Active Directory Skills

Discover our collection of active directory skills articles, guides, and resources.

Introduction and Why Active Directory is Important for IT Support Roles

A hands-on introduction to Active Directory (AD), its role in enterprise IT infrastructure, and why it's an essential skill for IT support professionals.

Workgroup vs Domain

Understand the fundamental differences between Workgroup and Domain models in Windows networking. This guide explains how each setup functions, their advantages and limitations, and why Domains are crucial in enterprise IT environments.

Create Active Directory and Setup

Learn how to install and configure Active Directory from scratch on a Windows Server. This guide walks you through the complete setup process with practical, hands-on steps for building your own domain environment.

Hands-on Active Directory Ticket Practice

Practice common Active Directory support scenarios. Read each ticket, consider the questions, and check your understanding with the provided answers.

Congratulations! You Made It to the End 🎉

Celebrate completing your first Active Directory guide! This light-hearted wrap-up encourages you to keep learning with motivation, reminding you that mastering AD takes practice, patience, and a good sense of humor.