Deploying & Managing Active Directory in Hybrid Environments

Strengthen your expertise in Active Directory (AD) with this comprehensive, hands-on course designed to prepare you for managing identity across both on-premises and cloud-connected environments. From traditional domain controllers to Azure AD and hybrid identity solutions, you’ll gain the skills to deploy, configure, and maintain a modern AD infrastructure with confidence. You’ll begin by exploring core Active Directory components, learning how to deploy and manage domain controllers in both on-premises environments and Microsoft Azure. Through practical demonstrations, you’ll configure FSMO roles, domain trusts, site links, and replication settings—building a solid foundation for more advanced hybrid scenarios. Next, you’ll dive into hybrid identity management, working with Azure AD, Azure AD Connect, and synchronization workflows. You’ll learn how to configure secure authentication strategies, manage health and monitoring, and ensure seamless identity integration across your hybrid environment. As you progress, you’ll gain hands-on experience with RODC deployment, Group Policy management, and user, group, and OU administration. You’ll also work with PowerShell, automating common AD tasks to streamline administration and support scalable, enterprise-ready workflows. By the end of this course, you will have: - Deployed and managed domain controllers in on-premises and Azure environments. - Configured FSMO roles, domain trusts, site configurations, and replication. - Implemented hybrid identity using Azure AD and Azure AD Connect. - Deployed and managed RODCs and applied Group Policies effectively. - Managed users, groups, and OUs with both GUI tools and PowerShell. - Developed the skills to troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize AD in hybrid setups. This course is ideal for IT professionals, system administrators, and cloud engineers looking to expand their skills in hybrid identity and Active Directory management. With practical, real-world scenarios throughout