directory services by using the FIM Portal. What should you do?

Q3Configure Business Policy and Workflow

You use Forefront Identity Manager (FIM) 2010 in your company network. The fullName attribute is used to generate a unique logon name for each user by using a FIM Workflow activity. Before users objects are created in the metaverse, the FIM environment performs a collision check to confirm whether a unique fullName attribute exists. You discover that users having duplicate fullName attributes are not being created. You need to find out the cause of the issue. What should you do?

Q4Install and upgrade Forefront Identity Manager (FIM) 2010

You are planning to deploy Forefront Identity Manager (FIM) 2010 in your company network. You want to provide identity management between a Human Resources application and Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS). You need to ensure that the synchronization service instance can be returned if the primary server fails. What should you implement?

Q5Configure Management Agents

You administer a Forefront Identity Management (FIM) 2010 server in your company network. You configure an Active Directory Management Agent (AD MA). The AD MA exports identity data to Active Directory. You receive a permissions error during an export operation. What is the cause of the error?

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