Microsoft Entra ID and Hybrid Identity: Beginner
Learn identity objects, authentication, groups, MFA concepts, and secure access foundations.
Audience
- Self-paced technical learners
- Instructor-led cohorts
- Enterprise teams preparing staff for hands-on operations
Prerequisites
- Basic computer literacy
- Ability to follow browser-based lab instructions
Outcomes
- Provision an isolated microsoft entra id and hybrid identity lab from template metadata.
- Use snapshots, rollback, validation checks, and teardown safely.
- Explain how Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory fit into an enterprise training environment.
- Produce evidence that an instructor or admin can review.
Modules and labs
Each module maps to provisioned lab work, validation evidence, reset/rollback policy, and instructor visibility.
Validation and reflection
Domain Controller template
definedWindows Server 2022 base
TODO: Automate forest creation and safe random lab password rotation in lab-api worker.
Windows Server 2022 base
definedWindows Server 2022 evaluation or licensed ISO
TODO: Build golden image from valid Microsoft evaluation or customer-licensed media.
Windows 11 client
definedWindows 11 Enterprise evaluation or licensed ISO
TODO: Build desktop image with browser, RSAT, Windows Admin Center tools, and lab wallpaper.
AD DS and DNS healthy
Directory services, DNS, and LDAP checks pass inside the tenant network.
Domain joined
Computer account is present and secure channel validates.
Windows management reachable
The student access gateway can open a Windows console session.