Código de 80% de desconto para os exames de certificação Microsoft AZ-800 e AZ-801

Os exames AZ-800: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure (beta) e Exam AZ-801: Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services (beta) nn já estão disponíveis.

 

Você pode fazer o exame com 80% de desconto antes de 10 de janeiro de 2022.

 

Exame	Código de desconto
Exam AZ-800: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure (beta)	AZ800WOOSTER
Exam AZ-801: Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services (beta)	AZ801HILLSDALE

 

Ambos os exames  garante a certificação Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate.

 

Guia de estudo para AZ-800: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure do Microsoft Tech community

 

1. Deploy and Manage AD DS in On-premises and Cloud Environments (30-35%)

Relevant MS Learn modules

• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/introduction-to-ad-ds/
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/manage-active-directory-domain-services-flexible-sing...
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/implement-group-policy-objects/
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/manage-advanced-features-of-ad-ds/
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/implement-hybrid-identity-windows-server/
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/deploy-manage-azure-iaas-active-directory-domain-cont...

 

1.1 Deploy and manage AD DS domain controllers   

 

Deploy and manage domain controllers on-premises

• https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/identity/ad-ds/deploy/install-active-directory-domain-serv...
• https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/identity/ad-ds/deploy/install-a-new-windows-server-2012-ac...
• https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/identity/ad-ds/deploy/what-s-new-in-active-directory-domai...

Deploy and manage domain controllers in Azure

• https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/architecture/reference-architectures/identity/adds-extend-domain

Deploy RODCs  

• https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/identity/ad-ds/deploy/rodc/install-a-windows-server-2012-a...

Troubleshoot FSMO roles 

• https://docs.microsoft.com/troubleshoot/windows-server/identity/fsmo-roles

 

1.2 Configure and manage multi-site, multi-domain, and multi-forest environments

Configure and manage forest and domain trusts

• https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/active-directory-domain-services/tutorial-create-forest-trust
• https://docs.microsoft.com/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2008-r2-and-2008/cc771568...

Configure and manage AD DS sites    

• https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/identity/ad-ds/plan/understanding-active-directory-site-to...

Configure and manage AD DS replication

• https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/identity/ad-ds/get-started/replication/active-directory-re...

 

1.3 Create and manage AD DS security principals

Create and manage AD DS users and groups  

• https://docs.microsoft.com/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2008-r2-and-2008/cc754661... 
• https://docs.microsoft.com/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2008-r2-and-2008/cc771069...

Manage users and groups in multi-domain and multi-forest scenarios

• https://docs.microsoft.com/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2008-r2-and-2008/cc733001...

Implement group managed service accounts (gMSAs)

• https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/security/group-managed-service-accounts/group-managed-serv...

Join Windows Servers to AD DS, Azure AD DS, and Azure AD

• https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/identity/ad-fs/deployment/join-a-computer-to-a-domain 
• https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/active-directory-domain-services/join-windows-vm

 

1.4 Implement and Manage Hybrid Identities 

Implement Azure AD Connect   

• https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/active-directory/hybrid/whatis-azure-ad-connect-v2

Manage Azure AD Connect Synchronization

• https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/active-directory/hybrid/concept-azure-ad-connect-sync-architecture

Implement Azure AD Connect cloud sync  

• https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/active-directory/cloud-sync/what-is-cloud-sync

Integrate Azure AD, AD DS and Azure AD Domain Services

• https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/architecture/reference-architectures/identity/azure-ad

Manage Azure AD Domain Services   

• https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/active-directory-domain-services/tutorial-create-instance

Manage Azure AD Connect Health

• https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/active-directory/hybrid/whatis-azure-ad-connect

Manage authentication in on-premises and hybrid environments

• https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/active-directory/hybrid/choose-ad-authn

Configure and manage AD DS passwords  

• https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/active-directory-domain-services/password-policy

 

1.5 Manage Windows Server by using domain-based Group Policies

Implement Group Policy in AD DS 

• https://docs.microsoft.com/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2012-r2-and-2012/hh831791...

Implement Group Policy Preferences in AD DS   

• https://docs.microsoft.com/previous-versions/windows/desktop/policy/group-policy-preferences

Implement Group Policy in Azure AD DS

• https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/active-directory-domain-services/manage-group-policy

 

2. Manage Windows Servers and Workloads in a Hybrid Environment (10-15%)   

Relevant MS Learn modules:

• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/perform-windows-server-secure-administration 
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/describe-windows-server-administration-tools/ 
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/perform-post-installation-configuration-of-windows-se... 
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/administer-manage-windows-server-iaas-virtual-machine... 
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/manage-hybrid-workloads-azure-arc/ 
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/just-enough-administration-windows-server/

2.1 Manage Windows Servers in a Hybrid environment

Deploy a WAC Gateway Server  

• https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/manage/windows-admin-center/azure/deploy-wac-in-azure

Configure a target machine for WAC 

• https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/manage/windows-admin-center/azure/manage-vm

Configure PowerShell Remoting

• https://docs.microsoft.com/powershell/scripting/learn/remoting/running-remote-commands?view=powershe...

• https://docs.microsoft.com/powershell/scripting/learn/remoting/powershell-remoting-faq?view=powershe...

Configure CredSSP or Kerberos Delegation for 2nd Hop Remoting

• https://docs.microsoft.com/powershell/scripting/learn/remoting/ps-remoting-second-hop?view=powershel...

