Exam Ref 3-Pack: MCSA Windows Server 2016 Exams 70-740, 70-741, and 70-742 - Non Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set:
Exam Ref 70-740 Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server 2016
Exam Ref 70-741 Networking with Windows Server 2016
Exam Ref 70-742 Identity with Windows Server 2016

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback

Overview:
This three-book Exam Ref set brings the official Microsoft Press guidance for the MCSA Windows Server 2016 certification into one practical paperback bundle. Covering the three core exams—70-740, 70-741 and 70-742—the set guides you through the essential hands-on tasks you’ll face in modern Windows Server deployments. From installing and configuring the server to managing storage, networking, and identity, the titles map directly to the exam objectives so your study stays focused and efficient. Each book uses concise explanations, step-by-step procedures, and quick-reference checklists to help you understand, implement, and validate solutions in real-world lab environments. The 3-Pack format offers an economical, cohesive study path, ensuring consistent terminology and exam-ready language across topics. Ideal for self-study, training teams, and professionals planning to sit all three exams. A durable paperback companion for busy IT professionals, it’s designed to stay open as you work through labs and practice runs.

What Makes This Collection Special:
The strength of this Exam Ref 3-Pack lies in a focused, career-ready approach to Windows Server 2016. By grouping the three essential exam areas—installation/storage/compute, networking, and identity—you gain a complete, coherent learning journey rather than three separate guides. The set reinforces a common vocabulary and consistent strategies for configuring roles, services, and security across the Windows Server stack. It’s particularly valuable for those who want practical, job-ready reference material that fits into a busy week: study a single book each evening, reproduce lab steps, and test your knowledge with aligned practice tasks. Gift-worthy and collector-friendly, this collection supports both targeted revision and broader understanding, helping you reach the MCSA milestone with confidence.

Books Included in This Collection:
Exam Ref 70-740 Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server 2016
Delivers crisp guidance on installing Windows Server 2016, planning storage, and configuring compute resources. You’ll find practical walkthroughs for server roles, Hyper-V virtualization, storage options, and essential management tasks. The book focuses on the exam objectives, with concise explanations and scenario-based examples that mirror real-world data-centre challenges. It’s a reliable desk reference during lab work and a solid core text for revision, designed to help you retain concepts under exam pressure. Expect clear diagrams, bite-sized chunks of information, and checklists that translate theory into hands-on capability.

Exam Ref 70-741 Networking with Windows Server 2016
Explores the networking pillar of Windows Server 2016: IP services, DNS, DHCP, remote access, network policies, and the essentials of network design and security. The content is mapped to exam objectives and presented in a practical, task-oriented style. Expect how-to steps, lab-friendly configurations, and quick reference tips to reinforce best practices for reliable connectivity, scalable networks, and secure administration. This book helps you translate networking theory into day-to-day operations in enterprise environments, whether you’re building a data centre from scratch or maintaining an existing infrastructure.

Exam Ref 70-742 Identity with Windows Server 2016
Focuses on identity management within the Windows Server ecosystem. It covers Active Directory Domain Services, user and group management, authentication, access control, and security policies. The text aligns with exam objectives and uses practical exercises to help you implement identity solutions with confidence. Readers will benefit from clear, actionable guidance on securing identities, configuring group policies, and integrating identity with other services in a cohesive, secure environment. This title rounds out the trio by ensuring you can manage who has access, how they authenticate, and how they stay protected across the enterprise.

Who This Set Is Perfect For:
This trio is ideal for IT professionals pursuing the MCSA Windows Server 2016 certification, including system administrators, network engineers, IT support staff, and students entering enterprise IT. It also suits training teams and organisations running internal certification programmes, providing a consistent, exam-aligned path. Whether you’re preparing through self-study, structuring a team study plan, or seeking a thoughtful graduate gift, this 3-Pack delivers a practical, cost-effective route to mastering installation, networking, and identity in Windows Server 2016.

Key Benefits:

• Three official Exam Ref titles in one affordable paperback set
• Direct mapping to the three Windows Server 2016 exams (70-740, 70-741, 70-742)
• Concise, exam-focused guidance designed for fast comprehension and recall
• Practical, lab-friendly content that translates theory into action
• Consistent layout and terminology across all three books for seamless study
• Ideal desk reference for lab work, revision, and on-the-job support
• Great gift idea for aspiring IT professionals and graduates

About the Author:
Craig Zacker is a seasoned author for Microsoft Press, specialising in high-impact, exam-focused guides for IT professionals. He brings practical experience with Windows Server infrastructures to his Exam Ref titles, translating complex concepts into concise, test-ready guidance. The Exam Ref 3-Pack on Windows Server 2016 draws on his approach of mapping every page to official exam objectives, providing clear objectives, hands-on steps, and quick-reference checklists that help busy readers stay oriented and confident. Zacker’s writing is known for clarity and real-world applicability—qualities that both individual learners and teams rely on when preparing for certification milestones. Readers appreciate his ability to condense expansive topics into digestible chunks suitable for short, focused study sessions.

Why You’ll Love This Set:
If you want a complete, credible, and convenient study solution for Windows Server 2016, this 3-Pack delivers. You gain a coherent learning path across installation, networking, and identity, with exam-focused language that reduces confusion and enhances retention. The paperback format makes annotation and lab references easy, while the bundled price represents clear savings versus buying each title separately. It’s an ideal gift for graduates entering IT careers or professionals accelerating their certification journey. Owning the full set also makes a striking desk display for tech teams and certification coaching sessions.

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