Learn Microsoft Active Directory (ADDS) in 30mins

With a skillset that focuses purely on the cloud, it can leave some some companies vulnerable in terms of a lack of knowledge with on premises systems such a Windows Server 2019. In this episode I take a look inside Microsoft Active Directory Domain Services ADDS in order to bring you up to speed in exactly what it does and more importantly, how it works. We start at the basics and through demos, I’ll take you on a journey that will not only provide the knowledge to configure and manage Active directory, but also use this knowledge to improve your cloud skills.
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Time codes
00:00 Session Starts
02:08 Part 1 The Basics of Active Directory
11:06 Part 2 Understanding the logical aspects of Active directory
11:57 Server Manager & Selecting Roles
13:54 Using Active Directory Users & Computers
15:38 Creating OU.s, Users & Groups
24:09 Part 3 The Physical Side to Active Directory
24:29 The NTDS.dit Database
26:26 Understanding Inter-site & Intra-site replication in Active directory sites & services
33:11 Active Directory Domains & Trusts
35:11 Session review
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[@user-fr9fm7qs1x]

Congratulations on making the most straight forward entry level guide of Active Directory of all time.

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Thank you 😊👍

[@zwartz]

As an IT Supporter Trainee, this is gold for me! Thank you very much, Andy.

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Great to hear that Lars and you're very welcome :-)

[@juanmanuelfontanes9182]

Same

[@julantacarriere5543]

This is a great help for my A+ and Network+, thanks Andy. Saved and subscribed.

[@jblack8149]

@@AndyMaloneMVP same for me too

[@vgwarelearning4057]

@@AndyMaloneMVP Listeing and watching you is a treasure Andy !

[@sohna007]

After a year of break from IT admin role I'm jumping back and revising everything, Thank you very much for such a detailed video on AD topic...

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Delighted to have you onboard 🤗🎉🎄

[@zenkaishogun9358]

Hey I'm looking to begin my journey into an IT admin role. As someone who has done it do you have any advice to break into the field?

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

@@zenkaishogun9358 learning the basics is always a good way to go. Courses like MS 900, AZ 900, SC 900 are good starter courses if you’re interested in either Microsoft 365, Azure or Security. From then, on you can progress forwards with other training to essentially attain an expert level qualification. In terms of content learn.microsoft.com should be your first port of call. Then I would probably create a trial subscription in either Microsoft 365, or Microsoft Azure. A quick tip if you’re creating an Azure account. Create a Microsoft outlook account specifically for this as you will get 30 days use. You can then create another Outlook account, for another 30 days. That’s the way to practice and learn. Beyond the tech believe in yourself you can do it. It’s hard work but extremely rewarding and I wish you the very best of luck. All the best, Andy

[@kutra100]

Kushti wei Kwailu Pedro?😢

[@willowhead69]

Amazing and helpful video. Thank you Andy....

[@RyDWood]

Learning everything as I go. Didn’t want them thinking I couldn’t learn. So I fudged my interview, you’re a lifesaver!

[@brandonc181]

fake it 'till you break it, has always been my motto.

[@BlueYellow-qb6tm]

I am studying to become an IT-technician here in Sweden. This video was recommended by my teacher and it's a great extra resource besides the ordinary study material. Thank you!

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

You are most welcome and the best of luck with your studies. You can do it!👍👏

[@arsalshaikh11]

This is the first video I watched on your channel. You have explained AD real simple and clear.

[@dil173]

working in IT support desktop engineer, on and off and my current role doesn't really require me to do anything on the AD except if users have issues with their account but that simply just to see if they're locked out or to check if they are in a group or a member of something in the company. Mostly i'll need to escalate to service helpdesk and then a system admin will do the rest.

[@Sk1pperCS]

Clear, concise, and easy to understand. Thank you very much. Nothing under or over explained. Well done.

[@siddharthmagazine]

Thanks Andy. Getting back into professional IT role and this video tutorial is helpful for my memory refreshment.

[@artabandonedphotos]

I have given you a thumbs up, and I subscribed to your channel! I appreciate how you instruct on this material without being condescending and still manage to offer it in digestible chunks where is not overwhelming! Truly appreciated!

