AZ-801 has been retired
Exam retirement notice. Microsoft retired Exam AZ-801: Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services on September 30, 2026. Microsoft states that retired exams can no longer be taken, so AZ-801 cannot be scheduled or sat. This page is kept for reference.
Microsoft’s Windows Server certification page states that once AZ-800 and AZ-801 retire, AZ-802 remains the available path to earn the certification, and Microsoft now lists AZ-802 as the required exam. AZ-800 was retired on the same day as AZ-801. Sources: Microsoft’s exam retirement list and the AZ-801 page on Microsoft Learn.
What AZ-801 covered
For reference, these were the skill areas in Microsoft’s AZ-801 study guide (skills measured as of October 6, 2025) before the exam retired.
- Secure Windows Server on-premises and hybrid infrastructures (25–30%) — Secure Windows Server operating system; Secure a hybrid Active Directory infrastructure; Identify and remediate Windows Server security issues by using Azure services; Secure Windows Server networking; Secure Windows Server storage
- Implement and manage Windows Server high availability (15–20%) — Implement a Windows Server failover cluster; Manage failover clustering; Implement and manage Storage Spaces Direct
- Implement disaster recovery (10–15%) — Manage backup and recovery for Windows Server; Implement disaster recovery by using Azure Site Recovery; Protect virtual machines by using Hyper-V replicas
- Migrate servers and workloads (20–25%) — Migrate on-premises storage to on-premises servers or Azure; Migrate on-premises servers by using Azure Migrate; Migrate workloads from previous Windows Server versions to the most current version; Migrate IIS workloads to Azure; Migrate an on-premises AD forest to Windows Server 2025
- Monitor and troubleshoot Windows Server environments (15–20%) — Monitor Windows Server by using Windows Server tools and Azure services; Troubleshoot Windows Server issues; Troubleshoot Active Directory
AZ-802: the current exam for this certification
Exam AZ-802: Administering Windows Server is the exam Microsoft now lists for the certification. It is a separate exam with its own skills outline, so prepare against the AZ-802 study guide rather than AZ-801 material.
AZ-802 skill areas
- Deploy and manage AD DS (20–25%) — Deploy and manage AD DS domain controllers; Configure and manage multi-site, multi-domain, and multi-forest environments; Create and manage AD DS security principals; Manage Windows Server by using domain-based Group Policies
- Manage Windows Server instances and workloads in a hybrid environment (10–15%) — Configure remote management for Windows Server instances in a hybrid environment; Manage Windows Server instances and workloads by using Azure services in a hybrid environment
- Manage virtual machines (10–15%) — Manage Hyper-V and guest VM; Manage Windows Server VMs in Azure
- Implement and manage an on-premises and hybrid networking infrastructure (10–15%) — Implement on-premises and hybrid name resolution; Manage IP addressing in on-premises and hybrid scenarios
- Manage storage and file services (15–20%) — Configure and manage Azure Files; Configure and manage Windows Server file shares; Configure Windows Server storage
- Secure Windows Server infrastructure (10–15%) — Secure Windows Server operating system; Secure AD DS
- Monitor and troubleshoot Windows Server environments (15–20%) — Monitor by using Windows Server tools and Azure services; Troubleshoot Windows Server issues; Troubleshoot Active Directory
See the AZ-802 exam voucher for country and region pricing, or read Microsoft’s AZ-802 study guide.
AZ-801 vouchers and existing orders
- AZ-801 vouchers are no longer sold. Microsoft no longer offers the exam, so EvolveSkill has withdrawn this voucher.
- No automatic transfer. This page does not state that a voucher issued for AZ-801 can be used for AZ-802 or any other exam.
- Already ordered an AZ-801 voucher? Contact us with your order number.
- Already certified? Microsoft states that certifications you have already earned stay on the transcript in your Microsoft Learn profile.
Frequently asked questions
Is the AZ-801 exam still available?
No. Microsoft retired Exam AZ-801: Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services on September 30, 2026. Microsoft states that retired exams can no longer be taken.
When was AZ-801 retired?
On September 30, 2026. Microsoft retired AZ-800 and AZ-801 on the same day.
What is the current exam for the Windows Server certification?
AZ-802: Administering Windows Server. Microsoft states that once AZ-800 and AZ-801 retire, AZ-802 remains the available path to earn the certification.
Can I still buy an AZ-801 exam voucher?
No. AZ-801 can no longer be taken, so EvolveSkill no longer sells a voucher for it. See the AZ-802 exam voucher for the current exam.
Can I use an AZ-801 voucher for AZ-802?
This page does not state that a voucher issued for AZ-801 can be used for AZ-802 or any other exam. If you ordered an AZ-801 voucher from EvolveSkill, contact us with your order number.
What did the AZ-801 exam cover?
Microsoft listed these skill areas: Secure Windows Server on-premises and hybrid infrastructures (25–30%); Implement and manage Windows Server high availability (15–20%); Implement disaster recovery (10–15%); Migrate servers and workloads (20–25%); Monitor and troubleshoot Windows Server environments (15–20%).
What happens to a certification I already earned?
Microsoft states that certifications already earned stay on the transcript in your Microsoft Learn profile.
Looking for the current exam?
Microsoft no longer offers AZ-801. AZ-802 is the current exam for this certification.
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