Microsoft MCSA Windows Server 2016

This course has been replaced by Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204). Access the course page.

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

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%)

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%)

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

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

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

• Two training options. Choose between residential classroom-based and 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 9am–5pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand, 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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