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MCSA: Windows Server 2016

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Prove your mastery of the primary set of Windows Server 2016 skills required to reduce IT costs and deliver more business value.

Skills measured

  • Install Windows Servers in Host and Compute Environments
  • Implement Storage Solutions
  • Implement Hyper-V
  • Implement Windows Containers
  • Implement High Availability
  • Maintain and Monitor Server Environments
  • Implement Domain Name System (DNS)
  • Implement DHCP and IPAM
  • Implement Network Connectivity and Remote Access Solutions
  • Implement Core and Distributed Network Solutions
  • Implement an Advanced Network Infrastructure
  • Install and Configure Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
  • Manage and Maintain AD DS
  • Create and Manage Group Policy
  • Implement Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS)
  • Implement Identity Federation and Access Solutions

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Job role: Administrator

Required exams: 70-740 70-741 70-742

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Certification exams

  • 70-740: Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server 2016

    Languages: en es zh-cn zh-tw fr de ja pt-br

    Retirement date: **

    Candidates for this exam are involved with the installation, storage, and compute functionalities available in Windows Server 2016. Candidates perform general installation tasks, as well as creating and managing images for deployment.

    Price based on the country or region in which the exam is proctored.

    for Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server 2016

    All objectives of the exam are covered in depth so you'll be ready for any question on the exam.

  • 70-741: Networking with Windows Server 2016

    Languages: en es zh-cn zh-tw fr de ja pt-br

    Retirement date: **

    Candidates for this exam perform tasks related to the networking features and functionalities available in Windows Server 2016. Candidates should have familiarity with implementing and managing DNS, DHCP, and IPAM, as well as deploying remote access solutions such as VPN and RADIUS.

    Price based on the country or region in which the exam is proctored.

    for Networking with Windows Server 2016

    All objectives of the exam are covered in depth so you'll be ready for any question on the exam.

  • 70-742: Identity with Windows Server 2016

    Languages: en es zh-cn zh-tw fr de ja pt-br

    Retirement date: **

    Candidates for this exam manage identities using the functionalities in Windows Server 2016. Candidates install, configure, manage, and maintain Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) as well as implement Group Policy Objects (GPOs).

    Price based on the country or region in which the exam is proctored.

    for Identity with Windows Server 2016

    All objectives of the exam are covered in depth so you'll be ready for any question on the exam.

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** Complete this exam before the retirement date to ensure it is applied toward your certification. After the retirement date, please refer to the related certification for exam requirements.