Windows Server Certifications

Hello All,

I wanted to get myself a Windows Server Certification to get more acclimated with a Windows Server environment and be able to prove to future employers that I know what I'm doing within a Windows Server environment.

However, now that Microsoft has or is retiring any relevant Windows Server related certifications, what am I supposed to do? I see that there are their new, "Role Based Certifications", however the vast majority of them appear to just be Cloud based. I also see the complete other end of the spectrum, in the Exam MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops certification. This appears to be local Desktop related material.

Unless I'm missing something, what certification can I take to prove my effectiveness in a Windows Server / virtual environment? Or has Microsoft just decided that Windows Server is no longer important (Which I would find extremely hard to believe).

Any response or clarification would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Jack

Hi, Jack.

Thanks for getting in touch with Microsoft’s Community.

We understand you are are looking for a pathway that meets the desired knowledge wanted.

Currently there is no new information on the new Certification pathway for window server 2019, currently we are doing the Move to the new tool that is azure. Please keep in mind that the Microsoft Certification Team continually monitors industry trends to keep pace with changes in technology, resulting in the introduction, revision, or retirement of some exams. 

In regards to the certification, we can suggest this page which instructs and adapts the certificates and skills that are best for your profile.  Learning Site.

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From there you can also filter to easily locate your preferred certification path that you can use to your career. Other new Role-based Certifications can also check here.

You may also want to consider exploring other Microsoft certifications that we offer which will also verify your skills and unlock professional

opportunities. To get a full list of the current certifications that we offer, please visit this page:  Browse Certifications and Exams | Microsoft Docs

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Hello David,

Understood, and yes I did see the option to view all certificates.  I suppose I'm just shocked that there is no option available anymore to learn about Windows Server, other than on my own.

Thank you for your time, unfortunately I'll just have to try and get potential employers to trust my word that I know how to navigate Microsoft Windows Server products.

Sincerely,

Jack

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Hi, Jack.

Thanks for getting in touch with Microsoft’s Community.

We understand you are are looking for a pathway that meets the desired knowledge wanted.

The closes pathway to window server would be this one MTA: Windows Server Administration Fundamentals - Learn | Microsoft Docs, but that will expire soon, you can buy it now and have time to book until 2022.

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So after one year the certification would be expired with no way to renew?

Thank you for the response,

Jack

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Hi, Jack.

Thanks for getting in touch with Microsoft’s Community.

We understand you are are looking for a pathway that meets the desired knowledge wanted.

to see what are the replacements for retired exams the PDF here shows you the current active pathway you can take. https://assetsprod.microsoft.com/en-us/updated-competency-exams-and-certifications.pdf

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Hello, Jack.

We have not been able to get a hold of you and we will have to proceed with the closure and lock of this Forum.

We know that your inquiry might not be resolved yet, but you are very important to us and that is why we want to invite you to please reach us again if any questions or issues arise. You can easily do so by posting a new question.  

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