MCSA Windows Server 2016 (70-740)

(70-740) / ISBN: 9781644590492
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MCSA Windows Server 2016 (70-740)

Gain the skills required to pass the MCSA 70-740 exam with the MCSA Windows Server 2016 (70-740) Study Guide. The lab can be mapped to any course, textbook, or training, therefore, adding value and hands-on components to training. The MCSA 70-740 cert guide course and lab cover the MCSA 70-740 exam objectives and will help you master the skills required to install, upgrade, and migrate servers; create and manage images; implement server storage; install and configure Hyper-V; and more.
Here's what you will get

The MCSA 70-740 certification exam verifies a candidate's fundamental knowledge and skills of working with the Windows Server 2016. Microsoft MCSA 70-740 exam is designed for candidates who want to build their career in the Windows Server domain and enables them to utilize the Windows Server to manage the IT infrastructure. The Microsoft 70-740 exam involves individuals in installation, storage, and computing functionalities accessible in Windows Server 2016.

Lessons
  • 11+ Lessons
  • 90+ Quizzes
  • 332+ Flashcards
  • 332+ Glossary of terms
TestPrep
  • 60+ Pre Assessment Questions
  • 2+ Full Length Tests
  • 60+ Post Assessment Questions
  • 120+ Practice Test Questions
Lab
  • 45+ Performance lab
  • 45+ Video tutorials
  • 03:19+ Hours
Video Lessons
  • 12+ Videos
  • 45+ Minutes
Here's what you will learn
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  • 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
  • Features and Advantages of Windows Server 2016
  • Planning the Windows Server 2016 Installation
  • Activating and Servicing Windows
  • Using Windows Deployment Services
  • Understanding Features On Demand
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
  • Understanding Automated Deployment Options
  • Deploying Unattended Installations
  • Understanding Hyper-V
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
  • Understanding File Systems
  • Storage in Windows Server 2016
  • Configuring Permissions
  • Configuring Disk Quotas
  • Windows PowerShell
  • Using Server Manager
  • Understanding Data Deduplication
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
  • Hyper-V Overview
  • Hyper-V Installation and Configuration
  • Configuring Virtual Machines
  • PowerShell Commands
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
  • Components of High Availability
  • Achieving High Availability
  • Understanding Network Load Balancing
  • Achieving High Availability with Hyper-V
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
  • Achieving High Availability with Failover Clustering
  • Windows Server 2016 Clustering Features
  • PowerShell Commands for Clustering
  • Implementing Storage Spaces Direct
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
  • Understanding Windows Containers
  • Using PowerShell for Containers
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
  • Configuring Windows Server Updates
  • Understanding Backups
  • PowerShell Commands
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
  • Overview of Windows Server 2016 Performance Monitoring
  • Using Windows Server 2016 Performance Tools
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
  • Video Tutorial

Hands on Activities (Performance Labs)

  • Installing Nano Server
  • Installing Server 2016 Datacenter (Desktop Experience)
  • Installing Windows through WDS
  • Installing Features from a WIM File
  • Installing and Configuring MDT
  • Using the sysprep Command
  • Creating a Machine using Checkpoint in Hyper-V
  • Installing Alpine in Hyper-V
  • Creating Mount Points 
  • Installing MPIO
  • Installing and Configuring iSCSI Target Server
  • Installing the iSNS Feature on Windows Server 2016
  • Installing the DCB
  • Setting Up Compression on a Folder
  • Setting Up Encryption on a Folder
  • Setting Up Permissions on a Folder
  • Sharing a Folder
  • Installing the NFS Data Store
  • Installing and Creating Disk Quotas using FSRM
  • Installing and Enabling Data Deduplication
  • Converting a FAT32 Partition to NTFS
  • Initializing a Disk
  • Converting a Basic Disk into Dynamic Disk
  • Creating a Storage Pool
  • Creating a Virtual Switch with Internet Access
  • Creating a New Virtual Hard Disk
  • Installing Hyper-V
  • Installing NLB
  • Configuring the NLB cluster
  • Installing the Failover Cluster Feature
  • Configuring Quorum
  • Creating a Cluster
  • Connecting to an Existing Cluster
  • Adding a Node
  • Installing a Scale-Out File Server
  • Creating a Clustered Role
  • Configuring Drain on Shutdown
  • Installing WSUS server
  • Configuring a GPO for WSUS
  • Installing Windows Server Backup  
  • Taking a Local Backup
  • Using Wireshark to Monitor Network Performance
  • Using Windows Event Viewer 
  • Using MBSA
  • Installing and Configuring SNMP
Exam FAQs
What are the prerequisites for this exam? There are no official prerequisites for the certification exam.
What is the exam registration fee? USD 165
Where do I take the exam? Pearson VUE
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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. A 14-day waiting period is also imposed between the third and fourth attempts and fourth and fifth attempts.
  4. 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.
  5. 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? To know more about the , click here.
What are the career opportunities after passing this exam?
  • Systems Engineer
  • IT Support Technician
  • Systems Administrator
  • Network Administrator
  • Windows Administrator
Customer Testimonials
Michael Van Zyl
I started the 70-740 exam with uCertify and it was the right decision with the various features that comes with the exam like Pre/Post Assessments, Lessons, Quizzes and labs to spark my newly found interest in Microsoft Servers.

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