AZ-800

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August 12, 2026
Product
AZ-800
Exam
AZ-800
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Microsoft

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Windows Server Hybrid Administration

AZ-800 Practice Test: AD DS, Hybrid Management, Networking and Storage

Prepare for hybrid Windows Server administration across on-premises environments and Azure with scenario-based review and practical lab work.

Time-sensitive status: Microsoft says AZ-800 will retire on September 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM Central Standard Time. Confirm scheduling availability and certification requirements in Microsoft Learn before purchasing an exam attempt.

This is a hybrid operations exam

AZ-800 expects several years of Windows Server experience. The role extends familiar administration into Azure-connected operations through technologies such as Windows Admin Center, PowerShell, Azure Arc, Azure Policy, Azure Monitor, Azure Update Manager, Microsoft Defender, and Azure IaaS virtual machines.

Basic Azure familiarity is helpful. If Azure services and governance are unfamiliar, the AZ-900 foundation practice test can help with terminology before you tackle hybrid scenarios.

Blueprint snapshot

AD DS30–35%
Hybrid server management10–15%
VMs and containers15–20%
Hybrid networking15–20%
Storage and file services15–20%
Passing score700

Build a small hybrid lab

A useful lab does not need enterprise scale. It needs enough moving parts to expose dependencies:

  • At least two Windows Server instances for domain-controller, DNS, replication, Group Policy, and role testing.
  • A client or member server for authentication, policy, file access, and troubleshooting.
  • An Azure subscription for VMs, networking, monitoring, policy, Arc-enabled management, and hybrid identity exercises.
  • PowerShell scripts that create, inspect, modify, and verify resources rather than only using graphical tools.

High-value troubleshooting scenarios

Identity

Replication, FSMO roles, trusts, sites, service accounts, authentication, Entra Connect Sync, Cloud Sync, and Group Policy.

Infrastructure

VM deployment, containers, nested virtualization, networking, DNS, IP addressing, remote access, and Azure connectivity.

Data services

Storage Spaces, Azure Files, File Sync, DFS, migration, permissions, quotas, deduplication, and recovery planning.

Plan around the retirement date

Do not rush into an attempt solely because retirement is near. Check appointment availability, complete a realistic readiness review, and understand how the exam applies to the Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification. If your timeline extends beyond September 2026, use Microsoft Learn to identify the current replacement path.

Independent educational resource: This practice material is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or approved by Microsoft or GitHub. Product and certification names belong to their respective owners. It does not contain official exam questions and does not guarantee a passing result. Review Microsoft’s official study guide before relying on exam details. Browse our Microsoft certification practice tests for other available learning resources.