Master Hybrid Infrastructure with Windows Server Administrator Certification
This Windows Server Hybrid certification training equips you with the expertise needed to excel as a Windows Server Administrator and succeed in the AZ-800 exam. Learn how to manage core Windows Server workloads both on-premises and in hybrid environments, implement identity services, administer server infrastructure, and ensure security, high availability, and seamless integration with Azure services to build a resilient and modern IT environment.
Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Course Overview
This Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure course focuses on advanced administrative capabilities across on-premises and hybrid environments. Learn to manage Windows Server core infrastructure, including identity services, virtualization, networking, and storage. Gain expertise in integrating on-premises environments with Azure services, securing Windows Server, and maintaining business continuity in hybrid infrastructures.
AZ-800 Training Highlights
The course includes an exam voucher, hands-on practice with Azure labs, simulation tests for exam readiness, and live virtual sessions led by industry experts. Participants also get access to official Microsoft learning materials aligned with the AZ-800 certification.
Key Skills You’ll Gain
Learn to manage and maintain core Windows Server workloads in on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments. Gain expertise in Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP configuration. Develop skills in managing file services, virtualization using Hyper-V, and implementing high availability solutions. Understand how to integrate on-premises infrastructure with Azure services, including Azure Arc and Azure Site Recovery. Enhance system security and performance through role-based access control, Windows Admin Center, and hybrid identity with Azure AD.
AZ-800 Course Curriculum
Who Should Enroll?
This course is ideal for Azure administrators, cloud engineers, system administrators transitioning to Azure, and IT professionals seeking expertise in Azure administration.
Prerequisites
A formal degree is not required, but familiarity with PowerShell and Command Line Interface is beneficial. A basic understanding of cloud infrastructure, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Azure portal, networking, virtualization, and operating systems is recommended to maximize learning outcomes.
Course Content
Module 1: Introduction to AD DS
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Introduction
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Define AD DS
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Define Users, Groups, and Computers
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Define AD DS Forests and Domains
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Define Ous
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Manage Objects and Their Properties in AD DS
Module 2: Manage AD DS Domain Controllers and FSMO Roles
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Introduction
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Deploy AD DS Domain Controllers
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Maintain AD DS Domain Controllers
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Manage the AD DS Global Catalog Role
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Manage AD DS Operations Masters
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Manage AD DS Schema
Module 3: Implement Group Policy Objects
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Introduction
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Define Gpos
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Implement GPO Scope and Inheritance
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Define Domain-Based Gpos
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Create and Configure a Domain-Based GPO
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Define GPO Storage
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Define Administrative Templates
Module 4: Manage Advanced Features of AD DS
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Introduction
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Create Trust Relationships
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Implement ESAE Forests
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Monitor and Troubleshoot AD DS
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Create Custom AD DS Partitions
Module 5: Implement Hybrid Identity with Windows Server
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Introduction
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Select an Azure Active Directory Integration Model
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Plan for Azure Active Directory Integration
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Prepare On-Premises Active Directory for Directory Synchronization
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Install and Configure Directory Synchronization with Azure Active Directory Connect
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Implement Seamless Single Sign-On
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Enable Azure Active Directory Login in for Windows VM in Azure
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Knowledge Check 1
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Describe Azure Active Directory Domain Services
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Implement and Configure Azure Active Directory Domain Services
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Manage Windows Server 2019 in an Azure Active Directory Domain Services Environment
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Create and Configure an Azure Active Directory Domain Services Instance
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Join a Windows Server VM to a Managed Domain
Module 6: Deploy and Manage Azure Iaas Active Directory Domain Controllers in Azure
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Introduction
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Select an Option to Implement Directory and Identity Services Using Active Directory Domain Services in Azure
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Deploy and Configure Active Directory Domain Services Domain Controllers in Azure Vms
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Install a Replica Active Directory Domain Controller in an Azure VM
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Install a New Active Directory Forest on an Azure Vnet
Module 7: Perform Windows Server Secure Administration
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Introduction
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Define Least Privilege Administration
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Implement Delegated Privileges
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Use Privileged Access Workstations
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Use Jump Servers
Module 8: Describe Windows Server Administration Tools
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Introduction
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Explore Windows Admin Center
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Use Server Manager
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List Remote Server Administration Tools
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Use Windows Powershell
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Use Windows Powershell to Remotely Administer a Server
Module 9: Perform post-installation Configuration of Windows Server
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Introduction
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List the Available Post-Installation Configuration Tools
