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Azure DevOps & Hybrid Identity Mastery for Senior Engineers

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A tailored course, built for your situation

Azure DevOps & Hybrid Identity Mastery for Senior Engineers

Master domain control, Linux integration, and secure Azure AD setups with precision

$199 one-time
24-hour access provisioning 30-day money-back guarantee Hand-built implementation playbook
12 modules. 12 chapters per module. 144 chapters total.
12 modules, each with 12 chapters (144 chapters total), text-based, plus downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Struggling to automate hybrid identity workflows across Linux and Windows in Azure?

The situation this course is for

Senior DevOps engineers like you are expected to deliver seamless integration between cloud infrastructure and on-prem identity systems, but inconsistent tooling, undocumented edge cases, and silent permission breaks slow progress. You need repeatable, auditable methods that work today, not theoretical overviews.

Who this is for

Senior DevOps Engineer managing hybrid cloud environments with a focus on Azure AD, domain controllers, and cross-platform integration

Who this is not for

Entry-level cloud learners or professionals not responsible for identity architecture or automation in production environments

What you walk away with

  • Automate domain join workflows for Linux VMs in hybrid environments
  • Design secure, scalable Azure AD integrations with on-prem Active Directory
  • Troubleshoot cross-platform identity and authentication failures faster
  • Implement cross-resource monitoring and alerting for identity-critical services
  • Deliver auditable, repeatable infrastructure-as-code patterns for domain controllers

The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)

Module 1. Foundations of Hybrid Identity in Azure
Establish core principles of identity flow between cloud and on-prem environments. Understand trust relationships, domain roles, and authentication protocols used in hybrid setups. Learn how Azure AD bridges Windows and Linux identity models.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Identity in hybrid environments
  2. Azure AD vs on-prem AD roles
  3. Authentication protocol overview
  4. Trust relationships defined
  5. Domain controller responsibilities
  6. User and service accounts
  7. Kerberos and NTLM basics
  8. Time synchronization importance
  9. DNS requirements for domains
  10. Firewall rules for DC traffic
  11. Hybrid identity decision tree
  12. Common misconfigurations to avoid
Module 2. Provisioning Domain Controllers in Azure
Step-by-step deployment of domain controllers in Azure VMs. Covers VM selection, OS prep, networking, and security hardening. Includes best practices for availability, backup, and recovery planning specific to cloud-based DCs.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Choosing the right VM size
  2. OS image selection
  3. Network placement strategy
  4. NSG rules for domain traffic
  5. Managed disks for DCs
  6. Availability set considerations
  7. Static IP assignment
  8. Joining initial domain controller
  9. FSMO role placement
  10. Read-only domain controllers
  11. Backup with Azure Backup
  12. Disaster recovery planning
Module 3. Securing Active Directory in the Cloud
Hardening techniques for domain controllers deployed in public cloud. Focuses on least privilege access, secure administration, and monitoring for suspicious activity. Aligns with zero-trust principles for identity infrastructure.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Principle of least privilege
  2. Secure admin account design
  3. Just-in-time access setup
  4. Privileged identity management
  5. Event log auditing strategy
  6. Detecting brute force attacks
  7. Golden ticket prevention
  8. LDAPS configuration
  9. Certificate-based auth
  10. Secure RDP practices
  11. Monitoring suspicious logins
  12. Baseline security policies
Module 4. Joining Linux Systems to Windows Domains
Detailed walkthrough of integrating Linux VMs into Windows domains using SSSD, Realmd, and Winbind. Covers name resolution, time sync, and permission mapping. Solves common authentication failures.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Linux integration overview
  2. SSSD vs Winbind comparison
  3. Realmd automatic joining
  4. Kerberos configuration
  5. Name resolution setup
  6. Time sync troubleshooting
  7. User mapping rules
  8. SSH login with domain users
  9. Home directory management
  10. Group policy for Linux
  11. Permission inheritance issues
  12. Testing domain authentication
Module 5. Automating Domain Controller Deployments
Infrastructure-as-code patterns for domain controllers using Terraform and ARM templates. Ensures consistency, version control, and rapid recovery. Includes validation and testing frameworks.
12 chapters in this module
  1. IaC for domain controllers
  2. Terraform module design
  3. ARM template structure
  4. Parameterizing deployments
  5. Secrets management
  6. State file security
  7. Deployment pipelines
  8. Validation with Pester
  9. Idempotent configuration
  10. Rollback strategies
  11. Change approval workflows
  12. Drift detection methods
Module 6. Cross-Platform Identity Synchronization
Ensure consistent identity resolution across Windows and Linux nodes. Covers group membership, UID/GID mapping, and centralized user lifecycle management in hybrid environments.
12 chapters in this module
  1. User identity consistency
  2. Group membership sync
  3. UID and GID mapping
  4. Centralized user provisioning
  5. Deactivation workflows
  6. Home directory cleanup
  7. Sudo rights from AD
  8. LDAP query optimization
  9. Caching strategies
  10. Fallback authentication
  11. Audit trail for access
  12. Multi-domain trust handling
Module 7. Monitoring and Alerting for Identity Services
Build proactive monitoring for domain controllers and identity flows. Covers performance counters, event IDs, and cross-resource alerts in Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Key performance metrics
  2. Critical event IDs
  3. Azure Monitor setup
  4. Log Analytics queries
  5. Cross-resource alerts
  6. Alert thresholds
  7. Notification routing
  8. Silent failure detection
  9. Health dashboard creation
  10. SLA tracking for DCs
  11. Capacity planning signals
  12. Incident response playbook
Module 8. Troubleshooting Authentication Failures
Systematic approach to diagnosing login issues across hybrid environments. Includes tools, logs, and decision trees for rapid resolution of common and edge-case failures.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Authentication failure types
  2. Event log analysis
  3. Kerberos ticket inspection
  4. Time sync verification
  5. DNS resolution check
  6. Network connectivity tests
  7. Firewall rule validation
  8. Domain trust verification
  9. User account status check
  10. Group policy impact
  11. Cached credentials issues
  12. Resolution decision tree
Module 9. Designing Multi-Domain Hybrid Architectures
Patterns for managing multiple domains, forests, and trust relationships in Azure. Addresses complexity in large-scale or acquired-environment integrations.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Multi-domain use cases
  2. Forest trust types
  3. External trust setup
  4. Selective authentication
  5. Name resolution challenges
  6. Trust directionality
  7. User access across trusts
  8. Security boundary design
  9. Cross-forest migrations
  10. Decommissioning domains
  11. Audit compliance across domains
  12. Documentation standards
Module 10. Implementing Zero Trust for Identity Infrastructure
Apply zero-trust principles to domain controllers and identity services. Focuses on micro-segmentation, continuous verification, and least-privilege access patterns.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Zero trust for identity
  2. Micro-segmentation strategy
  3. Continuous verification
  4. Device health checks
  5. Conditional access policies
  6. MFA for admin access
  7. Just-in-time elevation
  8. Network access control
  9. Session monitoring
  10. Risk-based authentication
  11. Anomaly detection
  12. Policy enforcement points
Module 11. Scaling Domain Services Across Regions
Strategies for deploying domain controllers across Azure regions. Covers replication, latency, and availability considerations for global organizations.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Multi-region deployment
  2. AD replication topology
  3. Site link configuration
  4. Latency impact on auth
  5. Global catalog placement
  6. Read-only DC placement
  7. DNS delegation strategy
  8. Cross-region failover
  9. Bandwidth requirements
  10. Monitoring replication health
  11. Time zone considerations
  12. Disaster recovery testing
Module 12. Building the Implementation Playbook
Finalize your custom playbook with templates, checklists, and decision frameworks. Ensures immediate applicability to current and future projects.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Playbook structure
  2. Template customization
  3. Checklist creation
  4. Decision framework use
  5. Version control setup
  6. Team onboarding plan
  7. Change management process
  8. Audit readiness checklist
  9. Incident response integration
  10. Knowledge transfer plan
  11. Continuous improvement loop
  12. Course completion steps

