Lab 4
Groups and Permissions
Use security groups to manage shared-folder access and effective permissions.
IntermediateFree account~1.5 hoursComing soon
Active Directory learning path
Active Directory from Zero
Build your first domain, then develop the skills to manage identities and troubleshoot everyday directory problems.
3 available labs · About 330 minutes of available coursework
Before you begin
Bring an Azure subscription and a basic familiarity with Windows. Each lab explains its setup, costs, and cleanup. Work in the suggested order or choose any available lab; completing an earlier lab is not an access requirement.
Active Directory Basics is open to everyone. Labs marked Free account require a free site account, overview included. Your existing Basics progress and completion still count.
Lab 1
Active Directory Basics
Build a real Active Directory environment from scratch in Azure. You'll create a domain controller, join a client, and work with users, groups, OUs, and authentication. This lab focuses on how AD actually behaves in production — not just what buttons to click.
BeginnerFree~2.5 hours325 XPExplore →Lab 2
Directory and Identities
Manage an employee’s journey from onboarding to offboarding. Organize the directory, verify sign-in, and maintain user and computer identities without granting unnecessary access.
IntermediateFree account~1.5 hours400 XPExplore →Lab 3
Authentication and DNS
Follow a domain sign-in from DNS discovery to Kerberos tickets, time checks, and computer trust. Diagnose and repair a deliberate DNS fault using evidence.
IntermediateFree account~1.5 hours350 XPExplore →
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