AZ-1008: Administer Active Directory Domain Services

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