Overview
Level up with Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification.
This AZ-800T00: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure course teaches IT Professionals how to manage core Windows Server workloads and services using on-premises, hybrid, and cloud technologies. The course teaches IT Professionals how to implement and manage on-premises and hybrid solutions such as identity, management, compute, networking, and storage in a Windows Server hybrid environment.
Skills Covered
- Use administrative techniques and tools in Windows Server.
- Identify tools used to implement hybrid solutions, including Windows Admin Center and PowerShell.
- Implement identity services in Windows Server.
- Implement identity in hybrid scenarios, including Azure AD DS on Azure IaaS and managed AD DS.
- Integrate Azure AD DS with Azure AD.
- Manage network infrastructure services.
- Deploy Azure VMs running Windows Server, and configure networking and storage.
- Administer and manage Windows Server IaaS Virtual Machine remotely.
- Manage and maintain Azure VMs running Windows Server.
- Configure file servers and storage.
- Implement File Services in hybrid scenarios, using Azure Files and Azure File Sync.
Who Should Attend
This four-day course is intended for Windows Server Hybrid Administrators who have experience working with Windows Server and want to extend the capabilities of their on-premises environments by combining on-premises and hybrid technologies. Windows Server Hybrid Administrators implement and manage on-premises and hybrid solutions such as identity, management, compute, networking, and storage in a Windows Server hybrid environment.
Course Curriculum
Prerequisites
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 compute, 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
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Course Modules
Learn about the fundamentals of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in Windows Server 2019, including forests, domains, sites, domain controllers, organizational units (OUs), users, and groups.
Learning objectives
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
- Describe AD DS.
- Describe users, groups, and computers.
- Identify and describe AD DS forests and domains.
- Describe OUs.
- Manage objects and their properties in AD DS.
Prerequisites
To get the best learning experience from this module, you should have knowledge and experience of:
- Windows Server.
- Core networking technologies.
Learn about essential AD DS domain controllers management and maintenance tasks, including their deployment, backup and recovery, and schema management. Find out about design considerations for optimal number, roles, and location of domain controllers.
Learning objectives
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
- Deploy AD DS domain controllers.
- Maintain AD DS domain controllers.
- Describe the AD DS global catalog role and its placement considerations.
- Describe AD DS operations master roles, their placement considerations, and their management tasks.
- Describe AD DS schema and its management tasks.
Prerequisites
To get the best learning experience from this module, you should have knowledge and experience of:
- Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2016.
- Core networking technologies.
- Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS).
Learn to implement Group Policy Objects (GPOs) in Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in Windows Server 2019.
Learning objectives
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
- Describe GPOs.
- Describe GPO scope and inheritance.
- Describe domain-based GPOs.
- Create and configure GPOs.
- Explain GPO storage.
- Describe administrative templates and the Central Store.
Prerequisites
To get the best learning experience from this module, you should have knowledge and experience of:
- AD DS concepts and technologies.
- Core networking technologies.
- Windows client operating systems such as Windows 10.
- Windows PowerShell basics.
Learn about advanced AD DS administration tasks, including creating trust relationships, implementing Enhanced Security Administrative Environment (ESAE) forests, monitoring and troubleshooting AD DS replication, and creating custom AD DS partitions.
Learning objectives
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
- Identify the purpose, types, and the process of creating trust relationships.
- Describe the purpose and the process of implementing ESAE forests.
- Monitor and troubleshoot AD DS replication.
- Identify the purpose and the process of creating custom AD DS partitions.
Prerequisites
To get the best learning experience from this module, you should have knowledge and experience of:
- Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2016
- Core networking technologies
- Implementing and managing Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
In this module, you’ll learn to configure an Azure environment so that Windows IaaS workloads requiring Active Directory are supported. You’ll also learn to integrate on-premises Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) environment into Azure.
Learning objectives
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Select an Azure AD integration model.
- Plan for Azure AD integration.
- Prepare on-premises AD DS for directory synchronization.
- Install and configure directory synchronization using Azure AD Connect.
- Implement Seamless Single Sign-on (SSO).
- Enable Azure AD login for an Azure Windows virtual machine (VM).
- Describe Azure AD DS.
- Implement and configure Azure AD DS.
- Manage Windows Server 2019 in an Azure AD DS instance.
- Join a Windows Server VM to a managed domain.
