Azure Azure Hybrid Administrator

About this Exam

The Microsoft Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (AZ-800) validates your ability to deploy and manage Windows Server workloads in hybrid environments that span on-premises data centers and Azure. This exam focuses on Windows Server administration tasks including Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, Hyper-V, and Windows Server failover clustering, combined with Azure hybrid features like Azure Arc, Azure Monitor, and Azure Migrate. You will be tested on planning and implementing on-premises and hybrid connectivity, managing virtual machines and containers in hybrid environments, and implementing file services using Storage Spaces Direct and Azure File Sync. The AZ-800 is designed for experienced Windows Server administrators who are extending their on-premises infrastructure into Azure and need to manage both environments seamlessly. This certification is particularly relevant for enterprise IT organizations with significant Windows Server investments.

What You Will Learn

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Who Should Take This Exam

• Windows Server administrators extending infrastructure to Azure
• Hybrid cloud engineers managing on-premises and Azure environments
• Enterprise IT administrators responsible for Active Directory and domain services
• Infrastructure engineers planning cloud migration from Windows Server

Recommended Prerequisites

• Experience managing Windows Server environments
• Understanding of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy
• Familiarity with Azure portal and basic Azure services
• Experience with PowerShell for Windows Server administration

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