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AZ-802 Certification Guide: The Windows Server Exam That Replaced AZ-800 and AZ-801

Nathaniel Miller

AZ-802 is now the exam for Microsoft’s Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate. AZ-800 and AZ-801 retired on September 30, 2026. If you are starting today, you sit one exam, Administering Windows Server, not the old two-exam split. Microsoft lists the exam at 120 minutes, with a passing score of 700 or higher. It is an […] Read More: AZ-802 Certification Guide: The Windows Server Exam That Replaced AZ-800 and AZ-801

AB-731 AI Transformation Leader: What the Exam Covers and Who Should Take It

Nathaniel Miller

If leadership is being asked to roll out Microsoft 365 Copilot and nobody can say when Copilot Studio fits and when Foundry fits, start with AB-731. Microsoft’s AI Transformation Leader exam checks whether a business leader can spot a real generative AI use case, pick the Microsoft tool that matches it, and plan adoption. You […] Read More: AB-731 AI Transformation Leader: What the Exam Covers and Who Should Take It

Azure Certification Path 2026: Levels, Costs, and Order

Nathaniel Miller

Microsoft’s Azure certification path is organized into three levels (Fundamentals, Associate, Expert) plus specialty and hybrid credentials. Exams cost about $99 at Fundamentals and about $165 for everything above it. The right starting point depends on whether you are new to cloud or already administering it. Unlike the older Microsoft program, the current path is […] Read More: Azure Certification Path 2026: Levels, Costs, and Order

Microsoft Azure Training & Certifications: How to Upskill Your Team for the Cloud Era

Colin Schmit

Introduction Cloud adoption is no longer a future initiative — it’s a present-day business requirement. From infrastructure modernization to security, data analytics, and AI workloads, Microsoft Azure has become one of the most widely adopted cloud platforms globally. As a result, Microsoft Azure certifications are now among the most in-demand credentials for IT professionals and […] Read More: Microsoft Azure Training & Certifications: How to Upskill Your Team for the Cloud Era

Essential Updates to Know for Microsoft SharePoint Administrators

Colin Schmit

As SharePoint evolves, administrators must stay on top of the latest features and functionalities to optimize their environments. Microsoft has introduced significant updates to SharePoint Online, enhancing collaboration, security, and usability. This article delves into the most impactful changes that SharePoint administrators should be aware of to date. Simplified Content Management with Copilot Integration Microsoft’s […] Read More: Essential Updates to Know for Microsoft SharePoint Administrators

Microsoft’s Open-Book Certification Exams: What You Need to Know

Colin Schmit

Microsoft has introduced a new policy for its role-based certification exams. Candidates can now access Microsoft Learn content during the exam. Here’s a breakdown of this change and its implications. All role-based certification exams, including associate, expert, and specialty levels, will now permit candidates to reference Microsoft Learn content. This is to aid candidates in […] Read More: Microsoft’s Open-Book Certification Exams: What You Need to Know