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00:00 - Why I made this AD Lab (Real-world practice)
00:52 - Accessing AD Users and Computers (ADUC)
01:22 - Navigating OUs: Houston vs. Tokyo branches
01:58 - The "Locked Out" Call: Searching for users properly
03:19 - Pro-Tip: Why you MUST turn on "Advanced Features"
04:42 - Identifying User Details (Head of Ops, Houston West, etc.)
05:14 - Unlocking Accounts & Password Reset workflows
06:40 - Forcing password changes at next logon
07:32 - Syncing with Microsoft Teams (Manager & Org Charts)
08:13 - Managing Group Memberships (VPN, F-Drive Access)
08:58 - Creating Security Groups vs. Distribution Lists
10:10 - Group Policy Risks: Why moving OUs is dangerous
11:31 - Computer Objects: Joining and managing workstations
12:52 - ADAC: Enabling the "Recycle Bin" (The ultimate safety net)
13:33 - Restoring a deleted computer object
15:22 - Attribute Editor: Checking bad password counts
15:52 - Proxy Addresses: Setting up email aliases (SMTP)
17:01 - Practicing with Ticket Scripts on JakeTechLabs.com
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