AZ-800T00 Administer Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure

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$2,495.00 USD

Duration
4 Days

 

Delivery Methods
Virtual Instructor Led
Private Group

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Course Overview

76% of IT leaders say hybrid cloud skills are now critical for infrastructure roles. Do you have the hands-on expertise to administer hybrid Windows Server environments?

This official Microsoft course, AZ-800T00 Administer Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure, teaches IT professionals how to deploy, configure, and secure Windows Server workloads in on-premises and hybrid environments. You'll learn to manage identity services, virtual machines, DNS, networking, and storage using both Windows Server tools and Microsoft Azure services such as Azure Arc, Bastion, Automanage, and Entra ID.

This course prepares you for the Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification. It maps directly to the AZ-800 exam and pairs with AZ-801T00 Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services for full exam coverage.

Course Objectives

After completing this training, you’ll be able to configure and administer hybrid Windows Server environments using a mix of on-premises tools and Azure services. Key learning outcomes include:

  • Administer Active Directory and Group Policy in a hybrid environment
  • Deploy and manage Windows Server IaaS virtual machines in Azure
  • Implement hybrid identity with Entra ID and Azure AD DS
  • Configure networking, DNS, and remote access for hybrid workloads
  • Automate server configuration with Desired State Configuration (DSC) and Azure Automanage

Who Should Attend?

This four-day course is intended for Windows Server Hybrid Administrators who have experience working with Windows Server and want to extend the capabilities of their on-premises environments by combining on-premises and hybrid technologies. Windows Server Hybrid Administrators implement and manage on-premises and hybrid solutions such as identity, management, compute, networking, and storage in a Windows Server hybrid environment.

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What is AZ-800T00 Administer Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure training?

AZ-800T00 is Microsoft’s official instructor-led course for IT professionals who need to administer Windows Server hybrid core infrastructure across on-premises data centers and Microsoft Azure. This course covers identity services, virtual machines, networking, file services, and hybrid management tools such as Azure Arc, Entra ID (Azure AD), and Automanage. It serves as a key learning path for hybrid administrators supporting enterprise environments.

What will I gain from this training?

By completing this training, you’ll gain hands-on experience managing both on-prem and cloud-based Windows Server infrastructure. You'll build skills in deploying and securing Active Directory, implementing Group Policy, configuring Azure virtual machines, and enabling hybrid features like Azure File Sync and container orchestration with Kubernetes. Beyond technical skills, this course prepares you to operate confidently in complex hybrid environments where reliability, security, and scalability are essential.

Will this course help me configure hybrid identity with Azure Active Directory?

Yes. This course includes dedicated modules on implementing hybrid identity using Entra ID (formerly Azure AD). You'll configure directory synchronization with Azure AD Connect, enable Seamless Single Sign-On (SSO), and deploy Azure AD Domain Services. These skills are essential for organizations that need unified access management across cloud and on-prem systems. You’ll also learn how to troubleshoot hybrid identity scenarios and understand when to use managed vs. federated authentication.

Will this training help me pass the AZ-800 certification exam?

Yes, this course is specifically designed to prepare you for the AZ-800 Administer Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure exam, which is one of two required exams for the Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification. To earn the full certification, you’ll also need to complete the companion course and pass the AZ-801 Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services exam.

Is this course valuable for professionals working in hybrid IT environments?

Yes—demand for professionals who can administer hybrid infrastructure is growing as more organizations adopt mixed on-prem and cloud strategies. This course is especially valuable for system administrators, IT operations specialists, and infrastructure engineers who want to validate their skills in managing Windows Server hybrid core infrastructure. Earning the certification can open doors to more advanced roles and hybrid-focused projects, especially in cloud-first enterprises and enterprise-scale environments.

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Course Prerequisites

  • Experience with managing Windows Server operating system and Windows Server workloads in on-premises scenarios, including AD DS, DNS, DFS, Hyper-V, and File and Storage Services
  • Experience with common Windows Server management tools (implied in the first prerequisite).
  • Basic knowledge of core Microsoft compute, storage, networking, and virtualization technologies (implied in the first prerequisite).
  • Experience and an understanding of core networking technologies such as IP addressing, name resolution, and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
  • Experience working with and an understanding of Microsoft Hyper-V and basic server virtualization concepts
  • Basic experience with implementing and managing IaaS services in Microsoft Azure
  • Basic knowledge of Azure Active Directory
  • Experience working hands-on with Windows client operating systems such as Windows 10 or Windows 11
  • Basic experience with Windows PowerShell

Agenda

Module 1: Identity Services in Windows Server

  • Introduction to AD DS
  • Manage domain controllers and FSMO roles
  • Implement Group Policy
  • Monitor and troubleshoot AD DS
  • Lab: Deploy a domain controller, configure GPOs

Module 2: Implementing Identity in Hybrid Scenarios

  • Prepare AD DS and Entra ID (Azure AD) for synchronization
  • Configure Azure AD Connect and Seamless SSO
  • Implement Azure AD DS and managed domain services
  • Lab: Hybrid identity setup and sync

Module 3: Windows Server Administration

  • Use privileged access workstations (PAWs) and JEA
  • Administer with Admin Center, Server Manager, PowerShell
  • Post-installation configuration with sconfig and DSC
  • Lab: Remote server administration

Module 4: Facilitating Hybrid Management

  • Manage IaaS VMs remotely
  • Deploy and use Azure Arc
  • Restrict access with RBAC
  • Lab: Deploy Windows Admin Center in hybrid environments

Module 5: Hyper-V Virtualization

  • Install and configure Hyper-V
  • Manage VMs, networks, and nested virtualization
  • Deploy shielded VMs and Host Guardian Service
  • Lab: Configure Hyper-V and containers

Module 6: Azure VM Deployment

  • Deploy Azure VMs using portal, CLI, ARM templates
  • Customize and automate VM configuration
  • Use Azure Image Builder and DSC
  • Lab: Deploy Windows Server IaaS VMs

Module 7: Network Infrastructure Services

  • Configure DHCP, DNS, IPAM
  • Implement Web Application Proxy
  • Lab: Set up DHCP and DNS

Module 8: Hybrid Networking Infrastructure

  • Connect on-prem networks to Azure
  • Implement hybrid DNS
  • Configure VPN, ExpressRoute, and Virtual WAN
  • Lab: Hybrid DNS and routing

Module 9: File Servers and Storage

  • Configure file servers and SMB
  • Implement Storage Spaces, S2D, iSCSI, and Storage Replica
  • Use Data Deduplication
  • Lab: Configure file storage and high availability

Module 10: Hybrid File Infrastructure

  • Use Azure Files and Azure File Sync
  • Enable cloud tiering
  • Migrate from DFSR to Azure File Sync
  • Lab: Deploy and manage Azure File Sync
 

Upcoming Class Dates and Times

Sep 29, 30, Oct 1, 2
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
ENROLL $2,495.00 USD
Dec 1, 2, 3, 4
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
ENROLL $2,495.00 USD
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