Course Summary

This CertPREP Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services (AZ-801) course is a great next step for anyone who wants to become well-versed in Windows Server Hybrid administration. It covers the crucial concepts of not only how to secure Windows Server and Active Directory, but also how to manage and configure high availability and disaster recovery, migrate workloads to newer versions of Windows Server and to Azure, as well as monitor and troubleshoot Windows Server workloads across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud infrastructure.

The goal of this course is to provide you with all the tools you need to prepare for the AZ-801: Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services 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, as well as those who have a thorough theoretical understanding as well as meaningful practical experience implementing the technologies involved.

Prerequisites: 

  • 3+ years professional experience as a Windows Server Hybrid administrator
  • Experience working with Microsoft Windows Server and Azure Hybrid
  • Fluency in a high-level programming language supported by Microsoft Azure

Required course materials:  Self-paced CertPREP Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services (AZ-801) Courseware.

 

Course Outline: 

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

  • Secure Windows Server on-premises and hybrid infrastructure
  • Implement and manage Windows Server High Availability
  • Implement disaster recovery
  • Migrate servers and workloads
  • Monitor and troubleshoot

Lesson 1: Secure Windows Server on-premises and hybrid infrastructure

  • Skill 1.1: Secure Windows Server operating system
  • Skill 1.2: Secure a hybrid Active Directory infrastructure
  • Skill 1.3: Identify and remediate Windows Server security issues by using Azure services
  • Skill 1.4: Secure Windows Server networking
  • Skill 1.5: Secure Windows Server storage

Lesson 2: Implement and manage Windows Server High Availability

  • Skill 2.1: Implement a Windows Server failover cluster
  • Skill 2.2: Manage failover clustering
  • Skill 2.3: Implement and manage Storage Spaces Direct

Lesson 3: Implement disaster recovery

  • Skill 3.1: Manage backup and recovery for Windows Server
  • Skill 3.2: Implement disaster recovery by using Azure Site Recovery
  • Protect virtual machines by using Hyper-V Replica

Lesson 4: Migrate servers and workloads

  • Skill 4.1: Migrate on-premises storage to on-premises servers or Azure
  • Skill 4.2: Migrate on-premises servers to Azure
  • Skill 4.3: Migrate workloads from previous versions to Windows Server 2022
  • Skill 4.4: Migrate IIS workloads to Azure
  • Skill 4.5: Migrate an ADDS infrastructure to Windows Server 2022 AD DS

Lesson 5: Monitor and troubleshoot

  • Skill 5.1: Monitor Windows Server by using Windows Server tools and Azure services
  • Skill 5.2: Troubleshoot Windows Server on-premises and hybrid networking
  • Skill 5.3: Troubleshoot Windows Server virtual machines
  • Skill 5.4: Troubleshoot Active Directory