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Microsoft Windows Server Administrator (AZ-802) Course

Item: Microsoft Windows Server Administrator (AZ-802) Course
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Author: Johan Andersson

This course teaches IT professionals how to deploy, manage, secure, and troubleshoot Windows Server workloads across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments.

Course: Microsoft Windows Server Administrator (AZ-802)

Duration: 5 days

Format: Virtual or Classroom

Prepares for Exam: Administering Windows Server AZ-802

Prepares for Certification: Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Administrator Associate

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Overview

The course covers Active Directory Domain Services, Hyper-V and Azure virtual machines, on-premises and hybrid networking, storage and file services, Windows Server security hardening, and monitoring and troubleshooting. It highlights administrative tools and technologies including Windows Admin Center, PowerShell, Azure Arc, Azure Monitor, Azure Update Manager, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud.

This course includes

Instructor-led training
Personal Learning Path
Certification Guarantee
Email, chat and phone support

Who is the Microsoft Windows Server Administrator (AZ-802) training course for?

This course is intended for Windows Server administrators who deploy, implement, manage, and troubleshoot Windows Server as a workload in on-premises, cloud, or hybrid environments. Candidates administer identity, security, compute, networking, storage, and monitoring for Windows Server, and they typically collaborate with architects, administrators, and engineers. Candidates should have experience administering Windows Server using technologies such as Windows Admin Center, Hyper-V, PowerShell, Azure Arc, Azure Monitor, Azure Update Manager, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and should be familiar with Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS).

Curriculum

What you will learn during our Microsoft Windows Server Administrator (AZ-802) course.

Deploy and manage Active Directory Domain Services

Deploy and manage Active Directory Domain Services domain controllers
Deploy and manage Azure IaaS Active Directory domain controllers in Azure
Manage AD DS domain controllers and FSMO roles
Create and manage Active Directory objects
Implement hybrid identity with Windows Server
Create and configure Group Policy Objects in Active Directory
Implement Group Policy Objects
Manage advanced features of AD DS

Manage Windows Server instances and workloads in a hybrid environment

Administer and manage Windows Server IaaS Virtual Machine remotely
Describe Windows Server administration tools
Just Enough Administration in Windows Server
Perform Windows Server secure administration
Use advanced Windows PowerShell remoting techniques
Manage single and multiple computers by using Windows PowerShell remoting
Manage hybrid workloads with Azure Arc
Manage Azure updates
Automate the configuration of Windows Server IaaS Virtual Machines
Enforce VM security configuration with Azure Machine Configuration
Explore Azure Automation with DevOps

Manage virtual machines

Configure and manage HyperV virtual machines
Configure and manage HyperV
Secure HyperV workloads
Implement high availability of Windows Server VMs
Plan and deploy Windows Server IaaS Virtual Machines
Implement scale and high availability with Windows Server VM
Implement Windows Server IaaS VM IP addressing and routing
Implement Windows Server IaaS VM network security
Administer and manage Windows Server IaaS Virtual Machine remotely

Implement and manage an on-premises and hybrid networking infrastructure

Implement Windows Server DNS
Implement DNS for Windows Server IaaS VMs
Secure Windows Server DNS
Deploy and manage DHCP
Implement IP Address Management
Implement Windows Server IaaS VM IP addressing and routing

Manage storage and file services

Implement a hybrid file server infrastructure
Manage Windows Server file servers
Implement Storage Spaces and Storage Spaces Direct
Implement Windows Server Data Deduplication
Implement Windows Server iSCSI
Implement Windows Server Storage Replica

Secure Windows Server infrastructure

Hardening Windows Server
Manage Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Manage Microsoft Defender in Windows client
Manage security in Active Directory
Secure Windows Server user accounts
Manage security controls for identity and access
Security monitoring and governance

Monitor and troubleshoot Windows Server environments

Monitor Windows Server IaaS Virtual Machines and hybrid instances
Monitor your Azure virtual machines with Azure Monitor
Monitor Windows Server performance
Manage and monitor Windows Server event logs
Implement Windows Server auditing and diagnostics
Troubleshoot onpremises and hybrid networking
Troubleshoot Windows Server Virtual Machines in Azure
Windows Server update management
Troubleshoot Active Directory

Preparation

At Readynez, we provide many resources and have experienced experts in the field. That is why we are also very successful with many satisfied customers. You can therefore safely take your course with us. While there are no strict entry requirements, certain foundational knowledge may enhance your learning experience. Any recommended prerequisites specific to this course are detailed below.

