Microsoft Exam AZ-800: Guide to Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure

Lab Setup Guide -- A detailed description of the lab configuration necessary to perform the hands-on activities is provided in the preface of the book so students are ready to perform hands-on activities right at the start of the course.

Step-by-Step Hands-On Activities -- Plentiful field-tested hands-on activities guide students through tasks such as installation, configuration and usage of Windows Server roles and services.

Extensive Review Materials -- Knowledge-check questions throughout each module help students gauge their understanding of the material before they move on to the next section. End-of-module summaries and review questions reinforce the concepts learned in each module.

Critical Thinking Case Projects -- Case projects provide in-class discussion opportunities as well as critical thinking assignments for a deeper understanding of the topics covered in each module.

Abundant Screen Captures and Diagrams -- Images provide visual reinforcement of the text and hands-on activities.

Exam Objectives -- Each section in every module lists the AZ-800 exam objectives covered in that section, allowing students to verify their understanding of the certification exam objectives.

Lab Simulations -- Students can use the lab simulations to perform some hands-on tasks without requiring a full lab setup or subscription fees to Microsoft Azure. Simulations allow students to practice their problem-solving skills in a guided, step-by-step virtual environment, providing interactive learning activities and exercises that are innovative and engaging.

Live Virtual Machine Labs -- Provide hands-on practice and allow students to troubleshoot and explore different solutions in a safe, sandbox environment using real Cisco hardware and virtualized Windows, Linux and UNIX operating systems.