Configure JEA for PowerShell Remoting

• https://docs.microsoft.com/powershell/scripting/learn/remoting/jea/overview?view=powershell-7.1

 

2.2 Manage Windows Servers and workloads by using Azure services 

Manage Windows Servers by using Azure Arc

• https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/azure-arc/servers/onboard-windows-admin-center

Assign Azure Policy Guest Configuration

• https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/azure-arc/servers/learn/tutorial-assign-policy-portal

Deploy Azure services using Azure VM extensions on non-Azure machines

https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/azure-arc/servers/learn/tutorial-enable-vm-insights

Manage Updates for Windows machines

https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/automation/update-management/overview

Integrate Windows Servers with Log Analytics    

https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/azure-monitor/agents/log-analytics-agent#network-requirements

Integrate Windows Servers with Azure Security Center

https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/architecture/hybrid/hybrid-security-monitoring

Manage IaaS VMs in Azure that run Windows Server

https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/virtual-machines/maintenance-and-updates

Implement Azure Automation for hybrid workloads

https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/architecture/hybrid/azure-automation-hybrid

Create runbooks to automate tasks on target VMs

https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/automation/automation-runbook-execution

Implement DSC to prevent configuration drift in IaaS machines

https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/virtual-machines/extensions/dsc-overview

https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/virtual-machines/extensions/dsc-windows

https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/virtual-machines/extensions/features-windows

 

3. Manage Virtual Machines and Containers (15-20%)

Relevant MS Learn modules

• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/configure-manage-hyper-v/
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/configure-manage-hyper-v-virtual-machines/
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/secure-hyper-v-workloads/
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/plan-deploy-windows-server-iaas-virtual-machines/
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/customize-windows-server-iaas-virtual-machine-images/
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/automate-configuration-of-windows-server-iaas-virtual...
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/run-containers-windows-server/
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/orchestrate-containers-windows-server-using-kubernete...

 

3.1 Manage Hyper-V and guest virtual machines 

Enable VM Enhanced Session Mode  

• https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/virtualization/hyper-v/learn-more/use-local-resources-on-h...

Manage VM using PowerShell Remoting, PowerShell Direct and HVC.exe

• https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/virtualization/hyper-v/manage/manage-windows-virtual-machi... 
• https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/itops-talk-blog/manage-hyper-v-vms-using-powershell-direct/bc...

Configure nested virtualization 

• https://docs.microsoft.com/virtualization/hyper-v-on-windows/user-guide/nested-virtualization

Configure VM Memory 

• https://docs.microsoft.com/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2012-r2-and-2012/hh831766...

Configure Integration Services   

• https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/virtualization/hyper-v/manage/manage-hyper-v-integration-s...

Configure Discrete Device Assignment   

• https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/virtualization/hyper-v/deploy/deploying-graphics-devices-u... 
• https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/virtualization/hyper-v/plan/plan-for-deploying-devices-usi... 
• https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/virtualization/hyper-v/deploy/deploying-storage-devices-us...

Configure VM Resource Groups

• https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/virtualization/hyper-v/manage/manage-hyper-v-minroot-2016

Configure VM CPU Groups    

• https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/virtualization/hyper-v/manage/manage-hyper-v-cpugroups

Configure hypervisor scheduling types   

• https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/virtualization/hyper-v/manage/manage-hyper-v-scheduler-typ...

• https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/virtualization/hyper-v/manage/about-hyper-v-scheduler-type...

Manage VM Checkpoints  

• https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/virtualization/hyper-v/manage/choose-between-standard-or-p...

• https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/virtualization/hyper-v/manage/enable-or-disable-checkpoint...

Implementing high availability for virtual machines

• https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/virtualization/hyper-v/manage/set-up-hyper-v-replica

• https://docs.microsoft.com/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2012-r2-and-2012/dn743844...

Manage VHD and VHDX files 

• https://docs.microsoft.com/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2012-r2-and-2012/hh831446...

Configure Hyper V Network Adapter

• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure-stack/hci/concepts/host-network-requirements

Configure NIC Teaming 

• https://docs.microsoft.com/azure-stack/hci/concepts/host-network-requirements 
• https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/networking/technologies/nic-teaming/nic-teaming

Configure Hyper-V Switch 

• https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/virtualization/hyper-v-virtual-switch/hyper-v-virtual-swit...

 

3.2 Create and manage containers  

Create Windows Server Container Images

• https://docs.microsoft.com/virtualization/windowscontainers/manage-containers/container-base-images

Manage Windows Server Container Images

• https://docs.microsoft.com/virtualization/windowscontainers/deploy-containers/update-containers

Configure Container Networking

• https://docs.microsoft.com/virtualization/windowscontainers/container-networking/architecture

Manage container instances

• https://docs.microsoft.com/virtualization/windowscontainers/wac-tooling/wac-containers

 

3.3 Manage Azure Virtual Machines that run Windows Server

Manage Data Disks

• https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/virtual-machines/windows/attach-managed-disk-portal

Resize Azure VM

• https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/virtual-machines/windows/resize-vm

Configure Continuous delivery for an Azure VM

• https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/architecture/solution-ideas/articles/cicd-for-azure-vms

Configure connections to VMs

• https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/virtual-machines/windows/connect-logon 
• https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/virtual-machines/windows/winrm

Manage Azure VM network configuration

• https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/virtual-network/network-overview

 

4. Implement and Manage an On-premises and Hybrid Networking Infrastructure (15-20%)

Relevant MS Learn modules

• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/implement-dns-for-windows-server-iaas-virtual-machine...
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/deploy-manage-dynamic-host-configuration-protocol/
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/implement-windows-server-dns/
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/implement-ip-address-management/
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/implement-remote-access/
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/implement-hybrid-network-infrastructure/
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/implement-windows-server-iaas-virtual-machine-ip-addr...

