Dear Learner
If you're currently preparing for AZ-800 or AZ-801, there's an important Microsoft certification update you should know about.
Both exams retire on September 30, 2026.
That means if you're already preparing for the Windows Server Hybrid Administrator path, now is the time to review your timeline and decide.
What’s changing?
AZ-800 and AZ-801
→ Retire September 30, 2026
AZ-802: Administering Windows Server
→ The new available exam path for the Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Administrator Associate certification.
Microsoft's new path brings the certification to a single exam, covering core Windows Server administration across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, including identity, networking, storage, virtual machines, security, and monitoring.
→ Already preparing for AZ-800/AZ-801? You have time to work toward the current exams before they retire.
→ Planning to move to AZ-802? We've got you covered.
AZ-802 Practice Tests are going live on Whizlabs this September.
