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Introduction to Active Directory

Active Directory is a directory service used for storing and managing information about objects in a network. The term "objects" refers to users, computers, printers, group policies, and other network resources. It allows IT administrators to easily manage and control access to these resources across multiple machines within a domain, providing a scalable, secure, and efficient way to manage networks.

AD is built on a hierarchical database structure and is organized into different logical units to enable effective management and easy access. It can be used to manage both on-premises environments as well as hybrid or cloud-based environments through integration with Azure Active Directory (AAD).

The Video below will give you a quick overview of Active Directory and how it is use by System Administrators. We need to understand how AD is used in order to understand how to take advantage of it while conducting operation.

Into Video Active Directory

Objectives

  • Explore and understand common LDAP Models
  • Understand Active Directory Structure, Forests, Trees, Domains, Objects
  • Understand Active Directory Trusts
  • Understand Queries within Active Directory
  • Understands Local and Group policies

TLO Knowledge and Skills

Conditions:

  • Given a classroom, applicable references, and a practical exercise, the Cyber Mission Force, students will demonstrate an understanding of Active Directory and LDAP.

Knowledge:

  1. Describe LDAP Models
  2. Identify Domains
  3. Identify Forests and Trees
  4. Identify Trusts
  5. Describe Domain and Forest Queries
  6. Describe Local Policy
  7. Describe Group Policy
  8. Explain Active Directory

Skills:

  1. Identify Common LDAP Models
  2. Activate a Domain Controller
  3. Implement policies locally using a Domain Controller
  4. Implement policies globally using a Domain Controller
  5. Discuss forests and trees