Learn Microsoft Active Directory (ADDS) in 30mins

[@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!👍👏

[@JakeSchelberger]

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

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Thank you 😊👍

[@pitouayato2486]

@@AndyMaloneMVP getting into IT and you are a load of easy to get and memorize tutorials, 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 !

[@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.

[@srutisukumar8609]

Wow! That's great! Going for a Presales interview. Did AD long back. Don't know how we could come up with customer scenarios. Appreciate your inputs.

[@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....

[@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 😊👍

[@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

[@arsalshaikh11]

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

[@iptrainersassociates1215]

Its very gentle and very engaging at the same time. Its almost like a kindergarten teacher painstakingly explaining things step by step. Thanks Andy. Legend mate

[@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😊👍

[@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😊👍

[@Sk1pperCS]

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

[@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 👍😊🙏

[@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👍😊

[@Loodough]

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

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Very welcome!

[@claudiawoods4382]

Well, well - as I live and breathe!! Came across this by accident. Andy, you are STILL as marvelous as EVER! Best to you, my friend!

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Hey Claudia great to hear from you :-) I trust you're doing great.😘

[@89DerChristian]

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

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Tha is Christian I appreciate that🎉👍😀

[@thatm4t3s]

Thanks you sir. I just got my first job as IT support, but I never touched Active Directory before, so this helped a bunch. You are amazing for sharing your expertise this way

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

You’re very welcome

[@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 👍😊

[@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👍😊

[@javierpanadero2060]

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

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Thanks most kindly I appreciate the comment 😊👍

[@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..."

[@Evilforzapalermo]

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

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Lone.Wolf1976]

Thank you Andy, I am on my path to try a career change to IT- got my A+ and studying for the Network+ Active directory is a well requested skill in IT Support and I have zero knowledge in this seeing as I am a noob of noobs. Sometimes I wonder if I am too old for IT at 46, I should have gotten into that years ago. Subscribed.

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Hi Morgan, you’ll never too old to learn my friend. The gift of knowledge as one of those things that continuously challenges us. Keep going and as long as you love what you do, that’s the most important thing. Good luck 👍 😊

[@Lone.Wolf1976]

@@AndyMaloneMVP thank you for sharing your knowledge and for your kind reply! Happy new year!

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

@@Lone.Wolf1976 you’re welcome Morgan, thank you 😊

[@salexander05]

I was hired to be IT Support and I really need to learn Active Directory. Thank you so much for this video. I had no idea what Active Directory was.

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

I’m delighted it helped👍

[@xaiphon7251]

So did this video help with everything you needed? If not, what else did you do?

[@namanagrawal7056]

If you are searching for learning the basics of active directory then this is best video for you. I had been searching for the active directory tutorial from last 3 days.And finally landed up on this video and believe me it's the best video and I mean it.

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Thanks so much for your kind comments I really appreciate them, a warm welcome to my channel.

[@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 😀

[@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 🙏

[@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 😊

[@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!

[@satheeshm538]

Hi Andy ,I am working as a sap IAM consultant. I have been working with AD and connecting AD with SAP products. But I was not really clear about the concept of AD. This video is really helpful for me. This is really short and perfect explanation of AD. Thank you Andy👍

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

You’re welcome and thank you most kindly 👍😊

[@howtosnatch]

1:45 into it I knew I liked this guy. Only tutorial I have watched at normal speed (instead of 2x speed). Well done!

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Thanks very much appreciate that

[@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.

[@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 :-)

[@fernandorose6358]

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

[@tennysonchildofgod9992]

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

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

You’re very welcome ⭐️

[@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 😊👍

[@loriv.8986]

Going back into IT after 7 years and very nervous! Start my new job next week! Thanks for your videos!

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Good luck

[@loriv.8986]

@@AndyMaloneMVP Thank you! I'm pretty nervous. Things seem to be a lot more complex and less intuitive than when I was first started in the early 90's.

[@jeffersondavis9397]

@@loriv.8986 how are you doing now?

[@Sight-Beyond-Sight]

I am loading up on the quick overview as I have been out of Windows for 10+ years in favor of Linux. Just had a job offer come in (Windows Engineer) and I am checking in to make sure I am not as rusty as I think I am. On to your other videos!!

[@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.

[@timurcayli6457]

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

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

You’re welcome 👍

[@ashkangoomeh1907]

Wow wow wow , the power of transmitting your knowledge is powerful, thanks a lot for your good videos. Keep going, man

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Thank you I appreciate that 👍

[@kihunkim9122]

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

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Awesome and well done 👍

[@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 😊👍

[@TDK68]

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

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Welcome aboard! I’m delighted that was helpful

[@ameen4ever]

Hi Andy, I watched the full video and it was wonderful. I really liked the way you explain each part in detail and the pace you maintain while doing so. 10/10 from my side. I Liked and subscribed your channel because I'm very sure it's gonna be very useful for me.

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Thanks so much👍🙂

[@x8EchoslaM8x]

Thank you sir. May you live long! Keep smiling! Calm and collected presentation second to none. (Linux user here thinking of dumping linux after listening to your video)

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Thanks very much I appreciate that. I’m afraid I don’t know Linux so I guess you have one up on me there

[@ivegyattocomment]

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.

[@AcademiaCS1]

Normally I have to like 2 or 3 videos from a channel before subscribing, and there are some rare videos where I am trapped into the professionalism of a youtuber. This is one of them. Andy Malone has got 5 stars as an IT educator. Great job. Thanks from México to London or Scotland or wherever you are.

