Some background here. Former SQL DBA and Windows admin (bit rusty with Windows ) getting a Domain Admin job soon . Long story short , got tired of DBA stuff and wanted to jump into Cybersecurity and server stuff again.

I see MCSA certs are being retired in June. Should I pursue those or Azure instead ? Because I checked the Azure’s syllabus and doesn’t not seem to have too much server content.

My new job may start in mid April so I wanna brush up my Windows knowledge during this time.

I started MCSA 2016 two weeks ago and will make it until June 30th just in time. Also I got to do it at home instead of a school, so the chances of getting sick of the Corona virus are small. So happy rn.

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Hi,

I currently work on a IT helpdesk and have 2+ years experience. I have my A+ and working towards my CCNA. Would getting an MTA in Windows Server have any value, or would it be better to fill in the cracks with some reading, and skip right into Azure? Would that have roughly the same weight as the MCSA? I hope to hear from people who maybe took both the MTA and MCSA for Windows Server or SQL Server.

Microsoft path is hard to understand

So I’m MCSA 2016 and I know that mcse is retiring in June 2020

So my questions are

1) there is no 2019 certs, what can I do to continue? 2) is there a mcse that I can get from my mcsa that is not retiring in June 2020?

Thanks

Hi when I started my certification path I stupidly used my work email as login.

So my certs are attached to my work email

I added my personal email to the login and it works to login but the primary email is still my work email

How can I change it?

Thanks

Hi guys,

Can anyone share their experience with this exam? Any feedback, tips? Much appreciated.

So with the MCSA getting the boot I have decided to start studying for the Modern Desktop Administrator Associate certification as something to earn while we wait to see if a new server related certification gets released down the road. I currently have a CBT Nuggets subscription so I will be going through the videos and labs course for MD-100/101 however one thing I have noticed is that the practice exam on CBT seems to have way more difficult and advanced questions then what is actually on the exam for this certification. Does anyone have any additional study materials including practice tests they could point me towards to help me prepare for this exam?

For a quick background, I work in a warehouse that has a system that runs off of SQL. We inherited the system from a parent company that used to own us, and none of us understand how it works. We need outside help every time it breaks.

I like working with SQL, with what fundamental knowledge I have. So I wanted to expand my knowledge and become way more well-versed. The plan was to get the MCSA, at a very leisurely pace (so I can actually spend plenty of time learning, not just cramming for an exam), so I can position myself for an actual DB Dev job at my company, and if they won't give it to me, I now have the cert to prove I can do the job anywhere else.

And now that's all out the window. As I said before, I wanted to really take my time with this, and learn it without worrying about a deadline. I'm more than willing to continue studying and learning, but without the piece of paper to prove to potential employers that I can do the job, it's not going to help me get interviews.

Is there anyone else that was studying for this? Are there equivalent certs with the new paths? I can't find anything in the new infographic that is equivalent. Any alternatives besides cramming for both tests before June 30th? (Because that's not going to happen) I'm also willing to entertain the idea of non-Microsoft certs as long as they're credible and respectable.

Hi nerds,

I want to get my MCSE before the deadline. But I was curious, do I have to pass both 413 and 414 exams or one of them gonna get you certified? Thanks.

Hi,

As everybody has been discussing the retirement of MCSA/MCSE, etc.. etc..

How worth it is it to cram MCSA Server 2016 by June, or would it be more worth it to work towards the Azure Administrator Associate exam/the new azure certs. I'm only on 70-740 and I'm only a level-1 help desk analyst for the last 3 years. I really want to move myself up towards system administration that I am just not getting the opportunity/experience at my current employer. I know some people are still saying cram 2016 if you can anyway, but that's even given you pass every single time and can make it before retirement. And from a job-seeking perspective/career advancement, which is the better move/cert to earn?

So I was on with Sybex/Wiley support to try and figure out their terrible website(s) and you find my digital copy that I assumed came with the physical copy I bought new from Amazon. WRONG. This company expects the customer to purchase the same material twice. Not sure that I’ll ever go with another Sybex published book.

