AZ-800: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure
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AZ-800: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure
Learn how to manage core Windows Server workloads and services using on-premises, hybrid, and cloud technologies. Discover how to implement and manage on-premises and hybrid solutions such as identity, management, compute, networking, and storage in a Windows Server hybrid environment.
Benefit from instructor-led preparation for the AZ-800 certification exam with tips, tricks, guidance, and mentored support.
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AZ-800: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure is a four-day associate level course designed for IT professionals who administer core Windows Server workloads. It is particularly relevant to professionals using on-premises, hybrid, and cloud technologies. Extensive experience of working with Windows Server operating system, workloads, and server management tools is required.
During this course, you will learn how to implement identity services, Group Policy, and domain controllers in AD DS. You will build competency in integrating AD DS and Azure AD. You will learn how to install a new AD DS forest on an Azure VNet. You will develop skills for managing Windows Server and applying different methods to perform post-installation configuration of Windows Server. Plus, you will build your understanding of how to use Windows Admin Center in hybrid scenarios, connect hybrid machines to Azure from the Azure portal, use Azure Arc to manage devices, and restrict access using role-based access control (RBAC).
You will explore how to implement and configure Hyper-V virtualization in Windows Server and also how to orchestrate container workloads using a Kubernetes cluster. You will extend your knowledge of how to deploy and configure Windows Server on Azure VMs using ARM templates and IaaS VM networking. You will develop your skills in implementing and configuring Domain Name System (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and IP Address Management (IPAM) solutions. Plus, you will strengthen your understanding of implementing storage solutions, Azure File Sync, and managing cloud tiering. Towards the end of the course, you will then learn how to migrate from Distributed File System Replication (DFSR) to Azure File Sync.
Overall, this course will prepare you for taking the AZ-800: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure certification exam. To gain Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification you should also take the AZ-801: Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services exam. Entry for the exam is not included. However, you will get a clear overview of the Microsoft certification process, plus you will get tips and tricks, testing strategies, practice questions and useful information to help you pass the exam successfully.
This course comprises 10 purposely designed modules that take you on a carefully defined learning journey.
It is an instructor-led course which runs to a fixed schedule, with set start and finish dates. It is driven forward by your instructor and features live sessions that are aired at a set time. You will, however, have time to complete certain activities at your own pace outside of the live sessions.
The materials for each module are accessible from the start of the course and will remain available for the duration of your enrollment. Methods of learning and assessment will include reading material, hands-on labs, and online exam questions.
As part of our mentoring service you will have access to valuable guidance and support throughout the course. We provide a dedicated discussion space where you can ask questions, chat with your peers, and resolve issues.
Once you have successfully completed the course, you will earn your Certificate of Completion.
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Deploy and manage Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in on-premises and cloud environments.
- Manage Windows Servers and workloads in a hybrid environment.
- Manage virtual machines and containers.
- Implement and manage an on-premises and hybrid networking infrastructure.
- Manage storage and file services.
- Server administrators.
- Azure administrators.
- Enterprise architects.
- Support engineers.
- Technology managers.
- Professionals looking to gain a complete understanding of the implementing and managing on-premises and hybrid solutions.
- Individuals looking to take the AZ-800 certification exam.
Before attending this course, you must have:
- Experience of managing a Windows Server operating system and Windows Server workloads in on-premises scenarios, including AD DS, DNS, DFS, Hyper-V, and File and Storage Services.
- Experience of common Windows Server management tools (implied in the first prerequisite).
- Basic knowledge of core Microsoft compute, storage, networking, and virtualization technologies (implied in the first prerequisite).
- Experience and an understanding of core networking technologies such as IP addressing, name resolution, and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
- Experience of working with, and an understanding of, Microsoft Hyper-V and basic server virtualization concepts.
- Basic experience of implementing and managing IaaS services in Microsoft Azure.
- Basic knowledge of Azure Active Directory.
- Experience pf working hands-on with Windows client operating systems such as Windows 10 or Windows 11.
- Basic experience of Windows PowerShell.
This course will help you to prepare for the AZ-800: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure exam.
