AZ-800: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• Use administrative tools and techniques to manage Windows Server environments.

• Implement and manage identity services using Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS).

• Implement hybrid identity solutions by integrating on-premises AD DS with Azure Active Directory.

• Deploy and manage Windows Server workloads on Azure virtual machines.

• Configure and manage networking services such as DNS, DHCP, and IP address management.

• Implement virtualization using Hyper-V and manage container workloads.

• Configure file servers, storage solutions, and hybrid file services using Azure Files and Azure File Sync.

• Manage hybrid infrastructure and workloads using Azure tools such as Azure Arc and Windows Admin Center.

COURSE OUTLINE

 

Module 1: Identity Services in Windows Server

• Introduction to Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)

• Managing domain controllers and FSMO roles

• Implementing and configuring Group Policy Objects (GPOs)

• Managing advanced AD DS features

Module 2: Implementing Identity in Hybrid Scenarios

• Hybrid identity with Windows Server

• Integrating on-premises AD DS with Azure Active Directory

• Deploying Azure AD Connect and synchronization

Module 3: Windows Server Administration

• Secure administration and least-privilege models

• Windows Server administration tools (Windows Admin Center, Server Manager, PowerShell)

• Post-installation configuration and Just Enough Administration (JEA)

Module 4: Facilitating Hybrid Management

• Managing Windows Server virtual machines remotely

• Managing hybrid workloads using Azure Arc

• Using RBAC and Log Analytics for access control

Module 5: Hyper-V Virtualization in Windows Server

• Installing and configuring Hyper-V

• Managing virtual machines and virtualization workloads

• Securing virtualization with shielded VMs and Host Guardian Service

• Running containers and orchestrating workloads with Kubernetes

Module 6: Deploying and Configuring Azure Virtual Machines

• Planning and deploying Windows Server Azure VMs

• Creating and managing VM images

• Automating VM configuration using ARM templates and extensions

Module 7: Network Infrastructure Services

• Deploying and managing DHCP

• Implementing Windows Server DNS

• IP Address Management (IPAM) and remote access services

Module 8: Implementing Hybrid Networking Infrastructure

• Connecting on-premises networks with Azure

• Managing Azure Virtual Networks (VNets)

• Configuring DNS and IP addressing for Azure VMs

Module 9: File Servers and Storage Management

• Managing Windows Server File Server roles

• Implementing Storage Spaces and Storage Spaces Direct

• Data Deduplication, iSCSI, and Storage Replica

Module 10: Implementing Hybrid File Server Infrastructure

• Overview of Azure File services

• Implementing Azure File Sync

• Managing cloud tiering and migrating from DFS Replication