Systems Engineer Bootcamp · Microsoft AZ‑802
Run Windows Server like a pro. Get Microsoft certified.
A free, live, bilingual bootcamp that prepares you for Microsoft's AZ‑802 exam (Windows Server Administrator Associate). Learn Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP and hybrid management with working engineers, in hands-on labs.
Why systems engineering
Every organization runs on servers and identities
Identity is the new perimeter
Active Directory and Entra ID decide who can access what. People who run them well are always in demand.
Hybrid is the norm
Most companies run servers on-premises and in Azure at the same time. AZ-802 is built around exactly that.
Automation saves the day
PowerShell turns hours of clicking into a script you can run on a thousand machines.
Built around the exam
Every AZ‑802 domain, covered
AZ-802 (Administering Windows Server) replaced AZ-800 and AZ-801 in 2026. Here's how Microsoft's skills outline maps to our modules (weight ranges are Microsoft's).
- Deploy and manage AD DSModules 02 · 0320–25%
- Manage Windows Server in a hybrid environmentModules 06 · 0710–15%
- Manage virtual machinesModule 0110–15%
- On-premises and hybrid networkingModule 0410–15%
- Storage and file servicesModule 0115–20%
- Secure Windows Server infrastructureModules 02 · 0310–15%
- Monitor and troubleshootModules 01 · 02 · 0715–20%
Beyond the exam
Modules 05 (Microsoft Intune) and 08 (Linux) aren't on AZ-802, but every systems job asks for them. They prepare you for MD-102 and Linux+ next.
Your route
From first server to AZ‑802
- 01Windows Server
- 02Active Directory
- 03Group Policy
- 04DNS & DHCP
- 05Intune
- 06Entra ID
- 07PowerShell
- 08Linux
- 09Exam prep
- GoalAZ‑802 certified
- 01Coming soon
Windows Server Fundamentals
Install, configure and manage Windows Server: roles and features, Hyper-V virtual machines, storage and file services, updates and monitoring.
- 02Coming soon
Active Directory
Domains, OUs, users, groups and permissions — plus replication, securing domain controllers and troubleshooting AD.
- 03Coming soon
Group Policy
Configure thousands of machines at once with GPOs: linking, precedence, filtering, security baselines and troubleshooting.
- 04Coming soon
DNS & DHCP
The services every network depends on: zones, records, scopes, reservations and failover.
- 05Coming soon
Microsoft Intune
Enroll, configure and secure Windows and mobile devices with Intune and compliance policies.
- 06Coming soon
Entra ID & Hybrid Identity
Microsoft Entra ID, conditional access, syncing on-premises Active Directory to the cloud, and managing servers with Azure Arc.
- 07Coming soon
PowerShell Automation
Automate and manage servers remotely with PowerShell: cmdlets, pipelines, scripts, remoting and JEA, and Azure Automation runbooks.
- 08Coming soon
Linux Server Administration
Users, permissions, services, package management and hardening on Linux servers.
How you get exam-ready
Live teaching, real labs, exam focus
- 01
Live sessions with systems engineers
Every topic taught live on Zoom, with time for your questions and real stories from production.
- 02
Your own lab domain
Build a Windows Server domain with Hyper-V or a free Azure trial: domain controllers, GPOs, DNS, DHCP and file servers.
- 03
PowerShell from day one
Every task done twice — once in the GUI, once in PowerShell — so automation becomes a habit.
- 04
A cohort and mentors
Learn with a group going through the same path, with mentors to unblock you between sessions.
- 05
Exam readiness review
Before you book AZ-802, we go through every domain together and use Microsoft's free practice assessment to find the gaps.
- 06
Bilingual, and free
Sessions and materials in French and English. The bootcamp costs nothing.
After AZ‑802
Where it takes you
Roles to aim for
- Systems Administrator
- Windows Server Administrator
- IT Support Specialist (Tier 2)
- Junior Systems Engineer
What comes next
- MD-102 — Endpoint Administrator (Intune)
- AZ-104 — Azure Administrator
- Linux+ or RHCSA
- Our Cloud Engineer path
We introduce graduates to employers looking for bilingual systems talent. For employers →
Questions about the bootcamp
Do I need experience?
No. We start from installing Windows Server and build up to Active Directory, Group Policy and hybrid management. Comfort with computers is enough.
Is the AZ-802 exam included?
The bootcamp is free. The exam itself is booked and paid with Microsoft (through Pearson VUE), when you're ready.
What happened to AZ-800 and AZ-801?
Microsoft retired them on September 30, 2026. AZ-802 is the single exam for the Windows Server Administrator Associate certification now, and it's what we prepare you for.
What do I need for the labs?
A computer that can run Hyper-V, or a free Azure trial. Windows Server has a free evaluation edition. We help you set it up in the first session.
When does the next cohort start?
Dates are announced on Slack and Discord first. Join to be notified.
Is it in French or English?
Both. Sessions and materials are bilingual.
Your certification starts here
Join the community to get the next cohort dates and help shape the program.