 

4.1 Implement on-premises and hybrid name resolution 

Integrate DNS with AD DS

• https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/identity/ad-ds/plan/active-directory-integrated-dns-zones

Create and Manage zones and records

• https://docs.microsoft.com/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2008-r2-and-2008/cc816891... 
• https://docs.microsoft.com/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2008-r2-and-2008/cc816819...

Configure DNS forwarding/conditional forwarding

• https://docs.microsoft.com/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2008-r2-and-2008/cc816830... 
• https://docs.microsoft.com/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2008-r2-and-2008/cc794735...

Integrate Windows Server DNS with Azure DNS private zones

• https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/dns/private-dns-scenarios

Implement DNSSEC

• https://docs.microsoft.com/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2012-r2-and-2012/jj200221...

 

4.2 Manage IP addressing in on-premises and hybrid scenarios 

Implement and manage IPAM   

• https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/networking/technologies/ipam/ipam-top

Implement and configure the DHCP server role (on-premises only)

• https://docs.microsoft.com/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2008-r2-and-2008/dd183630...

Resolve IP address issues in hybrid environments

• https://support.microsoft.com/en-au/topic/fix-duplicate-ip-address-conflicts-on-a-dhcp-network-d6849...

Create and manage scopes   

• https://docs.microsoft.com/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2008-r2-and-2008/dd183624...

Create and manage IP reservations   

• https://docs.microsoft.com/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2008-r2-and-2008/dd183698...

Implement DHCP High Availability

• https://docs.microsoft.com/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2012-r2-and-2012/dn338978...

 

4.3 Implement on-premises and hybrid network connectivity  

Implement and manage the Remote Access role

• https://docs.microsoft.com/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2012-r2-and-2012/dn636119...

Implement and manage Azure Network Adapter

• https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/architecture/hybrid/azure-network-adapter

Implement and manage Azure Extended Network

• https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/manage/windows-admin-center/azure/azure-extended-network

Implement and manage Network Policy Server role

• https://docs.microsoft.com/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2012-r2-and-2012/hh831683...

Implement Web Application Proxy

• https://docs.microsoft.com/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2012-r2-and-2012/dn584107...

Implement Azure Relay

• https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/azure-relay/relay-what-is-it

Implement Site to Site VPN

• https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/vpn-gateway/point-to-site-about

Implement Azure Virtual WAN

• https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/virtual-wan/virtual-wan-about

Implement Azure AD Application Proxy

• https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/active-directory/app-proxy/what-is-application-proxy

 

5. Manage Storage and File Services (15-20%)

Relevant MS Learn modules

• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/manage-windows-server-file-servers/
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/implement-storage-spaces-storage-spaces-direct/
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/implement-windows-server-data-deduplication/
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/implement-windows-server-iscsi/
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/implement-windows-server-storage-replica/
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/implement-hybrid-file-server-infrastructure/

 

5.1 Configure and manage Azure File Sync   

Create Azure File Sync Service   

• https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/storage/file-sync/file-sync-deployment-guide

Create Sync Groups  

• https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/storage/file-sync/file-sync-modify-sync-topology

Create Cloud Endpoints

• https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/storage/files/storage-how-to-create-file-share

Register servers

• https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/storage/file-sync/file-sync-server-registration

Create Server Endpoints   

• https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/storage/file-sync/file-sync-server-endpoint-create

Configure Cloud Tiering

• https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/storage/file-sync/file-sync-how-to-manage-tiered-files

Monitor File Sync 

• https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/storage/file-sync/file-sync-monitoring

Migrate DFS to Azure File Sync  

• https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/storage/files/files-manage-namespaces

 

5.2 Configure and Manage Windows Server File Shares

Configure Windows Server file share access   

• https://docs.microsoft.com/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2003/cc784499(v=ws.10)

Configuring File Screens

• https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/storage/fsrm/file-screening-management

Configure FSRM quotas

• https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/storage/fsrm/quota-management

Configure BranchCache

• https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/networking/branchcache/branchcache

Implement and configure Distributed File System (DFS)

• https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/storage/dfs-namespaces/dfs-overview 
• https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/storage/dfs-replication/dfsr-overview

 

5.3 Configure Windows Server Storage 

Configure disks and volumes

• https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/storage/disk-management/manage-disks 
• https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/storage/disk-management/manage-basic-volumes

Configure and manage Storage Spaces

• https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/storage/storage-spaces/overview

Configure  and manage Storage Replica 

• https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/storage/storage-replica/storage-replica-overview

Configure Data Deduplication

• https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/storage/data-deduplication/overview

Configure SMB direct

• https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/storage/file-server/smb-direct

Configure Storage QoS  

• https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/storage/storage-qos/storage-qos-overview

Configure File systems

• https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/storage/refs/refs-overview

• https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/storage/file-server/ntfs-overview

Obtenha um Exame de certificação Microsoft gratuito ao participar no Ignite 2020

Já não é a primeira vez que a Microsoft oferece um exame de certificação Microsoft em eventos online. 