Prerequisites
In order to get the best learning experience from this module, it’s important that you have knowledge and experience of the following:
- Managing Windows Server operating system and Windows Server workloads in on-premises scenarios, including Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Domain Name System (DNS), the Distributed File System (DFS), Hyper-V, and file and storage services.
- Common Windows Server management tools.
- Core Microsoft compute, storage, networking, and virtualization technologies.
- On-premises resiliency Windows Server-based compute and storage technologies.
- Implementing and managing IaaS services in Microsoft Azure.
- Azure Active Directory (Azure AD).
- Security-related technologies (firewalls, encryption, multi-factor authentication).
- Windows PowerShell scripting.
- Automation and monitoring.
In this module, you’ll learn how to extend an existing Active Directory environment into Azure by placing IaaS VMs configured as domain controllers onto a specially configured Azure virtual network (VNet) subnet.
Learning objectives
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Select an option to implement directory and identity services by using Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in Azure.
- Deploy and configure AD DS domain controllers in Azure VMs.
- Install a replica AD DS domain controller in an Azure VM.
- Install a new AD DS forest on an Azure VNet.
Prerequisites
In order to get the best learning experience from this module, it’s important that you have knowledge and experience of the following:
- Managing Windows Server operating system and Windows Server workloads in on-premises scenarios, including Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Domain Name System (DNS), the Distributed File System (DFS), Hyper-V, and file and storage services.
- Common Windows Server management tools.
- Core Microsoft compute, storage, networking, and virtualization technologies.
- On-premises resiliency Windows Server-based compute and storage technologies.
- Implementing and managing IaaS services in Microsoft Azure.
- Azure Active Directory (Azure AD).
- Security-related technologies (firewalls, encryption, multi-factor authentication).
- Windows PowerShell scripting.
- Automation and monitoring.
Understand the principle of least privilege, know when to use privileged access workstations, and be able to identify built-in privileged accounts.
Learning objectives
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
- Explain least privilege administrative models.
- Implement delegated privilege.
- Describe privileged access workstations.
- Describe jump servers.
Prerequisites
To get the best learning experience from this module, you should have knowledge and experience of:
- Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2016.
- Basic security best practices.
- Windows client operating systems such as Windows 10.
- Working with command-line tools.
Select the most appropriate Windows Server administration tool for a given situation and learn how to use that tool.
Learning objectives
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
- Describe Windows Admin Center.
- Describe how to use Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) to manage servers.
- Describe Server Manager.
- Describe how to use Windows PowerShell to manage servers.
- Explain how to use Windows PowerShell to remotely administer a server.
Prerequisites
To get the best learning experience from this module, you should have knowledge and experience of:
- Windows Server.
- Basic security best practices.
- Windows client operating systems such as Windows 10.
- Working with command-line tools.
Learn to perform post-installation configuration of Windows Server by using several methods and tools.
Learning objectives
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
- Explain post-installation configuration and describe the available post-installation configuration tools.
- Use Sconfig to configure Windows Server.
- Describe Desired State Configuration (DSC) and explain how to use it to configure Windows Server.
- Use Windows Admin Center to perform post-installation configuration.
- Implement answer files to complete the configuration.
Prerequisites
To get the best learning experience from this module, you should have knowledge and experience of:
- Windows Server.
- Working with command-line tools.
Streamline administration of Windows Server environments with Just Enough Administration (JEA). Limit privileged operations to a set of specified PowerShell cmdlets, parameters and variables, and limit which users can connect to JEA endpoints.
Learning objectives
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Explain the concept of Just Enough Administration (JEA)
- Define role group capabilities and session configurations for a JEA session
- Create and connect to a JEA endpoint
Prerequisites
- Familiarity with PowerShell commands and syntax
- Experience using PowerShell to administer Windows Server
- Ability to create and edit PowerShell scripts
- Ability to enable remote management and connect to a remote system
You’ll be able to use suitable tools and techniques to manage Windows IaaS VMs remotely. You’ll also be able to restrict administrative connections to those VMs.
Learning objectives
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
- Select appropriate remote administration tools.
- Secure management connections to Windows Azure IaaS VMs with Azure Bastion.
- Configure JIT VM access.
Prerequisites
In order to get the best learning experience from this module, you should have knowledge and experience of:
- Windows Server workloads in on-premises scenarios
- Common Windows Server management tools
- Core Microsoft compute, storage, networking, and virtualization technologies
- On-premises resiliency Windows Server-based compute and storage technologies
- Implementing and managing IaaS services in Azure
- Azure Active Directory (Azure AD)
- Security-related technologies (firewalls, encryption, multi-factor authentication)
- Windows PowerShell scripting
- Automation and monitoring
You will learn to describe Azure Arc, implement Azure Arc with on-premises server instances, deploy Azure policies with Azure Arc, and use role-based access control (RBAC) to restrict access to Log Analytics data.
