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AZ-800 Exam Prep: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Infrastructure

Prepare for AZ-800 certification. Learn Windows Server hybrid infrastructure the smart way, in a course that keeps up with you.

(AZ-800.AJ1) / ISBN : 978-1-64459-729-3
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About This Course

This AZ-800 course gives you everything you need to pass on your first try and actually apply these skills in the real world.

Dive into Windows Server hybrid core infrastructure, from Active Directory to Azure networking, storage solutions, and Hyper-V. Learn to automate workflows with PowerShell, Azure Arc, and Windows Admin Center.

With hands-on labs, expert insights from an Azure MVP, and real-world scenarios, you won’t just memorize…you’ll understand. 

By the end, you’ll be managing on-premises, cloud, and hybrid setups like it’s second nature.

Skills You’ll Get

  • Deploy & Manage Hybrid Active Directory: Master AD DS on-premises and in Azure AD, ensuring seamless identity management.
  • Automate with PowerShell & Windows Admin Center: Simplify workflows and control Windows Server like a pro.
  • Configure Hybrid Networking: Set up VPNs, Azure VNets, DNS, and firewalls to bridge on-prem and cloud environments.
  • Manage Storage & File Services: Implement iSCSI, Storage Spaces, Azure Files, and deduplication for efficient data handling.
  • Secure & Monitor with Azure Services: Use Azure Arc, Defender for Cloud, and Sentinel to protect hybrid workloads.
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1

Preface

  • Who is this course for
  • What this course covers
  • To get the most out of this course
  • Conventions used
2

Implementing and Managing Active Directory Domain Services

  • What is Active Directory?
  • What is Active Directory Domain Services?
  • Active Directory Domain Services components
  • Creating Active Directory Domain Services
  • Managing Active Directory Domain Services
  • Hands-on exercise
  • Summary
  • Further reading
  • Skills check
3

Implementing and Managing Azure Active Directory Domain Services

  • What is Azure AD?
  • What is Azure AD DS?
  • Creating an Azure AD DS managed domain
  • Managing an Azure AD DS managed domain
  • Hands-on exercise
  • Summary
  • Further reading
  • Skills check
4

Managing Users and Computers with Group Policy

  • What is Group Policy?
  • What is a GPO?
  • GPO components
  • GPO administrative templates
  • GPO scope
  • The order of processing for GPOs
  • GPOs in Azure AD DS
  • GPO management and troubleshooting tools
  • Hands-on exercise
  • Summary
  • Further reading
  • Skills check
5

Implementing and Managing Hybrid Identities

  • What is a hybrid identity?
  • Azure AD Connect
  • Hybrid identity authentication methods
  • Hands-on exercise
  • Summary
  • Further reading
  • Skills check
6

Implementing and Managing On-Premises Network Infrastructure

  • Implementing and managing Windows Server DNS
  • Implementing and managing DHCP
  • Implementing and managing IPAM
  • Implementing and managing remote access
  • Hands-on exercises
  • Summary
  • Further reading
  • Skills check
7

Implementing and Managing Azure Network Infrastructure

  • Introduction to Azure network services
  • Implementing VNets in Azure
  • Implementing network connectivity in Azure
  • Implementing network protection in Azure
  • Implementing name resolution in Azure
  • Hands-on exercises
  • Summary
  • Further reading
  • Skills check
8

Implementing Windows Server Storage Services

  • Managing Windows Server file servers
  • Implementing Windows Server iSCSI
  • Implementing Storage Spaces and Storage Spaces Direct
  • Implementing Windows Server Data Deduplication
  • Implementing Windows Server Storage Replica
  • Hands-on exercise
  • Summary
  • Further reading
  • Skills check
9

Implementing a Hybrid File Server Infrastructure

  • Introduction to Azure Storage services
  • Implementing Azure Files
  • Introduction to Azure File Sync
  • Hands-on exercises
  • Summary
  • Further reading
  • Skills check
10

Implementing and Managing Hyper-V on Windows Server

  • Introduction to virtualization and Hyper-V
  • Implementing and managing Hyper-V
  • Creating and managing Hyper-V virtual machines
  • Securing Hyper-V workloads with Guarded Fabric
  • Hands-on exercises
  • Summary
  • Further reading
  • Skills check
11

