Learn Active Directory Management In A Month Of... May 2026

is a practical, hands-on tutorial by Richard Siddaway designed to turn IT professionals into productive Active Directory (AD) administrators through 22 daily lessons. Core Focus

(Days 19–22)Concludes with monitoring, advanced troubleshooting, a final exam, and an introduction to cloud-based AD services. Key Takeaways for Readers

A strong emphasis is placed on using PowerShell to automate repetitive tasks, a critical skill for modern administrators.

(Days 1–7)Covers foundational tasks like creating and troubleshooting user accounts, managing groups, handling computer accounts, and organizing your structure with Organizational Units (OUs).

The book skips deep theoretical architecture to focus on . It assumes no prior AD experience and teaches management using both Graphical User Interface (GUI) tools—like Active Directory Administrative Center (ADAC)—and PowerShell command-line techniques. The 22-Day Learning Path The curriculum is divided into four major phases:

High-priority tasks (users and groups) are taught early so readers can be useful in their roles from week one.

(Days 8–10)Focuses on creating and managing Group Policies and implementing fine-grained password policies.

The book is available through Manning Publications and Amazon . Learn Active Directory Management in a Month of Lunches