Microsoft Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA: Windows Server 2016 : 70-743

70-743 real exams

Exam Code: 70-743

Exam Name: Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA: Windows Server 2016

Updated: Jun 05, 2026

Q & A: 295 Questions and Answers

Already choose to buy "PDF"
Price: $59.99 

About Microsoft 70-743 Exam

Schedule exam

Languages: English, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French, German, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazil)

Candidates for this exam are IT professionals who implement the Windows Server 2016 core infrastructure services.

Microsoft 70-743 Exam Syllabus Topics:

TopicDetails
Implement Domain Name System (DNS)

Install and configure DNS servers
-Determine DNS installation requirements; determine supported DNS deployment scenarios on Nano Server; install DNS; configure forwarders; configure Root Hints; configure delegation; implement DNS policies; Configure DNS Server settings using Windows PowerShell; configure Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC); configure DNS Socket Pool; configure cache locking; enable Response Rate Limiting; configure DNS-based Authentication of Named Entities (DANE); configure DNS logging; configure delegated administration; configure recursion settings; implement DNS performance tuning; configure global settings

Implement and Maintain IP Address Management (IPAM)
-Provision IPAM manually or by using Group Policy; configure server discovery; create and manage IP blocks and ranges; monitor utilization of IP address space; migrate existing workloads to IPAM; configure IPAM database storage using SQL Server; determine scenarios for using IPAM with System Center Virtual Machine Manager for physical and virtual IP address space management; manage DHCP server properties using IPAM; configure DHCP scopes and options; configure DHCP policies and failover; manage DNS server properties using IPAM; manage DNS zones and records; manage DNS and DHCP servers in multiple Active Directory forests; delegate administration for DNS and DHCP using role-based access control (RBAC); audit the changes performed on the DNS and DHCP servers; audit the IPAM address usage trail; audit DHCP lease events and user logon events

Implement Storage Solutions

Implement server storage
-Configure storage pools; implement simple, mirror, and parity storage layout options for disks or enclosures; expand storage pools; configure Tiered Storage; configure iSCSI target and initiator; configure iSNS; configure Datacenter Bridging (DCB); configure Multi-Path IO (MPIO); determine usage scenarios for Storage Replica; implement Storage Replica for server-to-server, cluster-to-cluster, and stretch cluster scenarios

Implement data deduplication
-Implement and configure Deduplication; determine appropriate usage scenarios for Deduplication; monitor Deduplication; implement a backup and restore solution with Deduplication

Implement Hyper-V

Install and configure Hyper-V
-Determine hardware and compatibility requirements for installing Hyper-V; install Hyper-V; install management tools; upgrade from existing versions of Hyper-V; delegate virtual machine management; perform remote management of Hyper-V hosts; using Windows PowerShell Direct; implement nested virtualization

Configure virtual machine (VM) settings
-Add or remove memory in a running VM; configure dynamic memory; configure Non-Uniform Memory Access (NUMA) support; configure smart paging; configure Resource Metering; manage Integration Services; create and configure Generation 1 and 2 VMs and determine appropriate usage scenarios; implement enhanced session mode; create Linux and FreeBSD VMs; install and configure Linux Integration Services (LIS); install and configure FreeBSD Integration Services (BIS); implement Secure Boot for Windows and Linux environments; move and convert VMs from previous versions of Hyper-V to Windows Server 2016 Hyper-V; export and import VMs; implement Discrete Device Assignment (DDA), Troubleshoot VM configuration versions

Configure Hyper-V storage
-Create VHDs and VHDX files using Hyper-V Manager; create shared VHDX files; configure differencing disks; modify virtual hard disks; configure pass-through disks; resize a virtual hard disk; manage checkpoints; implement production checkpoints; implement a virtual Fibre Channel adapter; configure storage Quality of Service (QoS)

Configure Hyper-V networking
-Add and remove virtual network interface cards (vNICs); configure Hyper-V virtual switches; optimize network performance; configure MAC addresses; configure network isolation; configure synthetic and legacy virtual network adapters; configure NIC teaming in VMs; configure virtual machine queue (VMQ); enable Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA) on network adapters bound to a Hyper-V virtual switch using Switch Embedded Teaming (SET); configure Bandwidth Management