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Thanks so much I appreciate that 👍😊🙏

[@ThusIsBrad]

Going over some important basics, thank you!

[@newyoungdre7892]

Awesome class. I learned a bit more that I thought I would. Keep up the outstanding work!!!

[@robinwoodbury2563]

Thanks so much for this video. I'm just getting back into ADDS after a many-year hiatus, and true to your word, not much has changed, so this is invaluable in refamiliarizing myself with the topic. I'm sure I'll be watching your other offerings as well. Liked and Subbed---well deserved!

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Hi Robin thanks for your kind comment. Great to have you on board👍😊

[@hectorbartlett567]

I highly recommend this dude and his very astute video ... Clear, concise and worth every minute!

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Aw thanks Hector I really appreciate your kind comments. I do my best 😊

[@Anonymous-cf1ly]

Hi sir, i am actually not in core IT but I am thinking to join in future...seeing this video gave me the confidence that I can surely learn out of your videos and start my carrier in IT .Thanks for this 🙏

[@charlesk.7859]

Wow! I just refreshed my mind with what I learnt years ago. Thank you!

[@Brainwavebounty]

This was by far the most comprehensive and easy to follow, PRACTICAL guide. Love this thanks mate new sub here.

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Thank you very much I really appreciate your kind comments and it’s great to have you on board😊👍

[@michaelhagen9714]

Fantastic presentation Andy! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with Active Directory.

[@tennysonchildofgod9992]

Excellent! Very clear and comprehensive presentation. Many thanks, Andy!

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

You’re very welcome ⭐️

[@timurcayli6457]

Excellent video ! The structuring and overview was very clear and concise. Thumbs up

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

You’re welcome 👍

[@lateefadewumi8601]

Actually enjoyed this tutorial but will like a complete and full program. Thanks a million.

[@fernandorose6358]

The art of teaching to a broad level of aptitudes..... nailed it 👍

[@grindsmore]

This was an excellent refresher! Thank you!

[@sharpshorts4254]

Your content is fantastic. You have such a natural way of explaining things that are very technical. You almost make it relaxing! Thanks for posting this i really appreciate it.

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Wow, thank you!

[@hollie4649]

Sooo glad I stumbled across your channel - what a lovely, interesting guy you seem to be. Thank you for making learning an enjoyable experience 😊 please keep the videos coming!

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Hi Hollie, aw thanks so much and I'm delighted to have you onboard. Welcome to, what I hope is turning into a great community :-)

[@sandeshsapkota23]

First channel I've ever enabled the bell icon for. Thank you so much for this. the explanation was paced perfectly for me.

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Thank you so much for your kind comment and I’m delighted that you found me and that you found my content useful. A warm welcome, and it’s great to have you on board.😊👍

[@Evilforzapalermo]

You have a very clear way of explaining things and your pace is perfect for beginners, thank you!

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sateeshm2397]

Thank you for this amazing session. I am now glued to your channel.

[@WehibGhezali-ht2lx]

Very helpful video, the way you presented, and everything is perfect. Thank you for making this video.

[@user-wt9bu4lb1x]

Amazing tutorial . Now i perfectly understand how active directory works.

[@Loodough]

Love your explanation. I am getting into the IT sector and you made things much more understandable. Thanks, Andy!

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Very welcome!

[@nagarajaveeranna2183]

very nice video for a beginner like me, loved it to the core of my heart

[@digital-connect]

Time codes 00:00 Session Starts 02:08 Part 1 The Basics of Active Directory 11:06 Part 2 Understanding the logical aspects of Active directory 11:57 Server Manager & Selecting Roles 13:54 Using Active Directory Users & Computers 15:38 Creating OU.s, Users & Groups 24:09 Part 3 The Physical Side to Active Directory 24:29 The NTDS.dit Database 26:26 Understanding Inter-site & Intra-site replication in Active directory sites & services 33:11 Active Directory Domains & Trusts 35:11 Session review

[@javierpanadero2060]

Excellent nuts and bolts breakdown. I really appreciate how straightforward your presentation is.

