Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
This certification validates your expertise in managing Windows Server workloads across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
Certification Requirements & Exams
- Current Path: Pass both Exam AZ-800 (Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure) and Exam AZ-801 (Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services).
- Upcoming Transition: Exams AZ-800 and AZ-801 retire on September 30, 2026, transitioning to a streamlined single-exam path via Exam AZ-802.
- Passing Score: 700 or higher for each exam.
Key Skills Covered
- Directory Services: Deploy and manage Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in both local and cloud environments.
- Infrastructure & Storage: Manage hybrid infrastructure, storage solutions, and advanced file services.
- Resiliency & Security: Implement high availability, disaster recovery plans, and comprehensive server security hardening.
- Administrative Tooling: Leverage powerful management tools including PowerShell, Windows Admin Center, Azure Arc, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
