Those taking this exam are responsible for configuring and managing Windows Server workloads on various platforms including on-premises, hybrid, and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). The role of a Windows Server hybrid administrator involves integrating Windows Server environments with Azure services and managing Windows Server in on-premises networks. The responsibilities of this role also include managing and maintaining Windows Server IaaS workloads in Azure, as well as deploying and migrating workloads to Azure. Collaboration with other professionals such as Azure administrators, enterprise architects, Microsoft 365 administrators, and network engineers is typically required.

The exam candidates are expected to deploy, package, secure, update and configure Windows Server workloads using on-premises, hybrid, and cloud technologies. In addition, the role involves implementing and managing on-premises and hybrid solutions related to identity, security, management, computing, networking, storage, monitoring, high availability, and disaster recovery. The administrative tools and technologies commonly used in this role include Windows Admin Center, PowerShell, Azure Arc, Azure Policy, Azure Monitor, Azure Automation Update Management, Microsoft Defender for Identity, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and IaaS VM administration.

Skills measured:

• The English language version of this exam was updated on August 3, 2022. Download the study guide in the preceding “Tip” box for more details about the skills measured on this exam.

• Secure Windows Server on-premises and hybrid infrastructures (25—30%)

• Implement and manage Windows Server high availability (10—15%)

• Implement disaster recovery (10—15%)

• Migrate servers and workloads (20—25%)

• Monitor and troubleshoot Windows Server environments (20—25%)