Course Summary

This CertPREP Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure (AZ-800) course comprises topics such as how to deploy and manage AD DS, hybrid identity, Windows Servers, virtual machines, containers, hybrid networks, and storage services, as well as how to perform these tasks with on-premises and Azure IaaS instances of Windows Server.

The goal of this course is to provide you with all the tools you need to prepare for the AZ-800: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure exam — including text explanations, video demos, lab activities, self-assessment questions, and a practice exam— to increase your chances of passing the exam on your first try.

Methodology:

  • Lessons
  • Video learning
  • MeasureUp Practice Test for Microsoft AZ-500. Practice Mode with remediation and Certification mode to simulate the test day experience.
  • Labs

Duration: Approximately 32 hours of primary course content. Each learner will progress at their own rate.

Audience: 

Designed for Information technology (IT) professionals who want to validate their advanced Windows Server Hybrid administration skills and knowledge.

Prerequisites: 

  • 1-2 years professional experience working with Windows Serve and Azure Hybrid
  • Working knowledge of Windows Server and Azure Hybrid functionality
  • Theoretical understanding as well as meaningful practical experience implementing the technologies involved

Course Outline: 

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:  

  • Deploy and manage Active Directory Domain Services 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

 

Lesson 1: Deploy and manage Active Directory Domain Services in on-premises and cloud environments

  • Skill 1.1: Deploy and manage AD DS domain controllers
  • Skill 1.2: Configure and manage multi-site, multi-domain, and multi-forest environments
  • Skill 1.3: Create and manage AD DS security principals
  • Skill 1.4: Implement and manage hybrid identities
  • Skill 1.5: Manage Windows Server by using domain-based Group Policies

Lesson 2: Manage Windows Servers and workloads in a hybrid environment

  • Skill 2.1: Manage Windows Server in a hybrid environment
  • Skill 2.2: Manage Windows Servers and workloads by using Azure Services

Lesson 3: Manage virtual machines and containers

  • Skill 3.1: Manage Hyper-V and guest virtual machines
  • Skill 3.2: Create and manage containers
  • Skill 3.3: Manage Azure Virtual Machines that run Windows Server

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

  • Skill 4.1: Implement on-premises and hybrid name resolution
  • Skill 4.2: Manage IP addressing in on-premises and hybrid scenarios
  • Skill 4.3: Implement on-premises and hybrid connectivity

Lesson 5: Manage storage and file services

  • Skill 5.1: Configure and manage Azure File Sync
  • Skill 5.2: Configure and manage Windows Server File Shares
  • Skill 5.3: Configure Windows Server Storage