The Microsoft Certified Fundamentals, Associate, and Expert is a new breed of Microsoft certification. It is referred to as a ‘role-based certification’. According to Microsoft, role-based certifications show that individuals that possess them are keeping pace with today’s technical roles and requirements. They allow a learner to skill up and prove their expertise to employers and peers, plus get the recognition and opportunities they’ve earned. Click here to learn more about Microsoft role-based certifications.

Learn about the benefits of being Microsoft certified.

Microsoft role-based certifications cover three skill levels: 1. Fundamental, 2. Associate, and 3. Expert. Career paths include developer, administrator, devops, and solutions architect.

Microsoft claims that upon earning a certification, 23% of Microsoft certified technologists reported receiving up to a 20% salary increase. What’s more, certified employees are often entrusted with supervising their peers, putting them on the fast track for a promotion.

What’s included in this certification bundle?

This bundle contains three Microsoft certification courses, with the official Microsoft certification exams included – all of which are valid for 12 months from the time of enrolment. As part of this bundle, you will get access to a MeasureUP or Kaplan practice test for each certification course. This will help maximise your chances of passing the exams the first time.

Certification Courses Included:

Click on the exam code to see a breakdown of the course syllabus.

Certification 1: Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate (1 x exam)

1. Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)

MANAGE AZURE ACTIVE DIRECTORY (AZURE AD) OBJECTS
Course Overview
Create Users & Groups
Manage Licenses In Azure AD
Create Administrative Units
Manage User & Group Properties
Manage Device Settings & Device Identity
Perform Bulk Updates
Manage Guest Accounts
Configure Self-Service Password Reset
MANAGE ROLE-BASED ACCESS CONTROL (RBAC)
Create A Custom Role
Interpret Access Assignments
MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS & GOVERNANCE
Configure Azure Policies
Configure Resource Locks
Apply & Manage Tags On Resources
Manage Resource Groups
Manage Subscriptions & Costs
Configure Management Groups
CONFIGURE ACCESS TO STORAGE
Create & Configure Storage Accounts
Generate Shared Access Signature (SAS) Tokens
Manage Access Keys
Azure AD Authentication For A Storage Account
Configure Storage Encryption
MANAGE DATA IN AZURE STORAGE ACCOUNTS
Create Import & Export Jobs
Install & Use Azure Storage Explorer
Copy Data By Using AzCopy
Implement Azure Storage Redundancy
Configure Object Replication
CONFIGURE AZURE FILES & AZURE BLOB STORAGE
Create An Azure File Share
Configure Azure Blob Storage
Configure Storage Tiers
Configure Blob Lifecycle Management
AUTOMATE DEPLOYMENT OF RESOURCES BY USING TEMPLATES
Azure Resource Manager (ARM) Templates
Deploy Virtual Machine (VM) Extensions
CREATE & CONFIGURE VMS
Create A VM
Manage Images Using Azure Compute Gallery
Configure Azure Disk Encryption
Move VMs Between Resource Groups
Manage VM Sizes & Adding Data Disks
Configure VM Network Settings
Configure VM Availability Options
Deploy & Configure VM Scale Sets
CREATE & CONFIGURE CONTAINERS
Azure Container Instances
Configure Storage For Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Configure Scaling For AKS
Configure Network Connections For AKS
Upgrade An AKS Cluster
Create & Configure Azure Container Apps
CREATE & CONFIGURE AZURE APP SERVICE
Create & Deploy An App Service & Plan
Secure An App Service
Configure Custom Domain Names
Configure Backup For An App Service
Configure Deployment Settings
CONFIGURE VIRTUAL NETWORKS
Virtual Networks & Subnets
Virtual Network Peering
IP Addresses & User Defined Network Routes
Azure DNS
CONFIGURE SECURE ACCESS TO VIRTUAL NETWORKS
Network & Application Security Groups
Evaluate Effective Security Rules
Implement Azure Bastion
Configure Service Endpoints On Subnets
Configure Private Endpoints
CONFIGURE LOAD BALANCING
Configure Azure Application Gateway
Configure An Internal Or Public Load Balancer
Troubleshoot Load Balancing
MONITOR VIRTUAL NETWORKING
Monitor On-Premises Connectivity
Azure Monitor For Networks
Use Azure Network Watcher
Troubleshoot Networking
MONITOR RESOURCES BY USING AZURE MONITOR
Configure & Interpret Metrics
Configure Azure Monitor Logs
Configure VM Insights
IMPLEMENT BACKUP AND RECOVERY
Create An Azure Recovery Services Vault
Create An Azure Backup Vault
Site-To-Site Recovery Using Azure Site Recovery
Configure & Review Backup Reports