Learning objectives
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Describe Azure Arc.
- Explain how to onboard on-premises Windows Server instances in Azure Arc.
- Connect hybrid machines to Azure from the Azure portal.
- Use Azure Arc to manage devices.
- Restrict access using RBAC.
Prerequisites
In order to get the best learning experience from this module, it’s important that you have knowledge and experience of the following:
- Managing Windows Server operating systems and Windows Server workloads in on-premises scenarios, including AD DS, Domain Name System (DNS), the Distributed File System (DFS), Microsoft Hyper-V, and file and storage services.
- Common Windows Server management tools.
- Core Microsoft compute, storage, networking, and virtualization technologies.
- On-premises resiliency Windows Server-based compute and storage technologies.
- Implementing and managing IaaS services in Azure.
- Azure Active Directory (Azure AD).
- Security-related technologies (firewalls, encryption, multi-factor authentication).
- Windows PowerShell scripting.
- Automation and monitoring.
Learn about virtualization and the Microsoft Hyper-V role with Windows Server. Learn about best practices for preparing Hyper-V hosts, in addition to Hyper-V networking features and implementing nested virtualization.
Learning objectives
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
- Describe the functionality and features of Hyper-V on Windows Server.
- Install Hyper-V on Windows Server.
- Describe the options for managing Hyper-V virtual machines (VMs) on Windows Server.
- Describe networking features and functionality in Hyper-V on Windows Server.
- Create virtual switches (vSwitches) for use with Hyper-V.
- Describe using nested virtualization in Hyper-V.
Prerequisites
To get the best learning experience from this module, you should have knowledge and experience of:
- Windows Server.
- Working with virtualization technologies.
Learn about configuring and managing Hyper-V virtual machines in Windows Server 2019.
Learning objectives
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
- Describe settings, configuration, and generation versions available for VMs in Windows Server 2019.
- Identify virtual hard disk (VHD) formats and types.
- Create and configure a VM.
- Determine storage options for VMs.
- Describe shared VHDs and VHD Sets.
- Describe host and guest clustering with shared VHDs.
Prerequisites
To get the best learning experience from this module, you should have knowledge and experience of:
- Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2016.
- Working with virtualization technologies.
Learn about securing Hyper-V workloads in Windows Server 2019, installing and configuring the Host Guardian Service (HGS), the attestation modes available with the HGS, and the creation and deployment of shielded virtual machines (VMs).
Learning objectives
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
- Describe the features and functionality of the HGS in Windows Server.
- Describe the attestation options available with the HGS.
- Describe shielded VMs, their creation, and their deployment.
Prerequisites
To get the best learning experience from this module, you should have knowledge and experience of:
- Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2016.
- Working with virtualization technologies.
- Encryption technologies and concepts.
Learn about Windows Server and Hyper-V containers, associated isolation modes, running containers, and preparing the Windows Server host for running containerized workloads. Learn about Docker, preparing Windows Server for running container workloads, and managing containers.
Learning objectives
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
- Describe containers and how they work.
- Explain the difference between containers and virtual machines (VMs).
- Describe the difference between process isolation and Hyper-V isolation modes.
- Describe Docker and how it’s used to manage Windows containers.
- Identify the container-based images available from the Microsoft Container Registry.
- Understand the process for running a Windows container.
- Explain how to manage containers using Windows Admin Center (WAC).
Prerequisites
To get the best learning experience from this module, you should have knowledge and experience of:
- Windows Server.
- Working with virtualization technologies.
Learn about Kubernetes, containers, container orchestration, and Kubernetes orchestration in Windows Server 2019. Also learn the process for deploying a Kubernetes cluster on Windows and describe how to use Azure Arc for Kubernetes.
Learning objectives
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
- Describe container orchestration.
- Describe Kubernetes.
- Describe how to create a Kubernetes cluster.
- Describe Azure Arc for Kubernetes.
Prerequisites
To get the best learning experience from this module, you should have knowledge and experience of:
- Windows Server.
- Working with virtualization technologies, including containers.
