In this comprehensive course, you will master deploying and managing Active Directory (AD) in hybrid environments. You’ll learn to manage both on-premises and Azure-based AD instances, gain proficiency in handling FSMO roles, domain trusts, site configurations, and hybrid identity management with Azure AD. As you progress, you’ll explore the deployment and management of read-only domain controllers (RODCs), group policies, and Azure AD Connect. By the end of this course, you will be fully equipped to implement and manage a robust Active Directory infrastructure across hybrid environments.
Deploying & Managing Active Directory in Hybrid Environments
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Deploying & Managing Active Directory in Hybrid Environments
This course is part of AZ-800: Windows Server Hybrid Core Administration Specialization
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1 week to complete
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What you'll learn
Learn to deploy and manage Active Directory across hybrid environments, including on-premises and Azure
Gain expertise in configuring and managing FSMO roles and domain trusts in a hybrid setup
Master Azure AD Connect synchronization and manage hybrid identity solutions
Learn to implement and troubleshoot group policies and RODCs for better domain security and management
Skills you'll gain
- Configuration Management
- Hybrid Cloud Computing
- Security Controls
- Single Sign-On (SSO)
- Windows PowerShell
- Azure Active Directory
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Cloud-Based Integration
- Microsoft Azure
- System Configuration
- Identity and Access Management
- Windows Servers
- Authentications
- Group Policy
- User Accounts
- Active Directory
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This course is part of the AZ-800: Windows Server Hybrid Core Administration Specialization
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There are 6 modules in this course
In this module, we will provide a foundational understanding of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS). Through a series of demonstrations, you will explore AD DS components, functional roles, and the deployment of domain controllers in on-premises and Azure environments. Additionally, we will dive into FSMO roles and RODC deployment and configuration techniques.
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14 videos2 readings1 assignment
In this module, we will explore advanced Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) components, focusing on trust configurations, conditional forwarding, and child domains. You will gain practical experience in configuring and deploying different trust types to enhance the connectivity and security between domains in a hybrid AD environment.
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5 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will focus on managing Active Directory sites and replication. Through practical demos, you will learn to configure AD DS sites, site links, and subnets, optimizing replication strategies across your infrastructure. You will also explore the tools necessary for managing replication effectively across domains.
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8 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will cover the management of users, groups, and organizational units (OUs) in AD DS. You will explore different approaches for managing users and groups, including PowerShell automation, and managing them in complex trust relationships or multi-forest environments.
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6 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will explore how to integrate on-premises AD DS with Azure AD and Azure AD DS. You will learn to deploy Azure AD DS, manage hybrid identity solutions using Azure AD Connect, and synchronize AD environments, ensuring seamless operations across both on-premises and cloud-based directories.
What's included
19 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will delve into the administration of group policies and security settings within Active Directory. You will gain the skills needed to configure password policies, implement group policies in both AD DS and Azure AD DS, and utilize group policy preferences to enforce security standards across your hybrid IT environment.
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6 videos1 reading3 assignments
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