Microsoft AZ-801 Practice Status: Hybrid Advanced Services

AZ-801 is the advanced-services exam for Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate. Microsoft lists AZ-800 and AZ-801 as scheduled to retire on September 30, 2026.

This page keeps AZ-801 search intent live so candidates can avoid starting an outdated plan and choose the closest current Azure, Windows Server hybrid, or administration route.

Current equivalent or adjacent route

What AZ-801 covered

• Windows Server security and hybrid security controls
• migration and recovery for Windows Server environments
• monitoring, troubleshooting, and advanced hybrid services
• Azure Arc, Azure Update Manager, Azure Policy, Azure Monitor, and VM administration patterns

Practice bank status

• Current status: replaced or retiring route
• Exact IT Mastery simulator for AZ-801: not being expanded as a primary new route
• Best use right now: use this page to redirect AZ-801 search intent toward live Azure administrator and adjacent status pages
• Recommended next page: AZ-104

Official sources

• Microsoft exam retirement list
• Exam AZ-801