You’ll be able to describe Azure compute and storage in relation to Azure VMs, and deploy Azure VMs by using the Azure portal, Azure CLI, or templates.
Learning objectives
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Describe Azure compute.
- Describe Azure storage.
- Deploy Azure VMs.
- Create a VM from the Azure portal.
- Create a VM from Azure Cloud Shell.
- Deploy Azure VMs by using templates.
Prerequisites
To get the best learning experience from this module, it’s important that you have knowledge and experience of the following:
- Managing Windows Server operating system and Windows Server workloads in on-premises scenarios, such as Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Domain Name System (DNS), the Distributed File System (DFS), Microsoft Hyper-V, and file and storage services.
- Common Windows Server management tools.
- Core Microsoft compute, storage, networking, and virtualization technologies.
- On-premises resiliency Windows Server-based compute and storage technologies.
- Implementing and managing IaaS services in Microsoft Azure.
- Azure Active Directory (Azure AD).
- Security-related technologies (firewalls, encryption, multi-factor authentication).
- Windows PowerShell scripting.
- Automation and monitoring.
You’ll be able to create new VMs from generalized images and use Azure Image Builder templates to create and manage images in Azure.
Learning objectives
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
- Create a generalized image.
- Create a new VM from a generalized image.
- Create a managed image of a generalized VM in Azure.
- Create a VM from a managed image.
- Describe Azure Image Builder.
- Use Azure Image Builder to create a Windows image.
Prerequisites
In order to get the best learning experience from this module, it’s important that you have knowledge and experience of the following:
- Managing Windows Server operating system and Windows Server workloads in on-premises scenarios, including Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Domain Name System (DNS), the Distributed File System (DFS), Microsoft Hyper-V, and file and storage services.
- Common Windows Server management tools.
- Core Microsoft compute, storage, networking, and virtualization technologies.
- On-premises resiliency Windows Server-based compute and storage technologies.
- Implementing and managing infrastructure as a service (IaaS) services in Azure.
- Azure Active Directory (Azure AD).
- Security-related technologies (firewalls, encryption, multi-factor authentication).
- Windows PowerShell scripting.
- Automation and monitoring.
You’ll be able to deploy Desired State Configuration (DSC) extensions, implement those extensions to remediate noncompliant servers, and use custom script extension.
Learning objectives
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Describe Azure automation.
- Implement Azure automation with DSC.
- Remediate noncompliant servers.
- Describe custom script extension.
- Configure a VM by using DSC extensions.
Prerequisites
In order to get the best learning experience from this module, it’s important that you have knowledge and experience of the following:
- Managing the Windows Server operating system and Windows Server workloads in on-premises scenarios, including Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Domain Name System (DNS), the Distributed File System (DFS), Microsoft Hyper-V, and file and storage services
- Common Windows Server management tools
- Core Microsoft compute, storage, networking, and virtualization technologies
- On-premises resiliency Windows Server-based compute and storage technologies
- Implementing and managing IaaS services in Microsoft Azure
- Azure Active Directory (Azure AD)
- Security-related technologies such as firewalls, encryption, and multi-factor authentication
- Windows PowerShell scripting
- Automation and monitoring
Learn to implement automatic IP configuration with Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) in Windows Server 2019.
Learning objectives
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
- Describe the DHCP Server role.
- Install and configure the DHCP Server role.
- Configure DHCP options.
- Create and configure a DHCP scope.
- Describe high availability options for DHCP.
- Describe DHCP Failover and explain how to configure it.
Prerequisites
To get the best learning experience from this module, you should have knowledge and experience of:
- Active Directory Domain Services concepts and technologies.
- Windows Server.
- Core networking technologies.
- Windows client operating systems such as Windows 10.
Learn to deploy and configure name resolution with Windows Server DNS.
Learning objectives
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
- Describe Windows Server DNS.
- Describe DNS zones and records.
- Install and configure the DNS role and DNS zones.
- Describe how to implement DNS forwarding.
Prerequisites
To get the best learning experience from this module, you should have knowledge and experience of:
- Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) concepts and technologies.
- Windows Server.
- Core networking technologies.
- Windows client operating systems such as Windows 10. Windows PowerShell basics.
Learn to implement IPAM to help manage your organization’s DHCP and DNS servers and to manage IP address space.
Learning objectives
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
- Describe IPAM.
- Deploy IPAM.
- Describe how to administer IPAM.
- Configure IPAM options.
- Manage DNS zones with IPAM.
- Manage DHCP servers with IPAM.
