Active Directory Lab

PowerShell scripts to build and manage an Active Directory lab environment. Covers OU structure, test users, groups, and GPO documentation.

Built to simulate a real small business AD environment for learning, testing, and demonstrating AD administration skills.

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📁 Structure

Folder	Purpose
OUStructure/	Scripts to build the OU hierarchy
Users/	Scripts to create test users
Groups/	Scripts to create and manage security groups
GPO/	GPO documentation and settings reference
Docs/	AD design documentation

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⚙️ Requirements

• Windows PowerShell 5.1+ or PowerShell 7+
• Active Directory PowerShell module (RSAT)
• Domain Admin credentials
• Run as Administrator

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📌 Scripts

OU Structure

• Build-OUStructure — Creates the full OU hierarchy for the lab domain

Users

• Create-TestUsers — Creates test user accounts across departments

Groups

• Create-SecurityGroups — Creates department and role based security groups
• Add-UsersToGroups — Assigns test users to appropriate groups

GPO

• GPO-Reference — Documentation of GPO settings applied in the lab

Docs

• AD-Design — AD architecture and design decisions

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🧠 Design Goals

• Mirror a real small business Active Directory environment
• Practice OU design, delegation, and group policy
• Provide a repeatable lab setup that can be torn down and rebuilt
• Document decisions as if handing off to another engineer