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Thanks most kindly I appreciate the comment 😊👍

[@nsiddiqi7997]

Andy you are amazing. Very excellent pace and well explained taking into account all the practical usage of AD. Thank you

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Thank you, most kindly I really do appreciate that. Make sure you subscribe, there’s lots more to learn 😊

[@khawarsyed010]

I like it. I am in the process of upgrading Windows Server 2016 to 2019 Essentials. I have to say that I like the simplicity of the new system. It has gone back to its roots from the 2000s.

[@BALDEVSINGH-2023]

Thanks for brief description in shot time

[@ahirnimesh09]

Need this type of content more 😊

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Delighted you enjoyed it and thanks for dropping by.👍

[@SnaizenEffect]

Thank you so much for this. Great video!

[@89DerChristian]

First time I see someone properly explain AD. Great video!

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Tha is Christian I appreciate that🎉👍😀

[@isaackodua-boateng6719]

Great work Andy. Really appreciate your effort and ingenuity in breaking this down to the understanding of beginners like myself. Cheers!!

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

My pleasure!

[@FuzNuts]

Hey there, sir. I just wanted to say this has been awesome and I really appreciate your time educating us. People like you are what make IT great. Thank you again for your time and skill!

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Thanks so much and I’m delighted to hear your comments. 😍

[@niksatan]

Thanks, this was useful. Lot of people still uses this, and will use, not everyone is in the cloud yet

[@wingyingleung1460]

thanks for this great tutorial, it brought me the memory of when I was a Windows admin in the Y2K's

[@raffael.azevedo]

I am studying for being an IT technician, and thank you very much for your video! Very heplful.

[@cpulido3178]

Having learned AD back when using Windows Server 2003 and using it in subsequent server versions, served as a fundamental base, now that I'm using AAD. Thank you for the recap! Just subscribed! 🙌

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Hi Carlos thanks so much and welcome! It’s great to have you on board👍😊

[@vikrapareek]

Golden words on Active Directory.

[@amxdz115]

Thank you sir , very clear explanation 🙏

[@oriostx]

What a great video! Detailed and to the point.

[@syedrahman7352]

This is Insane..! Brother you have explained it in a way that no one can actually do. Very very clear explanation that i can't forget a single steop now. Just Awsome! Keep up the good Job.

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Awesome thanks so much😊👍

[@eahimself_]

Andy, you're a legend mate.

[@MrBlakman1988]

Great video , thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@cemerencakmakci]

Thank you Andy for contributing IT careers without any expectation.

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

My pleasure!

[@arthurascalon3867]

Hi Andy, I appreciate all of your effort making these Microsoft content. I, myself and others is either leaning from it or brushing their skills. -- This ADDS video - reminded me to get a better Password Notifier for my users. I have lots of lazy users to change their passwords.

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Thanks Arthur, I appreciate the comments. You need to get your users to use MFA.

[@arthurascalon3867]

@@AndyMaloneMVP Yes, we do, we use DUO Mobile. Google and Microsoft's 2FA for our other Apps. That's why users hated us because there are many 2FA. I said, we have to implement this because of audit committees. "Can't wait to retire..."

[@NB-XYT-YOU]

So informative, thanks a lot!

[@aliciamoore2428]

Excelent. Thank you for the time and great information.

[@vancedvanced9188]

Thank you Andy! You're a very good teacher 😊

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

You're very welcome!

[@successmantra2003]

Very well explained, Andy. A big Thank you.

[@VxV466]

Thank you so much, great overview of AD

[@creativelicense3020]

Great job, Andy!

[@kickyouranux]

Thank you Andy, a clear and smooth knowledge video.

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Thank you 😊

[@alexandrecarreirapt]

So useful. Thank you for your service! :)

[@aswinivayyala5118]

Stumbled on this terrific video trying to understand the basics. Couldn't stop watching till the end despite being sleepy. Amazing simplified and well rounded explanation.

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Great to know ow and many thanks 👍😊

[@edrakerss7483]

Thanks for a very informative video

[@djamarildo2010]

Great work i appreciate your time and efforts for helping us with your videos 🙂✅

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

It’s an absolute pleasure thank you very much🙏😊

[@TCOLE-tc7vs]

This was an AWESOME tutorial on Active Directory. It's a lot of information so eloquently compiled, discussed and explained. I have been trying to get a handle on acquiring knowledgebase and career opportunities in Active Director because I want to morph into a Cybersecurity Analyst/Engineer role (Identity and Access Management) in the near future. This tutorial simplified the complexity in an easy to understand way. I understand there is more but Andy really explained all of this exceptionally. Thank you!

