AZ-800 Windows Server Hybrid Core Guide 2026
Master Windows Server core infrastructure including AD DS, DNS, DHCP, and hybrid identity. First exam for Hybrid Administrator certification.
What is AZ-800?
The AZ-800: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure exam is the first of two exams required for the Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification. It covers on-premises Windows Server administration with Azure integration.
Quick Facts
- Exam Code: AZ-800
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Questions: 40-60 questions
- Passing Score: 700/1000
- Cost: $165 USD
- Prerequisites: Windows Server experience
Exam Domains & Weightings
30-35%Deploy and manage AD DS in on-premises and cloud
30-35%Manage Windows Servers and workloads in hybrid
10-15%Manage virtual machines and containers
10-15%Implement and manage on-premises and hybrid networking
10-15%Manage storage and file services
Key Topics to Master
1. Active Directory Domain Services
- AD DS deployment and management
- Group Policy configuration
- Azure AD Connect setup
- Hybrid identity scenarios
2. Windows Server Management
- Server Manager and Windows Admin Center
- PowerShell administration
- Azure Arc for servers
- Windows Server Update Services
3. Networking Services
- DNS server configuration
- DHCP server management
- IP Address Management (IPAM)
- Remote access and VPN
4. Storage
- File server configuration
- Storage Spaces and Storage Replica
- Azure File Sync
- Data Deduplication
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