| Old (MCSA 2012 R2) | New Role-Based Certification | | :--- | :--- | | 70-410, 70-411, 70-412 | (Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core) + AZ-801 (Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced) | | Also see: | SC-300 (Identity & Access) or AZ-104 (Azure Administrator) |

| Exam Code | Full Name | Focus Area | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 R2 | Initial setup, server roles, Hyper-V, basic networking, Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) basics. | | 70-411 | Administering Windows Server 2012 R2 | Ongoing management: Group Policy, advanced DHCP/DNS, Network Policy Server (NPS), Distributed File System (DFS). | | 70-412 | Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 R2 Services | High availability, failover clustering, PKI/Certificate Services, backups, disaster recovery, advanced file services. | Note: If your intended question was about "70-410 and the 70-411" – they are sequential. You cannot get the MCSA without all three. 3. Deep Dive: Exam 70-410 – Skills Measured This exam validates your ability to install, set up, and perform initial configuration of a Server 2012 R2 environment. Microsoft (at retirement) measured the following domains. Use these as a study checklist if you are maintaining legacy systems.

1. Executive Summary Exam 70-410: "Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 R2" is the foundational exam for the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows Server 2012 R2 certification. Passing this exam (along with 70-411 and 70-412) proves your ability to implement, manage, and maintain a modern Windows Server infrastructure. Even though this exam was retired in 2021, the knowledge remains critical for maintaining legacy systems and understanding core concepts used in Windows Server 2016/2019/2022. 2. The MCSA: Windows Server 2012 R2 Track (The "70-" Series) The full certification requires three exams . Your title suggests you are focused on the starting point.