Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure

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Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure

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Course Details

Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure is a comprehensive course designed to prepare learners for success in the Microsoft AZ-800 exam while providing practical skills for managing real-world hybrid environments. This course equips IT professionals to deploy and manage Windows Server infrastructure both on-premises and in Azure, ensuring seamless integration across environments.

Learners will develop expertise in Active Directory management, hybrid networking, storage solutions, and virtualisation with Hyper-V. The course also covers automation using PowerShell, Windows Admin Center, and Azure Arc, enabling learners to streamline workflows and maintain efficient operations.

Delivered with hands-on labs, expert guidance from an Azure MVP, and practical scenarios, this course ensures learners gain a deep understanding of hybrid infrastructure management rather than rote memorisation. By the end of the course, you will be fully prepared to administer on-premises, cloud, and hybrid Windows Server setups with confidence and efficiency.

 

Learners are provided with the following resources:

  • eLearning resources – exercises, quizzes, flashcards and a glossary.
  • Exam Study Guide – condensed study material on the specific skills objectives you need to master for the exams.
  • Video Lessons
  • Hands on Labs
  • Exam Pre-Assessment and Practice Exams

 

Who Should Complete this Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure course?
  • Windows Server Administrators: For professionals managing on-premises and hybrid environments, developing skills in Active Directory, storage solutions, and Hyper-V virtualisation.
  • IT Infrastructure Engineers: Supports those overseeing hybrid networking and server deployments, ensuring seamless integration between on-premises infrastructure and Azure.
  • Cloud and Hybrid IT Professionals: Equips learners to use tools like PowerShell, Windows Admin Center, and Azure Arc for automation and efficient management across hybrid setups.
  • Systems Administrators Seeking Microsoft Certification: Helps those preparing for the Microsoft AZ-800 exam, validating expertise in administering Windows Server in hybrid environments.
  • IT Professionals Transitioning to Cloud Management: Provides practical training for those moving into cloud-integrated roles, building confidence in hybrid infrastructure administration.

 

Entry Requirements / Prerequisites

 

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Topics covered in this Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure course
Preface
  • Who is this course for
  • What this course covers
  • To get the most out of this course
  • Conventions used
Implementing and Managing Active Directory Domain Services
  • What is Active Directory?
  • What is Active Directory Domain Services?
  • Active Directory Domain Services components
  • Creating Active Directory Domain Services
  • Managing Active Directory Domain Services
  • Hands-on exercise
  • Summary, further reading and skills check
Implementing and Managing Azure Active Directory Domain Services
  • What is Azure AD?
  • What is Azure AD DS?
  • Creating an Azure AD DS managed domain
  • Managing an Azure AD DS managed domain
  • Hands-on exercise
  • Summary, further reading and skills check
Managing Users and Computers with Group Policy
  • What is Group Policy?
  • What is a GPO?
  • GPO components
  • GPO administrative templates
  • GPO scope
  • The order of processing for GPOs
  • GPOs in Azure AD DS
  • GPO management and troubleshooting tools
  • Hands-on exercise
  • Summary, further reading and skills check
Implementing and Managing Hybrid Identities
  • What is a hybrid identity?
  • Azure AD Connect
  • Hybrid identity authentication methods
  • Hands-on exercise
  • Summary, further reading and skills check
Implementing and Managing On-Premises Network Infrastructure
  • Implementing and managing Windows Server DNS
  • Implementing and managing DHCP
  • Implementing and managing IPAM
  • Implementing and managing remote access
  • Hands-on exercises
  • Summary, further reading and skills check
Implementing and Managing Azure Network Infrastructure
  • Introduction to Azure network services
  • Implementing VNets in Azure
  • Implementing network connectivity in Azure
  • Implementing network protection in Azure
  • Implementing name resolution in Azure
  • Hands-on exercises
  • Summary, further reading and skills check
Implementing Windows Server Storage Services
  • Managing Windows Server file servers
  • Implementing Windows Server iSCSI
  • Implementing Storage Spaces and Storage Spaces Direct
  • Implementing Windows Server Data Deduplication
  • Implementing Windows Server Storage Replica
  • Hands-on exercise
  • Summary, further reading and skills check
Implementing a Hybrid File Server Infrastructure
  • Introduction to Azure Storage services
  • Implementing Azure Files
  • Introduction to Azure File Sync
  • Hands-on exercises
  • Summary, further reading and skills check
Implementing and Managing Hyper-V on Windows Server
  • Introduction to virtualization and Hyper-V
  • Implementing and managing Hyper-V
  • Creating and managing Hyper-V virtual machines
  • Securing Hyper-V workloads with Guarded Fabric
  • Hands-on exercises
  • Summary, further reading and skills check
Implementing and Managing Windows Server Containers
  • Introduction to containers
  • Introduction to Docker
  • Securing Windows Server containers
  • Networking for Windows Server containers
  • Creating Windows Server container images
  • Managing Windows Server container images
  • Hands-on exercises
  • Summary, further reading and skills check
Managing Windows Server Azure Virtual Machines
  • Managing Azure VM data disks
  • Resizing Azure VMs
  • Configuring continuous delivery for an Azure VM
  • Configuring connections to VMs
  • Hands-on exercise
  • Summary, further reading and skills check
Managing Windows Server in a Hybrid Environment
  • Deploying a WAC gateway server
  • Deploying WAC within the Azure portal
  • PowerShell remoting
  • Hands-on exercise
  • Summary, further reading and skills check
Managing Windows Servers Using Azure Services
  • Managing access for Windows Server VMs in Azure
  • Implementing Azure Arc for hybrid Windows servers
  • Implementing Azure Automation for hybrid Windows servers
  • Implementing Microsoft Defender for Cloud for hybrid Windows servers
  • Hands-on exercises
  • Summary, further reading and skills check
Assessment
  • Once you successfully pass the programme(s), you will be able to download a Certificate of Completion.
  • You may optionally take exams to receive certification. Exam fees are not included in the course price. More information on exams can be found on the CMIT exam page.
  • More information on accreditation can be found on the CMIT Accreditation Details page.

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