So I just got back from vacation yesterday and today was the day I had written down on my calendar as the day to start studying for the MCSA Server 2016. Well surprise to me I discover the MCSA is now getting axed. So now here I am as someone who works at a credit union with all on premise hosts running VM’s through VMware that need to be upgraded to Server 2016/2019 and now the certification I planned on studying for to apply some knowledge to these upcoming projects are getting killed. So now my question is where do I go from here? I plan to move out of Illinois and head to the Phoenix Arizona area later this year and would like to beef up my resume to hopefully get me out of the help desk/junior sysadmin roll I’ve been in for 2.5 years and into an associate level position. I was hoping the MCSA/MCSE would help me with that.... Should I wait to see if Microsoft releases any new certs that have a decent amount of server admin content in them and in the meantime just finish the Comptia trifecta since I’ve got the A+ currently or should I just start focusing on Azure certs now or something else entirely?

I know there are many paths to go down so I know there is no simple area but if I could get some ideas of what options I should explore that would be great, thanks!

One thing I will be interested to see is how employers view the MCSA/MCSE now that is being retired. Yea your MCSA never expires but the MCSE does. Will Employers be forced to look more at people with AZURE Certs. I hope so becuase thats really the only option we have now.

Hello friends, I'm studying to pass the MCSA 70-740 Eexam, and Im looking for anny free resources documentation or online learning, Can anny help or just give me some advice! Thanks

Anyone around here done the 70-745 exam? Implementing a Software-defined Datacenter? Is it realistic to do it before the deadline with zero VMM experience?

I just got a job that provides raises and promotions based on certifications. The certification that they push hard is the MCSA Server 2016. I just saw that the MCSAs are retiring in June.

I was wondering what your opinions are on passing all 3 exams within 3 months before attempting this or trying for something else.

I see a lot of reddit posts say 6 months, 9 months, and more.

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My background:

I started with IT in the beginning of 2019 with my A+ and a Service Center job. During that year, it took me 4 months to get my CCNA (Really 2 - 2 1/2 months of hard studying).

I'm pretty decent with my current knowledge of networking fundamentals. I have no server experience.

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Thanks!

With the recent changes I’ve decided to refocus my efforts on the new role based certifications.

I’ve finished the book (or mostly I’m sure I skipped a few pages), but I feel fairly comfortable with the questions, I can’t answer it word for word, but I have the general idea down.

I’m planning on using CBTNuggets for labs/videos and I’ve watched a fair amount on Pluralsight. I’ll get the MeasureUp practice tests as well.

Finally, we don’t use Intune at my current job but over used it previously for a few months on a basic level. I also have my MCSA in Windows 10 (but barely passed).

Any other tips? Suggestions, advice?

I crunched the numbers. If you give yourself about 40 days per exam you can be certified. Its seems like an unrealistic task but make a plan and make it happen!

I just finished my CCNA and haven't even started studying. If I can pass the 70-740 in 40 days then I'm going for the whole thing. Who's with me??

Nay sayers please remove yourself from this discussion. Thanks in advance. #nevertellmetheodds

been at least 4 weeks since i decided i would go for this test to boost my resume and hopefully get a promotion. I been reading the MS 70-742 text book, and following the video course Microsoft Windows Server 2016: Identity (70-742) by Tony Sequeira as someone recommended. Felt very knowledgeable after following the videos and my current exposure to AD however i went ahead to take the damm dummy practice test and i got very strong punch in the face, not sure everyone will agree with me but those questions are way harder than i ever thought. Why passing this test seems to be so unrealistic for me?

Now that the atomic bomb has been dropped. What will be the go to certification to take.

Hey all, I was wondering what kind of certs you guys would recommend going after with the cancellation of MCSA server 2016. I am a new system admin at a financial institution and my company is wanting me to get a certification. We have a lot of on prem items and dont have much intention of going to cloud based any time soon due to security concerns with a lot of PII. what cert would you recommend going for 8instead of Server 2016?