Active Directory & Group Policy Mastery — Windows Server 2025 (Windows Server 2025 Mastery Guide Series)

Master Active Directory and Group Policy with real-world skills - not just theory.

This practical guide is designed for IT professionals ready to move beyond helpdesk tasks and build real Windows Server expertise. Whether you're starting your sysadmin journey or strengthening your foundation, this book walks you step-by-step through how Active Directory actually works in modern environments.

Instead of overwhelming you with dry concepts, this guide focuses on clear explanations, real-world scenarios, and hands-on labs so you can apply what you learn immediately.

Inside this book, you’ll learn: • How Active Directory is structured (forests, domains, OUs)
• How authentication works using Kerberos
• How to design and manage Group Policy effectively
• How replication, sites, and trusts work in real environments
• How to secure and troubleshoot AD DS
• How to use PowerShell alongside the GUI
• How to build and test your own lab environment

What makes this book different: • Real-world scenarios based on actual IT environments
• Hands-on labs in every chapter
• PowerShell integrated throughout — not as an afterthought
• Clear explanations without unnecessary complexity

Who this book is for: • Helpdesk or junior IT professionals moving into system administration
• IT staff wanting to properly understand Active Directory
• Anyone preparing for real-world Windows Server environments

Part of the Windows Server Mastery Series A practical, hands-on series designed to help IT professionals confidently step into system administration roles.

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