Mcse 2016
| Feature | MCSE 2016 (Legacy) | AZ-800/801 (Modern) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Pure On-Prem + Basic Azure | Hybrid (On-Prem & Azure equally) | | GUI | Heavy GUI + PowerShell | PowerShell and ARM templates | | Relevance | Legacy support (Banks, Gov) | Future-proof (Cloud-native) | | Retirement | Retired (No new certs) | Active (Renews yearly) | | Difficulty | Extremely deep, very specific | Broad, scenario-based |
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This was the entry point. It focused on the physical and virtual backbone of the server environment. Topics included: | Feature | MCSE 2016 (Legacy) | AZ-800/801
Exam 70-744 was not about setting up servers; it was about hardening them against attacks. It covered: Topics included: Exam 70-744 was not about setting
Because it validates that you can manage a hybrid cloud.
Focus: The most critical aspect of security—who you are.