AZ-801.AP1
Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services (AZ-801)
Prepare for the Microsoft AZ-801 certification exam. Gain practical insights to pass the exam on your first attempt.
- Practice in 17 Hands-On Labs — nothing to install
- 6 Interactive Lessons and 31 topics mapped to the official exam objectives
- 222 Practice Test Questions and 2 Full Length Tests
Expert Self-paced · 1 year access
17 Hands-On LiveLabs
Practice real IT tasks in guided environments.
- Real environments
- Auto-graded
- No installation
6Interactive Lessons
31Topics
17LiveLab
222Practice Test Questions
50Flashcards
50Glossary of terms
01 / Skills you'll get
What you will be able to do
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Learn everything you need to know about ‘Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services’ using on-premises, hybrid, and cloud technologies. This comprehensive training course will equip you with the theoretical as well as practical knowledge and skills needed to pass the AZ-801 exam. Covering all the essential topics for understanding advanced Windows Server technologies and their integration with Azure, this AZ-801 course will upgrade your server management skills. You'll be skilled in designing, implementing, and managing complex Windows Server hybrid environments.
Securing the Windows Server, hybrid active directory, networking, and storage
Work with Azure Security Center, Azure Sentinel, and Microsoft Defender to enhance security posture
Ability to implement high availability and disaster recovery with failover clusters
Execute disaster recovery plans, backup, and recovery strategies
Ability to migrate virtual and physical server workloads to Azure IaaS
Migrate IIS workloads and Active Directory domains to Azure or on-premises environments
Monitoring Windows Server with tools like Performance Monitor, Event Viewer, and Azure Monitor
Identify and resolve networking, Virtual Machine (VM), and Active Directory (AD DS) issues
Automate administrative tasks by shell scripting complex configurations
Manage the Windows admin center through a web-based interface
Course Highlights
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6 Structured Lessons Comprehensive coverage of core course objectives
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17 Hands-On LiveLabs Interactive guided scenarios with instant evaluation
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222 Practice Questions Assessment tests with detailed answer rationales
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1 Year Full Access Self-paced learning accessible anytime on all devices
02 / Lessons & labs
See exactly what you will learn and practice
Lessons
6 Interactive Lessons · 31 topics01 Introduction 1 topics +
- Organization of this course
02 Secure Windows Server on-premises and hybrid infrastructure 7 topics · 8 LiveLab +
- Skill 1.1: Secure Windows Server operating system
- Skill 1.2: Secure a hybrid Active Directory infrastructure
- Skill 1.3: Identify and remediate Windows Server security issues by using Azure services
- Skill 1.4: Secure Windows Server networking
- Skill 1.5: Secure Windows Server storage
- Lesson summary
- Thought experiment
8 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
03 Implement and manage Windows Server High Availability 5 topics +
- Skill 2.1: Implement a Windows Server failover cluster
- Skill 2.2: Manage failover clustering
- Skill 2.3: Implement and manage Storage Spaces Direct
- Lesson summary
- Thought experiment
04 Implement disaster recovery 5 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Skill 3.1: Manage backup and recovery for Windows Server
- Skill 3.2: Implement disaster recovery by using Azure Site Recovery
- Skill 3.3: Protect virtual machines by using Hyper-V Replica
- Lesson summary
- Thought experiment
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
05 Migrate servers and workloads 7 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Skill 4.1: Migrate on-premises storage to on-premises servers or Azure
- Skill 4.2: Migrate on-premises servers to Azure
- Skill 4.3: Migrate workloads from previous versions to Windows Server 2022
- Skill 4.4: Migrate IIS workloads to Azure
- Skill 4.5: Migrate an AD DS infrastructure to Windows Server 2022 AD DS
- Lesson summary
- Thought experiment
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
06 Monitor and troubleshoot Windows Server environments 6 topics · 5 LiveLab +
- Skill 5.1: Monitor Windows Server by using Windows Server tools and Azure services
- Skill 5.2: Troubleshoot Windows Server on-premises and hybrid networking
- Skill 5.3: Troubleshoot Windows Server virtual machines in Azure
- Skill 5.4: Troubleshoot Active Directory
- Lesson summary
- Thought experiment
5 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
Hands-On Labs Our edge
17 LiveLabs- Creating a Group Policy Object Using the GPMC
- Creating Active Directory Objects
- Promoting a Domain Controller
- Installing AD DS using PowerShell
- Creating an RODC Server
- Moving Active Directory Objects
- Joining a Computer to an Active Directory Domain
- Installing a WSUS Server
- Creating and Managing Azure File Shares
- Configuring Azure Backup
- Creating an Azure VM
- Installing the DHCP Server
- Creating an Event Log View
- Creating a Filter in Event Log
- Monitoring Windows Server By Using Performance Monitor
- Creating a Data Collector Set
- Changing the Default Tombstone Lifetime
Labs run in your browser — nothing to install.
03 / Exam details
Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services (AZ-801) Details
Master the technical skills required to excel in the AZ-801 exam that measures your ability to secure Windows Server environments, implement high availability solutions, manage disaster recovery, migrate servers and workloads, and effectively monitor and troubleshoot Windows Server environments. The Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services (AZ-801) course equips you with the knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to confidently tackle these critical tasks and succeed in managing Windows Server infrastructures. It contains interactive lessons, quizzes, and hands-on labs, providing you with a comprehensive learning experience.
Questions
40-60
(per exam)
Duration
120 minutes
(per exam)
Passing Score
700
(on a scale of 1000)
Exam Fee
$165 USD
(per exam)
Delivered by
Microsoft
(in-person or online)
Question Format
Multiple Choice Questions
single/multiple choice, performance-based
Practice Tests
222 Practice Questions
(mapped to official exam objectives)
Certification
AZ-801.AP1
Microsoft credential
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04 / FAQs
Questions before you start
Who should take this AZ-801 certification course?+
All those wanting to master the skills to configure and manage advanced Windows servers in hybrid environments should take this course. And, those preparing for the AZ-801 certification should definitely take this course.
What are the advantages of the AZ-801 certification?+
This Microsoft certification is recognized worldwide and valued by top IT companies. Besides validating your credibility, it will make you a desired candidate for senior-level roles like system administrator, cloud architect, or infrastructure engineer. You can aim for better job opportunities with a higher salary range.
Are there any prerequisites for this certification?+
Although there are no formal prerequisites, it is recommended to have a very strong foundation in Windows Server Administration, Azure fundamentals, and Active Directory.
What is the format of the AZ-801 exam?+
The exam has 40-60 questions that can be MCQ, scenario-based single answer questions, arranged in the correct sequence type questions, drag & drop questions, and mark review.
What is the exam fee?+
The exam fee for this Microsoft certification is $165.
What is the difference between 800 & 801?+
AZ-800 can be considered as the foundation for AZ-801 that builds a deeper understanding of advanced Windows Server technologies and their integration with Azure. AZ-800 syllabus is focused on core infrastructure, storage, networking, security, and identity. Whereas, AZ-801 digs into advanced topics and complex configurations.
What job opportunities are available after the course?+
Following is a list of rewarding job roles that you can explore with a AZ-801 certification:
- Windows Server Administrator
- Cloud Engineer
- System Engineer
- Azure Administrator
- Security Engineer
- DevOps Engineer
- Solution Architect
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