Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services (AZ-801)

Acquire the vital technical expertise needed to excel in the AZ-801 exam, assessing your proficiency in securing Windows Server environments, implementing high availability solutions, disaster recovery management, server and workload migration, and adeptly monitoring and troubleshooting Windows Server infrastructures. The Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services (AZ-801) course equips you with the knowledge and hands-on experience essential for confidently handling these pivotal tasks and effectively overseeing Windows Server infrastructures. Through interactive lessons, quizzes, and practical labs, the course provides a comprehensive learning journey. Tailored for professionals entrusted with administering Windows Server workloads across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments, encompassing critical areas like identity management and networking, the AZ-801 exam is crafted to validate your skills. Successfully clearing Exam AZ-801: Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services demonstrates your mastery in precision-managing diverse Windows Server workloads. This certification underlines your proficiency in navigating complex Windows Server environments, solidifying your value to employers and peers alike.

Course Objectives

Lesson 1: Introduction

•     Organization of this course

Lesson 2: 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 summary
•     Thought experiment

Lesson 3: 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 summary
•     Thought experiment

Lesson 4: Implement disaster recovery

•     Skill 3.1: Manage backup and recovery for Windows Server
•     Skill 3.2: Implement disaster recovery by using Azure Site Recovery
•     Skill 3.3: Protect virtual machines by using Hyper-V Replica
•     Lesson summary
•     Thought experiment

Lesson 5: 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 AD DS infrastructure to Windows Server 2022 AD DS
•     Lesson summary
•     Thought experiment

Lesson 6: Monitor and troubleshoot Windows Server environments

•     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 in Azure
•     Skill 5.4: Troubleshoot Active Directory
•     Lesson summary
•     Thought experiment

Hands-on LAB Activities

Secure Windows Server on-premises and hybrid infrastructure

•     Creating a Group Policy Object Using the GPMC
•     Creating Active Directory Objects
•     Promoting a Domain Controller
•     Installing AD DS using PowerShell
•     Creating an RODC Server
•     Moving Active Directory Objects
•     Joining a Computer to an Active Directory Domain
•     Installing a WSUS Server

Implement disaster recovery

•     Creating and Managing Azure File Shares
•     Configuring Azure Backup

Migrate servers and workloads

•     Creating an Azure VM
•     Installing the DHCP Server

Monitor and troubleshoot Windows Server environments

•     Creating an Event Log View
•     Creating a Filter in Event Log
•     Monitoring Windows Server By Using Performance Monitor
•     Creating a Data Collector Set
•     Changing the Default Tombstone Lifetime

Who Should Pursue This Certification?

The "Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services (AZ-801)" certification is intended for IT professionals experienced in on-premises and cloud solutions. It focuses on managing Windows Server hybrid environments, integrating on-premises resources with Microsoft Azure. Suitable candidates include System and Network Administrators, Cloud Administrators, and IT Professionals aiming to enhance their hybrid environment skills. This certification is also beneficial for Azure-certified individuals seeking to deepen their expertise. Prior knowledge of Windows Server, Azure, and networking concepts is recommended. Practical experience with these technologies is highly advantageous. Verify the latest prerequisites and study materials from official Microsoft documentation.

🔥Benefits and Beyond:

The "Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services (AZ-801)" certification provides a host of benefits and opportunities beyond the certification itself. It signifies expertise in managing hybrid environments, crucial in today's IT landscape. This achievement can lead to career advancements, particularly in system and cloud administration, and IT consulting. Widely recognized globally, it enhances marketability and demonstrates commitment to professional growth. Certified professionals often gain access to exclusive resources and communities. Moreover, it can potentially lead to higher salaries or bonuses. Problem-solving skills are honed, and confidence is bolstered. Networking opportunities abound, and staying current with evolving technologies is a natural outcome of pursuing this certification.