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MICROSOFT AZ-800: ADMINISTERING WINDOWS SERVER HYBRID CORE INFRASTRUCTURE

The Microsoft AZ-800: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure course is designed for IT professionals who want to manage Windows Server environments across both on-premises and Microsoft Azure. The training covers Windows Server administration, Active Directory, hybrid identity, storage, networking, virtualization, security, monitoring, backup, disaster recovery, and integration with Azure services. Through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios, learners gain practical experience in deploying, managing, and securing hybrid infrastructure. As many organizations operate hybrid IT environments, this course is ideal for Windows Server administrators, system administrators, cloud administrators, infrastructure engineers, IT support professionals, and anyone preparing for the Microsoft AZ-800 certification.

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Duration 40 hours

Batch Type Weekdays / Weekends

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Locations Pune, Bangalore, Kochi

Language English

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What you'll learn

Understand core concepts and architecture from the ground up

Get hands-on with the tools used by working professionals

Build real-world projects you can add to your portfolio

Learn industry best practices and coding standards

Practice with real datasets and real-world scenarios

Prepare for certification and technical interviews

Work on collaborative, team-based exercises

Apply performance tuning and optimization techniques

Understand how the technology fits into a larger ecosystem

Complete assignments reviewed by mentors

Programme Overview

13 sections covering the complete curriculum — a single, progressive learning arc.

40 hours

Training Duration

Core Modules

Total Lessons

4.4★

Average Rating

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Students Trained

Foundations & Core Concepts

Get hands-on with the fundamentals and architecture — the building blocks for everything that follows.

Fundamentals Architecture Setup

Hands-On Practical Training

Work through real exercises and assignments designed to mirror what you will do on the job.

Practicals Assignments Labs

Real-World Projects

Apply what you have learned to end-to-end projects that go straight into your portfolio.

Projects Portfolio Case Studies

Advanced Techniques

Go beyond the basics with advanced concepts, integrations and production-grade practices.

Advanced Integration Best Practices

Ecosystem Integration

Understand how this technology connects with the broader tools and platforms used in the industry.

Ecosystem Tools Platforms

Performance & Interview Prep

Master optimization techniques and prepare for the technical interview questions employers actually ask.

Optimization Interview Prep Certification

Who is this programme for?

Whether you're already writing code, working with data, or supporting applications today — this programme is built to take you into a CLOUD COMPUTING - AZURE role.

Software Developers

Engineers who want to add this skill set to their toolkit

Analysts & Consultants

Professionals moving into a more technical, hands-on role

IT Professionals

System admins and support engineers upskilling into a new domain

Fresh Graduates

CS/IT graduates aiming for a job-ready technical role

Course Curriculum

13 sections • 68 lessons • 40 hours

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Total Duration

40 hours

100% Practical · Unlimited Doubt Sessions

01 🎓 AZ-800 Training Syllabus

Course Title: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure

Duration: 40–50 Hours

Ideal For: System Administrators, Hybrid Cloud Engineers, Infrastructure Engineers, and anyone managing Windows Server in hybrid environments.

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, and networking

02 Module 1: Windows Server Core Administration

• Introduction to Windows Server 2022

• Installing and configuring Windows Server

• Server Core vs Desktop Experience

• Admin Center Overview and Management

• Server roles and features

• Managing Windows Server with PowerShell

• System Insights and Predictive Analytics

🧪 Lab: Install Windows Server Core, manage it using Admin Center and PowerShell

03 Module 2: Identity Services and Active Directory

• Deploying domain controllers

• Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) configuration

• User, group, and computer account management

• Group Policies (GPOs)

• Organizational Units (OUs)

• Active Directory Administrative Center (ADAC)

🧪 Lab: Create OUs, configure group policies, and apply GPO filtering

04 Module 3: Hybrid Identity with Azure AD

• Azure AD Connect and installation

• Directory synchronization basics

• Password hash sync, passthrough auth, federation

• Monitoring sync health and troubleshooting

• Group writeback and user writeback

🧪 Lab: Install and configure Azure AD Connect with password hash sync

05 Module 4: Network Infrastructure Services

• Configuring IP Addressing (IPv4/IPv6)

• DHCP role configuration and failover

• DNS server installation and management

• Conditional Forwarders and DNS Policies

• IPAM (IP Address Management)

🧪 Lab: Configure DHCP with failover and DNS with forwarding zones

06 Module 5: File Services and Storage Management

• Configuring file shares and permissions (NTFS vs Share)

• Data Deduplication and File Server Resource Manager

• Distributed File System (DFS)