How this maps to your situation

  • Setting up first domain controller in Azure
  • Joining Linux VMs to existing Windows domain
  • Troubleshooting silent authentication failures
  • Designing secure, auditable identity workflows

Before vs. after

Before
Manual, inconsistent domain setups with tribal knowledge and fragile scripts
After
Automated, repeatable, and auditable identity infrastructure with documented playbooks

What's included with your purchase

  • 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters)
  • Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module
  • Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
  • 30-day money-back guarantee

Delivery and format

  • Course and learning environment access provisioned within 24 hours of purchase
  • Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access

Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.

Time investment: Approximately 3-4 hours per module, designed for engineers to apply concepts incrementally while maintaining production responsibilities.

If nothing changes
Without structured methods, small misconfigurations cascade into access outages, security gaps, and audit failures, jeopardizing uptime and compliance.

How this compares to the alternatives

Unlike generic Azure courses, this program focuses exclusively on hybrid identity pain points with concrete, executable patterns, no theory, no filler. Compared to self-study, it eliminates trial-and-error with proven frameworks used in production environments.

Frequently asked

Who is this course for?
Senior DevOps and infrastructure engineers responsible for implementing and maintaining hybrid identity systems in Azure.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Is there video content?
No. The course is entirely text-based with downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3-4 hours per module, designed for engineers to apply concepts incrementally while maintaining production responsibilities..

Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.

30-day money-back guarantee· 144 chapters· Hand-built playbook included· Account access within 24 hours
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