Deploy, manage, secure and troubleshoot Windows Server on-premises, in hybrid setups and in Azure: AD DS, Hyper-V and Azure VMs, DNS and DHCP, storage and Azure Files, security hardening and monitoring. Aligned to AZ-802.
Administer Windows Server (AZ-802) is an associate-level, 3-month instructor-led course that prepares you for the AZ-802 exam at INFOTICS Academy. Delivery: Live online / on campus. The fee is shared individually after you apply. Register your interest and we will tell you when the next intake opens.
Windows Server still runs the identity, file and application services of most organizations, and more of it is now managed from Azure. This course teaches you to deploy, manage, secure and troubleshoot Windows Server workloads across on-premises, hybrid and cloud environments.
It follows Microsoft's official course AZ-802T00 (Administer Windows Server) and the seven skill areas of exam AZ-802: Active Directory Domain Services, hybrid management, Hyper-V and Azure virtual machines, DNS and DHCP, storage and file services including Azure Files, security hardening, and monitoring and troubleshooting. You work with the tools the exam expects: Windows Admin Center, PowerShell, Azure Arc, Azure Monitor, Azure Update Manager and Microsoft Defender for Cloud, in hands-on labs built around branch-office and datacenter scenarios.
Administer Windows Server (AZ-802) at a glance
Certification
Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Administrator Associate (AZ-802)
Exam code
AZ-802
Vendor / track
Microsoft
Level
Associate
Duration
3 Months
Delivery
Live online / on campus
Exam voucher
Up to 30% off the Microsoft exam (Pearson VUE) INFOTICS reserves the right to change or end this offer at any time without prior notice. Please confirm the current offer with an advisor when you enroll.
Course fee
Shared after you apply (personalized quote)
Attendance for certificate
At least 75%
Last updated
Exam outline checked
Updated outline: Exams AZ-800 and AZ-801 retired on 30 September 2026. The certification is now Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Administrator Associate, earned with the single exam AZ-802 (Administering Windows Server). This course follows the official AZ-802T00 course and the AZ-802 skills measured.
Why is Administer Windows Server (AZ-802) worth it?
Windows Server still runs identity (Active Directory), file shares and business applications in most organizations, and more of it is now managed from Azure.
AZ-802 earns Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Administrator Associate, the one Microsoft certification for Windows Server administration since AZ-800 and AZ-801 retired.
The hybrid skills (Azure Arc, Azure Files, Azure Monitor) lead naturally to Azure administration (AZ-104) as the next step.
Exam voucher offer through INFOTICS: Up to 30% off the Microsoft exam (Pearson VUE). INFOTICS reserves the right to change or end this offer at any time without prior notice. Please confirm the current offer with an advisor when you enroll.
What will you learn?
Deploy and manage AD DS domain controllers on-premises and in Azure, including RODCs, FSMO roles, trusts, sites, replication and Group Policy
Manage Windows Server remotely and from Azure with Windows Admin Center, PowerShell (JEA), Azure Arc, Azure Update Manager and Automation runbooks
Run virtual machines on Hyper-V and in Azure: memory, checkpoints, networking, NIC teaming, Hyper-V Replica, scale sets, availability zones, JIT and Bastion
Provide name resolution and IP addressing with DNS (policies, DNSSEC, hybrid forwarding) and highly available DHCP
Configure storage and file services: Azure Files and Azure File Sync, DFS, FSRM, SMB over QUIC, Storage Spaces Direct, Storage Replica, ReFS, iSCSI and BitLocker
Secure Windows Server and AD DS with Application Control, Credential Guard, OSConfig baselines, Windows LAPS, Defender for Servers and domain controller hardening
Monitor with Performance Monitor, Windows Admin Center, System Insights and Azure Monitor, and troubleshoot connectivity, updates, storage and Active Directory recovery
Who is this course for?
Designed for
Windows Server administrators who deploy, manage and troubleshoot Windows Server on-premises, in Azure or in hybrid environments, and IT professionals moving into that role. You work with architects, administrators and engineers on identity, security, compute, networking, storage and monitoring.
