Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (AZ-800 & AZ-801)

At Firebrand, we were awarded the Microsoft Solutions Partner for Infrastructure (Azure) badge in recognition of our expertise in delivering quality solutions in this specialised business area.

On this accelerated Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, you’ll be able to administer core and advanced Windows Server workloads and services using on-premises, hybrid, and cloud technologies. You’ll learn how to implement and manage on-premises and hybrid solutions, like identity, management, compute, networking, and storage.

In just 7 days, you’ll build knowledge on tasks related to security, migration, monitoring, high availability, troubleshooting, and disaster recovery. You’ll also learn to:

• Use administrative tools and technologies, including Windows Admin Center, PowerShell, Azure Arc, and IaaS virtual machine administration
• Work with Azure Automation Update Management, Microsoft Defender for Identity, Azure Security Center, Azure Migrate, and Azure Monitor

As a Microsoft Gold Partner for Learning and through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll get access to Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOCs), learn from Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs) and train in a distraction-free environment.

AZ-800: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure

• Module 1: Deploy and manage Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in on-premises and cloud environments
• Module 2: Manage Windows Servers and workloads in a hybrid environment
• Module 3: Manage virtual machines and containers
• Module 4: Implement and manage an on-premises and hybrid networking infrastructure
• Module 5: Manage storage and file services

AZ-801: Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services

• Module 1: Secure Windows Server on-premises and hybrid infrastructures
• Module 2: Implement and manage Windows Server high availability
• Module 3: Implement disaster recovery
• Module 4: Migrate servers and workloads
• Module 5: Monitor and troubleshoot Windows Server environments

As part of your accelerated course, you’ll sit the following exams at the Firebrand Training centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

Exam AZ-800: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure

• Exam code: AZ-800
• Language: English
• Domains:
1. Deploy and manage Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in on-premises and cloud environments (30-35%)
2. Manage Windows Servers and workloads in a hybrid environment (10-15%)
3. Manage virtual machines and containers (15-20%)
4. Implement and manage an on-premises and hybrid networking infrastructure (15-20%)
5. Manage storage and file services (15-20%)

Exam AZ-801: Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services

• Exam code: AZ-801
• Language: English
• Domains:
1. Secure Windows Server on-premises and hybrid infrastructures (25-30%)
2. Implement and manage Windows Server high availability (10-15%)
3. Implement disaster recovery (10-15%)
4. Migrate servers and workloads (20-25%)
5. Monitor and troubleshoot Windows Server environments (20-25%)

Before attending this course, students must have:

• Experience with managing Windows Server operating system and Windows Server workloads in on-premises scenarios, including AD DS, DNS, DFS, Hyper-V, and File and Storage Services
• Experience with common Windows Server management tools (implied in the first prerequisite).
• Basic knowledge of core Microsoft computing, storage, networking, and virtualization technologies (implied in the first prerequisite)
• Experience and an understanding of core networking technologies such as IP addressing, name resolution, and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
• Experience working with and an understanding of Microsoft Hyper-V and basic server virtualization concepts
• Basic experience with implementing and managing IaaS services in Microsoft Azure
• Basic knowledge of Azure Active Directory
• Experience working hands-on with Windows client operating systems such as Windows 10 or Windows 11
• Basic experience with Windows PowerShell

Your accelerated course includes:

• Accommodation *
• Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
• On-site exams **
• Exam vouchers **
• Practice tests **
• Certification Guarantee ***
• Courseware
• Up to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
• 24-hour lab access
• Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply to online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts.
*** Pass the first time or train again for free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

• Two training options. Choose between residential classroom-based and online courses
• You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
• Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
• Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
• You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9am–5pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand, you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time with your instructor
• You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
• You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

*For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
**Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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