Install Windows Servers in Host and Compute Environments

Install, upgrade, and migrate servers and workloads
-Determine Windows Server 2016 installation requirements; determine appropriate Windows Server 2016 editions per workloads; install Windows Server 2016; install Windows Server 2016 features and roles; install and configure Windows Server Core; manage Windows Server Core installations using Windows PowerShell, command line, and remote management capabilities; implement Windows PowerShell Desired State Configuration (DSC) to install and maintain integrity of installed environments; perform upgrades and migrations of servers and core workloads from Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2012 to Windows Server 2016; determine the appropriate activation model for server installation, such as Automatic Virtual Machine Activation (AVMA), Key Management Service (KMS), and Active Directory-based Activation

Create, manage, and maintain images for deployment
-Plan for Windows Server virtualization; assess virtualization workloads using the Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit; determine considerations for deploying workloads into virtualized environments; update images with patches, hotfixes, last cumulative updates and drivers; install roles and features in offline images; manage and maintain Windows Server Core, Nano Server images, and VHDs using Windows PowerShell

Implement Network Connectivity and Remote Access SolutionsImplement virtual private network (VPN) and DirectAccess solutions
-Implement remote access and site-to-site (S2S) VPN solutions using remote access gateway; configure different VPN protocol options; configure authentication options; configure VPN reconnect; create and configure connection profiles; determine when to use remote access VPN and site-to-site VPN and configure appropriate protocols; install and configure DirectAccess; implement server requirements; implement client configuration; troubleshoot DirectAccess
Implement Windows Containers

Deploy Windows containers
-Determine installation requirements and appropriate scenarios for Windows Containers; install and configure Windows Server container host in physical or virtualized environments; install and configure Windows Server container host; configure Docker start-up options; install a base container image; tag an image; remove a container; create Windows Server containers; create Hyper-V containers

Manage Windows containers
-Manage Windows containers by using Docker CLI ; manage container networking; manage container data volumes; manage Resource Control; create new container images using Dockerfile; manage container images using DockerHub repository for public and private scenarios; manage container images using Microsoft Azure

Implement identity federation and access solutions

Install and configure Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS)
-Upgrade and migrate previous AD FS workloads to Windows Server 2016; implement claims-based authentication, including Relying Party Trusts; configure authentication policies; configure multi-factor authentication; implement and configure device registration; integrate AD FS with Microsoft Passport; configure for use with Microsoft Azure and Office 365; configure AD FS to enable authentication of users stored in LDAP directories

Implement Web Application Proxy (WAP)
-Install and configure WAP; implement WAP in pass-through mode; implement WAP as AD FS proxy; integrate WAP with AD FS; configure AD FS requirements; publish web apps via WAP; publish Remote Desktop Gateway applications; configure HTTP to HTTPS redirects; configure internal and external Fully Qualified Domain Names (FQDNs)

Install and Configure Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)Install and configure domain controllers
-Install a new forest; add or remove a domain controller from a domain; upgrade a domain controller; install AD DS on a Server Core installation; install a domain controller from Install from Media (IFM); resolve DNS SRV record registration issues; configure a global catalog server; transfer and seize operations master roles; install and configure a read-only domain controller (RODC); configure domain controller cloning
Implement High Availability

Implement high availability and disaster recovery options in Hyper-V
-Implement Hyper-V Replica; implement Live Migration including shared nothing Live Migration; configure CredSSP or Kerberos authentication protocol for Live Migration; implement storage migration

Implement failover clustering
-Implement Workgroup, Single, and Multi Domain clusters; configure quorum; configure cluster networking; restore single node or cluster configuration; configure cluster storage; implement Cluster-Aware Updating; implement Cluster Operating System Rolling Upgrade; configure and optimize cluster shared volumes (CSVs); configure clusters without network names; implement Scale-Out File Server (SoFS); determine different scenarios for the use of SoFS vs. File Server for general use; determine usage scenarios for implementing guest clustering; implement a Clustered Storage Spaces solution using Shared SAS storage enclosures; implement Storage Replica; implement Cloud Witness; implement VM resiliency; implement shared VHDX as a storage solution for guest clusters

