Active Directory Lab
Simulate domain user management, OU structure, GPO linking, and account administration
Overview
Navigate a simulated Active Directory environment — users, computers, groups, OUs, and domain controllers. Unlock locked accounts, force password resets, disable stale accounts, and trace how Group Policy links flow through the org.
Why This Lab Matters
Active Directory still runs identity and access for the vast majority of enterprises. Nearly every IT and security role (help desk, sysadmin, SOC analyst) eventually touches AD, and misconfigured or poorly managed AD is one of the top attack paths adversaries exploit.
What You'll Gain
- Get hands-on with real AD object types and their relationships
- Practice common admin actions: unlock, disable, password reset
- Learn to read OU structure, group membership, and GPO links
- Build the AD fluency expected of IT and security generalists