Create an Active Directory test environment


This entry-level course is designed to provide a hands-on walkthrough that will assist you in creating an Active Directory testing environment.

It will help you build an environment that you will use to confidently recommend and implement changes to Active Directory.

You will learn to create virtual machines, install Windows Server and configure Active Directory Domain Services You'll also configure a pfSense firewall for isolation of your environment.

This course is ideal for IT professionals who are new to Active Directory, as well as consultants who want to build a fresh lab environment for every customer they visit.

It was designed as a take-home exercise for students who are learning other directory services topics.

Example Curriculum

  Introduction
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  Installing VMWare Workstation
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  Creating the pfSense router
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  Creating "DC1"
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  Creating "DC2"
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  Configure AD Sites and Services
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  Creating "DC3"
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  Creating "SVR"
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  Creating "CLIENT"
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  Validation
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  [Optional] What about Cloud Providers and Automation?
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