Implement Storage Spaces Direct
-Determine scenario requirements for implementing Storage Spaces Direct; enable Storage Spaces Direct using Windows PowerShell; implement a disaggregated Storage Spaces Direct scenario; implement a hyper-converged Storage Spaces Direct scenario

Manage failover clustering
-Configure role-specific settings, including continuously available shares; configure VM monitoring; configure failover and preference settings; implement stretch and site-aware failover clusters; enable and configure node fairness

Manage VM movement in clustered nodes
-Perform live migration; perform quick migration; perform storage migration; import, export, and copy VMs; configure VM network health protection; configure drain on shutdown

Implement an Advanced Network Infrastructure

Implement high performance network solutions
-Implement NIC Teaming or the Switch Embedded Teaming (SET) solution and identify when to use each; enable and configure Receive Side Scaling (RSS); enable and configure network Quality of Service (QoS) with Data Center Bridging (DCB); enable and configure SMB Direct on Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA) enabled network adapters; configure SMB Multichannel; enable and configure virtual Receive Side Scaling (vRSS) on a Virtual Machine Queue (VMQ) capable network adapter; enable and configure Virtual Machine Multi-Queue (VMMQ); enable and configure Single-Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV) on a supported network adapter

Determine scenarios and requirements for implementing Software Defined Networking (SDN)
-Determine deployment scenarios and network requirements for deploying SDN; determine requirements and scenarios for implementing Hyper-V Network Virtualization (HNV) using Network Virtualization Generic Route Encapsulation (NVGRE) encapsulation or Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) encapsulation; determine scenarios for implementation of Software Load Balancer (SLB) for North-South and East-West load balancing; determine implementation scenarios for various types of Windows Server Gateways, including L3, GRE, and S2S, and their use; determine requirements and scenarios for Datacenter firewall policies and network security groups

Undoubtly in the process of globalization, competition in various industries is likely to be tougher and tougher, (70-743 exam braindumps: Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA: Windows Server 2016) and the industry is not an exception. As a worker, how can you stand out in the crowd? Maybe this certification can be the most powerful tool for you.

Free Download Microsoft 70-743 prep pass

Three different versions available for you

On account that different people have different preference for different versions of 70-743 exam braindumps: Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA: Windows Server 2016, our company has put out three kinds of different versions for our customers to choose from, namely, PDF Version, PC test engine and APP test engine of Microsoft 70-743 dumps guide. It is universally acknowledged that PDF version is convenient for you to read and print, therefore, you can bring the 70-743 exam simulation files with you wherever you go. What's more, among the three versions, the PC version can stimulate the real exam for you in the internet, but this version of Microsoft 70-743 exam simulation only can be operated in the windows operation system under Java script, which can help you to become familiar with the exam atmosphere in the real exam. We will respect every select that you make and will spare no effort to provide the best service and 70-743 exam braindumps: Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA: Windows Server 2016 for you.

Instant Download: Upon successful payment, Our systems will automatically send the product you have purchased to your mailbox by email. (If not received within 12 hours, please contact us. Note: don't forget to check your spam.)

Microsoft Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA - Windows Server 2016 Exam Certification Details:

Exam Code70-743
Books / Training20743A: Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA: Windows Server 2016
Number of Questions40-60
Exam Price$165 (USD)
Passing Score700 / 1000
Duration120 mins
Sample QuestionsMicrosoft Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA - Windows Server 2016 Sample Questions
Exam NameMicrosoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) - Windows Server 2016
Schedule ExamPearson VUE

Reference: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/exam-70-743.aspx

Instant downloading after payment

Customers' satisfaction is our greatest pursuit, so our company has paid great importance to the delivery speed. As our Microsoft 70-743 dumps guide materials are electronic files we do not need traditional shipping method. In order to save as much time as possible for our customers, our system will send the downloading link of 70-743 exam braindumps: Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA: Windows Server 2016 to your e-mail address in 5 to 10 minutes automatically after payment (please enter the right email while placing the order), then you only need to check your email and download the 70-743 dumps guide, thus you can get enough time to prepare for the exam, as it is known to all, chance favors the one with a prepared mind. Our Microsoft 70-743 exam simulation files have been highly valued by a large number of people all over the world, you might as well have a try, and experience will tell you everything.

