70-741
MCSA Windows Server 2016 (70-741)
Start your prep for the 70-741 exam with the MCSA Windows Server 2016 Study Guide. The lab is cloud-based, device-enabled, and can easily be integrated with an LMS. The MCSA study guide covers the 70-741 exam objectives and includes topics such as implementing a Domain Name System (DNS), DHCP, and IPAM; implementing core and distributed network solutions; and more. The MCSA 70-741 course is for candidates willing to prove their expertise in the Windows Server 2016.
- Practice in 45 Hands-On Labs — nothing to install
- 10 Interactive Lessons and 76 topics mapped to the official exam objectives
- 225 Practice Test Questions and 2 Full Length Tests
Intermediate Self-paced · 1 year access
45 Hands-On LiveLabs
Practice real IT tasks in guided environments.
- Real environments
- Auto-graded
- No installation
10Interactive Lessons
76Topics
45LiveLab
225Practice Test Questions
91Videos
80Flashcards
80Glossary of terms
01 / Skills you'll get
What you will be able to do
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Microsoft MCSA Windows Server 2016 certification exam is for professionals familiar with the functionalities and networking features available in the Windows Server 2016 and are looking to reinforce their existing skills and learn about new networking technology changes. This certification helps candidates in enhancing their core skills in operating Windows Server 2016, making them knowledgeable and valuable in the IT industry.
Target Career Roles
- Network Analyst
- Systems Engineer
- Network Administrator
- Systems Administrator
- Windows Administrator
- Windows Server Engineer
02 / Lessons & labs
See exactly what you will learn and practice
Lessons
10 Interactive Lessons · 76 topics01 Introduction 6 topics +
- The Microsoft Certification Program
- Who Should Read This Course?
- What’s Inside?
- What’s Included with the Course
- Recommended Home Lab Setup
- Certification Objectives Maps
02 Configuring TCP/IP 6 topics +
- Understanding TCP/IP
- Understanding IP Addressing
- Subnetting a Network
- Understanding IPv6
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
03 Configuring DNS 9 topics · 6 LiveLab +
- Introducing DNS
- Introducing DNS Database Zones
- Advantages of DNS in Windows Server 2016
- Introducing DNS Record Types
- Configuring DNS
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting DNS
- DNS PowerShell Commands
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
6 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
04 Configuring DHCP 7 topics · 11 LiveLab +
- Understanding DHCP
- Installing and Authorizing DHCP
- Creating and Managing DHCP Scopes
- Working with Advanced DHCP Configuration Options
- PowerShell Commands
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
11 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
05 Implement IP Address Management 6 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Understanding IPAM
- Managing Services
- IPAM Access and Auditing
- PowerShell Commands for IPAM
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
06 Configuring Network Access 16 topics · 6 LiveLab +
- Overview of Dial-Up Networking
- Overview of Virtual Private Networks
- Configuring Your Remote Access Server
- Understanding a VPN
- Configuring a VPN
- Managing Your Remote Access Server
- Configuring a VPN Client
- Configuring a Web Application Proxy
- Understanding DirectAccess
- Overview of Wireless Access
- Remote Access Security
- Configuring User Access
- Configuring Security
- PowerShell for Remote Access
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
6 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
07 Understanding File Services 8 topics · 10 LiveLab +
- Configuring File Server Resource Manager
- Configure File and Disk Encryption
- Configuring Distributed File System
- Configure Advanced File Services
- Implementing an Audit Policy
- Configure and Optimize Storage
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
10 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
08 Configuring High Availability 10 topics · 5 LiveLab +
- Components of High Availability
- Achieving High Availability
- Understanding Network Load Balancing
- Achieving High Availability with Failover Clustering
- Windows Server 2016 Clustering Features
- PowerShell Commands for Clustering
- Implementing Storage Spaces Direct
- Achieving High Availability with Hyper-V
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
5 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
09 Implementing Software Defined Networking 7 topics · 4 LiveLab +
- Understanding Software Defined Networking
- Hyper-V Overview
- Hyper-V Installation and Configuration
- Configuring Virtual Machines
- PowerShell Commands
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
4 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
10 Appendix 1 topics +
- Video Tutorials
Hands-On Labs Our edge