 

 

Com o Microsoft Ignite 2020 a Microsoft volta a oferecer um exame de certificação com o Microsoft Ignite Cloud Skills Challenge para todos os participantes que concluírem uma coleção nos desafios que irão ser definidos.

 

Na página sobre o Ignite Cloud Skills Challenge 2020 tem a informação dos exames que poderá frequentar e os termos e condições aqui: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/microsoft-ignite-cloud-skills-challenge-2020-free-certification-exam 

 

Se pretende participar Microsoft Ignite Cloud Skills Challenge utilize o seguinte link: https://csc.docs.microsoft.com/ignite/registration

 

NOTA: As inscrições estarão disponíveis no dia 22 de setembro de 2020 às 12:00 Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).

Fim das certficações Microsoft MCSA, MCSD e MCSE

A partir de 30 de Junho de 2020 não vai ser possível efetuar as seguintes certificações Microsoft:

• MCSA: BI Reporting
• MCSA: Dynamics 365 for Operations
• MCSA: SQL 2016 BI Development
• MCSA: SQL 2016 Database Admin
• MCSA: SQL 2016 Database Dev
• MCSA: SQL Server 2012/2014
• MCSA: Universal Windows Platform
• MCSA: Web Applications
• MCSA: Windows Server 2012
• MCSA: Windows Server 2016
• MCSD: App Builder
• MCSE: Business Applications
• MCSE: Core Infrastructure
• MCSE: Data Management & Analytics
• MCSE: Productivity

A Microsoft Learning está a incentivar em certificações em funções existentes no mercado, como por exemplo Microsoft Azure (nuvem), Modern Desktop.

A seguinte imagem apresenta as certificações recomendadas baseadas em função:

A seguinte imagem apresenta as alternativas para quem trabalha com a plataforma de dados da Microsoft (SQL Server, Power BI, ...) Por exemplo Database Administrator, Data Analyst.

 

Para quem está à espera das novas certificações dedicadas Windows Server 2019 e/ou SQL Server 2019 a Microsoft Learning fez o seguinte comunicado:

• Não, não haverá certificações do Windows Server 2019 e do SQL Server 2019. Windows Server O conteúdo de 2019 e SQL Server 2019 será incluído nas certificações baseadas em função, conforme necessário para determinadas funções de trabalho nas áreas de aplicações e infraestrutura do Azure e Dados e IA.

Então o que vai acontecer as certificações MCSA, MCSD, e MCSE que possuímos?

• Estes vão se manter no certification transcript.

Ainda é possível fazer algumas destas certificações?

• Sim, até 30 de junho de 2020 pode fazer qualquer certificação que está na lista acima. Após esta data não irá ser possível.

E sobre as certificações Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)?

• Até a data não existe nenhuma informação que as certificações MOS vão ser afetadas ou retiradas. 

E sobre as certificaçõesMicrosoft Technology Associate (MTA)?

• Até a data não existe nenhuma informação que as certificações MTA vão ser afetadas ou retiradas.

Existe algum comunicado oficial da Microsoft Learning?

• Sim, pode consultar aqui.

Tenha atenção que os seguintes exames vão ser retirados a partir de 30 de Junho de 2020:

• 70-333: Deploying Enterprise Voice with Skype for Business 2015
• 70-334: Core Solutions for Microsoft Skype for Business 2015
• 70-339: Managing Microsoft SharePoint Server 2016
• 70-345: Designing and Deploying Microsoft Exchange Server 2016
• 70-457: Developing Mobile Apps
• 70-410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012
• 70-411: Administering Windows Server 2012
• 70-412: Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services
• 70-413: Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure
• 70-414: Implementing an Advanced Server Infrastructure
• 70-417: Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA Windows Server 2012
• 70-461: Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012/2014
• 70-462: Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012/2014 Databases
• 70-463: Implementing a Data Warehouse with Microsoft SQL Server 2012/2014
• 70-464: Developing Microsoft SQL Server 2012/2014 Databases
• 70-465: Designing Database Solutions for Microsoft SQL Server
• 70-466: Implementing Data Models and Reports with Microsoft SQL Server
• 70-467: Designing Business Intelligence Solutions with Microsoft SQL Server
• 70-480: Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3
• 70-483: Programming in C#
• 70-486: Developing ASP.NET MVC Web Applications
• 70-487: Developing Microsoft Azure and Web Services
• 70-537: Configuring and Operating a Hybrid Cloud with Microsoft Azure Stack
• 70-705: Designing and Providing Microsoft Licensing Solutions to Large Organizations
• 70-740: Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server 2016
• 70-741: Networking with Windows Server 2016
• 70-742: Identity with Windows Server 2016
• 70-743: Upgrading Your skills to MCSA: Windows Server 2016
• 70-744: Securing Windows Server 2016
• 70-745: Implementing a Software-Defined Datacenter
• 70-761: Querying Data with Transact-SQL
• 70-762: Developing SQL Databases
• 70-764: Administering a SQL Database Infrastructure
• 70-765: Provisioning SQL Databases
• 70-767: Implementing a Data Warehouse using SQL
• 70-768: Developing SQL Data Models
• 70-777: Implementing Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB Solutions
• 70-778: Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Microsoft Power BI
• 70-779: Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Microsoft Excel
• MB2-716: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customization and Configuration
• MB6-894: Development, Extensions and Deployment for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
• MB6-897: Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Retail
• MB6-898: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Human Resources

Novas certificações Microsoft

No ano passado, a Microsoft lançou 23 novas certificações.

