Microsoft - MCSA Windows Server 2016 certification

Duration:

Only 11 Days

Method:

Classroom / Online / Hybrid

Next date:

19.5.2025 (Monday)

Overview

Get your MCSA: Windows Server 2016 certification in just 11 days – that’s 40% faster than traditional training. With this accelerated Windows Server 2016 training, you’ll study Microsoft Official Curriculum and sit each MCSA: Windows Server 2016 exam onsite at the Firebrand Training Centre.

Learn how to use Windows Server 2016 to perform access management, storage management and network administration tasks. With Firebrand’s unique Lecture | Lab | Review technique, you’ll study Microsoft Official Curriculum faster and learn how to:

Install, upgrade and migrate servers and workloads (including Nano Server and Hyper-V)
Deploy an advanced DirectAccess solution
Implement Advanced AD DS infrastructure management

You’ll learn from Firebrand’s Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs) as you cover networking skills like remote access, IP fundamentals and VPNs. You’ll also learn to deploy and configure Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) to manage identity and access in Windows Server 2016.

Complete your MCSA: Windows Server 2016 in just 11 days

This accelerated MCSA: Windows Server 2016 course is 40% faster than traditional training. You’ll study Microsoft Official Curriculum and sit the following exams:

Exam 70-740: Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server 2016
Exam 70-741: Networking with Windows Server 2016
Exam 70-742: Identity with Windows Server 2016

Achieve your MCSA: Windows Server 2016 certification and you’ll gain the skills needed for the MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure.

Alternatively, you can sit the three MCSA Windows Server 2016 exams separately on the following accelerated courses:

Exam 70-740: Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server 2016
Exam 70-741: Networking with Windows Server 2016
Exam 70-742: Identity with Windows Server 2016

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Four reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

You'll be trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 11-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
Your course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
Pass first time or train again for free. Your expert instructor will deliver our unique accelerated learning methods, allowing you to learn faster and be in the best possible position to pass first time. In the unlikely event that you don't, it's covered by your Certification Guarantee
Study with an award-winning training provider. We've won the Learning and Performance Institute's "Training Company of the Year" three times. Firebrand is your fastest way to learn, with 134561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001

Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

* For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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Curriculum

You'll become an expert across the following modules:

Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server 2016

Install Windows Servers in Host and Compute Environments (10-15%)
Implement Storage Solutions (15-20%)
Implement Hyper-V (20-25%)
Implement Windows Containers (5-10%)
Implement High Availability (30-35%)
Maintain and Monitor Server Environments (10-15%)

Networking with Windows Server 2016

Implement Domain Name System (DNS) (15-20%)
Implement DHCP and IPAM (25-30%)
Implement Network Connectivity and Remote Access Solutions (20-25%)
Implement Core and Distributed Network Solutions (15-20%)
Implement an Advanced Network Infrastructure (15-20%)

Identity with Windows Server 2016

Install and Configure Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) (20-25%)
Manage and Maintain AD DS (15-20%)
Create and Manage Group Policy (25-30%)
Implement Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) (10-15%)
Implement Identity Federation and Access Solutions (15-20%)

Exam Track

You'll sit the following exams at the Firebrand Training Centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

Exam 70-740: Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server 2016
Exam 70-741: Networking with Windows Server 2016
Exam 70-742: Identity with Windows Server 2016

Additional exam details

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

Topics covered:

Install Windows Servers in host and compute environments (10–15%)
Implement storage solutions (10–15%)
Implement Hyper-V (20–25%)
Implement Windows containers (5–10%)
Implement high availability (30–35%)
Maintain and monitor server environments (10–15%)

Exam 70-741: Networking with Windows Server 2016

Topics covered:

Implement Domain Name System (DNS) (15–20%)
Implement DHCP (15–20%)
Implement IP Address Management (IPAM) (15–20%)
Implement network connectivity and remote access solutions (25–30%)
Implement core and distributed network solutions (10–15%)
Implement an advanced network infrastructure (10–15%)

Exam 70-742: Identity with Windows Server 2016

Topics covered:

Install and configure Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) (20–25%)
Manage and maintain AD DS (15–20%)
Create and manage Group Policy (25–30%)
Implement Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) (10–15%)
Implement identity federation and access solutions (15–20%)

What's Included

This Windows Server 2016 training includes the following Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOC):

MOC 20740C: Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server 2016
MOC 20741B: Networking with Windows Server 2016
MOC 20742B: Identity with Windows Server 2016

Your accelerated course includes:

Accommodation *
Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
On-site exams **
Exam vouchers **
Practice tests **
Certification Guarantee ***
Courseware
Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
24-hour lab access
Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

Before attending this accelerated course, you should have:

A basic understanding of networking fundamentals, server hardware and security best practices
Experience with Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2016
Hands-on experience with the Windows operating systems, like Windows 8.1 and Windows 10
Experience working in a Windows Server infrastructure enterprise environment
Knowledge of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model
Understanding of core networking infrastructure components and technologies like cabling, routers, hubs, and switches
Familiarity with networking topologies and architectures such as local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs) and wireless networking
Some basic knowledge of the TCP/IP protocol stack, addressing and name resolution
Experience with and knowledge of Hyper-V and virtualization
An understanding of and experience with AD DS concepts and technologies in Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2016.
Experience and an understanding of core networking technologies such as IP addressing, name resolution, and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
Basic experience with the Windows PowerShell command-line interface

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

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Course Dates

Microsoft - MCSA: Windows Server 2016
Start	Finish	Status	Book now
25.11.2024 (Monday)	5.12.2024 (Thursday)	Running
19.5.2025 (Monday)	29.5.2025 (Thursday)	Open	Book now