Core Concepts of Active Directory
Understand what Active Directory is and how it works

Learn the absolute basics of Active Directory. Explore forests, domains, and organizational units, understand how authentication and authorization work with Kerberos and LDAP, and see how the core pieces fit together.
This module contains 3 lessons covering the foundational building blocks of Active Directory.
Premium Module Benefits:
- • Full access to all 3 lessons
- • Clear visual breakdowns of AD architecture
- • Progress tracking and completion certificates
What You'll Learn
By the end of this module, you'll understand the essential building blocks of Active Directory.
Module Lessons
This module contains the following lessons:
Understand Active Directory's role and purpose in enterprise IT.
Forests, Domains, OUs, and Domain Controllers explained.
Learn about authentication and authorization, along with LDAP.
Perfect For
Identity Beginners
New to identity systems who need to understand AD fundamentals.
IT & Helpdesk Staff
Those managing users, groups, and computers who want clear AD fundamentals.
Windows Administrators
Admins looking to strengthen identity management and AD security basics.