Detailed Exam Domain Coverage

Implement and manage hybrid Active Directory (40%)
- Topics: Plan and implement an Azure AD Connect deployment, Configure and manage Azure AD Sync and Azure AD Connect Health, Implement Azure AD Join and hybrid Azure AD joined devices
Manage and maintain the Windows Server hybrid infrastructure (25%)
- Topics: Plan and implement Windows Server 2022 Core infrastructure, Implement and manage virtual machines on Azure virtual machines, Implement and manage a Windows Server 2022 Storage Spaces Direct deployment
Implement and manage a hybrid networking solution (20%)
- Topics: Plan and implement Azure Load Balancer, Configure and manage network virtual appliances on Azure, Implement and manage Windows Server 2022 Software Load Balancer
Manage and monitor the Windows Server hybrid infrastructure (15%)
- Topics: Implement and manage Azure Monitor, Implement and manage Windows Admin Center, Implement and manage Windows Server 2022 Windows Defender

Course Description

Passing the Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate exam requires a deep understanding of both on-premises Windows Server environments and cloud-based Azure services. I have designed this comprehensive practice test course to help you bridge that gap and build the exact skills needed to succeed.

I created a massive database of 1500 highly targeted practice questions to mirror the difficulty, format, and structure of the actual certification exam. Rather than just memorizing answers, my goal is to help you understand the core concepts behind hybrid architectures. That is why every single question in this course comes with a detailed, in-depth explanation covering not only why the correct answer is right, but exactly why every other option is incorrect.

This testing structure allows you to identify your weak spots immediately, whether you are struggling with Azure AD Connect health, Windows Server 2022 Storage Spaces Direct, Azure Load Balancer, or Windows Admin Center implementations. By working through these scenarios, you will gain the practical insights required to plan, implement, and manage a robust hybrid Windows Server infrastructure in the real world.

Below are three sample questions to give you a preview of the quality and depth you will find inside the course.

Sample Question 1 You are planning to deploy Azure AD Connect to synchronize your on-premises Active Directory with Azure AD. Which of the following tools should you use specifically to monitor the sync health, performance, and identify potential synchronization errors?

A. Azure AD Connect Health
B. Windows Admin Center
C. Azure Monitor
D. System Center Operations Manager
E. Azure Network Watcher
F. Azure AD Sync Manager
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
- A is correct because Azure AD Connect Health provides robust monitoring of your on-premises identity infrastructure, giving you deep insights into synchronization errors, performance metrics, and alerts for Azure AD Connect.
- B is incorrect because Windows Admin Center is a local management tool for Windows Servers and clusters, not natively designed for monitoring Azure AD synchronization health.
- C is incorrect because while Azure Monitor collects telemetry from cloud and on-premises environments, Azure AD Connect Health is the dedicated, purpose-built tool for identity sync telemetry.
- D is incorrect because System Center Operations Manager is an enterprise data center monitoring solution that does not natively replace the specialized identity insights of Azure AD Connect Health.
- E is incorrect because Azure Network Watcher is used to monitor, diagnose, and gain insights into network health and performance in Azure, not identity synchronization.
- F is incorrect because Azure AD Sync Manager is used to configure sync rules, not primarily as an ongoing health and performance monitoring dashboard.

Sample Question 2 You need to implement a Windows Server 2022 Storage Spaces Direct deployment to provide highly available storage for your virtualization environment. What is the absolute minimum number of servers required to form a supported Storage Spaces Direct cluster?

A. 1 server
B. 2 servers
C. 3 servers
D. 4 servers
E. 5 servers
F. 16 servers
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
- A is incorrect because Storage Spaces Direct requires a cluster to provide fault tolerance across separate physical nodes, which cannot be achieved with a single server.
- B is correct because the minimum supported number of nodes for a Windows Server 2022 Storage Spaces Direct cluster is 2 servers.
- C is incorrect because while 3 servers offer better fault tolerance (allowing for a three-way mirror), it is not the bare minimum requirement.
- D is incorrect because 4 servers are required for more advanced resiliency types like dual parity, but 2 is the minimum to form the cluster.
- E is incorrect because 5 servers exceed the minimum requirement.
- F is incorrect because 16 servers is the maximum supported number of nodes in a Windows Server Storage Spaces Direct cluster, not the minimum.

Sample Question 3 You are configuring a hybrid networking solution. You need to distribute inbound network traffic across multiple virtual machines located in an Azure Virtual Network. Which service is the most appropriate native Layer 4 load balancing solution for this requirement?

A. Azure Load Balancer
B. Azure Application Gateway
C. Azure Front Door
D. Windows Server 2022 Software Load Balancer
E. Azure Traffic Manager
F. Azure Virtual Network NAT
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
- A is correct because Azure Load Balancer operates at Layer 4 (TCP/UDP) of the OSI model and distributes inbound and outbound traffic among healthy virtual machines in a virtual network.
- B is incorrect because Azure Application Gateway is a Layer 7 (HTTP/HTTPS) web traffic load balancer, which is over-engineered if you only need Layer 4 distribution.
- C is incorrect because Azure Front Door is a global, Layer 7 load balancer and Content Delivery Network designed for web applications.
- D is incorrect because while Windows Server 2022 Software Load Balancer can route traffic, Azure Load Balancer is the native, fully managed Azure service built exactly for distributing traffic to Azure VMs.
- E is incorrect because Azure Traffic Manager is a DNS-based traffic load balancer, not a Layer 4 network traffic distributor.
- F is incorrect because Azure Virtual Network NAT simplifies outbound-only internet connectivity for virtual networks and does not perform inbound load balancing across VMs.
Welcome to the Mock Exam Practice Tests Academy to help you prepare for your Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate.
You can retake the exams as many times as you want.
This is a huge original question bank.
You get support from instructors if you have questions.
Each question has a detailed explanation.
Mobile-compatible with the Udemy app.

I hope that by now you are convinced! And there are a lot more questions inside the course.