Active Directory Administration – Expert

What Will You Learn?

• Understand the core architecture of forests, domains, and organizational units (OUs).
• Deploy and manage Domain Controllers, including FSMO role assignments and replication.
• Integrate and troubleshoot DNS to ensure reliable name resolution for AD operations.
• Manage users, groups, and devices, implementing least-privilege and role-based access controls.
• Design efficient OU structures and delegate administrative control securely.
• Create, link, and troubleshoot Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to manage configurations and compliance.
• Implement backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies for AD environments.
• Secure AD infrastructure using Privileged Access Management (PAM) and best practices for hardening.
• Automate routine tasks with PowerShell scripting for efficiency and consistency.
• Configure hybrid identity with Azure AD Connect, SSO, and Conditional Access policies.
• Monitor and audit directory changes to maintain security, compliance, and operational visibility.

Requirements

• To get the most out of this skill validation, participants should have:
• A basic understanding of Windows Server administration and networking fundamentals (IP, DNS, DHCP).
• Familiarity with user and group management concepts in enterprise IT environments.
• Some experience using Windows administrative tools (Server Manager, ADUC, or PowerShell).
• Access to a Windows Server lab environment (on-premises or virtual) for hands-on exercises.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Azure concepts (for hybrid identity sections).

Audience

• This skill validation program is designed for IT professionals and learners aiming to validate or advance their expertise in identity and access management. It is suitable for:
• System Administrators managing on-premises or hybrid environments.
• Network and Infrastructure Engineers involved in domain and identity design.
• Cloud Identity Professionals integrating Azure AD with on-prem directories.
• Security Administrators implementing authentication, access control, and auditing.
• IT Support Engineers preparing for enterprise-level directory management roles.
• This assessment is ideal for anyone looking to demonstrate their proficiency in maintaining secure, reliable, and scalable Active Directory environments.

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