- Use IPAM to manage IP addressing.
Prerequisites
To get the best learning experience from this module, you should have knowledge and experience of:
- Active Directory Domain Services concepts and technologies.
- Windows Server.
- Core networking technologies such as IP addressing, name resolution, and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
- Windows PowerShell basics.
Learn to enable remote access within your organization, and to publish your organization’s applications and websites by using Windows Server Web Application Proxy (WAP).
Learning objectives
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
- Describe the remote access options available in Windows Server.
- Select VPN options and set up VPN servers.
- Describe the NPS server role.
- Plan and implement NPS.
- Determine when to deploy PKI for remote access.
- Identify the authentication options for Web Application Proxy and explain how to use it to publish applications.
Prerequisites
To get the best learning experience from this module, you should have knowledge and experience of:
- Windows Server.
- Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) concepts and technologies.
- Core networking technologies.
- Basic security best practices.
You’ll learn to connect your on-premises environment to Azure, implement subnets and routing between your on-premises and cloud environments, and ensure that workloads in the cloud and on-premises perform DNS resolution to locate each other.
Learning objectives
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Describe Azure network topologies.
- Implement an Azure VPN.
- Explain how to create a route-based VPN gateway using the Azure portal.
- Implement Azure ExpressRoute.
- Implement an Azure WAN.
- Implement DNS resolution in hybrid environments
Prerequisites
In order to get the best learning experience from this module, it’s important that you have knowledge and experience in the following areas:
- Managing the Windows Server operating system (OS) and Windows Server workloads in on-premises scenarios, including Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Domain Name System (DNS), the Distributed File System (DFS), Microsoft Hyper-V, and file and storage services
- Common Windows Server management tools
- Core Microsoft storage, compute, networking, and virtualization technologies
- On-premises resiliency Windows Server-based compute and storage technologies
- Implementing and managing IaaS services in Azure
- Azure Active Directory (Azure AD)
- Security-related technologies (firewalls, encryption, multi-factor authentication)
- Windows PowerShell scripting
- Automation and monitoring
In this module, you’ll learn to configure DNS for Windows Server IaaS VMs, choose the appropriate DNS solution for your organization’s needs, and run a DNS server in a Windows Server Azure IaaS VM.
Learning objectives
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Implement DNS in Azure
- Describe DNS options for Azure IaaS VMs
- Implement split-horizon DNS in Azure
- Troubleshoot DNS in Azure
- Create and configure an Azure DNS zone
Prerequisites
To get the best learning experience from this module, it’s important that you have knowledge and experience of the following areas:
- Managing Windows Server operating system and Windows Server workloads in on-premises scenarios, including AD DS, DNS, Distributed File System (DFS), Microsoft Hyper-V, and file and storage services.
- Common Windows Server management tools.
- Core Microsoft compute, storage, networking, and virtualization technologies.
- Implementing and managing IaaS services in Microsoft Azure.
- Azure Active Directory (Azure AD).
- Security-related technologies (firewalls, encryption, multi-factor authentication).
- Windows PowerShell scripting.
- Automation and monitoring.
In this module, you’ll learn how to manage Microsoft Azure virtual networks (VNets) and IP address configuration for Windows Server infrastructure as a service (IaaS) virtual machines (VM)s.
Learning objectives
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Implement an Azure virtual network
- Implement IP Address Allocation in Azure
- Assign and manage IP addresses
- Configure a private IP address for an Azure virtual machine
- Create a virtual machine with a static IP address
- Implement IaaS VM IP routing
- Implement IPv6 for Windows IaaS Virtual Machines
Prerequisites
To get the best learning experience from this module, it’s important that you have knowledge and experience in the following areas:
- Managing Windows Server operating systems (OSs) and Windows Server workloads in on-premises scenarios, including AD DS, Domain Name System (DNS), the Distributed File System (DFS), Microsoft Hyper-V, and file and storage services
- Common Windows Server management tools
- Core Microsoft compute, storage, networking, and virtualization technologies
- On-premises resiliency Windows Server–based compute and storage technologies
- Implementing and managing IaaS services in Azure
- Azure Active Directory (Azure AD)
- Security-related technologies (firewalls, encryption, multi-factor authentication)
- Windows PowerShell scripting
- Automation and monitoring
Learn about the core functionality of the Windows Server File Server role, and how to configure and manage that core functionality.
Learning objectives
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
- Describe the Windows Server file system.