Implementing and Managing Windows Server Containers

  • Introduction to containers
  • Introduction to Docker
  • Securing Windows Server containers
  • Networking for Windows Server containers
  • Creating Windows Server container images
  • Managing Windows Server container images
  • Hands-on exercises
  • Summary
  • Further reading
  • Skills check
12

Managing Windows Server Azure Virtual Machines

  • Managing Azure VM data disks
  • Resizing Azure VMs
  • Configuring continuous delivery for an Azure VM
  • Configuring connections to VMs
  • Hands-on exercise
  • Summary
  • Further reading
  • Skills check
13

Managing Windows Server in a Hybrid Environment

  • Deploying a WAC gateway server
  • Deploying WAC within the Azure portal
  • PowerShell remoting
  • Hands-on exercise
  • Summary
  • Further reading
  • Skills check
14

Managing Windows Servers Using Azure Services

  • Managing access for Windows Server VMs in Azure
  • Implementing Azure Arc for hybrid Windows servers
  • Implementing Azure Automation for hybrid Windows servers
  • Implementing Microsoft Defender for Cloud for hybrid Windows servers
  • Hands-on exercises
  • Summary
  • Further reading
  • Skills check

1

Implementing and Managing Active Directory Domain Services

  • Creating an RODC Server
  • Creating an AD Trust
  • Creating an AD DS Security Group
2

Implementing and Managing Azure Active Directory Domain Services

  • Creating an AD to Manage Domain User Accounts
3

Managing Users and Computers with Group Policy

  • Creating a GPO Using GPMC
  • Forcing the Group Policy Update
  • Creating a GPO to Restrict Access to the Control Panel
4

Implementing and Managing Hybrid Identities

  • Installing AD FS
  • Preparing a Non-Routable Domain for AD Connect Directory Synchronization
5

Implementing and Managing On-Premises Network Infrastructure

  • Installing an IPAM Server
  • Configuring a VPN
  • Examining PKI Certificates
  • Installing WAP
  • Creating a DHCP Scope
  • Installing a DHCP Role
  • Installing a DNS Role
  • Creating a DNS Record
6

Implementing and Managing Azure Network Infrastructure

  • Creating a VNet Peering
  • Creating a Virtual WAN
  • Creating an ExpressRoute
  • Creating a Site-to-Site VPN Connection
  • Creating a Point-to-Site VPN
  • Creating a VNet-to-VNet VPN
  • Creating an Azure Firewall
  • Adding an Outbound Rule to Deny Internet Access
  • Adding an Inbound Rule for RDP Access
  • Associating an NSG with a Subnet
7

Implementing Windows Server Storage Services

  • Using iSCSI
  • Creating a Storage Pool
  • Implementing DFS
  • Configuring Data Deduplication
8

Implementing a Hybrid File Server Infrastructure

  • Implementing SAS in Azure Storage Account
  • Creating an Azure File Share
9

Implementing and Managing Hyper-V on Windows Server

  • Installing the Hyper-V Role Using PowerShell
  • Installing the Hyper-V Role Using Server Manager
10

Managing Windows Server in a Hybrid Environment

  • Using PowerShell One-to-One Remoting
  • Managing a Data Disk Using the Azure Portal
  • Implementing WAC in Azure
11

Managing Windows Servers Using Azure Services

  • Setting Up Microsoft Sentinel
  • Setting Up Microsoft Defender for Cloud

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  • AZ-104 (Azure Administrator) focuses on managing Azure cloud-only environments (VMs, storage, networking).
  • AZ-800 (Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure) covers hybrid setups, blending on-premises Windows Server with Azure services (AD DS, Azure Arc, hybrid networking).  

You’ll learn:

  • Hybrid Active Directory (AD DS + Azure AD)
  • Windows Server management (Hyper-V, storage, networking)
  • Azure integration (Azure Arc, Azure Files, IaaS VMs)
  • Automation (PowerShell, Windows Admin Center)
  • Security & monitoring (Defender for Cloud, Sentinel)

It’s moderate…easier if you have Windows Server experience, but requires learning Azure hybrid concepts. So, hop on the bandwagon and join our AZ-800 course because hands-on practice helps!

  • Take this AZ-800 exam guide (covers all exam topics + labs).
  • Practice with real hybrid setups (Azure + on-premises).
  • Use Microsoft Learn & official docs.
  • Test with practice exams (simulates real questions).

Master Hybrid Server Infrastructure

  This AZ-800 course gives you the skills to deploy, manage, and secure Windows Server across on-prem and Azure, with real-world labs.

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