AZ-800: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure

You'll learn how to:

• Configure and manage servers – deploy Windows Server and Linux across physical, virtual, and cloud environments.
• Implement core infrastructure services – set up and manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and file/print services in hybrid networks.
• Integrate cloud services – extend on-prem environments with Azure and AWS features for scalability and resilience.
• Manage storage solutions – configure SAN, NAS, and hybrid cloud storage integrations for performance and availability.
• Secure hybrid systems – apply Group Policy, firewall rules, and identity management for enterprise-grade security.
• Troubleshoot effectively – identify and resolve common hybrid server issues across platforms and environments.

Course format & features

• Virtual server labs for hands-on configuration of Windows and Linux systems.
• Real-world deployment scenarios simulating enterprise IT environments.
• Performance-based assessments aligned with industry certification objectives.

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

• Administer hybrid server infrastructures with confidence.
• Implement and secure core IT services for enterprise environments.
• Troubleshoot and optimize hybrid deployments across on-prem and cloud platforms.
• Demonstrate readiness for the TestOut Hybrid Server Pro certification.
• Pursue roles such as Systems Administrator, Cloud Infrastructure Specialist, or IT Operations Engineer.

Expectations: Complete weekly configuration projects, participate in troubleshooting exercises, and maintain professional documentation of all server deployments.

This course equips you with the hands-on experience and certification readiness to succeed in today's hybrid IT environments.