AZ-1008: Administer Active Directory Domain Services
Overview
This course helps prepare you for the APL-1008 Administer Active Directory Domain Services modern credential. You'll learn how to create, deploy, and maintain an Active Directory Domain Services environment.
Who should attend
This course is for IT Administrators responsible for maintaining an on-premises Active Directory environment or preparing to migrate an on-premises Active Directory environment to the cloud.
Prerequisites
Before starting this module, you should have knowledge of and experience working with Windows Server and Core networking technologies.
What you'll learn
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- Define Active Directory Domain Services forests and domains
- Deploy Active Directory Domain Services domain controllers
- Migrate a domain controller to a new site
- Manage Active Directory Domain Services operations masters
- Define users, groups, and computers
- Define organisational units
- Manage objects and their properties in Active Directory
- Create objects in Active Directory
- Configure objects in Active Directory
- Perform bulk management tasks for user accounts
- Maintain Active Directory Domain Services domain controllers
- Define Group Policy Objects
- Implement Group Policy Object scope and inheritance
- Define domain-based Group Policy Objects
- Create and configure a domain-based Group Policy Object
- Configure a domain password policy
- Configure and apply a fine-grained password policy
- Configure user account rights
- Configure user account rights to restrict access
- Delegate permissions in Active Directory
- Protect User Accounts with the Protected Users group
- Describe Windows Defender Credential Guard
- Block Windows NTLM authentication
- Locate problematic accounts
Course content
Course Subjects:
- Deploy and manage Active Directory Domain Services domain controllers
- Create and manage Active Directory objects
- Create and configure Group Policy Objects in Active Directory
- Manage security in Active Directory
- Guided project - Administer Active Directory Domain Services
Common questions
When does AZ-1008: Administer Active Directory Domain Services next run?
The next date is Tue, 22 Sept 2026, and there are 2 further dates scheduled. Delivered live online, ACE Training Wellington, ACE Training Auckland. Every date and its format is listed on this page.
How much does AZ-1008: Administer Active Directory Domain Services cost?
From $895 + GST per person. Pricing can differ by date and location, so check the option you want before booking.
Do I need any prior experience?
Before starting this module, you should have knowledge of and experience working with Windows Server and Core networking technologies.
Can I attend online, or does it have to be in a classroom?
Both. Some dates run live online and others in-class — each date on this page shows its format, so pick whichever suits.
Can you run this course for my team?
Yes. Any ACE course can be delivered in-house at your workplace and tailored to your team's tools and goals — quote course code AZ1008 when you enquire.