MCSA Server 2012 or 2016

[SHimmer45]

So after finally getting my school to actually fund some useful training passed the MTA Server Admin (about 1,000,000's later than i should have) the other week.

Looking at other options would a 2012 MCSA converting to 2016 be more rounded than just doing the 2016 MCSA.

In the place i work and a couple that i assist with 2016 isnt on the cards yet, but the 2016 would have more future proofing

 

thoughts?

[sted]

if you havnt got any id just go straight to 2016 as im not 100% sure theres an upgrade path i know there isnt an upgrade from windows 8 to 10 certification because of the way its now split so id have to start from scratch with client certification (i upgraded to 8 from 7)

[Leeoakley]

There aren't that many differences at the MCSA level between 2012 and 2016. If you aren't currently certified you should probably go for 2016.

[ThatBoringBloke]

You could certify in 2012 (that is currently in use) then upgrade to 2016 with this exam https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/exam-70-743.aspx

 

That way you'd be certified in both.

[JackCPickup]

Always certify in the latest

[SHimmer45]

cheers for the feedback people

[MS2011]

Hi shimmer45

 

Where you doing your training ?

[SHimmer45]

i have a a load of PDF and video thing to look through, for the MCSA i did an online course with RobustIT and then a pearsonVUE exam (which was interesting)

as i didnt want to travel to a test center as the nearest one was Poole

[MS2011]

If I do exam 70-417 .. I will be MCSA 2012

[MS2011]

Or do a complete MCSA 2016. RibustIT any good?

 

How much did you paid for your course?

[SHimmer45]

for the MCSA i think it was a couple of hundred, i would have to check as it was work funded

As for Robust they seemed ok when it came to booking the exam they do it for you if needed but that is as far as their involvement is as it is then past to PearsonVUE (if using the proctored option outside a test center).

Now i have done it once the whole process will be easier next time as there are a few hoops to jump through in setting up your microsoft exam profile.

 

Doing a full MCSA 2016 might not be sellable as we dont currently use the platform and the management dont look that far ahead.

Edited December 6, 2017 by SHimmer45