Advise on self-taught Server 2016 MCSA on a budget. For the last 10 years I have wanted to get certified in Windows Server but could never afford it. 
3 companies later and my job role is just close enough to IT to justify my current employer paying for the MCSA exam fees, but not the training material. 
I don’t work in IT day-to-day but I am no stranger to the Windows environment, although I have little to no technical knowledge of Windows Server environment.

So I am looking at a self-taught approach here for as cheap as possible. 
Is this realistic?

I have two blank Server 2016 VPS’ set up to play with. It also looks like CBT Nuggets and MeasureUp would be a smart idea but I could only afford them both for a couple of months.

Now I know this will be difficult and there is a high probability I may struggle with the exams. But I just can’t resist the challenge and I have put it off for far too long.

Any suggestions or tips are welcome.
