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Need help understanding active directory

Need help understanding active directory

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Mountain_Girl
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11-13-2021, 07:55 AM
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Hello everyone. I'm just beginning an apprenticeship at an IT support company, and a big part of my tasks involves managing the active directory. I've been offered a role that focuses on hardware and troubleshooting, but I'm still getting familiar with the active directory. I'm looking for a resource that explains it in a clear, practical way—something beyond just definitions. I've found so far only brief guides that describe functions without showing how everything connects in real life. Would anyone have suggestions for a more interactive or visual introduction? Thanks, Robert.
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Mountain_Girl
11-13-2021, 07:55 AM #1

Hello everyone. I'm just beginning an apprenticeship at an IT support company, and a big part of my tasks involves managing the active directory. I've been offered a role that focuses on hardware and troubleshooting, but I'm still getting familiar with the active directory. I'm looking for a resource that explains it in a clear, practical way—something beyond just definitions. I've found so far only brief guides that describe functions without showing how everything connects in real life. Would anyone have suggestions for a more interactive or visual introduction? Thanks, Robert.

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Chezs
Junior Member
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11-13-2021, 08:10 AM
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I learned Active Directory by experimenting a lot and making mistakes. I had access to a Windows Server 2012 VM along with some old Dell desktops and adjusted settings until I caused an issue. When I struggled with certain features, I turned to Microsoft Virtual Academy. The tutorials were detailed and helpful. A colleague mentioned the Windows Server 2012 guides on Lynda were also good, though they weren’t affordable at the time.
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Chezs
11-13-2021, 08:10 AM #2

I learned Active Directory by experimenting a lot and making mistakes. I had access to a Windows Server 2012 VM along with some old Dell desktops and adjusted settings until I caused an issue. When I struggled with certain features, I turned to Microsoft Virtual Academy. The tutorials were detailed and helpful. A colleague mentioned the Windows Server 2012 guides on Lynda were also good, though they weren’t affordable at the time.

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Toxz_kramble1
Member
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11-14-2021, 08:05 PM
#3
You're welcome, if it's on Lynda I have free access, so I'll check it out. Thanks!
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Toxz_kramble1
11-14-2021, 08:05 PM #3

You're welcome, if it's on Lynda I have free access, so I'll check it out. Thanks!