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The az 802 tag covers Microsoft’s transition to the consolidated AZ-802 beta exam for the Windows Server Hybrid Administrator path. Recent discussion explains that AZ-800 and AZ-801 are scheduled to retire at 5:00 PM Central Standard Time on September 30, 2026. Candidates who can confidently complete both existing exams before the deadline may still use them toward the Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Administrator Associate credential. Those starting preparation, needing an English-only exam, or preferring to avoid a deadline-dependent two-exam sequence are directed toward AZ-802. Follow this tag for updates and practical context about the exam transition and certification options.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    AZ-800 and AZ-801 Retire September 30, 2026 — Choose AZ-802

    Microsoft’s AZ-800 and AZ-801 exams retire on September 30, 2026, so candidates already preparing for the two-exam Windows Server Hybrid Administrator path should finish both before the cutoff if they can do so confidently. Everyone else—especially those starting from scratch, requiring an...