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Windows System Administration: Setting up a Windows Active Directory Domain

by Matt Allford

Learn how to set up a Windows active directory domain. This course will teach you to promote a server to a domain controller, create a new AD domain, and manage user accounts and organizational units.

What you'll learn

Managing a Windows active directory domain is a crucial skill for any Windows system administrator. In this course, Windows System Administration: Setting up a Windows Active Directory Domain, you’ll learn how to set up and manage an active directory domain. First, you’ll explore how to create a new active directory domain tailored to your organization’s needs. Next, you’ll explore the graphical tools to use for managing active directory users and computers. Finally, you’ll learn how to create and manage user accounts and organizational units within the domain. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the foundational skills needed to set up an active directory domain and manage basic user accounts and organizational units in a Windows environment.

About the author

Matt is a DevOps engineer and solution architect with over 10 years of experience in systems administration, architecture and design, primarily in the on-premises data center. He has a new found passion for Cloud and DevOps processes, tools and techniques and enjoys helping customers and the community realize value from technology. Over the past several years Matt has experienced first-hand the power of the communities within the wider IT industry and enjoys learning from others and, where possi... more

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