The shortcut for busy workers

However, preparing for the certificate exam is a hard & time-consuming process because the exam is very difficult and the pass rate is low if you prepare yourself without the help of our Microsoft 70-743 dumps guide. However most of people who need to prepare for the exam are office stuff and who are busy & tired in their daily lives, they may not have enough time to prepare for exam without valid 70-743 exam braindumps: Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA: Windows Server 2016. In order to help candidates get out of the dilemma, we are here to provide the shortcut for you. Our company specializes in compiling the Microsoft 70-743 exam bootcamp for workers, and we will be here waiting for helping you any time.

What Clients Say About Us

I didn’t try any testing engines before but this 70-743 exam very good. I like that I can choose mode for preparation. Passed 70-743 exam with a high score!

Harriet Harriet       4.5 star  

I owe a lot Prep4pass!
Most awesome dumps on the internet! made me passed witha high score.

Rose Rose       4 star  

Valid Prep4pass 70-743 real exam questions.

Antonia Antonia       5 star  

I have passed 70-743 exam and come to buy another two exam materials. Thanks Prep4pass for helping me achieve it. Luckily I made the right choice!

Tabitha Tabitha       4.5 star  

Guys! You know I hadn't any idea of the certification syllabus. Only I had a bit hand on experience of the Microsoft 70-743 environment.An incredible success in Microsoft 70-743 exam!

Meroy Meroy       4.5 star  

Passing 70-743 exam successfully. Can not believe! Good value for money! You should buy it!

Ted Ted       5 star  

Wrote 70-743 exam yesterday and passed! There is no such thing as valid dumps for 70-743 exam. 70-743 exan dumps help you to prepare and research further.

Murphy Murphy       5 star  

Pass 70-743 one time. Very beautiful! It's certainly worth it.

Frederica Frederica       5 star  

I have passed the 70-743 exam in NewYork. And i do think i will find a better job with my certification. Thanks!

Leif Leif       4 star  

I did not believe at first because there were not many free dumps and reviews. But I passed the exam with most points. The hit rate is 95%. I will also study the other exams here.

Antonio Antonio       4 star  

I think I must give my positive feedback on Prep4pass practice tests. I do not feel that I could get such high grades without Prep4pass real exam questions and answer

Pearl Pearl       4 star  

I used online test as my 70-743 exam study guide.

Lisa Lisa       4.5 star  

Everything is perfect 70-743.

Osborn Osborn       5 star  

I will share my experience on some famous for 70-743 exam dumps

Milo Milo       5 star  

I got a wonderful study experience with the APP online version for I used it on my phone. The scores come out pretty high, it is very helpful.

Blithe Blithe       4.5 star  

The first time I used these 70-743 exam dumps and passed the 70-743 exam. I took my time doing practice over and over again until I got it right. The simulator environment is wonderful.

Grace Grace       5 star  

My dream to be a certified man came true with great MCSA: Windows Server 2016 help from Prep4pass.

Chasel Chasel       5 star  

The study guide saves me a lot of time, valid, thanks a lot, will come again

Osborn Osborn       4.5 star  

Thank you so much team Prep4pass for developing the exam practise software. Passed my Dynamics 70-743 exam in the first attempt. Pdf file is highly recommended by me.

Paddy Paddy       4.5 star  

LEAVE A REPLY

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Why Choose Prep4pass

Quality and Value

Prep4pass Practice Exams are written to the highest standards of technical accuracy, using only certified subject matter experts and published authors for development - no all study materials.

Tested and Approved

We are committed to the process of vendor and third party approvals. We believe professionals and executives alike deserve the confidence of quality coverage these authorizations provide.

Easy to Pass

If you prepare for the exams using our Prep4pass testing engine, It is easy to succeed for all certifications in the first attempt. You don't have to deal with all dumps or any free torrent / rapidshare all stuff.

Try Before Buy

Prep4pass offers free demo of each product. You can check out the interface, question quality and usability of our practice exams before you decide to buy.

Our Clients

bofa
timewarner
vodafone
amazon
charter
verizon
xfinity
earthlink
marriot
centurylink
comcast