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Configure Server Core Using Sconfig
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Use DSC to Configure Windows Server
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Perform Post-Installation Configuration with Windows Admin Center
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Configure a Server with Answer Files
Module 10: Just Enough Administration in Windows Server
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Introduction
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Explain the Concept Of Just Enough Administration (JEA)
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Define Role Capabilities for a JEA Endpoint
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Create a Session Configuration File to Register a JEA Endpoint
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Describe How JEA Endpoints Work to Limit Access to a Powershell Session
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Create and Connect to a JEA Endpoint
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Demonstration: Connect to a JEA Endpoint
Module 11: Administer and Manage Windows Server Iaas Virtual Machine RemotelyIntroduction
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Select the Appropriate Remote Administration Tool
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Manage Windows Virtual Machines with Azure Bastion
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Create an Azure Bastion Host
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Configure Just-In-Time Administration
Module 12: Manage Hybrid Workloads with Azure Arc
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Introduction
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Describe Azure Arc
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Onboard Windows Server Instances
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Connect Hybrid Machines to Azure From the Azure Portal
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Use Azure Arc to Manage Windows Server Instances
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Restrict Access With RBAC
Module 13: Configure and Manage Hyper-V
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Introduction
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Define Hyper-V
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Define Hyper-V Manager
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Configure Hyper-V Hosts Using Best Practices
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Configure Hyper-V Networking
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Assess Advanced Hyper-V Networking Features
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Define Nested Virtualization
Module 14: Configure and Manage Hyper-V Virtual Machines
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Introduction
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List the Virtual Machine Configuration Versions
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List the Virtual Machine Generation Versions
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List Available VHD Formats and Types
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Create and Configure Vms
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Determine Storage Options for Vms
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Define Shared Vhds and VHD Sets
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Implement Guest Clusters Using Shared VHDX
Module 15: Secure Hyper-V Workloads
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Introduction
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Define Guarded Fabric
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Define the Host Guardian Service
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Explore TPM-Trusted Attestation
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Define KPS
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Determine Key Features of Shielded Vms
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Compare Encryption-Supported and Shielded Vms in a Guarded Fabric
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Implement a Shielded VM
Module 16: Run Containers on Windows Server
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Introduction
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Define Containers
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List the Differences Between Containers and Vms
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Define Windows Server and Hyper-V Containers and Isolation Modes
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Explore Docker
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Prepare a Windows Server 2019 Host for Container Deployment
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Security, Storage, and Networking with Windows Containers
Module 17: Orchestrate Containers on Windows Server Using Kubernetes
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Introduction
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Define Orchestration
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Define Kubernetes
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Deploy Kubernetes Resources
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Create a Kubernetes Cluster on Windows
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Define Azure Arc
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Connect an Azure Arc-Enabled Kubernetes Cluster to Azure Arc
Module 18: Plan and Deploy Windows Server Iaas Virtual Machines
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Introduction
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Describe Azure Compute
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Describe Virtual Machine Storage
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Deploy Azure Virtual Machines
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Create a Windows Virtual Machine Using the Portal
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Create a Windows Virtual Machine Using Azure CLI
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Deploy Azure Virtual Machines Using Templates
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Describe Additional Management Optimization Options
Module 19: Customize Windows Server Iaas Virtual Machine Images
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Introduction
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Create a Generalized Image
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Create a New Virtual Machine from a Managed Image
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Create a Managed Image of a Generalized Virtual Machine in Azure
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Create a Virtual Machine from a Managed Image
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Implement Azure Image Builder
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Create a Windows Virtual Machine Using Azure Image Builder Template
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Create a Windows Virtual Machine with Azure Image Builder Using Powershell
Module 20: Automate the Configuration of Windows Server Iaas Virtual Machines
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Introduction
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Describe Azure Automation
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Implement Azure Automation With DSC
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Remediate Noncompliant Servers
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Describe Custom Script Extensions
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Configure a Virtual Machine by Using DSC
Module 21: Deploy and Manage DHCP
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Introduction
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Use DHCP to Simplify IP Configuration
