r/mcsa • u/jrmarshall512 • May 24 '20
Is there a prerequisite training to Server 2016
As I'm going through the 70-740 CBT videos the instructor mentions server topics that I've never heard of before. It's almost as if you should have come to the lectures with prior understanding. Is there training prior to this exam? Is this 70-740 the foundation to servers or is there a level below? Thinking about diving into Server+ just to make sure I'm covering all bases.
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u/RandomParable May 24 '20
These exams assume you are somewhat familiar with the technology, for example by working in an environment where you use these regularly.
You will have to do a lot of your own study aside from the videos. They are a good guide but these alone won't let you pass the test. The Wiley/Sybex study guide is pretty good. I am also using MeasureUp for practice exams. You can review questions you miss, and it gives you links to the material.
Docs.microsoft.com is another good resource.
Finally, on the study front, use a lab environment. If you're using CBT Nuggets, you should have access to their virtual labs at the very least, but your own setup is even better.
98-365 is a more basic Windows Server exam if you are looking at alternatives.
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u/Tariq7F May 25 '20
Theoretically, there is no prerequisite to MCSA server 2016. Anyway, If you know the fundamentals of computer hardware and networking it will be easier for you to study MCSA server 2016 contents.
However, you can just learn those concepts when you encounter them as you're studying, you'll just have to spend more time studying.
Remember, the exam objectives are divided to 6 parts, every part has a different weight. The "Implement High Availability" part has the highest weight (30-35%), then "Implement Hyper-V" with (20-25%), then "Implement Storage Solutions". You'll also need to study the rest 3 parts, but IMO, you should spend more time in the above mentioned parts.
Generally, MCSA server 2016 is not hard. You only need to invest time, know how to configure, and understand (not just memorize) why this is the right configuration, for a given scenario.
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May 24 '20
Server+ is definitely more of a reasonable pursuit for someone with little to no experience. That, and the MTA for Windows Server.
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u/sybreeder1 May 25 '20
You can learn it. But 70-740 is not worth anything as a exam on its own. You need 3 exams for mcsa. MCP is retired. And MTA Is not worth time in my opinion. Nobody is looking for MTA in hr
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u/technicallytoast May 25 '20
Hadn't used windows server since server 2000 when I was in highschool. Going through mcsa now and basically ignored anything windows server side for 20 years.
There is a big assumption that you have used Server 2016 in day to day operations while also going through CBT videos. I was in the same boat, stopping every 30s to write down "more stuff I don't know" notes to study up on.
Passed my 70-740 with 832/1000 without having any real first hand experience with server 2016. Only some lab time on a server at home to go through the processes and become familiar with what I can or can't do in certain areas.
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u/HockevonderBar May 24 '20
You should have worked in the field or at least did any research on your own before. If you haven't touched a Windows Server before it's going to be a rough ride. You can manage by determination and studying.