Course Overview: AZ-1008: Active Directory Training

This Applied Skills course is intended for students who plan to explore Active Directory Domain Services and get to learn the benefits of hybrid identity management on Azure platform.  

The learners will have opportunities to understand the topology of domain controllers within an Active Directory environment and get the flow of deploying, managing, and migrating a domain controller between servers. They will also get a deeper understanding of how active directory objects are managed and how the group object policies are applied on various objects within the active directory.  

After completing the AZ-1008, participants will be able to:

  • Deploy and maintain AD DS domain controllers, manage operations masters, and configure and manage replication
  • Create, configure, and manage objects and their properties
  • Create and configure Group Policy Objects (GPOs), define domain-based GPOs, and implement GPO scope and inheritance
  • Configure user account rights, protect user accounts, and block Windows NTLM authentication
  • Configure and manage Organizational Units (OUs), delegation of administration, and Active Directory sites and services. 
  • Implement and manage Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS), including certificate templates and certificate enrollment.

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Key features of AZ-1008 Course Training:

  • Hands-on Experience: 50% to 60% of the training focuses on practical lab sessions to enhance critical thinking and application of concepts.  

  • Dynamic Learning Approach: The program combines virtual and in-person classes, designed to foster problem-solving through interactive, real-time scenarios. 

  • Expert-Led Instruction: Delivered by Microsoft-certified trainers who provide mentorship, ensuring competency development through structured learning.  

  • Real-World Simulations: Participants engage with realistic use cases that mirror the challenges faced in professional environments, ensuring relevant skill development.  

  • Integrated Learning Platforms: Access to the Learning Management System (LMS) offering ongoing support and tailored study resources.  

  • Comprehensive Study Materials: Learners receive extensive materials that cover all aspects of exam preparation, from foundational knowledge to advanced topics.  

  • Curriculum Aligned with Industry Standards: As a Microsoft Learning Partner, we provide a syllabus designed to meet the latest industry requirements and best practices

Who should Attend AZ-1008 Exam?

  • Professionals who want to validate one specific skill.
  • Future & Current Azure Administrators working in storage.
  • IT Administrators, System Administrators, and Infrastructure Engineers who manage on-premises or hybrid Active Directory environments.

Prerequisites of AZ-1008 Certifiaction

Knowledge of and experience working with: 
  • Windows Server. 
  • Core networking technologies. 
  • Basic PowerShell or Windows administration tools for managing server environment.

Why choose CloudThat as your training partner?

  • he Azure AZ-1008  trainings are ideally tailored to satisfy individual needs and allow opportunities to connect with educators as well as individuals from various organizations.
  • The APL-1008 Applied Skills is an 8-hour course, although the timings can be adjusted to suit individual needs.
  • The learning route covers all the key topics linked to Active Directory Domain Services.
  • The Microsoft AZ-1008 certification course will be conducted by industry experts with years of expertise. 
  • You will have the opportunity to practice industry-level questions and real-life case studies during the study part of the APL-1008 Certification. 
  • You will gain comprehensive knowledge about Azure Cloud

Learning objectives of AZ-1008 Course Training

  • You can publicize your Microsoft Azure APL-1008 Applied Skill credential on social media site such as LinkedIn.
  • You get to incorporate professional values into your organisation. 
  • By obtaining the credential, you can advance your career in the Microsoft Azure Cloud Domain. 

Course Outline: AZ-1008: Active Directory Training Download Course Outline

  • Define Active Directory Domain Services.
  • 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 organizational 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.

Certification Details: AZ-1008: AD DS Training

    • Obtaining the Microsoft Azure APL-1008 Applied Skill Credential certifies your familiarity with Active Directory Domain Services, Active Directory Objects and Group Policies.
    • After getting certified the learning will be able to define users, groups, computers, and organizational units, domain controller, access roles in an active directory and implementing security of an Active Directory.
    • Applied skills can be utilized to be ready for more specialized or role-based Azure certifications.
    • We award a certificate of course completion to candidates who pass the APL-1008 Microsoft Azure Applied Skills Training.
    • After completing the Microsoft Azure APL-1008 assessment, candidates are awarded a Microsoft credential.

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FAQs for AZ-1008: Microsoft AD DS Training

The Microsoft Applied Skills APL-1008 credential validates your ability to administer Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) through a hands-on, scenario-based assessment focused on real-world tasks.

The APL-1008 course covers Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Active Directory objects, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), account rights, identity management, and Active Directory security

Completing APL-1008 helps you build practical Active Directory Domain Services skills, prepares you for advanced Microsoft certifications, enhances your career opportunities, and enables you to manage enterprise identity solutions effectively.

To prepare for APL-1008, review the assessment objectives, practice Active Directory Domain Services administration, complete Microsoft Learn modules, and gain hands-on experience in a Windows Server environment.

The APL-1008 assessment is conducted through an interactive, hands-on lab that evaluates your ability to perform real-world Active Directory Domain Services administration tasks.

No. The Microsoft Applied Skills APL-1008 assessment is available free of charge through Microsoft Learn.

After successfully completing the APL-1008 assessment, you'll earn the Microsoft Applied Skills: Administer Active Directory Domain Services credential, demonstrating your practical AD DS administration skills.

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