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AZ-800: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure

Last Updated: 06-06-2025

The AZ-800: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure course is designed for IT professionals and system administrators who want to master the core skills needed to manage Windows Server in hybrid cloud environments. This course prepares you for the Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification by covering the foundational elements of hybrid infrastructure.

You’ll learn to administer key infrastructure services, manage identity with Active Directory and Azure AD, configure networking and storage solutions, and integrate on-premises environments with Microsoft Azure. The training includes real-world scenarios that help you build practical skills to support secure, scalable hybrid operations.

Whether you're beginning your hybrid cloud journey or preparing for the AZ-800 certification exam, this course gives you the confidence and expertise to manage modern Windows Server environments effectively.

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Course Prerequisites

Before enrolling in this course, you should have:

  • Basic experience with Windows Server administration (preferably with Windows Server 2016 or newer).
  • Familiarity with core networking concepts, including DNS, DHCP, and IP addressing.
  • Understanding of cloud computing concepts and Microsoft Azure services.
  • It is highly recommended that you have completed AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals or have equivalent foundational knowledge in Azure.

Learning Objectives

The AZ-800T00: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure course provides an in-depth look at how to administer core infrastructure services for hybrid cloud environments. This course covers key areas such as:

  • Configuring and managing hybrid networking: Learn how to set up DNS, DHCP, and VPNs for seamless connectivity between on-premises networks and Azure.
  • Hybrid identity management: Administer hybrid Active Directory, Azure AD synchronization, and user authentication to securely connect on-premises and cloud resources.
  • File and storage management: Implement hybrid storage solutions using Azure File Sync, managing on-premises file servers while integrating with Azure Storage.
  • Active Directory and group policies: Master Active Directory management, Group Policy configuration, and hybrid solutions for identity and access management.
  • Monitoring and troubleshooting hybrid environments: Gain hands-on experience in monitoring and diagnosing hybrid environments using tools like Azure Monitor and Windows Admin Center.

By the end of this course, you'll be fully equipped to administer core infrastructure services in a hybrid IT environment and be well-prepared to take the AZ-800 certification exam.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

  • Windows Server Administrators looking to enhance their skills in managing hybrid infrastructure.
  • IT Professionals who want to integrate on-premises services with Microsoft Azure cloud solutions.
  • Candidates preparing for the AZ-800 exam and pursuing certification in Windows Server hybrid core infrastructure.
  • System Administrators interested in mastering core services like DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, and file services in hybrid setups.

Course Modules

Learning Path 1: Deploy and manage identity infrastructure

Modules:

  1. Introduction to AD DS

  2. Manage AD DS domain controllers and FSMO roles

  3. Implement Group Policy Objects

  4. Manage advanced features of AD DS

  5. Implement hybrid identity with Windows Server

  6. Deploy and manage Azure IaaS Active Directory domain controllers in Azure

Learning Path 2: Manage Windows Servers and workloads in a hybrid environment

Modules:

  1. Perform Windows Server secure administration

  2. Describe Windows Server administration tools

  3. Perform post-installation configuration of Windows Server

  4. Just Enough Administration in Windows Server

  5. Administer and manage Windows Server IaaS Virtual Machine remotely

  6. Manage hybrid workloads with Azure Arc

Learning Path 3: Manage virtualization and containers in a hybrid environment

Modules:

  1. Configure and manage Hyper-V

  2. Configure and manage Hyper-V virtual machines

  3. Secure Hyper-V workloads

  4. Run containers on Windows Server

  5. Orchestrate containers on Windows Server using Kubernetes

  6. Plan and deploy Windows Server IaaS Virtual Machines

  7. Customize Windows Server IaaS Virtual Machine images

  8. Automate the configuration of Windows Server IaaS Virtual Machines

Learning Path 4: Implement and manage an on-premises and hybrid networking infrastructure

Modules:

  1. Deploy and manage DHCP

  2. Implement Windows Server DNS

  3. Implement IP Address Management

  4. Implement remote access

  5. Implement hybrid network infrastructure

  6. Implement DNS for Windows Server IaaS VMs

  7. Implement Windows Server IaaS VM IP addressing and routing

Learning Path 5: Configure storage and file services

Modules:

  1. Manage Windows Server file servers

  2. Implement Storage Spaces and Storage Spaces Direct

  3. Implement Windows Server Data Deduplication

  4. Implement Windows Server iSCSI

  5. Implement Windows Server Storage Replica

  6. Implement a hybrid file server infrastructure (Azure file services overview)

  7. Implement a hybrid file server infrastructure (Azure File Sync)

Course FAQs

Yes! The training includes real-world scenarios, hands-on labs, and exam simulations to help you gain practical experience.
AZ-800 is moderate to advanced, requiring knowledge of Windows Server, hybrid cloud integration, and security best practices.
AZ-800 focuses on core hybrid Windows Server administration (compute, networking, identity). AZ-801 covers advanced Windows Server services (high availability, disaster recovery, migration). Together, they lead to the Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification.
Yes! AZ-800 covers hybrid cloud scenarios, including Windows Server integration with Microsoft Azure.
The average salary varies by experience & location: USA: $90,000 – $130,000 per year India: ?10,00,000 – ?20,00,000 per year UK: £50,000 – £80,000 per year Europe: €60,000 – €100,000 per year

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