| Chapter Area | Key Recipes / Topics | |--------------|----------------------| | Core AD management | Create/delete users, groups, OUs, computers (GUI + PowerShell) | | DNS & DHCP | Manage AD-integrated zones, scavenging, DHCP failover | | Group Policy | Backup/restore GPOs, security filtering, administrative templates | | Fine-grained password policies | Create PSOs, apply by user group | | AD replication & sites | Manage site links, bridgehead servers, force replication | | AD backup & restore | Authoritative/non-authoritative restore, AD recycle bin | | Security & auditing | Monitor failed logins, delegate control, protect admin accounts | | Azure AD Connect | Sync rules, password hash sync, Seamless SSO | | PowerShell automation | Scheduled tasks, reporting, bulk operations |
Setting up AD requires careful planning and execution. Here are the general steps to follow: | Chapter Area | Key Recipes / Topics
Compared to the original, this edition is modernized for current infrastructure needs: password hash sync
Here’s a detailed review of , with a focus on the experience of reading it online. | Chapter Area | Key Recipes / Topics