Exam Name: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure
Exam Code: AZ-800
Related Certification(s): Microsoft Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate Certification
Certification Provider: Microsoft
Actual Exam Duration: 100 Minutes
Number of AZ-800 Practice Questions: 256 (updated: )
Topic 1: Deploy and Manage Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in On-Premises and Cloud Environments
This topic prepares Microsoft Administrators to deploy and manage AD DS domain controllers efficiently, including multi-site, multi-domain, and multi-forest environments. It provides essential knowledge for creating and managing AD DS security principals and integrating hybrid identities. Additionally, it covers administering Windows Server using domain-based Group Policies.
Topic 2: Manage Windows Servers and Workloads in a Hybrid Environment
This section equips Microsoft Administrators with skills to manage Windows Servers and workloads in hybrid setups, including using Azure services. It emphasizes the integration of on-premises servers with Azure for seamless workload management, offering a deep dive into managing hybrid environments.
Topic 3: Manage Virtual Machines and Containers
This topic focuses on managing Hyper-V and guest virtual machines, creating and managing containers, and administering Azure Virtual Machines running Windows Server. Microsoft Administrators gain insights into virtualized and containerized workloads, critical for ensuring performance and scalability in hybrid infrastructures.
Topic 4: Implement and Manage an On-Premises and Hybrid Networking Infrastructure
This section trains Microsoft Administrators to implement on-premises and hybrid name resolution, manage IP addressing, and establish reliable network connectivity in hybrid scenarios. By mastering these areas, administrators ensure seamless communication across hybrid infrastructures.
Topic 5: Manage Storage and File Services
This topic covers configuring and managing Azure File Sync, Windows Server file shares, and Windows Server storage. Microsoft Administrators develop the expertise to optimize storage solutions and manage file services efficiently in hybrid environments.