{"id":11013,"date":"2026-01-25T10:40:41","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T07:40:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mada.edu.sa\/?post_type=course&#038;p=11013"},"modified":"2026-01-29T13:37:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T10:37:51","slug":"microsoft-certified-solutions-associate-mcsa-preparation","status":"publish","type":"course","link":"https:\/\/mada.edu.sa\/en\/course\/microsoft-certified-solutions-associate-mcsa-preparation\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) Preparation Course"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This course is designed to prepare professionals to efficiently manage and configure work environments based on the Windows Server operating system, with a strong emphasis on Hybrid Cloud solutions. The program is built upon the latest Microsoft-approved curricula for 2026, integrating traditional on-premises server administration skills with advanced cloud services delivered through the Microsoft Azure platform. This approach ensures that participants remain fully aligned with modern market demands in infrastructure management.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> This course does not grant a certificate of attendance. It is specifically designed to prepare and train participants to successfully pass the official examination, equipping them with a high level of professional competence to obtain the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) certification within the modern hybrid server administration track officially accredited by Microsoft.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2>Course Objectives<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Establish a solid foundation in Identity and Access management within on-premises and hybrid environments.<\/li>\n<li>Enable participants to configure and manage advanced Networking Services and Storage Solutions.<\/li>\n<li>Explain virtualization operations using Hyper-V and container technologies.<\/li>\n<li>Strengthen skills in Infrastructure Security and ensure business continuity.<\/li>\n<li>Apply monitoring, automation, and centralized update management strategies.<\/li>\n<li>Prepare technical professionals for the AZ-800 and AZ-801 examinations, which represent the modern global certification pathway for this credential.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Detailed Training Content<\/h2>\n<h3>Unit 1: Identity Services and Domain Management<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Deploying and managing Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in large enterprise environments.<\/li>\n<li>Managing Hybrid Identity and synchronizing directory objects with Microsoft Entra ID.<\/li>\n<li>Configuring Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and managing centralized device and user preferences.<\/li>\n<li>Managing digital certificates and internal trust services.<\/li>\n<li>Practical exercises and application questions on hybrid directory services and group policy management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Unit 2: Hybrid Networking Infrastructure<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Managing advanced DNS and DHCP services to ensure reliable addressing and name resolution.<\/li>\n<li>Implementing and managing hybrid connectivity solutions such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).<\/li>\n<li>Enterprise-level IP Address Management (IPAM).<\/li>\n<li>Configuring routing and remote access services and securing communication channels.<\/li>\n<li>Practical exercises and application questions on advanced networking services and cloud connectivity solutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Unit 3: Virtualization and Storage<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Deploying and managing Hyper-V environments, including virtual machines and associated virtual networks.<\/li>\n<li>Implementing and managing Windows Containers and deploying isolated applications.<\/li>\n<li>Managing distributed storage solutions using Storage Spaces Direct.<\/li>\n<li>Optimizing storage efficiency and implementing data redundancy techniques.<\/li>\n<li>Practical exercises and application questions on virtualization and modern storage technologies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Unit 4: High Availability and Disaster Recovery<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Configuring Failover Clustering to protect critical services from downtime.<\/li>\n<li>Managing Live Migration to ensure continuous operation of virtual servers.<\/li>\n<li>Implementing backup strategies using Windows Server Backup and integrating with Azure Backup.<\/li>\n<li>Managing disaster recovery using Hyper-V Replica and system recovery planning.<\/li>\n<li>Practical exercises and application questions on high availability and disaster recovery strategies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Unit 5: Infrastructure Security and Monitoring<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Hardening Windows Servers and minimizing potential attack surfaces.<\/li>\n<li>Managing software updates using WSUS and ensuring security compliance.<\/li>\n<li>Monitoring system performance using Performance Monitor and analyzing Event Logs.<\/li>\n<li>Automating administrative tasks using PowerShell and Windows Admin Center.<\/li>\n<li>Practical exercises and application questions on system security, monitoring tools, and automation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Unit 6: Final Review and Official Exam Simulation<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Comprehensive review of all technical requirements for the modern hybrid certification track.<\/li>\n<li>Analysis of case studies and training on solving complex problems under time constraints.<\/li>\n<li>Conducting a full mock exam simulating the actual exam environment in terms of format and difficulty.<\/li>\n<li>Discussing question analysis strategies and eliminating incorrect answer options to improve success rates.<\/li>\n<li>Practical exercises and application questions covering the full modern MCSA curriculum and official exam simulation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Target Audience<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Systems Administrators seeking to transition toward hybrid cloud administration.<\/li>\n<li>Network and Infrastructure Engineers.<\/li>\n<li>Advanced Technical Support professionals (Tier 2\/3).<\/li>\n<li>IT Consultants specializing in Microsoft solutions.<\/li>\n<li>Students and graduates seeking an international certification validating their expertise in modern server management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The modern hybrid version of the MCSA certification 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It equips you with the ability to balance on-premises operational strength with cloud flexibility. Enrolling in this course is a strategic investment that ensures global recognition and the technical capability to lead digital initiatives within major organizations, opening unlimited career opportunities in the global technology job market.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This course is designed to prepare professionals to efficiently manage and configure work environments based on the Windows Server operating system, with a strong emphasis on Hybrid Cloud solutions. 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