• Storage Spaces and Storage Pools

• SMB Protocol versions and improvements

🧪 Lab: Configure DFS replication between servers, implement quotas and

deduplication

07 Module 6: Windows Server in Hybrid Environments

• Integrating Windows Server with Azure services

• Azure Arc for hybrid management

• Monitoring and security using Azure tools

• Backup using Azure Backup

• Update management using Azure Automation

🧪 Lab: Connect on-prem Windows Server to Azure Arc and apply policies

08 Module 7: Virtualization and Hyper-V

• Installing and configuring Hyper-V

• VM configuration, checkpoints, and integration services

• Virtual networking (vSwitch, NAT, VLAN)

• Nested virtualization

• Shielded VMs and security features

🧪 Lab: Create and manage VMs, configure virtual networking with Hyper-V

09 Module 8: High Availability and Disaster Recovery

• Failover Clustering fundamentals

• Cluster creation and validation

• Cluster Shared Volumes (CSV)

• Storage Replica and Live Migration

• Backup and restore options (Windows Server Backup, Azure)

🧪 Lab: Set up a two-node failover cluster and configure storage replication

10 Module 9: Monitoring, Logging & Performance

• Monitoring Windows Server with Event Viewer

• Performance Monitor and Resource Monitor

• Integration with Azure Monitor and Log Analytics

• Configuring alerts and automated actions

🧪 Lab: Set up performance counters, generate reports, and analyze logs

11 Module 10: Security in Hybrid Infrastructure

• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

• Just Enough Administration (JEA)

• Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS)

• Defender for Identity and Credential Guard

• BitLocker, Secure Boot, and Windows Defender AV

🧪 Lab: Configure JEA roles and test access limitations

12 🧪 Capstone Project (Optional):

• Design and implement a hybrid infrastructure with:

o On-prem AD & DNS

o Azure AD Sync

o File Server with DFS and replication

o Hyper-V virtualization

o High availability with clustering

o Azure Arc integration

13 📦 Deliverables

• Study materials (PDFs, PPTs)

• 20+ hands-on assignments and lab guides

• Real-world scenarios for L1, L2, L3 system admins

• Practice questions for AZ-800 exam

• Resume assistance and interview questions

Tools & Technologies

Every tool listed here is installed, configured and used in a hands-on lab session.

Core Tools

Hands-On Labs

Practical Environment

Industry-Standard Tools

Real-World Setup

Guided Exercises

Skill Building

Sample Datasets

Practice Material

Practice & Projects

Mini Projects

Applied Practice

Assignments

Mentor Reviewed

Doubt Sessions

Live Support

Career Readiness

Resume Building

Career Support

Mock Interviews

Interview Prep

Certification Prep

Global Recognition

Deployment & Delivery

Production Practices

Real-World Ready

Best Practices

Industry Standards

68+

Hands-On Lessons

Core Modules

40 hours

Training Duration

100%

Practical Training

You don't just learn MICROSOFT AZ-800: ADMINISTERING WINDOWS SERVER HYBRID CORE INFRASTRUCTURE. You ship it.

Three major projects, each mirroring how production teams actually work — from guided foundations to a portfolio-ready capstone.

PROJECT // 01

Guided Foundation Project

→Requirement Analysis

→Guided Implementation

→Mentor Review

→Iteration

Foundation Beginner

Apply the fundamentals in a structured, mentor-reviewed project

Take the core concepts from the first half of the curriculum and apply them to a realistic scenario, with guidance and feedback from your mentor at every step.

Structured project brief

Step-by-step implementation

Mentor feedback and review

Documented outcome

Stack Core Concepts Best Practices

PROJECT // 02

Applied Practice Project

→Scenario Design

→Independent Build

→Testing & Validation

→Peer Review

Applied Intermediate

Build a more independent project mirroring real production scenarios

Work through a project that combines multiple concepts from the curriculum, closer to how work is actually structured on the job — less hand-holding, more ownership.

End-to-end implementation

Testing and validation

Documentation

Peer/mentor review

Stack Applied Skills Testing

PROJECT // 03

Capstone Project

→Planning

→End-to-End Build

→Review & Refinement

→Presentation

Capstone Advanced

Take a project from requirements to a polished, portfolio-ready deliverable

Your final project — plan, build, test and present a complete solution using everything covered in the curriculum, reviewed by mentors before you graduate.

Complete working solution

Presentation-ready documentation

Mentor sign-off

Portfolio-ready deliverable

Stack Full Curriculum Portfolio

All 3 projects go directly into your portfolio & resume — reviewed by mentors before you graduate.

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