55246-A: SQL 2016 AlwaysOn High Availability
The 55246-A: SQL 2016 AlwaysOn High Availability course equips database administrators and Windows engineers with skills to implement and manage AlwaysOn solutions, addressing critical downtime risks in enterprise environments. With 98% of organizations requiring high availability for SQL Server workloads, mastering failover clustering and availability groups ensures continuous operations and data integrity across complex infrastructures.
This course prepares for the MCSA: SQL 2016 Database Administration certification, covering core exam objectives for 70-764 and 70-765. Koenig Solutions provides 30-day lab access, enabling hands-on practice with real-world scenarios, leading to confident deployment and management of highly available SQL environments in modern data centers.
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Course Overview
The Microsoft course 55246-A: SQL 2016 AlwaysOn High Availability is a three-day instructor-led training designed for database administrators, Windows engineers, and IT professionals responsible for managing SQL Server environments. It prepares learners for the retired MCSA: SQL 2016 Database Administration certification, specifically targeting exam 70-764: Administering a SQL Database Infrastructure. This course serves job roles such as Database Administrator, Infrastructure Architect, and Senior Database Engineer. With 98% of Fortune 500 companies relying on Microsoft SQL Server for mission-critical applications, expertise in AlwaysOn technologies is in high demand for ensuring business continuity and minimizing downtime across enterprise systems.
Students in the 55246-A: SQL 2016 AlwaysOn High Availability course engage with core technologies including Windows Server 2016 Failover Clustering, SQL Server 2016 Failover Cluster Instances (FCI), AlwaysOn Availability Groups, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), and the AlwaysOn Dashboard. The hands-on lab environment simulates real-world infrastructure using iSCSI storage, shared disks, and clustered virtual machines. Participants build a fully functional Windows Server 2016 failover cluster, configure quorum settings, and deploy SQL Server FCIs. A key project involves creating and managing an AlwaysOn Availability Group with multiple replicas, configuring read-only routing for reporting workloads, and implementing automatic failover with synchronous commit mode to ensure zero data loss during outages.
This 55246-A: SQL 2016 AlwaysOn High Availability training by Microsoft directly prepares candidates for the MCSA: SQL 2016 Database Administration certification, which remains a respected credential in enterprise data management despite its retirement, validating deep expertise in high availability and disaster recovery. Professionals with these skills report median salaries of $115,000 in North America, according to industry compensation surveys. Koenig Solutions enhances this learning with official Microsoft courseware and a Guaranteed-to-Run schedule, ensuring training continuity. Upon completion, graduates are equipped to design resilient database architectures that support 24/7 operations, positioning them for advancement into senior DBA or cloud data engineer roles.
What You'll Learn
Skills You'll Gain
Prerequisites
- Experience as a Windows IT professional managing Active Directory and Group Policy, essential for implementing SQL Server 2016 AlwaysOn High Availability solutions from Microsoft
- Experience as a SQL Server database administrator performing backup, restore, and maintenance tasks, vital for ensuring high availability and disaster recovery with SQL 2016 AlwaysOn
- Understanding of Windows Server Failover Clustering (WSFC) concepts and configuration, critical for deploying SQL Server 2016 AlwaysOn High Availability clusters
- Familiarity with SQL Server 2016 instance configuration and database mirroring endpoints, necessary for setting up and managing AlwaysOn availability groups
- Knowledge of TCP/IP networking, DNS, and SPN registration for Kerberos authentication, important for secure and reliable SQL Server 2016 AlwaysOn deployments
- Hands-on experience with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and Transact-SQL, key skills for managing and troubleshooting SQL 2016 AlwaysOn High Availability environments
Certification Exam
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Course Curriculum
Structured learning with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios
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Day 1– Mastering 55246-A: SQL 2016 AlwaysOn High Availability Concepts
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Day 2– Deploying Microsoft SQL Server Failover Clustering and FCI
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Day 3– Advanced AlwaysOn Availability Groups and Readable Secondaries
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Day 4– Maintenance Operations for Microsoft SQL Server Availability Groups
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Day 5– Monitoring and Troubleshooting 55246-A SQL Availability Policies
What's Included in Your Training
Every enrollment comes packed with resources to maximise your learning and exam success
Official Courseware
Hands-On Lab Environment (30 days)
Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
Session Recording Access
Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Hands-On Lab
Live Lab Sandbox
Real EnvironmentPractice in a real lab environment with full access to the tools and services covered in the course.
30+ Guided Labs
30+Step-by-step lab exercises designed to reinforce each module with practical, hands-on tasks.
Lab Manual Included
Full GuideComprehensive lab guide with detailed instructions, screenshots, and troubleshooting tips.
Post-Training Access
30 Days30 days of extended lab access after your training ends so you can continue practicing.
Career Outcomes
of 55246-A: SQL 2016 AlwaysOn High Availability certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the 55246-A: SQL 2016 AlwaysOn High Availability certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- SQL Server Database Administrator
- Senior SQL DBA
- Database High Availability Engineer
- SQL Server Architect
- Microsoft SQL Specialist
- Database Operations Lead
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