You will learn how to manage core Windows Server workloads and services using on-premises, hybrid, and cloud technologies. The course will teach you how to implement and manage on-premises and hybrid solutions such as identity, management, compute, networking, and storage in a Windows Server hybrid environment.
- You will become familiar with Active Directory Domain Services.
- You will use virtual machines and containers.
- You will implement and manage an on-premises and hybrid networking infrastructure.
When you take this course, you will also get information and guidance on the Microsoft certification process, knowledge checks and practice questions, and useful tips on how to pass the exam.
Course Outline
Introduction
Grading Scheme
Pre-Requisite
Exam and Certification Details
About this module
Introduction to AD DS
Manage AD DS domain controllers and FSMO roles
Implement Group Policy Objects
Manage advanced features of AD DS
Knowledge Check
About this module
Implement hybrid identity with Windows Server
Deploy and manage Azure IaaS Active Directory domain controllers in Azure
Knowledge Check
About this module
Perform Windows Server secure administration
Describe Windows Server administration tools
Perform post-installation configuration of Windows Server
Just Enough Administration in Windows Server
Knowledge Check
About this module
Administer and manage Windows Server IaaS virtual machines remotely
Manage hybrid workloads with Azure Arc
Knowledge Check
About this module
Configure and manage Hyper-V
Configure and manage Hyper-V virtual machines
Secure Hyper-V workloads
Run containers on Windows Server
Orchestrate containers on Windows Server using Kubernetes
Knowledge Check
About this module
Plan and deploy Windows Server IaaS virtual machines
Customize Windows Server IaaS virtual machine images
Automate the configuration of Windows Server IaaS virtual machines
Knowledge Check
About this module
Deploy and manage DHCP
Implement Windows Server DNS
Implement IP address management
Implement remote access
Knowledge Check
About this module
Implement hybrid network infrastructure
Implement DNS for Windows Server IaaS VMs
Implement Windows Server IaaS VM IP addressing and routing
Knowledge Check
About this module
Manage Windows Server file servers
Implement Storage Spaces and Storage Spaces Direct
Implement Windows Server Data Deduplication
Implement Windows Server iSCSI
Implement Windows Server Storage Replica
Knowledge Check
About this module
Overview of Azure file services
Implementing Azure File Sync
Knowledge Check
Instructions
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FAQs
The steps to gaining certification in AZ-800: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure are as follows:
Step 1: Work with a Microsoft-authorised training partner to complete the AZ-800 recommended training. Microsoft has approved SKillUp Online as a training partner.Our Microsoft Certified Trainers will help you brush up on your skills before you register for the exam.
Step 2: Go to Microsoft's official website when you've finished the course. Register for the AZ-800: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure exam with Pearson VUE and schedule it.
Step 3: Take and pass the exam to become certified.
Yes, our AZ-800: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure course is fully online. All you need is a good connection to the internet to access the course materials.
Please note, this course is also instructor-led. You will therefore benefit from virtual instructor-led training (VILT) from professional Microsoft Certified Trainers, who will deliver the online sessions at set times. You will also have access to our discussion space, which is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Plus, our mentors are available to help you along your learning path.
Yes, AZ-800: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure course is a mentored course. As part of SkillUp Onlines mentoring service, you will have access to valuable guidance and support throughout the course. We provide a dedicated discussion space where you can ask questions, chat with your peers, and resolve issues. Plus, you will have the opportunity to discuss problems and ask questions in one-to-one sessions with your mentor.
Yes, you will be issued a Certificate of Completion when you complete the AZ-800: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure course.
This course teaches IT professionals how to use on-premises, hybrid, and cloud technologies to manage key Windows Server workloads and services. The course teaches IT professionals how to implement and manage on-premises and hybrid solutions in a Windows Server hybrid environment, including identity, management, computing, networking, and storage.
Type of certificate
Certificate of Completion
About this course
10 Modules
04 Skills
Includes
Discussion space
10 Labs
10 Knowledge checks
01 Practice exam
Create
Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
Azure Bastion host
Virtual machines
Exercises to explore
Azure environment
JEA endpoints
Microsoft Hyper-V
Desired State Configuration (DSC)
Kubernetes
Azure DNS
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
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