Para ajudar a orientá-lo no novo programa, abaixo está uma tabela mostrando como os exames do 70-xxx se alinham ao nosso novo programa de certificação.

Número do Exame	Nome do Exame	Certificação de Substituição
70-331	Core Solutions of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013	Teamwork Administrator  (MS-300, MS-301)
70-332	Advanced Solutions of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013	Teamwork Administrator  (MS-300, MS-301)
70-341	Core Solutions of Microsoft Exchange Server 2013	Messaging Administrator  (MS-200, MS-201)
70-342	Advanced Solutions of Microsoft Exchange Server 2013	Messaging Administrator  (MS-200, MS-201)
70-346	Managing Office 365 Identities and Requirements	Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator (MS-100, MS-101)
70-347	Enabling Office 365 Services	Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator (MS-100, MS-101)
70-473	Designing and Implementing Cloud Data Platform Solutions	Azure Data Engineer (DP-200, DP-201)
70-475	Designing and Implementing Big Data Analytics Solutions	Azure Data Engineer (DP-200, DP-201)
70-532	Developing Microsoft Azure Solutions	Azure Developer (AZ-203)
70-533	Implementing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions	Azure Administrator (AZ-103)
70-535	Architecting Microsoft Azure Solutions	Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-300, AZ-301)
70-695	Deploying Windows Desktops and Enterprise Applications	Modern Desktop Administrator (MD-100, MD-101)
70-697	Configuring Windows Devices	Modern Desktop Administrator (MD-100, MD-101)
70-698	Installing and Configuring Windows 10	Modern Desktop Administrator (MD-100, MD-101)
70-773	Analyzing Big Data with Microsoft R	Azure Data Scientist (DP-100)
70-774	Perform Cloud Data Science with Azure Machine Learning	Azure Data Scientist (DP-100)
70-775	Perform Data Engineering on Microsoft Azure HDInsight	Azure Data Engineer (DP-200, DP-201)
70-776	Engineering Data with Microsoft Cloud Services	Azure Data Engineer (DP-200, DP-201)
AZ-100	Microsoft Azure Infrastructure and Deployment	Azure Administrator (AZ-103)
AZ-101	Microsoft Azure Integration and Security	Azure Administrator (AZ-103)
AZ-102	Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification Transition Exam	Azure Administrator (AZ-103)
AZ-200	Microsoft Azure Developer Core Solutions (beta)	Azure Developer (AZ-203)
AZ-201	Microsoft Azure Developer Advanced Solutions (beta)	Azure Developer (AZ-203)
AZ-202	Microsoft Azure Developer Certification Transition (beta)	Azure Developer (AZ-203)
AZ-302	Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Certification Transition (beta)	Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-300, AZ-301)
MB2-715	Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement Online Deployment	Dynamics 365 Certification (MB-200, é um pré-requisito para várias certificações Dynamics 365)
MB2-717	Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Sales	Dynamics 365 for Sales (MB-210)
MB2-718	Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Customer Service	Dynamics 365 for Customer Service (MB-230)
MB2-719	Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Marketing	Dynamics 365 for Marketing (MB-220)
MB2-877	Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Field Service	Dynamics 365 for Field Service (MB-240)
MB6-895	Financial Management in Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations	Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, Financials (MB-310)
MB6-896	Distribution and Trade in Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations	Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, Supply Chain Management (MB-330)
MS-202	Microsoft 365 Messaging Administrator Certification Transition	Messaging Administrator (MS-200, MS-201)
MS-302	Microsoft 365 Teamwork Administrator Certification Transition	Teamwork Administrator Certification (MS-300, MS-301)

Simplificando o caminho de certificação para Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

A certiuficação  Azure Administrator Associate vai ser alterarda no dia 1 de maio de 2019. De acordo com o Microsoft Learning blog estas serão as alterações:

From Microsoft Learning Blog: 

Since launching the role-based certification program in September 2018, Microsoft Learning  received a tremendous amount of feedback about the requirements to earn our certifications.

They decided to modify the certification requirements for Azure Administrator.  

Starting on May 1, 2019, you will only need to pass one exam the AZ-103: Microsoft Azure Administrator to earn this certification. 

This new exam combines the skills covered in AZ-100 and AZ-101, with the majority of the new exam coming from AZ-100.

Here’s what you can expect:

• If you have taken and passed AZ-100, you will automatically be awarded the Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate certification on or around May 1, 2019. Congratulations!
• AZ-100 and AZ-101 will retire on May 1, 2019. As a result, all exam registrations after May 1, 2019 for AZ-100 and AZ-101 will be cancelled. AZ-102 will retire as planned on June 30, 2019.
• If you have registered to take AZ-100 between now and May 1, 2019, choose to take it, and pass, you will earn the Azure Administrator certification on or around May 1, 2019. If you have registered for AZ-101, choose to take it, and pass, you will earn the AZ-101 exam badge. You will be able to share this badge with others to demonstrate additional skills in the Azure Administrator space. Learn more about badging.
• If you have taken AZ-101, you will receive an exam voucher (regardless of if you passed or failed) that can be used for any Microsoft exam delivered through Pearson VUE as our thanks to you for being early adopters of our new certification program and helping us to better understand the certification needs of Azure Administrators so that we could simplify the process going forward.
• Instructor-led training and online training (MOOCs) will be updated and available on May 1, 2019; the free learning content on Microsoft Learn will be complete around July 1, 2019.
• For those of you who have been preparing for one or both of these exams, you can see how the new exam aligns to AZ-100 and AZ-101 in the attached document, AZ-103 OD with Alignment to AZ-100 and AZ-101.pdf.

