Retirement Notice
MCSA/MCSD/MCSE retired on Jan 31, 2021. We provide WS2016 training for ongoing enterprise needs and guide you to the modern hybrid certification.
MCSA: Windows Server 2016 (Retired) – Training & Transition Path
Classroom
Online
Level
Beginner
Duration
5–6 weeks (training-only)
Delivery
Classroom
Online
MCSA: Windows Server 2016 (Retired) — Administration Training & Upgrade Path
Introduction
Important: MCSA, MCSD, MCSE certifications retired on January 31, 2021. While the certification is no longer available, many enterprises still run Windows Server 2016. This course provides training on WS2016 administration (aligned to 70-740/741/742 domains) and clearly guides you to Microsoft’s new certification path: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (AZ-800/AZ-801).
Ideal for administrators who must support WS2016 today and plan a structured transition to modern hybrid skills.
What You’ll Learn
Server installation & Nano Server • Image creation & deployment • Local/server storage • Data Deduplication • High availability & DR • Storage Spaces Direct • Failover Clustering • Hyper-V & containers • Server monitoring & maintenance.
DNS, DHCP, IPAM • Remote Access (VPN, DirectAccess) • DFS & BranchCache • High-performance networking • SDN concepts: HNV, Network Controller • Routing, switching, and name resolution scenarios.
AD DS installation & configuration • Group Policy • AD CS, AD FS • Web Application Proxy • Identity federation & claims • Certificate services & secure access controls.
Map WS2016 skills to hybrid: Windows Admin Center, Azure Arc, Azure Migrate, Update Mgmt, Defender for Identity, Monitoring & DR. Plan your upgrade to the Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification.
Exam Blueprint
| Topic | % Weightage |
|---|---|
| 70-740: Installation, Storage & Compute with WS2016 | — |
| 70-741: Networking with WS2016 | — |
| 70-742: Identity with WS2016 | — |
Training Options
Live Online Training
- High-quality content by experts
- Lifetime access to recordings
- 24×7 assistance and support
In-Person Training
- Hands-on labs
- One-to-one mentoring
- Flexible schedules
Who Should Attend
- System/Network Administrators supporting WS2016 environments
- IT professionals transitioning from WS2012/2012 R2
- Support engineers moving into server administration roles
- Teams planning migration to Windows Server Hybrid (AZ-800/AZ-801)
What You'll Learn
Install & configure WS2016, manage identity (AD DS), implement DNS/DHCP/IPAM, configure storage & clustering, deploy Hyper-V & containers, and secure/monitor your servers.
Next Certification Path
Advance to Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (AZ-800/AZ-801) for current Microsoft credentials.
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