Windows Server Hybrid Core Administration: AZ-800 Core Skills

Managing modern IT infrastructure requires bridging the gap between on-premises data centers and cloud services. This text-based course guides you through the core administration of Windows Server in a hybrid environment, aligning with key topics from the AZ-800 exam. You will start with the fundamental concepts of hybrid identity and directory services, moving step-by-step from on-premises Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) to cloud-integrated solutions. Through clear written explanations and practical configuration scenarios, you will learn how to sync identities, secure your network, and manage servers remotely. What you will learn: 1. Learn the foundational architecture of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in hybrid setups. 2. Configure and manage Read-Only Domain Controllers (RODCs) for secure branch office deployment. 3. Integrate on-premises Active Directory with cloud-based identity services. 4. Manage hybrid Windows Server workloads using modern tools like Windows Admin Center and Azure Arc. 5. Apply secure networking, storage, and virtualization configurations across hybrid environments. 6. Practice automation of routine administrative tasks using PowerShell scripting. The course progresses logically from core identity management and security definitions to hybrid networking, storage, and virtualization configurations. You will learn through structured text lessons and step-by-step administrative walkthroughs. This course is designed for junior system administrators, IT support professionals, and beginners looking to build a strong foundation in hybrid cloud infrastructure. No prior cloud administration experience is required. Start reading today to build the essential skills needed for modern hybrid server administration.