Certification 2: Microsoft Certified Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (2 x exams)

1. Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure (AZ-800)

DEPLOY ACTIVE DIRECTORY FOR HYBRID ENVIRONMENTS
Course Overview
Logical Vs Physical Components
AD DS Objects
AD DS Structural Components
Functional Levels And FSMO Roles
Deploy On-Premises Domain Controllers
Deploy Azure Domain Controllers
Examine Read-Only Domain Controllers (RDOCs)
Pre-Stage A RODC Remo
Deploy A RODC Demo
Configure A RODC Demo
Transfer FSMO Roles Using Active Directory Tools
Examine Ntdsutil.Exe Regarding FSMO Roles
Transfer FSMO Roles Using PowerShell
Examine Forest And Domain Trusts
Deploy A Child Domain Demo
Configure Conditional Forwarders Demo
Configure External Trust Demo
Configure Shortcut Trust Demo
Examine AD DS Sites
Configure AD DS Sites Demo
Configure Site Links Demo
Configure Site Link Cost And Replication Demo
Configure Subnets Demo
Configure Site Link Bridging Demo
Manage Replication Via Active Directory Tools
Manage Replication Vis Commands
Create And Manage Users In AD DS Demo
Examine Groups In AD DS
Create And Manage Groups In AD DS Demo
Create And Manage Groups Using PowerShell Demo
Create And Manage OUs In AD DS
Manage Users And Groups In Trust Relationships
Examine Group Managed Service Accounts (GMSAs)
Create And Manage GMSAs Demo
Join Windows Servers To On-Premise AD DS
Join Windows Servers To Azure AD DS
Examine AD DS, Azure AD DS, And Azure AD
Deploy Azure AD DS Demo
Deploy An Azure AD Custom Domain Demo
Examine Hybrid Identity With Azure AD And AD DS
Examine Azure AD Connect
Implement Idfix To Check AD DS Demo
Implement Azure AD Connect Demo
Examine Azure AD Connect Synchronization
Manage Azure AD Connect Synchronization Demo
Examine Azure AD Connect Cloud Sync
Install Azure AD Connect Cloud Sync Agent Demo
Implement Azure AD Connect Cloud Sync Demo
Manage Azure AD DS Demo
Manage Azure AD Connect Health Demo
Examine On-Premises And Hybrid Authentication
Examine AD DS Passwords
Configure And Manage AD DS Passwords Demo
Examine Group Policy In AD DS
Implement Group Policy In AD DS Demo
Implement Group Policy Preferences In AD DS Demo
Implement Group Policy In Azure AD DS Demo
USE AZURE SERVICES TO MANAGE WORKLOADS AND SERVERS
Deploy A WAC Gateway Server Demo
Configure A WAC Target Machine Demo
Examine PowerShell Remoting
Configure PowerShell Remoting Demo
Examine CredSSP For 2nd Hop Remoting
Examine Kerberos Delegation For 2nd Hop Remoting
Configure CredSSP And Kerberos Delegation Demo
Examine JEA For PowerShell Remoting
Turn On PowerShell Logging For JEA Demo
Create A JEA Role Capability File Demo
Create A JEA Session Configuration File Demo
Register The JEA Session Configuration Demo
Manage Windows Servers Using Azure Arc
Assign Azure Policy Guest Configuration
Deploy Azure Services Using Azure VM Extensions
Implement Azure Automation
Integrate Windows Servers With Log Analytics
Manage Updates In A Hybrid Environment
Integrate Windows Servers With Defender For Cloud
Manage IaaS VMs With Azure DSC
Create A Runbook To Automate VM Tasks
MANAGE HYBRID VIRTUAL MACHINES AND CONTAINERS
Enable VM Enhanced Session Mode
Manage VM Using PowerShell And SSH Direct
Configure Nested Virtualization
Configure VM Memory
Configure Integration Services
Configure Discrete Device Assignment
Configure VM Resource Groups
Configure VM CPU Groups
Configure Hypervisor Scheduling Types
Manage VM Checkpoints
Implement High Availability For VMs
Manage VHD And VHDX Files
Configure Hyper-V Network Adapter
Configure NIC Teaming
Configure Hyper-V Switch
Create Windows Server Container Images
Manage Windows Server Container Images
Configure Container Networking
Manage Container Instances
Manage Data Disks
Resize Azure VM
Configure Azure VM Continuous Delivery
Configure Connections To VMs
Manage Azure VM Network Configuration
IMPLEMENT A HYBRID NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE
Integrate DNS With AD DS
Create And Manage DNS Zones And Records
Configure DNS Forwarding/Conditional Forwarding
Integrate Windows DNS And Azure DNS Private Zones
Implement DNSSEC
Implement And Configure On-Premises DHCP Server
Create And Manage Scopes
Create And Manage IP Reservations
Implement DHCP High Availability
Implement And Manage IPAM
Resolve IP Address Issues In Hybrid Environments
Implement And Manage The Remote Access Role
Implement Site-To-Site VPN
Implement And Manage Network Policy Server Role
Examine Web Application Proxy Implementation
Implement And Manage Azure Network Adapter
Implement And Manage Azure Extended Network
Examine Azure Relay Implementation
Implement Azure Virtual WAN
Implement Azure AD Application Proxy
MANAGE HYBRID STORAGE AND FILE SERVICES
Create Azure File Sync Service
Create Sync Groups And Cloud Endpoints
Register Servers
Create Server Endpoints
Configure Cloud Tiering
Monitor File Sync
Migrate DFS To Azure File Sync
Configure Windows Server File Share Access
Configure File Screens
Configure FSRM Quotas
Configure BranchCache
Examine Distributed File System (DFS)
Implement And Configure DFS
Configure Disks And Volumes
Configure And Manage Storage Spaces
Configure And Manage Storage Replica
Configure Data Deduplication
Configure SMB Direct
Configure Storage QoS
Configure File Systems

2. Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services (AZ-801)

COURSE OVERVIEW
Course Overview
SECURE WINDOWS ON-PREM AND HYBRID INFRASTRUCTURES
Configure And Manage Microsoft Defender For Servers
Configure And Manage Exploit Protection
Configure And Manage Windows Defender Application Control
Configure And Manage Windows Defender Credential Guard And SmartScreen
Implement OS Security Using Group Policies
Configure Password Policies And Password Block Lists
Secure Domain Controllers
Configure Authentication Policies And Silos
Configure Account Security
Manage AD Built-In Administrative Groups
Implement And Manage Microsoft Defender For Identity
Use Microsoft Sentinel To Monitor On-Prem Servers And VMs
Use Microsoft Defender For Cloud To Remediate Security Issues
Manage Windows Defender Firewall
Implement Domain Isolation And Connection Security Rules
Manage Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption
Manage Disk Encryption For Azure VMs
MANAGE WINDOWS FAILOVER CLUSTERS
Implement A Windows Server Failover Cluster
Implement A Stretch Cluster Across Regions
Configure Storage For Failover Clustering
Configure Networking For Failover Clustering
Manage Cluster Quorum
Manage Cluster Updates
Failover And Recover A Cluster Node
Upgrade Nodes To Windows Server 2022
Manage Failover Clusters Using Windows Admin Center
Using Storage Spaces Direct
MANAGE AND IMPLEMENT WINDOWS SERVER RECOVERY
Manage Backup For Windows Server In Azure
Using Azure Backup Server
Configure Backup Using Built-In Backup Agent
Recover VMs Using Snapshots
Configure Recovery For On-Prem VMs
Configure Recovery For Azure VMs
Manage Hyper-V Replication And Failover
MIGRATE TO WINDOWS SERVER
Transfer Data And Shares
Using Storage Migration Service
Migrate To Azure File Shares
Deploy And Configure Azure Migrate Appliance
Migrate Workloads To Azure IaaS
Migrate IIS
Migrate Hyper-V Hosts
Migrate RDS Host Servers
Migrate DHCP
Migrate Print Servers
Migrate IIS Workloads To Azure Web Apps
Migrate IIS Workloads To Containers
Migrate AD DS Objects
Upgrade An Existing Forest
MONITOR AND TROUBLESHOOT WINDOWS SERVER
Monitor Windows Server With Performance Monitor
Monitor VMs Using Windows Admin Center
Analyze Data Using System Insights
Manage Event Logs
Deploy Azure Monitor Agents
Manage Performance And Alerts In Azure
Troubleshoot Hybrid Network Connectivity
Troubleshoot On-Prem Connectivity
Troubleshoot Deployment Failures
Troubleshoot Booting Failures
Troubleshoot Disk Encryption Issues
Troubleshoot VM Connection Issues
Restore Objects From AD Recycle Bin
Using Directory Services Restore Mode
Recover SYSVOL
Troubleshoot AD Replication
Troubleshoot Hybrid Authentication Issues
Troubleshoot On-Prem Active Directory

