Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure AZ-800 Exam Guide: Design, implement, and manage Windows Server core infrastructure on-premises and in the cloud
Develop a solid base of all the essentials necessary to pass AZ-800 certification exam on your first attempt
Go beyond exam prep by working on practical examples that will prepare you for the work ahead
Simplify and automate your workflows with Windows Admin Center, PowerShell, Azure Arc, and IaaS VM
Description
Written by an Azure MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer with 20 years of experience in data center infrastructure, this AZ-800 study guide is an essential preparation tool for administrators who want to take the exam and acquire key skills that will help them thrive in their careers.
This book will guide you through all the ways Windows Server can be used to manage hybrid solutions on-premises and in the cloud, starting with deploying and managing Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in on-premises and cloud environments. You’ll then dive into managing virtual machines and containers and progress to implementing and managing an on-premises and hybrid networking infrastructure.
The later parts of the book focus on managing storage and file services, concluding with a detailed overview of all the knowledge needed to pass the AZ-800 exam with practical examples throughout the chapters. In the final chapter, you’ll be able to test your understanding of the topics covered with the help of practice exams to make sure that you’re completely prepared for the contents and structure of the exam.
By the end of the book, you’ll have gained the knowledge, both practical and conceptual, that's required to administer Windows Server hybrid core infrastructure confidently.
Who is this book for?
This book is for Windows Server administrators who want to pass the AZ-800 and implement hybrid infrastructure on premises and in the cloud. Azure administrators, enterprise architects, Microsoft 365 administrators, and network engineers will also get plenty of useful insights from this book. You’ll need a solid understanding of the Windows Server to get started with this book, especially if you’re preparing for the exam.
What you will learn
Deploy and manage AD DS on-premises and in cloud environments
Implement and manage hybrid core infrastructure solutions for compute, storage, networking, identity, and management
Discover expert tips and tricks to achieve your certification in the first go
Master the hybrid implementation of Windows Server running as virtual machines and containers
Manage storage and file services with ease
Work through hands-on exercises to prepare for the real world
This book has a wealth of information. The author clearly knows his field. In my opinion, this writer has a difficult time being concise. There are several times that full, poorly worded paragraphs are used when a concise sentence would have done the trick. There are also portions of the book that have punctuation written into Powershell commands. This is problematic because the rest of the book used a non-punctuated, literal recreation of the Powershell scripting. Proceed with caution. A little detective work will need to be done.
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N/AAug 08, 2024
4
Great physical and electronic copy.
Great content.
Not completed yet, but:
Examples could have a little more PowerShell.
Love the links to documents, maybe links to videos as well; give a little closer Azure feel to those without a subscription. But still very helpful as is.
Again, not done but answers or explanations to the chapter questions.
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Amazon CustomerJul 24, 2023
5
Fantastic resource if you're looking to pass your AZ-800 exam. Structured REALLY well to help build out a learning plan that you can put into practice in your lab environments to make sure you're covering off all the major topics.Highly recommend the book to anyone who has AZ exams in their future as a resource.
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Sarah BennellJun 12, 2023
5
Steve's books are amazing. Great detail, in a level that you can easily read and understand.
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ChrisMay 20, 2023
5
I absolutely love Steve's pace and flow to this book. Each section establishes a baseline to put the reader at an even level, the uses a building blocks approach to layer on new learnings with existing experience and knowledge. While this book is meant to be an exam reference, this book covers the real state of having on-premises, hybrid and cloud-based services. It also helps to address the skills gap with deep and thorough technical knowledge that prepares you to pass this exam with ease (with skills review after each chapter, and a quiz at the end) and positions you for greater success in your career!Wonderful job, Steve - can't wait to see what you create next!
Steve Miles works in a technology leadership role for the cloud practice of a multi-billion turnover IT distributor based in the UK and Ireland. He is a Microsoft Azure MVP (Most Valuable Professional), MCT (Microsoft Certified Trainer) and Microsoft technologies author. Steve has more than 25 years of experience in hosted datacenter services, hybrid, and multi-cloud platforms. In his free time, Steve also can be found tinkering on cars.
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