Document: AZ-103 OD with Alignment to AZ-100 and AZ-101

Já tenho a especialidade Microsoft Architecting Microsoft Azure Solutions e o MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure

Estou muito contente porque já tenho a certificação Microsoft Architecting Microsoft Azure Solutions. 

"Este exame é para candidatos que estão interessados em validar suas habilidades de design de solução do Microsoft Azure. Os candidatos devem conhecer os recursos e as capacidades dos serviços Azure para serem capazes de identificar vantagens e desvantagens e tomar decisões para o design de soluções de nuvem pública e híbrida. Os candidatos que fazem este exame devem poder definir as soluções adequadas de infraestrutura e de plataforma para atender às exigências funcionais, operacionais e de implementação necessárias durante o ciclo de vida da solução."

Fonte: https://www.microsoft.com/pt-br/learning/exam-70-534.aspx

Ao consultar os portugueses com essa certificação no Microsoft Certification Profiles verifiquei que não são muitos e fiquei muito contente.

O melhor é que também sou MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure porque já tinha o Developing Microsoft Azure Solutions e Implementing Microsoft Azure Solutions.

A certificação Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE): Cloud Platform e Infrastructure valida as habilidades necessárias para gerir data centers modernos e altamente eficazes, com conhecimentos em gestão de identidade e de sistemas, virtualização, armazenamento e rede.

A certificação MCSE pode ser obtida da seguinte forma:

1. Obter uma certificação Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA).
2. Obter uma aprovação num dos exames eletivos a seguir durante o ano civil de 2017.

Pode obter mais informações em https://www.microsoft.com/pt-br/learning/mcse-cloud-platform-infrastructure.aspx


Se recomendo alguém a frequentar e tirar as certificações Microsoft ?
Claro que SIM, especialmente o MCSE.

É possível fazer certificações da Microsoft apenas por autoestudo

SIM, mas requer uma grande força de vontade e muita dedicação. Não estou a dizer que os Microsoft Official Courseware (MOC) não servem para nada pelo contrário ao frequentar um MOC temos acesso a formação + documentação + laboratórios e um formador que responde a qualquer dúvida que tenha e está presente para o ajudar.

Por autoestudo não temos acesso a nenhum formador presencial mas podemos contar com comunidades técnicas, rede sociais e amigos para tirar algumas dúvidas mas podem não estar imediatamente disponíveis.

Eu passei aos exames 70-532 e 70-532 por autoestudo mas perdi muitas horas de preparação. Apesar de não frequentar nenhum MOC tive alguns custos monetários. Nada é gratuito.

Exame 70-532

No exame 70-532 utilizei vários métodos de preparação laboratórios, livros, vídeos, vários trials do Azure e apontamentos meus.

Comprei os três livros de certificação Azure Exam Ref. Mas com a atualização dos exames em Outubro/Novembro de 2016 não recomendo a compra dos mesmos porque estão completamente desactualizados.

A parte prática é muito importante pode montar um laboratório no seu próprio computador ou em máquinas virtuais o que permite praticar com os serviços do Azure. Os exercícios do MOC estão disponíveis gratuitamente em https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/companion-moc.aspx. Eu utilizei máquinas virtuais no Azure para fazer os exercícios o que permita ter a vantagem de em que podia deixava a máquina sempre ligada e manter o estado dos exercícios e não só.

Durante 4 meses podem fazer os vossos laboratórios gratuitamente em http://blog.pt.rramoscabral.com/p/azure-trial.html explico como podem testar o Azure gratuitamente.

Também utilizei vídeos/vídeo-aulas do Pluralsight, CBT Nuggets, MVA, Channel 9 e Ignite. Sobre o Pluralsight e CBT Nuggets utilizei o trial durante uma semana não em simultâneo apenas é necessário ter atenção de cancelar o trial antes de acabar o período experimental. Apenas tem-se o problema de não se poder utilizar Pluralsight e CBT Nuggets nas próximas certificações. No caso do Pluralsight para quem pretende fazer exames de desenvolvedor ou 70-534 pode ter acesso aos vídeos durante 3 meses.

Fiz os meus próprios apontamentos através do livro + vídeo + documentação do Azure.

Não tenho nenhum problema em dizer que falhei o primeiro exame da Microsoft que fiz devido ao excesso de confiança. Assim tive que mudar o método de autoestudo e ser ainda mais dedicado. Não existe glória sem sacrifícios.

Experimentei os testes práticos da Measureup e recomendo vivamente. Estes testes não incluem as perguntas oficias do exame são perguntas baseadas do conteúdo do exame e cada questão tem a sua explicação e ligações para a documentação da Microsoft. Este tipo de exames é ótimo para testar o nível de conhecimento.