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

You're very welcome and thank you.

[@fantasyfilters580]

Great teacher just came across him today and increased my knowledge already 💪💪

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Hey that’s awesome I’m delighted to hear that. Check out my new active directory disaster recovery session, I’ve just posted it. Thanks again

[@ahmadfrough3213]

Thank you very much Andy, that was great.

[@virock2146]

Great Tutorial. Thanks

[@billalchettab8545]

Thank you for this amazing video

[@cedricmendoza8316]

Incredibly detailed video. In 30 minutes, I've learned a lot about setting up AD. Highly recommended. Thanks Andy! All the best.

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Thanks for dropping by. Watch out for the sequel coming shortly 😊👍

[@virusm]

Very clear and perfect that I am not able to miss noting a single point also.

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Thank you 👍😊

[@drakosdrakes558]

Loved the explanation. Thank you, Andy.😇

[@loreyoungtech]

Very informative content. Thank you for sharing it 👍🏽

[@karthikprasath1722]

Really I got your session informative over AD ,I can see your experience via your clear explanation over the topics discussed. Thanks buddy ✨

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

I’m delighted to hear that and I hope you’ll be a regular viewer. 👍🎉😊

[@uzmanishat7356]

Very well explained

[@beeonmind]

I watched this in 1.5 playback speed, and now I learned in just 15 minutes. #lifehack

[@bablukhanna9156]

Hats off to you Andy sir

[@wrakowic]

So very useful. There is an unlimited number of tutorials on youtube but only 1% can call themselves a teacher. And Andy is one of the best. Thank you!

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Aw what a lovely thing to say. Thank you so much 😊👍

[@zahran1032]

Thank you very much sir. I must appreciate your dedicated lesson. This is a massive brush up for my AD learning . God bless you.

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Thanks kindly 👍

[@nishiths9228]

Now I know there is domain/username in my orgs pc... very well explained with deep dive into the concepts thank you so much Sir Andy.

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

You’re welcome, thanks 😊👍

[@oldchannel5670]

Thank you Andy. The session was informative.

[@K2_A]

Thank You so much, Sir!

[@pierre-richardbeaubrun5063]

`great class love it, thanks

[@Rose-fe7kk]

TY explained everything what i wanted

[@TDK68]

New to ADDS. Loved how you explained in a concise manner. Liked & Subscribed!!

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Welcome aboard! I’m delighted that was helpful

[@dharmharylallsingh4559]

clear to follow

[@microsoftsarker]

Thank you, it helped us a lot.

[@christinasong7963]

Thanks so much for the video. Always helped a lot!! Appreciated it along the way!

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Hi Kristina thanks very much for your nice comment and I’m delighted to hear that.i

[@anoopk7475]

Very informative content.. thanks 👍🏼❤

[@rolansegudine8251]

Solid! Thanks MVP!

[@charliesleeper7318]

As a Star Trek fan studying IT in Oslo, I got a double surprise watching this. Great vid!

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

As a Star Trek fan working in Oslo I’m delighted to hear that 😀

[@luanlao832]

thank you for explaining!

[@kitisakt]

Thank you for your time and effort in this video. Very good explanation! Subscribed.

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Thanks, delighted to have you onboard 🎉😊

[@ajithpushpakumara1627]

What a way of teaching...

[@kihunkim9122]

Thanks for the video! I watched this to prepare for my tech support (L1) intern interview!!

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Awesome and well done 👍

[@aortaplatinum]

Thanks man, I've finally found my first tech job after a year of searching since earning my A+ cert, and this was one thing I needed a refresher on. Doubt I'll be using AD or Entra ID much since this'll be my first role in the field, but I'm sure it'll come in very handy to know.

[@andresescobar3670]

Great video Thank you!

[@dancerjude]

Very useful video, thank you.

[@haneensalem1097]

He's so good at what he does.

[@mistacoolie8481]

You explain things so clearly. Many thanks. (many other instructors are just showing off that "they" know, without effectively conveying knowledge.)

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Aw thanks so much. I’m delighted that you found the content useful 👍😊