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This chapter provides a foundational understanding of Active Directory and its role in modern enterprise environments.


 What is Active Directory?

AD's role in enterprise environments

Core AD concepts: domains, trees, and forests

Overview of AD services and components

Introduction to Active Directory

This chapter delves into the organizational elements of Active Directory, explaining how information is structured and managed.


Understanding AD objects (users, groups, computers)

Organizational Units (OUs) and their purpose

Group Policy basics

LDAP and AD's hierarchical structure

Active Directory Objects and Structure 

This chapter guides through the process of setting up Active Directory in a Windows Server environment.


Prerequisites for AD installation

Installing Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)

Promoting a server to a domain controller

Configuring DNS for Active Directory

Installing and Configuring Active Directory

This chapter focuses on the day-to-day administration of users and groups in Active Directory.


Creating and managing user accounts

Understanding group types (security vs. distribution)

Group nesting and best practices

Managing user properties and profiles

User and Group Management

This chapter introduces essential security concepts and practices in Active Directory.


Overview of AD security model

Understanding permissions and access control

Implementing Group Policy for security

Password policies and account lockout

Active Directory Security Fundamentals

This chapter focuses on keeping AD healthy and resolving common issues.



AD database maintenance

Backing up and restoring AD

Common AD issues and troubleshooting steps

Using built-in troubleshooting tools

Active Directory Maintenance and Troubleshooting

This chapter introduces cloud-based identity management and hybrid AD scenarios.



Overview of Azure Active Directory

Comparing on-premises AD and Azure AD

Basic concepts of hybrid AD environments

Introduction to AD Federation Services (AD FS)

Introduction to Azure AD and Hybrid Environments

This chapter provides practical, hands-on experience to reinforce the concepts learned throughout the course.


Managing Users and Groups

Implementing Group Policy

Configuring and Testing Security Policies

Basic AD Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Hands-on Labs

<h4 id="b5c93a79-bb5c-4d9a-9aec-69498076748d" data-toc-id="b5c93a79-bb5c-4d9a-9aec-69498076748d">Overview</h4>This 8-hour beginner-level course introduces participants to the fundamental concepts and practices of Microsoft Active Directory (AD). Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of AD's core components, basic administration tasks, and essential security features. Through a combination of lectures and hands-on labs, students will develop practical skills to manage and secure an Active Directory environment.<h4 id="d7c01052-2655-418c-a4ae-3d5c00056e2d" data-toc-id="d7c01052-2655-418c-a4ae-3d5c00056e2d">Target Audience</h4><ul><li>IT professionals new to Active Directory</li><li>System administrators transitioning to Windows Server environments</li><li>Help desk personnel supporting AD-based networks</li><li>IT students looking to build foundational knowledge in directory services</li><li>Small business owners or managers overseeing IT infrastructure</li></ul>

This course provides a solid foundation for working with Microsoft Active Directory, preparing participants for basic AD administration tasks and setting the stage for more advanced AD topics.

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Understand the core concepts and components of Active Directory

Install and configure a basic Active Directory environment

Install and configure a basic Active Directory environment

Implement basic security measures using Group Policy

Perform essential AD maintenance and troubleshooting tasks

Grasp the fundamentals of Azure AD and hybrid environments

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