Prerequisites
Working knowledge of Windows Server and Windows client, TCP/IP networking and basic Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS). Some PowerShell and some hands-on server administration help; Azure topics are introduced from the basics.
What is in the curriculum?
7 modules · 56 recorded lessons and labs. Live classes follow the same order; recordings and slides unlock in your learner account after you enroll.
Module 1 Deploy and manage Active Directory Domain Services8 lessons
Domain controllers on-premises and in Azure IaaS, FSMO roles, AD objects, hybrid identity and Group Policy.
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
Module 2 Manage Windows Server instances and workloads in a hybrid environment11 lessons
Remote and secure administration, PowerShell remoting, Azure Arc, Azure updates and configuration automation.
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
Module 3 Manage virtual machines9 lessons
Hyper-V virtual machines, securing Hyper-V, and high availability, scale and networking for Windows Server IaaS VMs.
Configure and manage Hyper-V virtual machines
Configure and manage Hyper-V
Secure Hyper-V 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
Module 4 Implement and manage on-premises and hybrid networking infrastructure6 lessons
Windows Server DNS, DHCP, IP Address Management and IaaS VM addressing and routing.
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
Module 5 Manage storage and file services6 lessons
Hybrid file servers, Storage Spaces and Storage Spaces Direct, Data Deduplication, iSCSI and Storage Replica.
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
Module 6 Secure Windows Server infrastructure7 lessons
Server hardening, Microsoft Defender, Active Directory security, user accounts and security monitoring.
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
Module 7 Monitor and troubleshoot Windows Server environments9 lessons
Monitoring with Azure Monitor and performance counters, event logs, auditing, and troubleshooting networking, VMs and Active Directory.
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 on-premises and hybrid networking
Troubleshoot Windows Server Virtual Machines in Azure
Windows Server update management
Troubleshoot Active Directory
Which hands-on labs come with this course?
4 labs on real machines or real consoles, checked for you. The rest open in your learner portal after you enroll.
Small batches with attendance recorded every session. A 75% attendance record is required for the completion certificate.
Recorded lessons and materials
Catch up on any class and revise from recordings, slides and PDFs in the LMS.
Guided hands-on labs
Scenario-based lab work you complete and submit evidence for.
Proctored mock exam
A 91-minute timed assessment with domain-level scoring and controlled retakes.
Verified digital badge and certificate
Earn a shareable badge and a QR-verified certificate, each with a public verification page.
Career portal access
CV and portfolio profile, job board and employer visibility for your verified credentials.
Independent training provider: this course prepares you for the AZ-802 exam. The exam itself is sat and paid for separately with the certifying body. INFOTICS badges and certificates are training credentials, not vendor certifications.
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How do you join?
Step 1Try it freeBook a free demo class or ask an advisor on WhatsApp: fee, timings and installments, no obligation.
Step 2Reserve your seatApply online; an advisor confirms your personalized fee. Your place is activated once 50% is paid; the rest can be paid in installments.
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When does the next batch start?
No batch is open for enrollment right now
New batches are scheduled regularly. Register your interest and we will contact you as soon as dates for Administer Windows Server (AZ-802) are confirmed.
Frequently asked questions about Administer Windows Server (AZ-802)
Is this one exam or two?
One. Microsoft retired AZ-800 and AZ-801 on 30 September 2026. The certification, now named Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Administrator Associate, is earned with the single exam AZ-802 (Administering Windows Server).
What does the AZ-802 exam cover?
Seven skill areas: Deploy and manage AD DS (20–25%), Manage Windows Server in a hybrid environment (10–15%), Manage virtual machines (10–15%), On-premises and hybrid networking (10–15%), Storage and file services (15–20%), Secure Windows Server infrastructure (10–15%), and Monitor and troubleshoot Windows Server (15–20%). The course has one module for each.
What score do I need to pass?
A score of 700 or more out of 1000. The certification is renewed every year with a free online assessment on Microsoft Learn.
Do I need Azure experience?
No. Azure topics such as Azure Arc, Azure Files and Azure virtual machines are introduced from the basics.
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