Guided lab simulations covering core tasks of running an Active Directory domain, from promoting your first DC to configuring Group Policy. They're normally part of a paid collection, but for this sub the 100% discount is already applied on the form below.
The Active Directory Skillbuilder Collection: 11 labs that reproduce real AD DS admin tasks. You do the same clicks and run the same commands you would on a Windows Server, with nothing to install and no lab hardware to build.
To be clear, these are realistic simulations of the Windows Server tools, not a live domain. You can't go off-script or break things. They're a fast way to get reps on a task before doing it for real. A homelab is still the better tool for free experimentation, so use both.
Register below and you're done. Launch any lab from the collection page once you're logged in.
The AD Skillbuilder collection is already selected in the form below with the 100% discount applied. You should see $0 before you register. If you don't, enter the code from the post in the discount field.
You can still register for a free membership with access to selected labs, or unlock everything with the All Access Pass.
The collection and discount are pre-filled. Just add your details and register.
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