- Describe the benefits and use of File Server Resource Manager.
- Describe SMB and its security considerations.
- Manage SMB configuration.
- Describe Volume Shadow Copy Service.
Prerequisites
To get the best experience from this module, you should have knowledge and experience of:
- Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2016.
- Core networking technologies.
Learn about the core functionality, benefits, use cases, and implementation of Storage Spaces and Storage Spaces Direct in Windows Server 2019.
Learning objectives
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
- Describe the architecture and components of Storage Spaces.
- Describe the functionality, benefits, and use cases of Storage Spaces.
- Implement Storage Spaces.
- Describe the functionality, components, and use cases of Storage Spaces Direct.
- Implement Storage Spaces Direct.
Prerequisites
To get the best learning experience from this module, you should have knowledge and experience of:
- Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2016.
- Core networking technologies.
- Fundamental knowledge of Windows Server File Server role.
Learn about the core functionality, benefits, use cases, and implementation of Data Deduplication in Windows Server 2019.
Learning objectives
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
- Describe the architecture, components, and Data Deduplication functionality, components, and use cases of Data Deduplication.
- Describe the use cases and interoperability of Data Deduplication.
- Implement Data Deduplication.
- Manage and maintain Data Deduplication.
Prerequisites
To get the best learning experience from this module, you should have knowledge and experience of:
- Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2016.
- Core networking technologies.
- Fundamental knowledge of Windows Server File Server role.
Learn about the core functionality, benefits, use cases, and implementation of Internet Small Computer Systems Interface (iSCSI) in Windows Server 2019.
Learning objectives
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
- Describe iSCSI functionality, components, and use cases.
- Describe the considerations for implementing iSCSI.
- Implement iSCSI.
- Describe implementing high-availability iSCSI configurations.
Prerequisites
To get the best learning experience from this module, you should have knowledge and experience of:
- Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2016.
- Core networking technologies.
- Fundamental knowledge of Windows Server File Server role.
Learn about the core functionality, benefits, use cases, and implementation of Storage Replica in Windows Server 2019.
Learning objectives
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
- Describe the functionality and components of Storage Replica.
- Describe the prerequisites for implementing Storage Replica.
- Implement Storage Replica.
Prerequisites
To get the best learning experience from this module, you should have knowledge and experience of:
- Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2016.
- Core networking technologies.
- Fundamental knowledge of Windows Server File Server role.
In this module, you’ll learn to deploy Azure File Sync, migrate from DFS, and use Storage Migration Services to migrate file servers to Azure.
Learning objectives
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Describe Azure file services.
- Configure Azure file services.
- Configure connectivity to Azure file services.
- Describe Azure File Sync.
- Implement Azure File Sync.
- Deploy Azure File Sync.
- Manage cloud tiering.
- Migrate from DFSR to Azure File Sync.
Prerequisites
To get the best learning experience from this module, it’s important that you have knowledge and experience in the following areas:
- Managing the Windows Server operating system and Windows Server workloads in on-premises scenarios, including Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Domain Name System (DNS), DFS, Microsoft Hyper-V, and file and storage services.
- Common Windows Server management tools.
- Core Microsoft compute, storage, networking, and virtualization technologies.
- On-premises resiliency Windows Server-based compute and storage technologies.
- Implementing and managing infrastructure as a service (IaaS) services in Azure.
- Azure Active Directory (Azure AD).
- Security-related technologies (firewalls, encryption, multi-factor authentication).
- Windows PowerShell scripting.
- Automation and monitoring.
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Exam & Certification
Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate.
This newly-released Microsoft certification validates the skills of administrators working in hybrid environments. Administrators in this role support their teams and organizations using Windows Server—both in the cloud and on-premises—by performing critical tasks, such as elevating security posture starting with the operating system, extending the datacenter to Azure for greater IT efficiency, and taking advantage of a flexible platform to modernize applications. Windows Server hybrid administrators can run new and existing business-critical applications on Azure, on-premises, and at the edge.
To attain this certification, candidates will need to pass this course as well as AZ-801T00: Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services training course.
Training & Certification Guide
Candidates for the Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification should have subject matter expertise in configuring and managing Windows Server on-premises, hybrid, and infrastructure as a service (IaaS) platform workloads.
Responsibilities for this role include integrating Windows Server environments with Azure services and managing Windows Server in on-premises networks. This role manages and maintains Windows Server IaaS workloads in Azure, in addition to migrating and deploying workloads to Azure.
