AZ-800 Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure Exam

Eager to master hybrid server management? Discover how to administer Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure on Azure, setting your path towards the Microsoft Certified: Azure Hybrid Infrastructure Administrator Associate certification!

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Manage Hyper-V and guest virtual machines

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When configuring Hyper-V network adapters, you must choose the right options to support performance, security, and compatibility. This is especially true...

Configuring Hyper-V virtual switches is essential for network connectivity and isolation for VMs. There are three types of virtual switches: external, internal, an...

GPU partitioning lets administrators carve out discrete GPU resources for virtual machines running on Hyper-V hosts or Azure Stack HCI cl...

Hyper-V failover clusters are designed to keep virtual machines running even when a node or site fails. By provisioning cluster nodes across different

The Host Guardian Service (HGS) is central to protecting virtual machines by providing attestation of Hyper-V hosts. This service ensures hosts are trusted before acti...

Securing remote shell access to virtual machines (VMs) in Azure is crucial to maintain infrastructure integrity. Administrators often use PowerShell remoting and Secure She...

The resource allocation and scheduling strategies are vital for balancing workloads within a Hyper-V environment. They help ensure consistent performa...

Hyper-V virtual hard disks are the storage containers that hold a VM’s operating system, applications, and data. There are two main formats: VHD and VHDX,...

Network interface card (NIC) teaming is a way to group multiple physical NICs so they work together inside a Hyper-V host or a guest virtual machine. This approac...

Enhanced Session Mode in Hyper-V gives administrators more control and a smoother experience when working with virtual machines (VMs). This mode enables clipboard sharing,...

Nested virtualization is the ability to run a Hyper-V virtual machine inside another Hyper-V VM. In Azure, you must choose a VM generation and size that supports neste...

Adaptive Memory Configuration is a key technique for managing VM memory in Azure. It allows for dynamic memory allocation, adjusting RAM based on workload demands. By usin...

Integration Services are a collection of enhancements for Hyper-V virtual machines that enable seamless host-guest communication. These services provide improved time sync...

Discrete Device Assignment (DDA) is a Hyper-V feature that lets a virtual machine access a physical PCIe device directly. By using DDA, you can improve performance and gai...

Managing VM checkpoints is essential for quick VM recovery and testing. A checkpoint is a point-in-time copy that captures the VM’s memory, disk, and settings. In Azure St...

Secure live migration lets you move running Hyper-V virtual machines with little to no downtime, keeping applications available during transfer. This process protects