AZ-1008: Administer Active Directory Domain Services
Course Overview
Course Description
Master the essentials to administer Active Directory Domain Services efficiently in this one-day, instructor-led course. Designed for IT professionals managing Windows Server environments, you’ll learn to deploy and configure domain controllers, create and manage Active Directory objects, apply Group Policy at scale, and strengthen AD security. The session balances theory with practical application—40–50% of class time is dedicated to hands-on exercises and scenarios.
Target Audience
Ideal for:
Windows Server Administrators, AD DS Engineers, and IT Infrastructure Professionals who need to manage Active Directory services
System operators responsible for user accounts, domain security, and policy enforcement within enterprise environments
Prerequisites:
Experience with Windows Server administration and core networking technologies
Basic familiarity with Active Directory concepts and terminology
Course Outline
Module 1: Deploy and Manage AD DS Domain Controllers
Understand AD DS architecture, forests, and domain structure
Deploy, migrate, and maintain domain controllers, including operations master roles
Module 2: Create and Manage Active Directory Objects
Define and manage users, groups, computers, and OUs
Perform bulk user management and attribute updates efficiently
Module 3: Create and Configure Group Policy Objects
Design GPO structure, scope, inheritance, and registry-based policies
Implement domain-level and fine-grained password policies via GPOs
Module 4: Manage Security in Active Directory
Delegate permissions effectively and manage user account rights
Enforce enhanced protection using Protected Users group and Credential Guard
Detect account vulnerabilities and block legacy NTLM authentication
Module 5: Guided Active Directory Project
Apply key concepts to deploy domain controllers, manage objects, enforce policies, and secure AD environments
Demonstrate comprehensive administration skills through a structured, end-to-end scenario
Hands-On Experience
Approximately 40–50% of the course is dedicated to hands-on configuration, live demos, and real-world Active Directory administration—perfect for reinforcing core skills in administering AD DS.
Skills You’ll Gain
By completing AZ-1008, you will be able to:
Deploy, migrate, and manage AD DS domain controllers
Create and maintain user accounts, groups, and OUs at scale
Design and enforce Group Policy for organizational governance
Secure Active Directory: manage credentials, permissions, and authentication methods
Execute a full AD DS administration project—from setup to security enforcement
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