Se não pretenderem comprar um exame prático podem experimentar as questões gratuitas disponíveis da seguinte forma:

•    Teste de demonstração da Measureup - http://www.measureup.com/

•    Teste prático 70-532 do Chris Pietschmann  - https://github.com/crpietschmann/Azure-70-532-Practice-Test

•    Teste prático 70-533 do Chris Pietschmann  https://github.com/crpietschmann/Azure-70-533-Practice-Test

•    Teste de demonstração da Transcender utilizado pela CBT Nuggets -https://www.transcender.com/

Não utilizo Dumps que é uma coletânea de questões de exames de oficias. E não recomendo a sua utilização pelos os seguintes motivos:

•    Primeiro, está enganar a si próprio;

•    Segundo, significa que não percebemos nada e continuamos a não compreender que é uma autêntica ilusão;

•    Terceiro, nada garante que as questões e repostas sejam verdadeiras ou estão corretas. Esta por sua conta e risco;

•    Quarto, ao fazer alguma pesquisa existe muitas pessoas a reclamar que perderam dinheiro e não só. Exemplos:

o    http://www.ripoffreport.com/r/Certplex-Ltd/London-United-Kingdom-WC1N-3AX/Certplex-Ltd-ExamCollection-Avanset-Fake-Guarantees-and-charging-continuously-monthly-sub-1161364

o    http://lessons-learned-from-life.blogspot.pt/2014/07/examcollection-premium-service-scam.html

•    Quinto, confie em vocês próprios façam um plano de estudo se não conseguir fazer um plano primeiro agende o seu exame e assim tem um prazo e uma obrigação que tem de cumprir. Se achar que não está preparado pode sempre remarcar com 24 horas de antecedência da data de marcação.

Com a alteração do método de estudo consegui passar ao exame. Nem todos os métodos de estudo funcionam com todas as pessoas é necessário de criar o nosso próprio método de estudo. A duração de tempo também não é igual para todos, recomendo que pratiquem muito no Azure e utilizem os trials disponíveis.

Alem disto tudo agora tem acesso a um curso virtual Developing Microsoft Azure Solutions no EDX  (https://www.edx.org/course/developing-microsoft-azure-solutions-microsoft-dev233) quando preparei para o exame isto ainda não existia.   

Exame 70-533: Implementing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions

Para este exame utilizei o mesmo método de estudo mas como já não podia utilizar Pluralsight, CBT Nuggets utilizei o Opsgility. Os Opsgility também têm um trial mas com uma diferença que inclui laboratórios que podemos fazer no azure e é excelente para certificações Azure, Office e Sharepoint recomendo. Continuei a utilizar os vídeos do Ignite e Channel 9.

Voltei a utilizar uma máquina virtual no Azure para fazer os meu laboratório assim todos os ficheiros, documentação ficaram num segundo disco de dados para depois fazer download. Mas nem tudo funcionou em condições tive alguns problemas e tive que fazer redeploy  e mudar o tamanho para resolver alguns dos problemas.

Também utilizei os exames práticos da Measureup e a versão offline para poder testar os meus conhecimentos sem necessitar de um acesso a Internet. A versão offline também dá acesso a versão on-line são 2 por 1.

Nos meus planos de estudo costumo inserir todos os módulos e conteúdos num ficheiro de texto. No seguinte exemplo está uma parte do plano com os Vídeos do Opsgility. Quando acabava de ver os vídeos marcava com X.

Module 1: Introduction to Azure
[ ] Cloud technology overview
[ ] Overview of Azure
[ ] Managing Azure with the Azure portal
[ ] Managing Azure with Windows PowerShell
[ ] Overview of Azure Resource Manager
[ ] Azure management services

[ ] Azure Certification Blueprint for Exam 70-533(Updated) - https://www.opsgility.com/courses/player/exam-70-533-iaas-blueprint
[ ] Getting Started with Azure for IT Pros - https://www.opsgility.com/courses/player/getting-started-azure-itpro
[ ] Azure Infrastruture as a Service(Resource Manager)-  https://www.opsgility.com/courses/player/microsoft-azure-infrastructure-as-a-service-arm

Module 2: Implementing and managing Azure networking
[ ] Overview of Azure networking
[ ] Implementing and managing Azure virtual networks
[ ] Configuring Azure virtual networks
[ ] Configuring Azure virtual network connectivity
[ ] Overview of Azure networking in an infrastructure as a service (IaaS) version 1 (v1

[ ] Azue Infrastructure as a Service (Resourece Manager) -  https://www.opsgility.com/courses/player/microsoft-azure-infrastructure-as-a-service-arm
[ ] Deploying and Managing Azure Application Gateway - https://www.opsgility.com/courses/player/azure-app-gateway
[ ] Hands-On Lab: Virtual Network peering - https://www.opsgility.com/courses/player/peering-virtual-networks-in-azure
[ ] Hands-On Lab: advanced Networking with pfsense - https://www.opsgility.com/courses/player/network-pfsense-azure-lab
[ ] Implementing a Secure Virtual Network with Virtual Appliances - https://www.opsgility.com/courses/player/implementing_a_secure_network_with_virtual_appliances

Module 3: Implementing virtual machines
[ ] Overview of IaaS v2 virtual machines
[ ] Planning for Azure virtual machines
[ ] Deploying Azure IaaS v2 virtual machines
[ ] Authoring Azure Resource Manager templates
[ ] Overview of IaaS v1 virtual machines