Experience administering Windows Server operating systems
Basic knowledge of PowerShell and Group Policy
Familiarity with Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) concepts and technologies
Familiarity with Azure Arc and Azure portal basics
Familiarity with Hyper-V and Azure virtual machines
Familiarity with core networking technologies including DNS and DHCP
Familiarity with storage concepts and file server management
Knowledge of core Microsoft compute, storage, networking, and virtualization technologies
Working knowledge of common Windows Server management tools
Some experience of typical Windows Server workloads
Experience implementing and managing infrastructure as a service (IaaS) services in Azure

Meet our instructors

Meet some of the Readynez Instructors you can meet on your course. They are experts, passionate about what they do, and dedicated to give back to their industry, their field, and those who want to learn, explore, and advance in their careers.

Wilson Tsui Sie Min

Wilson Tsui Sie Min, an experienced Azure and cloud instructor delivers LIVE IT training and certification courses at Readynez. With nearly two decades of global training and infrastructure experience, Wilson helps IT professionals prepare for Azure exams, strengthen cloud skills, and apply practical knowledge through expert-led training.

Meet Wilson Tsui Sie Min – an Azure specialist and globally experienced IT trainer in the Readynez instructor community.

Based in Kuala Lumpur, Wilson brings nearly two decades of experience across enterprise infrastructure, consulting, and international technical training. His background spans everything from system administration and networking to cloud technologies, virtualization, and modern development.

Wilson has worked as a certified trainer for major technology vendors including Microsoft, Citrix, IBM and Huawei, and has delivered training programs to IT professionals across Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania. Over the years, he has also contributed to enterprise infrastructure projects ranging from Active Directory migrations and storage infrastructure deployments to data center transformations.

Today, Wilson specializes in Microsoft Azure, cloud infrastructure, virtualization and modern development technologies, helping professionals translate complex technical concepts into practical, real-world solutions.

Beyond training, Wilson is passionate about exploring emerging technologies such as AI, cloud computing, and software development, continuously experimenting with new tools and platforms to stay at the forefront of innovation.

Explore upcoming Azure and cloud courses with Wilson at Readynez.

Marc Michault

Marc is a dedicated trainer at heart and has been training clients in Microsoft enterprise technologies for about twenty years.

Marc has been training clients in Microsoft enterprise technologies for about twenty years, and has vast experience with demonstrating and implementing Microsoft's latest enterprise technologies for both small and large enterprises.

Marc is a dedicated trainer at heart and thrives with ensuring the technical readiness of Microsoft Partners on upcoming solutions, in collaboration with different Microsoft subsidiaries.

He refers to himself as a perfect example of the “Alpine Geek” (Nerdus Alpinus), having delivered courses in two languages and multiple countries for over twenty years, but living in a three-hundred year old chalet in the Swiss Alps that only got broadband Internet in 2009.

He often works with Microsoft subsidiaries, particularly around Partner Readiness, and has presented at various Microsoft events (TechED, TechDays, MCT Summits). He currently serves the Microsoft Certified Trainer community as the MCT Regional Lead for Switzerland.

FAQs

FAQs for the Microsoft Windows Server Administrator (AZ-802) course.

Who should take this course?

This course is suitable for Windows Server administrators, system administrators, infrastructure engineers, IT professionals, and anyone responsible for managing Windows Server environments in on-premises, hybrid, or cloud-based infrastructures.

What will I learn in the AZ-802 course?

You will learn how to manage Windows Server workloads, implement and manage identity services, configure networking, administer storage and file services, manage virtual machines, implement security, and maintain Windows Server environments.

Is the AZ-802 course suitable for beginners?

The course is best suited to learners with some experience working with Windows Server, networking, Active Directory, or IT infrastructure. A basic understanding of Windows Server administration will help you get the most from the training.

Does the course cover Microsoft Azure?

Yes. The course includes hybrid Windows Server administration concepts and the integration of Windows Server workloads with Microsoft Azure, helping administrators manage modern hybrid environments.

Will the course include practical exercises?

The course can include hands-on labs and practical administration exercises that allow learners to apply Windows Server concepts in realistic infrastructure scenarios.

What career opportunities can this course support?

The skills developed can support roles such as Windows Server Administrator, Systems Administrator, Infrastructure Engineer, Network Administrator, Cloud Administrator, and Hybrid Cloud Administrator.

What are the prerequisites?

Experience with Windows Server administration, networking fundamentals, Active Directory, and basic IT infrastructure concepts is recommended. Familiarity with Microsoft Azure and PowerShell can also be beneficial.

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