Microsoft MCSE-Windows Server 2016 070-745

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Microsoft 070-745 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:	Microsoft
Exam Name:	Implementing a Software-Defined Datacenter
Exam Number:	70-745
Exam Duration:	150 minutes
Real Exam Qty:	40-60
Related Certifications:	MCSA: Windows Server 2016 MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure
Exam Format:	Case studies, Multiple choice, Multiple answer, Performance-based
Certificate Validity Period:	Retired January 31, 2021; valid before retirement: 3 years
Exam Price:	$165 USD
Available Languages:	English
Passing Score:	700 (on a scale of 1-1000)
Recommended Training:	Official Microsoft Course 20745: Implementing a Software-Defined Datacenter Exam Ref 70-745: Implementing a Software-Defined Datacenter
Exam Registration:	Pearson VUE Microsoft Exam Registration
Sample Questions:
Exam Way:	Proctored online or at Pearson VUE test centers
Pre Condition:	Recommended: MCSA: Windows Server 2016 certification or equivalent experience with Windows Server 2016, Hyper-V, and System Center 2016
Official Syllabus URL:	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/exams/70-745/

Microsoft 070-745 Exam Syllabus Topics:

070-745 Exam FAQs for 2026 Candidates

Which certification does the 070-745 exam lead to?

The 070-745 exam is the official Microsoft exam behind the MCSE: Core Infrastructure certification, validating the skills measured by the Microsoft Implementing a Software-Defined Datacenter credential. It sits at the Professional level of the Microsoft certification program. It also connects to MCSA: Windows Server 2016, MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.

How many questions are on the 070-745 exam, and how much time do I get?

The 070-745 exam contains 40-60 questions to be completed within 150 minutes. Before exam day, divide the available time by the question count to work out a comfortable per-question pace, and mark any item that eats into it so you can return later instead of getting stuck. Timed sessions in the Getcertkey test engines make that pacing automatic — run at least two full-length mock exams under the clock so time pressure never becomes the reason you drop points.

What score do I need to pass the 070-745 exam, and what does it cost?

The passing score for the 070-745 exam is 700 (on a scale of 1-1000), and the official registration fee is $165 USD. Retakes are not discounted — every new attempt means paying the full fee again — so it pays to measure yourself before you book. Work through the 100 practice questions on Getcertkey, sit a timed practice test, and schedule your exam only when your scores are consistently comfortable. That simple habit is the cheapest exam strategy there is.

Are there any prerequisites for the 070-745 exam?

Recommended: MCSA: Windows Server 2016 certification or equivalent experience with Windows Server 2016, Hyper-V, and System Center 2016 Requirements can change when Microsoft revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.

How do I register for the 070-745 exam?

You can book the Microsoft Implementing a Software-Defined Datacenter exam through the official registration channels below:

• Microsoft Exam Registration
• Pearson VUE

As for delivery, the exam is offered in the following format: Proctored online or at Pearson VUE test centers. Choose the option that suits you best when you book your seat.

What official training is recommended for the 070-745 exam?

Microsoft recommends the following training resources for the Microsoft Implementing a Software-Defined Datacenter exam:

• Official Microsoft Course 20745: Implementing a Software-Defined Datacenter
• Exam Ref 70-745: Implementing a Software-Defined Datacenter

Official courses build the foundation; the 100 practice questions from Getcertkey then show you how that knowledge is examined, so the two work best together.

Can I try the 070-745 practice questions before I buy?

Yes. Getcertkey provides a free 070-745 PDF demo so you can review the question style and answer quality before purchasing. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates — if Microsoft revises the exam during that period, the updated material reaches you at no cost. Once the free-update year ends, you can extend your update service at a 50% discount.

What if I fail the 070-745 exam, and how is my order delivered?

Every Microsoft Implementing a Software-Defined Datacenter purchase on Getcertkey is covered by a 100% money-back guarantee with clear conditions: if you take the corresponding exam within 60 days of your purchase and do not pass, you can claim a full refund by submitting a scanned copy of your exam enrollment slip and your official score report as a PDF within two days of the exam date; claims are processed within seven days of submission. The guarantee does not apply to exams taken within three days of purchase, to material that was downloaded but never used in an exam attempt, or to free products and expired orders, and the candidate name must match the payer name. If you would rather not take a refund, you can instead exchange your purchase for two free exam preparation products of equal value and keep the update service on your original product.

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What topics are covered in the 070-745 exam?

The Microsoft Implementing a Software-Defined Datacenter exam blueprint is organized into 6 domains. The first three are:

• Implement Software-Defined Networking (SDN) — 25% of the exam
• Implement Software-Defined Storage — 20% of the exam
• Secure the Software-Defined Datacenter — 10% of the exam

For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown, scroll up to the full exam topics outline above and use it to plan how you distribute your study time.

Microsoft Implementing a Software-Defined Datacenter Sample Questions:

Question #1
You manage Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM).
You need to block specific packets on the virtual switch.
Which two types of virtual switch extensions can you use? Each correct answer presents a complete solution.
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.

A. forwarding extensions
B. capturing extensions
C. monitoring extensions
D. filtering extensions

Question #2
You use VMWare vSphere to manage a virtualization environment You have a virtual machine (VM) named VM1 that is configured to use an lDE controller. You deploy Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM).
VM1 rum continuously to support a required organizational app. The only lime VM1 is not running is during a scheduled maintenance window on Saturday morning between 1:00 and 400 AM You must not shut down VM1 at any other time.
You need to migrate VM1 from VMWare to SCVMM. You must perform the migration as quickly as possible.
Solution: Perform an online migration of VM1 to SCVMM during a low usage period.
Does the solution meet the goal?

A. Yes
B. No

Question #3
You administer the Microsoft system center virtual machine manager (SCVMM) infrastructure for an organization. The SCVMM fabric includes a highly available network Controller that stores diagnostic data in a library share. You plan to use the windows PowerShell network controller diagnostic toolset.
You are unable to access the necessary commands. You attempt to import the network controller diagnostic module but it is not available.
You need to be able to use the network controller diagnostic toolset from your device.
What should install on your workstation?

A. Health and diagnostic role service
B. RSAT Network controller feature
C. RSAT Hyper-V Tools feature
D. Network controller server role

Question #4
You need to configure the network settings for the SLB in the test environment.
Which two actions should you perform? Each correct answer presents part of the solution.
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.

A. Create a logical network that uses the Private VLAN networks option.
B. Create a logical network that uses the One connected network option.
C. Create a private VIP and IP address pool that uses the IP range 10.40.90.2 - 10.40.90.254. Create a public VIP and IP address pool that uses the IP range 10.40.20.2 - 10.40.20.254.
D. Create a private VIP and IP address pool that uses the IP range 10.10.90.2 - 10.10.90.254. Create a public VIP and IP address pool that uses the IP range 10.10.20.2 - 10.10.20.254.

Question #5
You are the system administrator for a manufacturing company. You implement a new solution for your windows server.
The file system drivers for all servers offloaded data Transfers (ODX).
You need to configure the servers.
Which four actions should you perform in sequence? Rearrange in correct order.

Solutions: