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A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. The AZ-801 course provides in-depth training on configuring and securing Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services. It covers everything from managing Windows Server infrastructures to securing internal and external environments. Through hands-on lessons, learners will explore Microsoft Defender for Servers, Exploit Protection, and Group Policies, enhancing their ability to secure Windows environments. The course also dives into failover clusters, data backups, and disaster recovery, ensuring your servers stay resilient in any situation. You'll also learn how to integrate on-premises environments with Azure, migrate workloads to the cloud, and address common troubleshooting scenarios. As the course progresses, you'll develop the skills to handle high availability scenarios, secure domain controllers, and optimize server performance. Key lessons will include how to use Azure Site Recovery for disaster recovery, secure Windows Server environments, and migrate IIS workloads seamlessly to the cloud. You'll gain practical experience through modules like configuring Azure backups, managing Hyper-V replicas, and migrating to Windows Server 2022. By the end, you'll be equipped to monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve server issues effectively, ensuring continuous business operations. This course is ideal for IT professionals aiming to enhance their skills in hybrid server management and cloud migration. It’s beneficial for anyone seeking to master the integration of on-prem Windows Server environments with Azure, troubleshoot common issues, and implement high-availability strategies.