Windows Server infrastructure management is rapidly evolving toward hybrid environments. Organizations are seeking administrators capable of combining on-premises technologies with Azure cloud services. This AZ-801 training addresses this need precisely by offering comprehensive learning of advanced Windows Server services.
This program targets IT professionals who want to extend their skills beyond traditional infrastructures. You’ll learn to secure on-premises and cloud systems, migrate workloads to Azure IaaS, and implement high availability. Azure Arc, Windows Admin Center, and PowerShell technologies form the foundation of this hands-on training.
The AZ-801 certification validates your expertise in configuring advanced Windows Server services. It demonstrates your ability to manage complex hybrid infrastructures. This training effectively prepares you for the exam while developing skills immediately applicable in enterprise environments.
Module 1: Implement network security for Windows Server IaaS virtual machines
Module 2: Audit the security of Windows Server IaaS virtual machines
Module 3: Manage Azure updates
Module 4: Configure BitLocker disk encryption for Windows IaaS virtual machines
Module 5: Implement change tracking and file integrity monitoring for Windows IaaS virtual machines
Module 6: Describe Windows Server DNS
Module 7: Secure Windows Server user accounts
Module 8: Harden Windows Server security
Module 9: Windows Server update management
Module 10: Introduction to Cluster Shared Volumes
Module 11: Implement Windows Server failover clustering
Module 12: Implement high availability for Windows Server virtual machines
Module 13: Implement high availability for Windows Server file servers
Module 14: Implement scaling and high availability with Windows Server virtual machines
Module 15: Implement Hyper-V Replica
Module 16: Implement hybrid backup and recovery with Windows Server IaaS
Module 17: Protect your on-premises infrastructure from disasters with Azure Site Recovery
Module 18: Protect your virtual machines using Azure Backup
Module 19: Migrate on-premises Windows Server instances to Azure IaaS virtual machines
Module 20: Upgrade and migrate Windows Server IaaS virtual machines
Module 21: Active Directory Domain Services migration
Module 22: Migrate file server workloads using Storage Migration Service
Module 23: Migrate Windows Server roles
Module 24: Monitor virtual machines and hybrid Windows Server IaaS instances
Module 25: Monitor your Azure virtual machines with Azure Monitor
Module 26: Monitor Windows Server performance
Module 27: Manage and monitor Windows Server event logs
Module 28: Implement Windows Server auditing and diagnostics
Module 29: Troubleshoot on-premises and hybrid networking
Module 30: Troubleshoot Windows Server virtual machines in Azure
Module 31: Troubleshoot Active Directory
The hybrid model is radically transforming information systems management. Organizations no longer choose between on-premises infrastructure and cloud. They now combine these two approaches to optimize performance and costs. This evolution requires new technical skills that few professionals currently master.
Windows Server integrates naturally with Azure services through Azure Arc. This technology extends cloud management capabilities to on-premises physical servers. You supervise everything from a single console. Compliance policies apply uniformly across all environments. This consistency significantly simplifies security audits.
Traditional infrastructures are reaching their limits given current needs. Manual scalability consumes valuable time. Tape backups present risks of data loss. The hybrid model addresses these challenges by combining on-premises stability and cloud agility.
Authentication represents the weak link for many organizations. Credential stuffing attacks exploit reused passwords. Windows Defender Credential Guard protects credentials in memory. This hardware-based protection prevents malware from extracting stored credentials.
The Protected Users group limits possible attack vectors. Member accounts can no longer use NTLM or Kerberos DES. These restrictions significantly strengthen the security posture. However, they require planning to avoid application incompatibilities.
The Local Administrator Password Solution resolves an old problem. Many servers share the same local administrator password. A compromise then exposes the entire fleet. LAPS generates and stores unique passwords for each machine. Active Directory centralizes this management securely.
Privileged access workstations isolate sensitive administrative tasks. An administrator should never manage critical servers from their daily workstation. This separation blocks privilege escalation attacks. It ranks among Microsoft’s essential recommendations.
Every organization must anticipate the worst-case scenario. A fire, flood, or cyberattack can destroy an entire datacenter. Azure Site Recovery replicates your critical workloads to a remote region. Failover activates within minutes during an actual disaster.
Recovery tests validate your setup without impacting production. These simulations detect flaws in your plan before an actual incident occurs. Teams train on emergency procedures under realistic conditions. This preparation makes all the difference during a crisis.
Azure Backup protects your data with geographic redundancy. Immutable snapshots resist ransomware that encrypts data. Granular restore recovers a specific file without rebuilding everything. These features far surpass traditional tape-based solutions.
Storage replica synchronizes data between remote sites. This native Windows Server technology eliminates costly third-party solutions. Volumes replicate in real-time or on a defined schedule. You choose the appropriate mode based on your RPO objectives.
Unpatched vulnerabilities constitute the main entry point for attackers. Windows Server Update Services centralizes patch distribution. Administrators approve updates before mass deployment. This prior validation avoids unexpected incompatibilities.
Azure Update Manager extends this management to hybrid environments. On-premises servers and Azure virtual machines follow the same policies. Compliance reports identify vulnerable systems in real-time. Maintenance windows schedule reboots at opportune times.
Automation drastically reduces administrative burden. PowerShell orchestrates repetitive tasks with precision. Scripts verify state before modification and log each action. This traceability facilitates regulatory compliance audits.
Usage-based billing can quickly spiral without rigorous control. Azure virtual machines consume credits even when stopped if disks persist. Virtual machine scale sets automatically adjust capacity. You only pay for resources actually needed at each moment.
Azure Hybrid Benefit leverages your existing Windows Server licenses. This savings reaches up to 40% on compute costs. Reserved instances further reduce the bill for stable workloads. These financial optimizations often justify the migration alone.
Proper sizing avoids resource waste. Azure Migrate analyzes the actual usage of your current servers. The tool recommends optimal sizing rather than blindly replicating. This analytical approach ensures an optimal performance-to-cost ratio.
What’s the difference between AZ-800 and AZ-801?
The AZ-800 exam covers core Windows Server services. AZ-801 focuses on advanced configurations and hybrid integration. Both certifications combined validate the Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate title.
What career prospects after this certification?
Certified administrators gain access to infrastructure architect positions. Salaries typically increase by 15 to 25% post-certification. Demand currently far exceeds the supply of qualified professionals.
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