This role typically collaborates with Azure administrators, enterprise architects, Microsoft 365 administrators, and network engineers.
Candidates for this certification administer core and advanced Windows Server workloads and services using on-premises, hybrid, and cloud technologies. These professionals should have expertise in implementing and managing on-premises and hybrid solutions, such as identity, management, compute, networking, and storage. They are also experts at performing tasks related to security, migration, monitoring, high availability, troubleshooting, and disaster recovery. These professionals use administrative tools and technologies, including Windows Admin Center, PowerShell, Azure Arc, and IaaS virtual machine administration. They also work with Azure Automation Update Management, Microsoft Defender for Identity, Azure Security Center, Azure Migrate, and Azure Monitor.
A candidate for this certification should have extensive experience working with Windows Server operating systems.
Candidates for this exam administer core Windows Server workloads using on-premises, hybrid, and cloud technologies. These professionals should have expertise in implementing and managing on-premises and hybrid solutions, such as identity, management, compute, networking, and storage. They use administrative tools and technologies, such as Windows Admin Center, PowerShell, Azure Arc, and IaaS virtual machine administration.
A candidate for this exam should have extensive experience working with Windows Server operating systems.
This exam measures your ability to accomplish the following technical tasks: deploy and manage Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in on-premises and cloud environments; manage Windows Servers and workloads in a hybrid environment; manage virtual machines and containers; implement and manage an on-premises and hybrid networking infrastructure; and manage storage and file services.
Skills measured
- Deploy and manage Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in on-premises and cloud environments (30-35%)
- Manage Windows Servers and workloads in a hybrid environment (10-15%)
- Manage virtual machines and containers (15-20%)
- Implement and manage an on-premises and hybrid networking infrastructure (15-20%)
- Manage storage and file services (15-20%)
Azure Strategy & Implementation Guide
Get a step-by-step introduction to using Azure for your cloud infrastructure with this Pack e-book. Read the latest edition of the Azure Strategy and Implementation Guide for detailed guidance on how to create a successful cloud adoption strategy with new innovations, capabilities, and security features from Microsoft Azure.
Microsoft Azure SQL Jumpstart Guide
Find out how to get started launching your first Azure SQL database or find ways to make your existing SQL database work harder. Download the Azure SQL Jumpstart Guide for detailed instructions and in-depth insights to help you make your Azure SQL deployment, migration, or enhancement run smoothly.
Low-code Application Development – Microsoft PowerApps and Azure
Build production-ready apps faster with a low-code environment. Quickly stand up your applications with Power Apps and get more time to apply your technical expertise to extending and optimizing those apps in Azure.
Azure Cloud Native Architecture Mapbook
Grow your cloud architecture skills with guidance from Azure Experts. Go beyond developing cloud-native applications to planning and implementing cloud application infrastructure. In this free e-book from Packt Publishing, you’ll find best practices for infrastructure design and patterns for building a complete solution.
Windows Virtual Desktop Security
Find out how to secure your Windows Virtual Desktop environment when migrating your virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) to Azure. Read this security handbook to get technical hands-on guidance on how to help protect your apps and data in your Windows Virtual Desktop deployment.
Discover how to get more value from your on premises Windows Server and SQL Server investments and move some or all of your workloads to the cloud using your existing skills. See how to start using the cloud to support new ways of doing business and help ensure business continuity even if you need to keep some of your IT assets on-premises due to regulatory or data governance requirements.
Discover how to build highly scalable applications using containers and how to deploy and manage those containers at scale with Kubernetes on Azure. Read the completely reviewed and updated Packet e-book, Hands-On Kubernetes on Azure, Third Edition and discover what’s new, including security enhancements, continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) automation, and the latest supported technologies. Gain insight into building reliable applications in the new foreword by Kubernetes co-founder Brendan Burns.
Azure Synapse Analytics Proof of Concept Playbook
Learn how to perform a proof of concept efficiently and economically with Azure Synapse Analytics. Read the Azure Synapse Analytics Proof of Concept Playbook to understand the key concepts involved in deploying data warehousing, data lake, and big data workloads with Azure Synapse and get the evidence you need to make the case for implementation at your organization.
