AZ-801: Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services

Last Updated: 04-02-2025

This advanced-level course is designed for IT professionals who want to enhance their skills in configuring hybrid cloud environments and deploying advanced services with Windows Server. Learn to implement, manage, and monitor advanced hybrid solutions, integrate on-premises systems with Azure, and optimize the performance of your IT infrastructure. Whether you're preparing for the AZ-801 certification exam or looking to advance your career, this course will provide the expertise needed for success in complex hybrid environments.

Schedule & Fee
Learning Objectives
Prerequisites
Target Audience
Course Modules
FAQs

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April 28^th - 01^st 09:00 - 17:00 (CST) Live Virtual Classroom		USD 1,280 Fast Filling! Hurry Up.
April 21^st - 24^th 09:00 - 17:00 (CST) Live Virtual Classroom		USD 1,280
May 12^th - 21^st 09:00 - 13:00 (CST) Live Virtual Classroom		USD 1,280
June 02^nd - 05^th 09:00 - 17:00 (CST) Live Virtual Classroom		USD 1,280

Course Prerequisites

Before enrolling in this course, it is recommended that you:

Have basic experience with Windows Server administration (familiarity with Windows Server 2016 or newer).
Be comfortable with networking, DNS, and Active Directory concepts.
Have foundational knowledge of cloud computing and Microsoft Azure.
Ideally, you should have completed AZ-800: Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure, or possess equivalent knowledge in configuring hybrid infrastructure.

Learning Objectives

The AZ-801T00: Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services course covers advanced configurations and services essential for building and maintaining hybrid IT environments. Throughout the course, you will learn how to:

Configure advanced Active Directory features: Explore hybrid identity management with Azure AD Connect, domain controllers, and trusts between on-premises and Azure AD environments.
Implement hybrid networking solutions: Learn how to configure site-to-site VPNs, ExpressRoute, and integrate Azure networking with your on-premises network.
Manage Windows Server workloads in the cloud: Gain experience in deploying Windows Server workloads to Azure and integrating Azure services with on-premises Windows Server environments.
Monitor and troubleshoot hybrid environments: Use monitoring tools like Azure Monitor and Windows Admin Center to maintain the health and performance of hybrid systems.
Secure hybrid deployments: Learn about securing both on-premises and cloud resources, including hybrid encryption and security policies.

By the end of the course, you'll have a deep understanding of how to configure, manage, and secure Windows Server services in hybrid environments, preparing you for the AZ-801 certification exam.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

IT Administrators who manage Windows Server environments and are looking to extend their expertise in hybrid cloud architectures.
Systems Administrators who want to deepen their understanding of advanced Windows Server configurations and hybrid solutions.
Candidates preparing for the AZ-801 exam to become certified in Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services.
IT Professionals who aim to implement hybrid IT strategies involving both on-premises Windows Server and Azure-based services.

Course Modules

Learning Path 1: Secure Windows Server Infrastructures

Implement Windows Server Security
- Configure Windows Server security settings
- Implement Windows Defender Antivirus and Windows Defender Firewall
- Configure Windows Defender Exploit Guard
Implement Security Solutions in Hybrid Scenarios
- Integrate Windows Server with Azure Active Directory (Azure AD)
- Implement Azure AD Join and Azure AD B2B collaboration
- Configure Azure AD Identity Protection

Learning Path 2: Implement and Manage Windows Server High Availability

Implement Failover Clustering
- Configure and manage Windows Server failover clusters
- Implement and manage Storage Spaces Direct
Implement Network Load Balancing
- Configure and manage Network Load Balancing (NLB) clusters

Learning Path 3: Implement Disaster Recovery

Implement Hyper-V Replica and Windows Server Backup
- Configure and manage Hyper-V Replica
- Implement and manage Windows Server Backup
Implement Azure-Based Recovery Services
- Configure and manage Azure Site Recovery
- Implement and manage Azure Backup

Learning Path 4: Migrate Servers and Workloads

Migrate Servers to Azure
- Plan and implement server migration to Azure
- Migrate on-premises servers to Azure using Azure Migrate
Migrate Workloads to Azure
- Migrate workloads to Azure Virtual Machines
- Migrate databases to Azure SQL Database

Learning Path 5: Monitor and Troubleshoot Windows Server Environments

Monitor Windows Server Environments
- Configure and manage Windows Server monitoring tools
- Implement and manage Windows Admin Center
Troubleshoot Windows Server Environments
- Diagnose and resolve Windows Server issues
- Use Windows Server logs and performance counters for troubleshooting

Course FAQs

Yes! The training includes real-world scenarios, hands-on labs, and exam simulations to provide practical experience.

AZ-801 is considered moderate to advanced, requiring knowledge of Windows Server, hybrid identity, security, and disaster recovery best practices.

AZ-800 focuses on core hybrid Windows Server administration (compute, networking, identity). AZ-801 covers advanced Windows Server services (high availability, security, DR, migration). Together, they lead to the Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification.

Yes! AZ-801 covers hybrid cloud scenarios, including Windows Server integration with Microsoft Azure.

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