Active Directory Hands-On Labs
Build and run your own Active Directory practice domain.
- Stage
- IAM Beginner
- Level
- Beginner
- Format
- Video + hands-on labs
About this video
Most organisations still run Active Directory, and much of everyday IAM work starts there. This SkillsBuild video course shows you how to build a small practice domain and do the admin tasks IAM and helpdesk teams handle, then connect it to Microsoft Entra ID so you understand hybrid identity from the start.
What you'll learn
- Setting up a practice domain controller with a Windows Server evaluation
- Organisational units, users, groups and delegated admin rights
- Joiner, mover and leaver tasks done the Active Directory way
- Group Policy basics and how to troubleshoot a policy that does not apply
- How Kerberos and NTLM authentication work, and common sign-in problems
- Securing privileged accounts with tiered administration and local admin password management
- Syncing Active Directory to Microsoft Entra ID for hybrid identity
What's included
- Screen-by-screen demos in Active Directory Users and Computers and Group Policy Management
- Step-by-step labs you can follow in your own practice domain
- Common mistakes shown and fixed on screen
- Simple PowerShell examples for everyday admin tasks
Who it's for
- Beginners who want hands-on practice with the directory most companies use
- Helpdesk and desktop support staff moving towards identity work
- Anyone preparing to learn Microsoft Entra ID and hybrid identity
By the end, you'll have a working Active Directory lab and be able to explain how users, groups, policies and sign-ins fit together.