45 LiveLabs- Installing the DNS Server
- Disabling Dynamic Updates for a Zone
- Creating DNS RRs
- DNS Aging and Scavenging
- Performing Simple DNS Testing
- Using the nslookup Command
- Installing a DHCP Server
- Authorizing and Unauthorizing a DHCP Server
- Enabling DHCP-DNS Integration
- Creating a New Scope
- Configuring User Class Options
- Creating a Superscope
- Creating a New Multicast Scope
- Removing the Database Files
- Creating and Activating a New DHCPv6 Scope
- Configuring DHCP Filtering
- Enabling DHCP Name Protection
- Installing the IPAM Feature
- Manually Adding IPAM IP Address and Blocks
- Configuring Role-Based Access Control
- Installing the Remote Access Role
- Setting Up a VPN Server
- Changing Remote Access Logging Settings
- Creating a Network Access Policy
- Creating a VPN Network Access Policy
- Restricting a User Profile for Dial-In Access
- Installing and Enabling BitLocker in Windows Server
- Installing the DFS Namespace Service
- Setting Up a DFS Namespace
- Configure the NFS Data Store
- Configuring BranchCache Firewall Exceptions
- Installing BranchCache on Windows Server 2016
- Enabling Auditing of Active Directory Objects
- Generating and Viewing Audit Logs
- Configuring the iSCSI Storage Connection
- Installing the iSNS Feature on Windows Server 2016
- Installing NLB Nodes
- Installing the Failover Cluster Feature
- Running the Validate Configuration Wizard
- Configure Print Services Role
- Using the Dependency Viewer
- Installing the Hyper-V Role Using Server Manager
- Creating an Internal Virtual Network
- Creating a Differencing Hard Disk
- Creating a New Virtual Machine
Labs run in your browser — nothing to install.
03 / Exam details
MCSA Windows Server 2016 (70-741) Details
Start your prep for the 70-741 exam with the MCSA Windows Server 2016 Study Guide. The lab is cloud-based, device-enabled, and can easily be integrated with an LMS. The MCSA study guide covers the 70-741 exam objectives and includes topics such as implementing a Domain Name System (DNS), DHCP, and IPAM; implementing core and distributed network solutions; and more. The MCSA 70-741 course is for candidates willing to prove their expertise in the Windows Server 2016.
Questions
40-60
(per exam)
Duration
120 minutes
(per exam)
Passing Score
The passing score varies from exam to exam and is provided on the score report.
(scaled score)
Exam Fee
USD 165
(per exam)
Delivered by
Pearson VUE
(in-person or online)
Question Format
Single choice, multiple choice, drag-and-drop, active...
single/multiple choice, performance-based
Practice Tests
225 Practice Questions
(mapped to official exam objectives)
Certification
70-741
Microsoft credential
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04 / FAQs
Questions before you start
What are the prerequisites for this exam?+
There are no technical prerequisites for the certification exam.
What is the exam registration fee?+
USD 165
Where do I take the exam?+
What is the format of the exam?+
Single choice, multiple choice, drag-and-drop, active screen, build list, case studies, and short answer.
How many questions are asked in the exam?+
The exam contains 40-60 questions.
What is the duration of the exam?+
120 minutes
What is the passing score?+
The passing score varies from exam to exam and is provided on the score report.
What is the exam's retake policy?+
General Microsoft Certification exam retake policy
- If a candidate does not achieve a passing score on an exam the first time, the candidate must wait 24 hours before retaking the exam. At that time, candidates can log onto their certification dashboard and reschedule the exam themselves.
- If a candidate does not achieve a passing score the second time, the candidate must wait at least 14 days before retaking the exam a third time.
- A 14-day waiting period is also imposed between the third and fourth attempts and fourth and fifth attempts.
- A candidate may not take a given exam any more than five times per year (12 months). This 12-month period starts from the first attempt. The candidate is eligible to retake the exam 12 months from the date of their first attempt.
- To take a given exam more than five times per year or to have the time between attempts waived, a candidate must have experienced one of the errors listed below and request an exception from Microsoft. Requests should be sent to mlsecure@microsoft.com. These requests must include the following information:
- Candidate ID
- First/Last Name
- Email associated with your Candidate ID
- Exam Registration ID
- Exam Number
- Description of error
- Pearson VUE case number
Exam retake exceptions will be granted for the following reasons:
- Failure due to lab crash
- Failure due to Internet connectivity issues
- Failure due to equipment failure
What is the validity of the certification?+
For life
Where can I find more information about this exam?+
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