Spend less time managing server infrastructure and more time building great apps. Get your solutions to market faster using Azure Functions, a fully managed compute platform for processing data, integrating systems, and building simple APIs and microservices. The Azure Serverless Computing Cookbook will, through the development of basic back-end wep API that performs simple operations, helps you understand how to persist data in Azure Storage services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Earning a Microsoft Certification is globally recognized and industry-endorsed evidence of mastering real world skills. It shows you demonstrate proficiency in keeping pace with technology. It’s a career move that yields many positive results.
Getting a Microsoft Certification is also a great way to break into the tech industry. A Microsoft Certification immediately confers a level of authority and expertise, especially helpful for someone new to the industry.
Are you looking to advance your career in the tech industry or simply seeking to validate your skills? Look no further! Microsoft Certifications are designed to help you unlock your full potential, providing you with the knowledge, credibility, and marketability you need to thrive in today’s competitive job market.
But don’t just take our word for it! According to the Global Knowledge 2020 IT Skills and Salary Report(1), professionals with Microsoft Certifications not only have improved employment prospects but also enjoy higher salary potential. In fact, certified professionals earn up to 15% more than their non-certified counterparts(2).
By obtaining a Microsoft Certification, you’ll be able to:
- Showcase your expertise: Microsoft Certifications are recognized globally, instantly signaling your competence and dedication to employers and colleagues alike.
- Access a diverse range of specializations: With certifications spanning cloud computing, cybersecurity, data management, and software development, you can choose the path that best aligns with your career goals.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends: Microsoft continually updates its certification exams to ensure relevance, allowing you to keep pace with the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
- Boost your professional network: Connect with like-minded professionals through online forums, conferences, and other networking opportunities, fostering valuable connections that can open doors to new opportunities.
So, are Microsoft Certifications worth it? Absolutely! By investing in your professional development, you’re investing in your future, empowering yourself with the skills and credentials needed to stand out in a competitive job market.
The number of questions on a certification exam is subject to change as Microsoft make updates to ensure it aligns with current changes in the technology and job role. Most Microsoft Certification exams typically contain between 40-60 questions; and around 60-140 minutes.
Starting June 30 2021, all newly earned role-based and specialty certifications will be valid for one year from the date the certification was earned.
To stay up to date, IT pros are constantly learning and adding skills. The IDC study concluded that Microsoft Learning Partners such as Trainocate Malaysia which was recently awarded the Microsoft Learning Partner 2021 are well positioned to help organizations achieve their business and learning goals. The IT leaders who were surveyed found the most value from a Learning Partner that provides:
- An end-to-end solution which starts with identifying skill gaps, simplifies the learning experience, and finishes by evaluating how well the Learning Partner met the organization goals.
- Scale, flexibility, and speed to train teams of any size, in any location, amid changing circumstances.
- Value-added services, such as hands-on labs, classroom training, and custom content that help the skills development program succeed.
- High-quality content and delivery, meaning accurate, relevant courseware, top-notch instructors, and a path to certification, if needed.
AZ-104T00: Microsoft Azure Administrator
This course teaches IT Professionals how to manage their Azure subscriptions, secure identities, administer the infrastructure, configure virtual networking, connect Azure and on-premises sites, manage network traffic, implement storage solutions, create and scale virtual machines, implement web apps and containers, back up and share data, and monitor your solution.
AZ-204T00: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure
This course teaches developers how to create end-to-end solutions in Microsoft Azure. Students will learn how to implement Azure compute solutions, create Azure Functions, implement and manage web apps, develop solutions utilizing Azure storage, implement authentication and authorization, and secure their solutions by using KeyVault and Managed Identities.
AZ-400T00: Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions
This course provides the knowledge and skills to design and implement DevOps processes and practices. Students will learn how to plan for DevOps, use source control, scale Git for an enterprise, consolidate artifacts, design a dependency management strategy, manage secrets, implement continuous integration, implement a container build strategy, design a release strategy, set up a release management workflow, implement a deployment pattern, and optimize feedback mechanisms.
AZ-500T00: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies
The AZ-500T00 training enables you to secure end-to-end infrastructure on both cloud and hybrid environments and validate technical expertise with the Azure Security Engineer Associate certification.
AZ-700T00: Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions
This course teaches Network Engineers how to design, implement, and maintain Azure networking solutions. This course covers the process of designing, implementing, and managing core Azure networking infrastructure, Hybrid Networking connections, load balancing traffic, network routing, private access to Azure services, network security and monitoring. Learn how to design and implement a secure, reliable, network infrastructure in Azure and how to establish hybrid connectivity, routing, private access to Azure services, and monitoring in Azure.