The AZ-800 training prepares you to administer a hybrid Windows Server infrastructure by effectively combining on-premises services and Azure cloud. Over four intensive days, you learn to configure Active Directory Domain Services, DNS, DHCP, Hyper-V virtualization, failover clustering, and advanced storage solutions such as Storage Spaces Direct and Azure File Sync. This official Microsoft course meets the requirements of modern production environments where physical servers and Azure cloud services coexist daily.
Delivered by MCT certified trainers at ITTA in Geneva and Lausanne or via virtual classroom, this official training (MOC) includes hands-on labs on real Microsoft cloud environments. You develop the skills needed to manage Windows Server 2022/2025 and integrate Azure Arc into your existing infrastructure
Module 1: Introduction to AD DS
Module 2: Manage AD DS domain controllers and FSMO roles
Module 3: Implement Group Policy Objects
Module 4: Manage advanced features of AD DS
Module 5: Implement hybrid identity with Windows Server
Module 6: Deploy and manage Azure IaaS Active Directory domain controllers in Azure
Module 7: Perform Windows Server secure administration
Module 8: Describe Windows Server administration tools
Module 9: Perform post-installation configuration of Windows Server
Module 10: Administer and manage Windows Server IaaS Virtual Machine remotely
Module 11: Manage hybrid workloads with Azure Arc
Module 12: Just Enough Administration in Windows Server
Module 13: Configure and manage Hyper-V
Module 14: Configure and manage Hyper-V virtual machines
Module 15: Secure Hyper-V workloads
Module 16: Plan and deploy Windows Server IaaS Virtual Machines
Module 17: Customize Windows Server IaaS Virtual Machine images
Module 18: Automate the configuration of Windows Server IaaS Virtual Machines
Module 19: Run containers on Windows Server
Module 20: Orchestrate containers on Windows Server using Kubernetes
Module 21: Implement DNS for Windows Server IaaS VMs
Module 22: Deploy and manage DHCP
Module 23: Implement Windows Server DNS
Module 24: Implement IP Address Management
Module 25: Implement remote access
Module 26: Implement hybrid network infrastructure
Module 27: Implement Windows Server IaaS VM IP addressing and routing
Module 28: Manage Windows Server file servers
Module 29: Implement Storage Spaces and Storage Spaces Direct
Module 30: Implement Windows Server Data Deduplication
Module 31: Implement Windows Server iSCSI
Module 32: Implement Windows Server Storage Replica
Module 33: Implement a hybrid file server infrastructure
Windows Server remains the most deployed server platform in companies across Switzerland and Europe. With the growing adoption of the cloud, system administrators must now manage environments where physical servers, virtual machines, and Azure services coexist. This hybrid reality requires new skills to ensure operational continuity while leveraging cloud capabilities.
The AZ-800 training, titled “Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure,” precisely addresses this need. Over four intensive days, you learn to deploy and manage the fundamental Windows Server services in a hybrid context. This official Microsoft course covers Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), DNS and DHCP management, Group Policy, Hyper-V virtualization, advanced storage, and integration with Azure Arc. Whether you administer a fleet of Windows Server 2022 servers or are preparing the transition to Windows Server 2025, this training gives you the concrete tools to succeed.
Active Directory Domain Services is the cornerstone of identity and access in Windows environments. The AZ-800 training teaches you to deploy domain controllers, configure multi-site replication, and manage trust relationships between forests. You also master Group Policy Object (GPO) configuration to centralize the administration of thousands of workstations and servers.
For network services, you configure DNS for internal and external name resolution, DHCP with failover and load balancing, and IPAM to centralize IP address management. These skills are essential to ensure the reliability and availability of the network infrastructure in organizations of all sizes.
Hyper-V is Windows Server’s native virtualization solution. You learn to create and manage virtual machines, configure virtual switches, VM storage, and live migration mechanisms. The training also covers Windows containers and their integration into the virtualization ecosystem.
For storage, the AZ-800 training covers Storage Spaces Direct (S2D), a technology that creates highly available storage from local disks. You also configure Azure File Sync to synchronize file shares between your on-premises servers and Azure, and Storage Replica for synchronous or asynchronous replication between sites. These solutions meet the performance and data resilience needs of critical data.
Azure Arc is the key technology that extends Azure management to your on-premises and multi-cloud servers. By enrolling your Windows servers in Azure Arc, you can apply compliance policies, monitor their health status from the Azure portal, and deploy extensions such as Azure Monitor or Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
The training teaches you to configure this hybrid bridge to centralize the management of your Windows Server fleet, whether they are in your datacenter in Geneva, at a remote site in Lausanne, or in a third-party cloud. This unified approach simplifies administration and strengthens the overall security posture of the infrastructure. The course also covers failover clustering to ensure high availability of critical services.
The AZ-800 exam (Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure) is one of the two exams required to obtain the Microsoft Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification. The exam contains between 40 and 60 questions (multiple choice, scenarios, case studies) and lasts approximately 120 minutes. The passing score is 700 out of 1000. The certification is valid for one year and can be renewed free of charge via Microsoft Learn.
This certification is particularly sought after in French-speaking Switzerland, where companies need administrators capable of managing hybrid infrastructures. Targeted roles include Windows Server administrator, hybrid infrastructure engineer, systems and network administrator, or Microsoft solutions consultant. Mastering the AZ-800 training combined with the AZ-801 training positions you as a complete Windows Server administration professional.
At ITTA, a Microsoft Learning Partner in Switzerland You benefit from hands-on labs on real Microsoft cloud environments, official course materials (MOC), and MCT certified trainers. Sessions are held in-person in Geneva and Lausanne or via virtual classroom.
What are the prerequisites for the AZ-800 training?
Prior experience in Windows Server administration is recommended. You should be familiar with Active Directory, DNS/DHCP management, PowerShell, and basic virtualization concepts. The AZ-040 training (Automate Administration with PowerShell) is a good complementary preparation.
What is the difference between AZ-800 and AZ-801?
AZ-800 covers core infrastructure: Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Hyper-V, storage, and Azure Arc. AZ-801 focuses on advanced services: security, high availability, Azure migration, and hybrid monitoring. Both exams are required to obtain the Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification.
Does the AZ-800 training cover Windows Server 2025?
Yes. The official Microsoft content is regularly updated to integrate new Windows Server 2025 features while maintaining compatibility with Windows Server 2022 and earlier versions still in production.
Are hands-on labs included in the training?
Yes, the training includes labs on Microsoft cloud environments. You configure domain controllers, Hyper-V clusters, S2D storage, and Azure Arc integration in realistic scenarios.
How long does it take to prepare for the AZ-800 exam after the training?
The four-day training covers all exam content. With prior Windows Server administration experience, most participants take the exam within two weeks of the training. Additional resources on Microsoft Learn are available for review.
Can I take this training via virtual classroom?
Yes. ITTA offers the AZ-800 training in-person in Geneva and Lausanne as well as via virtual classroom with the same content, the same labs, and the same MCT trainer. You choose the format that suits you.
Is the certification recognized in Switzerland?
Yes. The Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification is internationally recognized and highly valued by employers in French-speaking Switzerland for infrastructure administration positions.
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