Overview
This lab provides hands-on experience with managing and securing traditional on-premises Active Directory environments. It focuses on critical areas such as organizational design, DNS configuration, security hardening, user & group lifecycle management, delegated administration, automation with PowerShell, and backup & recovery procedures. These walkthroughs simulate real-world enterprise IAM and Windows infrastructure tasks.
📂 Lab Walkthroughs
AD Forest & Domain Architecture
Overview of AD forests, domains, trusts, and key design considerations.
View WalkthroughDNS Configuration
Configure client systems to use domain DNS for proper join and resolution.
View WalkthroughOU & GPO Management
Create and organize OUs and apply GPOs for centralized policy control.
View WalkthroughUser & Group Management
Lifecycle tasks, group scope/type, and membership management.
View WalkthroughDelegation & Access Control
Delegate admin roles and securely manage permissions across OUs.
View WalkthroughAD Security Hardening
Secure DCs, harden audit policy, and manage privileged accounts.
View WalkthroughAuthentication Protocols
Overview and configuration of AD authentication methods and protocols.
View WalkthroughPowerShell for AD Management
Automate routine tasks with common AD cmdlets and scripts.
View WalkthroughAD Backup & Recovery
Protect and restore AD using backup, tombstone, and recycle bin.
View Walkthrough🛠️ Tools Used
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