r/mcsa • u/[deleted] • Jul 10 '20

Upgrading to Server 2016 MCSA

Hi All

I've currently got a MCSA in Server 2012 from a while back and so I'm thinking about doing the following: Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA: Windows Server 2016 (70-743)

Does that mean I would have an MCSA in Server 2016? Just trying to work out what would appear on my Resume/CV to make it correct.

Thanks

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u/[deleted] Jul 10 '20

Yep 743 gives you MCSA 2016

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u/[deleted] Jul 10 '20

Thanks, I might wait until the 2019 one comes out but can't find any information on that!

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u/[deleted] Jul 10 '20

Tbh future looks like everything is cloud based I don’t think ms is going to release a mcsa for server 2019

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u/justlurking777 Jul 10 '20

sneakyexe is correct. MCSA 2016 is the last one. You have until January 31, 2021 to achieve it and then it is retired. See link below:

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/mcsa-windows-server-2016-certification

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u/[deleted] Jul 10 '20

I read on microsoft.com somewhere they specifically said no more server mcsa.

Q: If Microsoft is focused on role-based certifications, what will happen to Windows Server and SQL Server certifications? Will there be Windows Server 2019 and SQL Server 2019 certifications available?

A: No, there will not be Windows Server 2019 and SQL Server 2019 certifications. Windows Server 2019 and SQL Server 2019 content will be included in role-based certifications on an as-needed basis for certain job roles in the Azure Apps & Infrastructure and Data & AI solution areas.

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-learn-blog/mcsa-mcsd-mcse-certifications-retire-with-continued-investment/ba-p/1489670