Certification exams included:

AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator
AZ-800: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure
AZ-801: Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services

Live labs included:

AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator

Practice tests included:

AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator (Kaplan)
AZ-800: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure (Kaplan)
AZ-801: Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services (MeasureUP)

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Salary and job prospect information

We use two excellent third-party resources to allow you to check your earning potential and job prospects before starting this course.

The first is IT JobsWatch, which allows you to check what employers are paying people on average with specific skill sets. Click here to see what Desktop Administrators are earning on average in the UK.

The second is Acclaim, which allows you to see what type of Enterprise Administrator related job titles are paying and where in the country these jobs are. Click here to view this insightful information.

How does this course bundle work?

This course bundle is made up of three main resources as shown below. Each certification course has as its own set of resources, i.e. 1 x course material, 1 x MeasureUP or Kaplan practice exam, 1 x official Microsoft exam. Each resource is designed to work in conjunction with each other to ensure the successful path to certification. You will complete one course and exam, then repeat the process for the remaining courses if you wish to gain the remaining certifications. Remember, this course bundle contains three separate Microsoft certifications. You only need to complete the exams in each certification course to gain that specific certification. Read below to learn more about the resources that make up this course.

Video Learning

Access to video based online learning material. Tutors use diagrams and illustrations to teach the classes, as well as giving demonstrations. Lessons are pre-recorded allowing you to fast-forward, rewind and pause at any time throughout the lessons. Videos can be viewed on different devices including a desktop computer, laptop, tablet, and smart phone.

Live labs
The hands-on live labs allow you to experience practical application of course concepts in an authentic online environment 24/7, all from the comfort of your home or office. The lab environment allows you to test and apply your skills as you learn. These labs also come with tasks challenging what you have learnt.

MeasureUP Practice Exams

After working your way through each course, you should be ready to start revising for your official exams. To do this, we provide you with a MeasureUP or Kaplan practice test. MeasureUP are the official provider to Microsoft for practice tests. These are the closest experience to the actual exam you’ll be taking. Scroll down to learn more about MeasureUP and the practice tests.

Official Microsoft Exams

Having confidently passed the practice tests, you will be ready to sit the official Microsoft exams – which we will book on your behalf. These are known as an ‘online, web-proctored exams’. This means they can be taken at home. One of the requirements of taking these exams is that you must have a web camera so a proctor can observe you during the exams. This is to ensure no cheating takes place.

How long will it take me to complete each course?

This is dependent on several factors such as your level of experience of the subject matter, the amount of time you can dedicate to the course each week, and how quickly you absorb information. Each course video is between 1–30 hours. Learners can finish a single course from anywhere between 1-3 months. You will have full access to the resources for 12 months and must take your exams within this period.

Please note that if you opt to pay for this course through installments, you will not be able to book your exam/s until your full balance is paid.

What do I need?

This course is online and accessible 24/7. You can do it from any where in the world, any time of the day providing you have an internet connection. No apps are required to access the course resources. You simply do it from your browser. For the best user experience, we recommend Google Chrome.

MeasureUP practice tests

As part of this course, you will get access to MeasureUP practice tests to help prepare you for the Microsoft exams as part of this bundle. MeasureUP practice tests are endorsed by Microsoft and used as the official practice tests of Microsoft certification exams.

Features of MeasureUP practice tests:

Questions are similar to exam questions, allowing you to test your knowledge of exam objectives
Detailed explanations for both correct and distractor answers reinforce the material
‘Study Mode’ covers all objectives ensuring topics are covered
‘Certification Mode’ (timed) prepares students for exam taking conditions
Instant, drill-down score reports tell you exactly the areas to focus on