azStorage01

In this detailed Hyper-V lab tutorial for the AZ-800: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure certification, we build and configure enterprise storage solutions from the ground up. We cover all the key storage topics you need to master for the exam and real-world hybrid environments: Storage Spaces: Creating storage pools, virtual disks with different resiliency settings (Simple, Mirror, Parity), tiering, and management using PowerShell and Server Manager. Storage Spaces Direct (S2D): Full Hyper-V lab deployment of a disaggregated or converged S2D cluster, including network configuration, cluster creation, fault domains, and highly available storage volumes. Azure Files: Setting up Azure File Shares, connecting them to on-premises and Azure VMs, identity-based authentication (Azure AD / Entra ID), SMB vs NFS, quotas, and best practices for hybrid file services. Azure File Sync: Deploying and configuring Azure File Sync for multi-site synchronization, cloud tiering, cloud endpoints, server endpoints, and troubleshooting sync conflicts and performance. Partitions and Volumes: Working with GPT vs MBR, creating and managing volumes, ReFS vs NTFS file systems, deduplication, compression, thin provisioning, and storage optimization techniques. This lab uses a realistic Hyper-V environment with multiple Windows Server VMs to simulate production-like scenarios you'll encounter in enterprise hybrid infrastructures. Lab Files & Scripts: GitHub Repository: https://github.com/19BlueBomber87/26s... Whether you're studying for the AZ-800 exam, preparing for the AZ-801, or looking to strengthen your Windows Server storage skills, this video gives you practical, step-by-step guidance with real configuration examples and common troubleshooting issues. If you’re in IT operations, infrastructure, or hybrid cloud administration, these storage technologies are critical for modern deployments involving on-premises servers, Hyper-V, Failover Clustering, and Azure services. Drop any questions or issues you run into during your own lab in the comments — I check them regularly and help where I can. 👍 Like if this helped your AZ-800 journey 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications for the full 26s-AZ800-Labs series #AZ800 #WindowsServer #StorageSpaces #StorageSpacesDirect #S2D #AzureFiles #AzureFileSync #HyperVLab #WindowsServer2025 #MicrosoftCertified #ITCertification