Category Archives: Real World Active Directory

RWAD Ch. 2: Active Directory Deep Dive

Active Directory (AD) is a vast system that uses both logical and physical structures to manage and organize resources across networks. As a system administrator, it’s important to understand these structures so you can effectively manage users, computers, and other resources in your environment. In this post, we’ll explore the difference between the logical structure (which includes domains,… Read More »

RWAD Ch. 1: Demystifying Active Directory

Active Directory (AD) stands as a cornerstone in IT infrastructure, a critical component for managing and securing network resources in organizations of all sizes. Yet, for many IT professionals and newcomers alike, its complexities can seem daunting. This chapter aims to peel back the layers of Active Directory, transforming it from a seemingly enigmatic system into an accessible… Read More »

Real World Active Directory, the Book

As some of you may (or may not) know, I have been working on a book about Active Directory. Yeah, I know, yet another book about AD. The idea behind the book is to not just parrot out the usual stuff from the Microsoft documentation, though. Rather, it’s more about the why and how of things, with my… Read More »