MCSE: Core Infrastructure — Certifications
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This certification validates that you have the skills needed to run a highly efficient and modern data center, identity management, systems management, virtualization, storage, and networking.
To earn the MCSE: Core Infrastructure certification, complete the following requirements:
- Earn one prerequisite certification:
- Prerequisite Option 1: MCSA: Windows Server 2012
- Prerequisite Option 2: MCSA: Windows Server 2016
- And pass one of the elective exams:
- 70-744: Securing Windows Server 2016
- 70-745: Implementing a Software-Defined Datacenter
- 70-413: Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure
- 70-414: Implementing an Advanced Server Infrastructure
- 70-537: Configuring and Operating a Hybrid Cloud with Microsoft Azure Stack Hub
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Certification prerequisites
To become a MCSE: Core Infrastructure, you must earn at least one of the following:
MCSA: Windows Server 2012,
MCSA: Windows Server 2016
certification.
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Securing Windows Server 2016All objectives of the exam are covered in depth so you’ll be ready for any question on the exam.
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Implementing a Software-Defined DatacenterAll objectives of the exam are covered in depth so you’ll be ready for any question on the exam.
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Designing and Implementing a Server InfrastructureAll objectives of the exam are covered in depth so you’ll be ready for any question on the exam.
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MCSE: Productivity Solutions Expert — Certifications
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This certification validates that you have the skills needed to move your company to the cloud, increase user productivity and flexibility, reduce data loss, and improve data security for your organization. This certification can be used to satisfy one of the requirements to become a Microsoft 365 Certified Enterprise Administrator Expert.
To become an MCSE: Productivity Solutions Expert, complete the following requirements:
- Earn one prerequisite certification:
- Prerequisite Option 1: MCSA: Windows Server 2012
- Prerequisite Option 2: MCSA: Windows Server 2016
- And pass one of the elective exams:
- 70-333: Deploying Enterprise Voice with Skype for Business 2015
- 70-334: Core Solutions of Microsoft Skype for Business
- 70-339: Managing Microsoft SharePoint Server 2016
- 70-345: Designing and Deploying Microsoft Exchange Server 2016
Skills measured
Two ways to prepare
Certification prerequisites
To become a MCSE: Productivity Solutions Expert, you must earn at least one of the following:
MCSA: Windows Server 2012,
MCSA: Windows Server 2016
certification.
Certification exams
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Price based on the country or region in which the exam is proctored.
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Designing and Deploying Microsoft Exchange Server 2016All objectives of the exam are covered in depth so you’ll be ready for any question on the exam.
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Price based on the country or region in which the exam is proctored.
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Managing Microsoft SharePoint Server 2016All objectives of the exam are covered in depth so you’ll be ready for any question on the exam.
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Price based on the country or region in which the exam is proctored.
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Deploying Enterprise Voice with Skype for Business 2015All objectives of the exam are covered in depth so you’ll be ready for any question on the exam.
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