Advice on MCSA exam route

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Hi All,

I have working experience of Windows Server 2008 and some Windows Server 2012.
I would like to take an MCSA: Windows Server 2012 through self study,
containing modules:
70-410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012
70-411: Administering Windows Server 2012
70-412: Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services

I plan to do the labs using Oracle Virtual Box or VMWare.
Can you please advise on were I can find some online instruction as to how this
can be set up, or how you have done this yourself?

In addition I am aware that has Windows Server 2016 just been released. Will my MCSA: Windows Server 2012 certificate (when I acheive it) automatically become redundant/ or have an expiry date
with the introduction of the new Windows Server 2016 MCSA certificate?

Will it therefor be necessary to upgrade to MCSA: Windows Server 2016 by taking module
70-743: Updgrading Your Skills to MCSA: Windows Server 2016?

Thankyou in advance,
Enigma

 

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I have ran 08 and 12 in virtual box with no issues, simply get the iso files,nothing to it

 

2012R2 wont be redundant for years yet. yes you can upgrade it later to 2016.

I guess they may bring an R2 version of 2016 out too a bit later?

https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/learning/retired-certification-exams.aspx