[ ] Azure Infrastruture as a service (Resource manager) -  https://www.opsgility.com/courses/player/microsoft-azure-infrastructure-as-a-service-arm
[ ] Introducion to automating IaaS with ARM and PowerShell - https://www.opsgility.com/courses/player/azure-powershell-arm
[ ] Hands-On Lab: Chef Deployment on Azure - https://www.opsgility.com/courses/player/lab-chef-deployment-on-azure
[ ] Introducion to ARM templates with visual studio 2015 - https://www.opsgility.com/courses/player/intro_azure_resource_manager_vs2015

Module 4: Managing virtual machines
[ ] Configuring virtual machines
[ ] Configuring virtual machine disks
[ ] Managing and monitoring Azure virtual machines
[ ] Managing IaaS v1 virtual machines

[ ] Hands-On Lab: Build a VM in Azure you will use for Administration of the Microsoft Cloud - https://www.opsgility.com/courses/player/build-vm-in-azure-administration-cloud
[ ] Hands-On Lab: Build a Linux vm in Azure and Coonect Ussing SSH with a RSA key - https://www.opsgility.com/courses/player/build-a-linux-vm-connect-ssh-rsa
[ ] Hands-On Lab: Chef Deployment on Azure - https://www.opsgility.com/courses/player/lab-chef-deployment-on-azure

Module 5: Implementing Azure App services
[ ] Introduction to App Service
[ ] Planning app deployment in App Service
[ ] Implementing and maintaining web apps
[ ] Configuring web apps
[ ] Monitoring web apps and WebJobs
[ ] Implementing mobile apps
[ ] Traffic Manager

[ ] Managing Azure Web App in Azure - https://www.opsgility.com/courses/player/managing_web_apps_in_azure
[ ] Hands-On Lab: Deploying an Azure Web App with php and MySQL - https://www.opsgility.com/courses/player/lab-deploying-azure-webapp-mysql-php
[ ] Azure WebJobs for Starters - https://www.opsgility.com/courses/player/azure-web-jobs-starters

Module 6: Planning and implementing storage, backup, and recovery services
[ ] Planning storage
[ ] Implementing and managing storage
[ ] Implementing Azure Content Delivery Networks
[ ] Implementing Azure Backup
[ ] Planning for and implementing Azure Site Recovery

[ ] Azure Storage for IT Professionals - https://www.opsgility.com/courses/player/azure_storage_for_it_professionals
[ ] Implementing Azure Backup - https://www.opsgility.com/courses/player/implementing_azure_backup

Module 7: Planning and implementing Azure SQL Database
[ ] Planning and deploying Azure SQL Database
[ ] Implementing and managing Azure SQL Database
[ ] Managing Azure SQL Database security
[ ] Monitoring Azure SQL Database
[ ] Managing Azure SQL Database business continuity

[ ] Introduction to Azure SQL Database - https://www.opsgility.com/courses/player/introduction_to_sql_database
[ ] SQL Server on Azure IaaS - https://www.opsgility.com/courses/player/sql_server_on_azure_iaas
[ ] Hands-On Lab: Create your first SQL Database in Azure  - https://www.opsgility.com/courses/player/create-your-first-sql-database-in-azure

Module 8: Implementing PaaS cloud services
[ ] Planning and deploying PaaS cloud services
[ ] Managing and maintaining cloud services


[ ] Introduction to Developing Cloud Services - https://www.opsgility.com/courses/player/Introduction%20to%20Developing%20Cloud%20Services
[ ] Managing Cloud Services - https://www.opsgility.com/courses/player/managing_cloud_services

Module 9: Implementing Azure Active Directory
[ ] Creating and managing Azure AD tenants
[ ] Configuring application and resource access with Azure AD
[ ] Overview of Azure AD Premium

[ ] Deploying Active Directory in Azure (classic) - https://www.opsgility.com/courses/player/deploying-active-directory-in-azure
[ ] Azure Hybrid Identity - https://www.opsgility.com/courses/player/azure_hybrid_identity
[ ] Hands-On Lab: Introduction to Azure AD - https://www.opsgility.com/courses/player/lab-azure-ad-hands-on


Module 10: Managing Active Directory in a hybrid environment
[ ] Extending on-premises Active Directory domain to Azure
[ ] Implementing directory synchronization by using Azure AD Connect
[ ] Implementing federation

[ ] Deploying Hybrid Identity Solutions using Azure AD - https://www.opsgility.com/courses/player/intro_to_azure_identity_solutions
[ ] Architecting Azure Hybrid Identity - https://www.opsgility.com/courses/player/architecting-azure-hybrid-identity

Module 11: Implementing Azure-based management and automationT
[ ] Implementing Microsoft Operations Management Suite (OMS)
[ ] Implementing Azure Automation
[ ] Implementing Automation runbooks
[ ] Managing Azure Automation

[ ] Introduction to Automating IaaS with ARM and PowerShell - https://www.opsgility.com/courses/player/azure-powershell-arm
[ ] Introduction to Log Analytics with OMS - https://www.opsgility.com/courses/player/introduction_to_log_analytics_with_oms

Para finalizar se pretendem fazer por autoestudo é necessário ter uma grande dedicação pode demorar três meses ou mais mas não devem desistir. Quando passa a um exame é uma alegria tão grande como sai-se o melhor prémio do mundo. O que significa que todo o trabalho que teve deu furtos se não passar não fique desmotivado eu próprio não passei a primeira apenas fiquei desiludo não significa que tenha desistido.

Existem vários grupos e comunidades que podem ajudar até mesmos os Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) em que eles podem ajudar pode pesquisar em https://mvp.microsoft.com/en-us/MvpSearch .