Active Directory Overview
Active Directory (AD) is the backbone of modern enterprise identity, providing a centralized ecosystem for managing users, security policies, and network resources.
Hybrid Infrastructure Design
Hybrid Identity flow: On-Premises AD ↔ Entra ID
Core Infrastructure Roles
🛡️ Domain Controller
Authenticates and authorizes users. Project Lead: Upgraded fleet to Windows Server 2025.
📂 AD Domain Services
Primary directory data storage. Handles authentication protocols and object management.
☁️ Azure Entra ID
Cloud identity management. Managed 6.3 TB tenant-to-tenant migrations for 270+ users.
🔐 Certificate Services
Manages PKI and digital certificates to secure internal communications and encryption.
🔗 Federation Services
Enables secure Single Sign-On (SSO) for external applications and cross-org trust.
📝 Rights Management
Secures sensitive data through usage policies and persistent document encryption.