Administer Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure AZ-800T00-A

This course plan is based on the official “AZ-800T00A – Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure Trainer Preparation Guide”. The structure follows the recommended learning paths, modules, and timing as outlined in the document. The plan is designed for trainers and students preparing for the AZ-800 certification or working as Windows Server Hybrid Administrators.

Course Objectives

• Deploy and manage Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in on-premises and cloud environments
• Manage Windows Server and workloads in a hybrid environment
• Manage virtual machines and containers
• Implement and manage on-premises and hybrid networking infrastructure
• Manage storage and file services

Audience Profile

This course is intended for Windows Server Hybrid Administrators responsible for administering core infrastructure services, both on-premises and in the cloud (Azure). Attendees should have experience with Windows Server, virtualization, networking, and basic Azure concepts.

Prerequisites

• Experience managing Windows Server OS and workloads (AD DS, DFS, Hyper-V, File & Storage Services)
• Understanding of core networking (IP, DNS, DHCP)
• Basic knowledge of Azure hybrid technologies (IaaS VMs, Azure AD)
• Familiarity with Windows Admin Center, PowerShell, and CLI tools

Course Structure

Identity Infrastructure

• Course Introduction
• Learning Path 1: Deploy and manage identity infrastructure (Windows Server)
  • Module 1: Introduction to AD DS
  • Module 2: Manage AD DS domain controllers and FSMO roles
  • Module 3: Implement Group Policy Objects
  • Module 4: Manage advanced features of AD DS
  • Lab 01: AD DS hands-on
  • Knowledge Check
• Learning Path 1: Hybrid Scenarios
  • Module 5: Implement hybrid identity with Windows Server
  • Module 6: Deploy and manage Azure IaaS AD domain controllers
  • Lab 02: Hybrid identity hands-on
  • Knowledge Check

Server and Workload Administration

• Learning Path 2: Windows Server Administration
  • Module 1: Perform Windows Server secure administration
  • Module 2: Describe Windows Server administration tools
  • Module 3: Perform post-installation configuration
  • Module 4: Just Enough Administration
  • Lab 03: Hands-on
  • Knowledge Check
• Learning Path 2: Hybrid Management
  • Module 5: Administer and manage Windows Server IaaS VM remotely
  • Module 6: Manage hybrid workloads with Azure Arc
  • Lab 04: Hands-on
  • Knowledge Check
• Learning Path 3: Virtualization and Containers
  • Modules 1-5: Hyper-V, VMs, security, containers, Kubernetes
  • Lab 05: Hands-on
  • Knowledge Check

Advanced Virtualization and Networking

• Learning Path 3 (cont.): Azure VM Deployment and Configuration
  • Modules 6-8: Plan, customize, automate Windows Server IaaS VMs
  • Lab 06: Hands-on
  • Knowledge Check
• Learning Path 4: Networking Infrastructure
  • Modules 1-4: DHCP, DNS, IPAM, remote access
  • Lab 07: Hands-on
  • Knowledge Check
  • Modules 5-7: Hybrid networking, DNS for IaaS VMs, IP addressing/routing

Storage and File Services

• Learning Path 5: Storage and File Services
  • Modules 1-5: File servers, Storage Spaces, deduplication, iSCSI, Storage Replica
  • Lab 09: Hands-on
  • Knowledge Check
  • Modules 6-7: Hybrid file server infrastructure, Azure File Sync
  • Lab 10: Hands-on
  • Knowledge Check

Methodology

• Mix of presentations, demonstrations, interactive discussions, and hands-on labs
• Use of official slides, labs (GitHub), and Microsoft Learn modules
• Adjust pace and content depth based on audience
• Regular knowledge checks