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Install and Configure the DHCP Role
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Configure DHCP Options
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Configure DHCP Scopes
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Select DHCP High Availability Options
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Implement DHCP Failover
Module 22: Implement Windows Server DNS
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Introduction
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Explore the DNS Architecture
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Work with DNS Zones and Records
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Install and Configure the DNS Role
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Implement DNS Forwarding
Module 23: Implement IP Address Management
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Introduction
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Define IP Address Management
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Deploy IP Address Management
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Administer IP Address Management
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Configure IP Address Management Options
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Manage DNS Zones with IP Address Management
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Manage DHCP Servers With IP Address Management
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Use IP Address Management to Manage IP Addressing
Module 24: Implement Remote Access
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Introduction
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Examine the Remote Access Options in Windows Server
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Select and Set Up Vpns
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Use NPS to Create and Enforce Network Access Policies
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Plan and Implement NPS
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Deploy A PKI for Remote Access
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Use WAP as a Reverse Web Proxy
Module 25: Implement Hybrid Network Infrastructure
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Introduction
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Describe Azure Network Topologies
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Implement Azure VPN Options
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Create a Route-Based VPN Gateway Using the Azure Portal
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Implement Azure Expressroute
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Configure Azure Virtual WAN
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Implement DNS in Hybrid Environments
Module 26: Implement DNS for Windows Server IaaS VMs
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Introduction
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Understand Azure DNS
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Implement Azure DNS
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Create an Azure DNS Zone and Record Using the Azure Portal
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Implement DNS With Azure Iaas Virtual Machines
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Implement Split-H
Module 27: Implement Windows Server IaaS VM IP Addressing and Routing
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Introduction
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Implement a Virtual Network
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Implement Iaas VM IP Addressing
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Assign and Manage IP Addresses
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Configure a Private IP Address for a Virtual Machine Using the Azure Portal
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Create a Virtual Machine with a Static Public IP Address Using the Azure Portal
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Implement Iaas Virtual Machine IP Routing
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Implement Ipv6 for Windows Server Iaas Virtual Machines
Module 28: Manage Windows Server File Servers
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Introduction
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Define the Windows Server File System
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List the Benefits and Uses of File Server Resource Manager
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Define SMB and its Security Considerations
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Configure SMB Protocol
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Define Volume Shadow Copy Service
Module 29: Implement Storage Spaces and Storage Spaces Direct
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Introduction
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Define the Storage Spaces Architecture and its Components
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List the Functionalities, Benefits, and Use Cases of Storage Spaces
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Implement Storage Spaces
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List the Functionalities, Components, Benefits, and Use Cases of Storage Spaces Direct
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Implement Storage Spaces Direct
Module 30: Implement Windows Server Data Deduplication
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Introduction
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Define the Architecture, Components, And Functionality of Data Deduplication
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Define the Use Cases and Interoperability of Data Deduplication
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Implement Data Deduplication
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Manage and Maintain Data Deduplication
Module 31: Implement Windows Server Iscsi
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Introduction
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List the Functionalities, Components, and Use Cases of Iscsi
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List the Considerations for Implementing Iscsi
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Implement Iscsi
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Configure High Availability for Iscsi
Module 32: Implement Windows Server Storage Replica
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Introduction
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List the Functionalities and Components of Storage Replica
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Examine the Prerequisites for Implementing Storage Replica
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Implement Storage Replica by Using Windows Admin Center
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Implement Storage Replica by Using Windows Powershell
Module 33: Implement a Hybrid File Server Infrastructure
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Introduction
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Describe Azure File Services
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Configure Azure Files
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Configure Connectivity to Azure Files
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Describe Azure File Sync
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Implement Azure File Sync
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Deploy Azure File Sync
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Deploy Azure File Sync 2
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Manage Cloud Tiering
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Migrate from DFSR to Azure File Sync
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