Core Infrastructure & Identity

TMW05 Active Directory Basics, But Not the Easy Stuff!

11/18/2026

9:30am - 10:45am

Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Derek Melber

21X Microsoft MVP in Active Directory, Group Policy, and Security

Strategic Advisor

Enterprise Identity

Last year we were asked to include sessions on on-prem AD basics, here it is! This session will start off walking, but you will be running before we are half way done. We will cover everything from DC functions, authentication/protocols, Group Policy, password policies (both), FSMOs, replication, AD delegation, and much more. If you are a newbie, or you have not dealt with AD basics in a while, please join, you will not be upset!

You will learn:

  • Understand the core components of Active Directory.
  • See how to configure core aspects of Active Directory.
  • Dive into the more complex aspects of delegation and Group Policy.