AZ-802 Practice Exam - Administering Windows Server Prep
AZ-802 replaces AZ-800 and AZ-801 as the single exam for the Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification. It covers Active Directory Domain Services, hybrid workloads, virtual machines, on-premises and hybrid networking, storage, and security in one exam instead of two.
Who should take AZ-802
Windows Server administrators, AZ-800/AZ-801 holders moving to the successor exam before the 30 September 2026 retirement, hybrid infrastructure engineers, and IT professionals managing Active Directory and Azure Arc-connected servers.
What AZ-802 covers
- Deploy and manage AD DS
- Manage Windows Server instances and workloads in a hybrid environment
- Manage virtual machines
- Implement and manage an on-premises and hybrid networking infrastructure
- Manage storage and file services
- Secure Windows Server infrastructure
- Monitor and troubleshoot Windows Server environments
Study tips for AZ-802
- Know AD DS deployment and management: FSMO roles, sites and replication, group policy, and gMSA/dMSA
- Understand hybrid workload management through Windows Admin Center, Azure Arc, and PowerShell remoting
- Review Hyper-V virtualisation, storage (Storage Spaces Direct, SMB over QUIC, DFS), and Azure Files
- Practice Windows Server security controls and monitoring/troubleshooting with Performance Monitor and Azure Monitor
AZ-802 question bank
AzurePrep includes 308 AZ-802 practice questions written to the published Microsoft skills outline. Questions span the full exam domain, not a recycled dump. Every question includes a detailed explanation and documentation reference so you understand why each answer is correct.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in the AZ-802 practice exam?
The AZ-802 practice exam covers Active Directory Domain Services, hybrid workloads, virtual machines, on-premises and hybrid networking, storage and file services, and Windows Server security. The current question count is shown on the AZ-802 landing page.
Does AZ-802 replace AZ-800 and AZ-801?
Yes. AZ-802 (Administering Windows Server) is the single successor exam to AZ-800 and AZ-801, which both retire on 30 September 2026. It covers the combined scope of both exams in one certification.
What is the focus of AZ-802?
AZ-802 focuses on administering Windows Server across seven domains: Active Directory Domain Services, hybrid workload management, virtual machines, hybrid networking, storage and file services, security, and monitoring and troubleshooting.
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