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Wow, thank you so much for your nice review. I really do appreciate it and I’m delighted to have you on board. All the very best, Andy 👍 😊

[@iTripleSix]

This way of explaining that you do is super easy to understand. Thank you. Currently working on trying to get a entry level it job cause I love working with computers/building them. Just anything technology I love to work with😎

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Thanks so much👍🙏🤗

[@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 👍😊

[@vad1353]

Thank you Andy, Very simple and explicit. I will definitely use your channel for studying. Thank you again!!

[@patrickjones2843]

Thanks for the refresher helps to see the screens to jog the memory after being used to Azure management. Youd be surprised how many companies are still on AD I've found out recently. Yep cloud is the way to go I've just got my first cloud cert need to pick specialty.

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Hey Patrick, that’s awesome. Many congratulations and thanks for the great feedback. It’s very much appreciated. All the best, Andy. 👍 😊

[@sateeshm2397]

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

[@ComicswithDrew]

Brilliant video. No one has ever explained this witchcraft more effectively and simply that I have come across.

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Thanks so much. I really appreciate that 👍

[@anselmpeter]

As a cybersec student it really helped me understand AD DS very closely and go beyond on the bases of this knowledge. Thank you Sir,

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

You're very welcome!

[@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.😊👍

[@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. 👍🎉😊

[@SusieQs23]

more than half way through and this has been super helpful. i use the AD console but its good to know how it all works in the background and how to set it up. thanks can't wait to check out the other vids :)

[@adityamaulanachannel]

Hello sir, I am new in Cloud especially in Azure. thank you for sharing knowledge to us. May god always give you bless and health

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Thank you most kindly very best of luck with your studies 👍

[@michaelhagen9714]

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

[@wingyingleung1460]

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

[@tonyw6195]

Great video! You have given a very clear and simple explanation over AD in just 30 minutes, making me very confortable to take part in tomorrow tech interview, although I have never used AD before, lol, thank you so very much for your great work!

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

You’re welcome and good luck on your interview. 👍

[@cemerencakmakci]

Thank you Andy for contributing IT careers without any expectation.

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

My pleasure!

[@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 👍

[@julyxie1829]

Thanks

[@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

[@ahirnimesh09]

Need this type of content more 😊

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Delighted you enjoyed it and thanks for dropping by.👍

[@bukenyajoshua6207]

I start my Internship today at sunset, this is wonderful thank you so much 😊

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Best of luck!

[@JJFlores197]

Thanks for this! I took a few Windows Server courses 5+ years ago, but haven't really put much of it in practice other than in virtual labs. I work in school IT support and we use AD regularly, but as techs we only reset passwords and occasionally move computers between OU's. That's about as much as we work in AD so a lot of it I've forgotten over the years. Still a great refresher!

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

You're very welcome!

[@pratap110055]

Really amazing content and presentation , looking forward to have videos on ADDS and Azure ! :)

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

I’m delighted to hear that and welcome to my channel. There’s lots of goodies here for you to learn. All the best, Andy

[@malulekeforget7274]

from today i am able to understand ACTI VE DIRECTORY thanks a lot Andy

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

You are most welcome

[@tigerr4066]

Hey man, Thank you for this great video, I am learning this for a job and this video was a great help. Also props to you for making this video at like 6 am.

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

You're most welcome and thanks for the comment.

[@lukeo5935]

Great guide Andy! Was pretty rusty on DSA stuff beyond the basics of users/groups etc, needed the refresher!

[@siddharthmagazine]

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

[@yoip1234]

Thanks Andy for this tour. I have been out of touch for quite sometime and now trying to refresh the stuff to prepare for future job searches. Subscribed and thumbed up!👍

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Many thanks

[@lateefadewumi8601]

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

[@ForgetfulHatter]

ahhh. that makes more sense now. thank you. :) so many tech jobs these days require this. i think i need to get a course under my belt about this topic. this was a great crash course

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

You’re very welcome and thank you 😊

[@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!

[@RezaShaikhly]

Thanks a lot, many basic concepts reviewed after a long time, so fruitful to watch. Actually I'm gonna study more using your videos from time to time...thank you sir!

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Glad it was helpful!

[@raffael.azevedo]

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

[@vineethmohan8222]

This is what you call gold standard in teaching

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Thank you so much I really appreciate that

[@botnie360]

Thank you for having this kind of very useful video that will helps my future career in AD. Thank you so much Andy Malone your the MVP!

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

You’re very welcome👍

[@charlesk.7859]

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

[@newyoungdre7892]

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

[@virusm]

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

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Thank you 👍😊

[@WehibGhezali-ht2lx]

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

[@vancedvanced9188]

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

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

You're very welcome!

[@thekngmarc]

Finally got my first IT job after getting my a+, working for S+ and gonna use this video to master AD :)

[@AlejandroRodriguez-gf8ws]

Appreciate the info, wanting to change professions into IT from engineering. luckily sometimes they overlap :)

[@ThusIsBrad]

Going over some important basics, thank you!

[@niksatan]

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

[@jesusalbertoakazz]

Thank you for your wisdom with Active Directory.

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

It’s a pleasure and thank you very much

[@jblaze600]

Thank you for explaining Active Directory. I’m planning on applying for IT Support jobs.

[@dragonflyjones2268]

Woow. Thanks so mutch. That was mindblowing for me. Perfect and very clear 👍👍👍

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

You're very welcome!

[@TejaswiniMallikarjun-q1x]

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

[@ikmaljohari1367]

Very good understanding. I'm ready for my interview after watching your video.

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Best of luck!

[@seanturner7511]

Trying to get a help desk job. A lot of them want someone experienced in Active Directory, so I'm trying to get some experience. This video has been amazing. Hopefully I have job in the next three months lol

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

All the best and good luck.

[@kickyouranux]

Thank you Andy, a clear and smooth knowledge video.

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Thank you 😊

[@vikrapareek]

Golden words on Active Directory.