Planning and Administering SharePoint 2016 Intermediate
Planning and Administering SharePoint 2016 equips IT professionals with the skills to design, deploy, and manage enterprise-scale SharePoint 2016 environments, solving critical challenges in governance, security, and performance optimization. Targeted at SharePoint administrators and infrastructure specialists, this course addresses the growing demand for professionals who can ensure high availability and compliance in collaborative platforms, with over 150,000 MCSE: Productivity Solutions Expert certifications issued globally before retirement.
This course prepares learners for the Microsoft MCSE: Productivity Solutions Expert certification, validating expertise in managing SharePoint Server 2016. Koenig Solutions offers Guaranteed-to-Run training, ensuring classes proceed even with a single participant, enabling flexible, reliable access to official curriculum and expert instruction for career advancement in enterprise content management.
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Course Overview
The Microsoft course Planning and Administering SharePoint 2016 (20339-1A) prepares IT professionals for Exam 70-339: Managing Microsoft SharePoint Server 2016, a key requirement for the MCSE: Productivity Solutions Expert certification. Designed for experienced administrators and engineers, this course targets job roles such as SharePoint Administrator, Infrastructure Specialist, and IT Operations Manager. According to Microsoft, over 200,000 organizations worldwide rely on SharePoint for collaboration and content management, underscoring the demand for skilled professionals who can deploy and manage enterprise-scale environments. Participants should have at least four years of experience with Windows Server, SQL Server, Active Directory, and IIS, ensuring they are prepared to handle complex SharePoint 2016 deployments in both on-premises and cloud-integrated scenarios.
This course provides hands-on experience with core Microsoft technologies including SharePoint 2016 Server, SQL Server 2014 or later, Internet Information Services (IIS), Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), and Windows PowerShell for automation. Through instructor-led labs, students build and configure complete SharePoint farms, design logical and physical architectures, and implement service applications such as Search, User Profiles, and Managed Metadata. The lab environment simulates real-world enterprise conditions where students deploy multi-server SharePoint topologies, configure secure authentication methods like claims-based identity, and optimize performance through caching and load testing. A key project includes setting up Enterprise Search with result sources, query rules, and search analytics to deliver a tailored content discovery experience aligned with organizational information architecture.
By completing the Planning and Administering SharePoint 2016 training, professionals prepare for the retired but historically significant Exam 70-339 and progress toward the industry-recognized MCSE: Productivity Solutions Expert certification, valued by enterprises adopting Microsoft collaboration platforms. Certified professionals report average salaries ranging from $85,000 to $115,000 annually, depending on region and organizational scope. Koenig Solutions enhances this learning path with Guaranteed-to-Run batches, official Microsoft courseware, and optional 1-on-1 mentoring, ensuring deep mastery of SharePoint administration. Graduates are equipped to lead SharePoint migrations, optimize content management systems, and advance into senior roles such as SharePoint Architect or Cloud Collaboration Specialist in modern digital workplaces.
What You'll Learn
Skills You'll Gain
Prerequisites
- Experience managing Windows Server 2008 R2 or later, including Active Directory and Group Policy, essential for effective SharePoint 2016 administration.
- Working knowledge of Internet Information Services (IIS) configuration and management, crucial for SharePoint 2016 deployment.
- Experience with SQL Server 2014 or 2016, including database configuration and permissions, is vital for SharePoint 2016 setup.
- Understanding of networking infrastructure services, including DNS, DHCP, and TCP/IP, necessary for SharePoint 2016 operation.
- Understanding of SharePoint farm architecture and basic familiarity with SharePoint site collections in on-premises or hybrid environments.
- Proficiency in using PowerShell for administrative automation and scripting, a key skill emphasized in the course.
Certification Exam
Everything you need to know about the 20339-1A certification exam
Course Curriculum
Structured learning with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios
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Day 1– Mastering Planning and Administering SharePoint 2016 (Exam 70-339)
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Day 2– Designing Logical and Physical Architecture
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Day 3– Installing and Configuring SharePoint
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Day 4– Service Applications and Security Configuration
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Day 5– Hybrid Search, High Availability, and Disaster Recovery
What's Included in Your Training
Every enrollment comes packed with resources to maximise your learning and exam success
Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
Session Recording Access
Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Career Outcomes
of 20339-1A certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the 20339-1A certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- SharePoint Administrator
- SharePoint Farm Administrator
- Collaboration Platform Administrator
- SharePoint Systems Administrator
- Enterprise Content Management Specialist
- Microsoft SharePoint Consultant
Companies Hiring
and 5,000+ organizations worldwide seeking 20339-1A certified professionals
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“I trained 15 of my team members for SC-200. Koenig's on-site delivery was seamless and all 15 passed within 3 months.”
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“DP-600 Fabric certification done in 3 weeks of part-time study. The customised schedule around my timezone was a lifesaver.”
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