40550: Microsoft Cloud Workshop: Windows Server and SQL Server 2008-R2 End of Support Planning

Course Description

40550: Microsoft Cloud Workshop: Windows Server and SQL Server 2008-R2 End of Support Planning develops practical capability in assessing and planning migration or modernization of end-of-support Windows Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008 R2 workloads, including Azure options. The course connects core concepts with implementation decisions, operational controls, and realistic workplace scenarios.

Learners progress through four structured lessons that cover the most important technical areas identified on the source course page. The learning path emphasizes accurate configuration or development, secure practices, reliable operations, and evidence-based troubleshooting.

By completing the course, learners can apply the skills to role-relevant tasks, review results against clear acceptance criteria, and create a practical improvement plan for continued development.

What You Will Learn

• Inventory Windows Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008 R2 workloads and dependencies
• Identify support, security, compliance, availability, and business risks
• Define objectives, constraints, recovery needs, downtime, and success criteria
• Compare upgrade, rehost, refactor, replace, retire, and Azure migration options
• Evaluate compatibility, data, applications, identity, networking, and licensing
• Select approaches based on risk, cost, time, and operational outcomes
• Design a proof-of-concept solution for selected server and database workloads
• Plan security, backup, availability, monitoring, testing, and cutover

SkillDynamo Training Approach

SkillDynamo delivers this 40550: Microsoft Cloud Workshop: Windows Server and SQL Server 2008-R2 End of Support Planning course through instructor-led demonstrations, hands-on exercises, scenario analysis, validation checklists, structured troubleshooting, evidence-based reviews, and a final improvement plan linked to practical workplace outcomes.