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Windows Domain Administration
Welcome to the Windows Domain section of the IT Manual. This directory contains standard operating procedures (SOPs), configuration guides, and troubleshooting documentation for managing our Windows Active Directory (AD) environment.
📂 Documentation Index
🏗️ Core Infrastructure & Setup
Foundational guides for establishing the domain environment.
| File | Description |
|---|---|
| ad_domain_setup.md | Step-by-step guide for promoting a server to a Domain Controller and initializing a new Forest/Domain. |
| dns_dhcp_domain.md | Configuration standards for DNS records and DHCP scopes within the domain environment. |
| join_ad_domain.md | Procedure for joining client workstations and member servers to the Active Directory domain. |
| setup_rds_domain.md | Guide for deploying and licensing Remote Desktop Services (RDS) in the domain. |
👥 Users & Device Management
Managing identity and endpoints.
| File | Description |
|---|---|
| users_devices_basic.md | Fundamentals of user account creation and local device management. |
| users_devices_domain.md | Advanced management using AD Users and Computers (ADUC), OUs, and bulk operations. |
📜 Group Policy (GPO)
Automating configurations and enforcing standards.
| File | Description |
|---|---|
| grp_policy_basic.md | Introduction to Group Policy Objects, inheritance, and precedence. |
| grp_policy_domain.md | Implementation of specific domain-wide policies (e.g., wallpaper, drive mapping, printer deployment). |
📂 File Services & Storage
Data management and access control.
| File | Description |
|---|---|
| file_sharing_basic.md | Setting up simple shared folders and understanding standard permissions. |
| file_sharing_domain.md | Advanced file serving, including DFS Namespaces and NTFS permission hierarchies. |
🛡️ Operations, Security & Maintenance
Keeping the environment healthy and secure.
| File | Description |
|---|---|
| security.md | Best practices for domain security, password policies, and account hardening. |
| backup_recovery.md | Procedures for backing up System State/AD and performing disaster recovery. |
| troubleshooting.md | Common issues (replication errors, trust relationship failures, etc.) and their solutions. |
📝 Contribution Guidelines
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- Link back to the main
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