Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (AZ-800 & AZ-801)

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What Will You Learn?

  • 🔹 From AZ-800 (Core Infrastructure)
  • You will learn how to:
  • Deploy and manage Windows Server on-premises and in hybrid environments:
  • Install and configure Windows Server (both GUI and Server Core)
  • Manage Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
  • Administer local and hybrid identities with Azure AD
  • Manage core infrastructure services:
  • DNS, DHCP, file services, and storage
  • Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
  • Windows Admin Center usage
  • Virtualization and containers:
  • Deploy and manage Hyper-V virtual machines
  • Configure VM networking, storage, and security
  • Understand basic Windows Containers concepts
  • Hybrid management tools:
  • Integration with Azure via Azure Arc
  • Manage servers with Windows Admin Center and PowerShell
  • 🔹 From AZ-801 (Advanced Services)
  • You will learn how to:
  • Secure Windows Server environments:
  • Implement security solutions (Windows Defender, BitLocker, firewall rules)
  • Configure Windows Server security baselines
  • Implement Credential Guard and Defender for Identity
  • Implement high availability and disaster recovery:
  • Configure failover clustering and load balancing
  • Implement storage replication
  • Backup and restore with Windows Server Backup and Azure Backup
  • Monitor and troubleshoot Windows Server environments:
  • Use performance monitoring tools and Event Viewer
  • Implement logging and auditing
  • Troubleshoot AD, DNS, Group Policy, etc.
  • Implement hybrid and cloud solutions:
  • Migrate workloads to Azure (Azure Migrate, Storage Migration Service)
  • Integrate on-prem AD with Azure AD (AD Connect)
  • Configure hybrid file services using Azure File Sync
  • 🧠 Skills Gained (Summarized)
  • Windows Server management (on-prem & Azure-integrated)
  • AD DS and hybrid identity
  • Network and storage configuration
  • Security and compliance for hybrid environments
  • Backup, recovery, monitoring, and troubleshooting
  • Workload migration to Azure

Course Content

Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (AZ-800 & AZ-801)
1. Active Directory & Hybrid Identities (30-35%) Manage Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS): - Deploying and managing Domain Controllers (DC). - Managing Read-Only Domain Controllers (RODCs). - Configuring and managing Active Directory (AD) Sites and Services. - Troubleshooting AD DS replication issues. Hybrid Identity Management: - Synchronizing on-premises identities with Azure AD using Azure AD Connect. - Implementing Azure AD Join and Hybrid Azure AD Join. - Managing Hybrid Identity using Azure AD Connect Cloud Sync. Identity Synchronization: - Managing cloud identities and directory synchronization. - Configuring Federation Services for identity federation. Managing Group Policy: - Configuring Group Policy settings and preferences. - Managing Group Policy Objects (GPOs). - Working with Azure AD Domain Services (Azure AD DS). 2. Server & Workload Management (25-30%) Managing Windows Server in Hybrid Environments: - Implementing and managing Windows Server on-premises and in Azure using Azure Arc. - Managing workloads in hybrid environments through Azure Automation. - Configuring Windows Admin Center for centralized management. Hybrid Workload Management: - Managing and monitoring on-premises servers and workloads in Azure. - Configuring Azure Site Recovery for disaster recovery. - Implementing Azure Backup for backup and recovery solutions. Azure Monitoring: - Configuring Azure Monitor and Log Analytics to monitor workloads. - Using Azure Security Center to assess the security posture of workloads. Implementing Updates and Patch Management: - Using Windows Update for Business to manage updates. - Configuring and managing Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). - Implementing Azure Update Management. 3. Networking in Hybrid Environments (20-25%) Hybrid Networking Configuration: - Configuring VPNs between on-premises networks and Azure. - Setting up Azure Virtual WAN for network connectivity in hybrid environments. - Configuring Azure ExpressRoute for private network connections. Managing Network Infrastructure: - Managing DNS, DHCP, and IPAM in hybrid networks. - Troubleshooting hybrid network connectivity issues. - Configuring and managing Azure Network Security Groups (NSGs) and Azure Firewall. Azure Virtual Networking: - Configuring subnets, IP addressing, and routing in Azure Virtual Networks (VNets). - Implementing Azure Load Balancer for hybrid network load distribution. 4. Storage & File Services (15-20%) Managing Storage in Hybrid Environments: - Configuring and managing Azure File Sync for hybrid file sharing. - Implementing Storage Spaces Direct (S2D) for scalable storage solutions. - Managing and optimizing Windows Server Storage solutions in hybrid environments. Data Replication and Backup: - Using Azure Backup for backup solutions in hybrid environments. - Implementing Storage Replica for disaster recovery and high availability. - Managing Data Deduplication to optimize storage use. Managing Shared Storage: - Configuring DFS (Distributed File System) and DFS Replication. - Managing SMB and NFS for file sharing and storage. 5. Virtualization & Containers (10-15%) Managing Hyper-V Virtualization: - Configuring and managing Hyper-V VMs in hybrid environments. - Deploying and configuring Hyper-V Replica for disaster recovery. - Managing Virtual Machines (VMs) using Azure and Hyper-V. Managing Containers: - Deploying and managing Windows Server Containers and Docker. - Integrating Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) with hybrid environments. Hybrid VM Management: - Managing Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) alongside on-premises VMs. - Configuring VM networks, storage, and monitoring. 6. Security & Monitoring (10-15%) Securing Hybrid Infrastructure: - Implementing Azure Security Center to monitor hybrid infrastructure security. - Configuring Windows Defender to protect on-premises and cloud resources. - Managing Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for Azure resources. Monitoring and Logging: - Using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics to collect and analyze logs. - Implementing Azure Sentinel for security monitoring and response. Identity Protection & Compliance: - Managing identity and access with Azure AD. - Implementing Azure AD Identity Protection to secure identities in hybrid environments. 7. Hybrid Identity Services (New Module - 10%) Hybrid Identity Integration: - Implementing Azure AD Connect for hybrid identity synchronization. - Configuring Azure AD Connect Health for monitoring hybrid identities. - Managing multi-factor authentication (MFA) and conditional access for hybrid environments. Azure AD Join and Domain Join: - Implementing Azure AD Join and Hybrid Azure AD Join for seamless access to both on-premises and cloud resources. - Configuring Password Hash Synchronization (PHS) and Federation for identity management.

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