: Learn the difference between Security Groups and Distribution Groups , and master the AGDLP (Accounts, Global, Domain Local, Permissions) nesting strategy.
: Research Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) and how Microsoft Entra Connect bridges on-premises AD to the cloud. Recommended Learning Resources Documentation : Microsoft Learn - AD DS Overview
: Configure a second "Child" domain or a second DC in the same domain to practice Replication . Phase 3: Object Management & Group Policy This is the day-to-day work of an AD administrator. Active Directory Infrastructure Self-Study Trai...
: Understand Domain Controllers , Global Catalog Servers , and Sites .
Active Directory Infrastructure Self-Study Training Guide This self-study guide is designed to take you from a fundamental understanding of networking to a proficient level in managing and deploying . By following this roadmap, you will gain the hands-on skills necessary to build, secure, and maintain a modern identity infrastructure. Phase 1: Foundational Concepts : Learn the difference between Security Groups and
: Enable advanced audit policies to track who changed what and when.
: Study the five Flexible Single Master Operation roles (Schema, Domain Naming, PDC Emulator, RID Master, and Infrastructure Master). Learn how to seize or transfer them. Phase 3: Object Management & Group Policy This
: While the MCSA is retired, look into the AZ-800 and AZ-801 (Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate) exams.