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One of my favorite descriptions of technology is that working in it is like standing on shifting sand. It seems like yesterday’s technology can quickly leave us behind. Yes, I meant yesterday\u2019s technology. As a result, tech professionals know they need to constantly engage in training or professional development. Therefore, I\u2019ve embarked on a 21-course journey to deepen my understanding of Active Directory. What is Active Directory? I’m glad you asked!<\/a> (Deep stuff in that link–only for geeks.)<\/h4>\n

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I entered the technology field after turning 40, and as a result, I have gained my education on the job or on my own. I\u2019ve probably learned all I\u2019ve needed to know to get the job done. Unfortunately, for every new situation I\u2019m having to go learn something new again. Because of that, I\u2019d like to gain a body of tech knowledge from which I can draw as I need it.<\/p>\n

It seems the course is rather old (2002) but I believe the basics should still apply. Additionally, I’ll go to fresher material that covers deeper stuff when I’m finished. \u00a0The course is called Learn AD in 15 Minutes a Week, and the author is Jason Zandri. And what do I expect to learn in this course?<\/p>\n

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  • How to plan an\u00a0implementation of Active Directory<\/li>\n
  • How to install and do the initial setup<\/li>\n
  • A solid understanding of LDAP<\/li>\n
  • Group Policy<\/li>\n
  • DNS<\/li>\n
  • What all can I do\u00a0in\u00a0the Active Directory Users and Computers MMC snap-in<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Why would I spend my precious free time on this course if I already have most of the knowledge I need? I can always search for the tech information I need that I don’t know. Mostly, I expect to gain six things from this exercise:<\/span><\/h4>\n

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    1. I\u2019m always looking for ways to be better at my job. Some people may not agree with this position, but as a believer in Christ, I try to work as if I\u2019m working for God. If my Heavenly Father was the boss of my department, I would always want to try to\u00a0do better work for Him.<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. I can\u00a0read\u00a0this material\u00a0in slack periods at work, because it\u00a0will benefit my current employer.<\/li>\n
    3. The author presents the material\u00a0in a way that I can consume most of a course during my lunch break.<\/li>\n
    4. A deeper understanding may make me eligible for broader opportunities in my current company.<\/li>\n
    5. More knowledge in this area may make me more eligible for opportunities in this career field.<\/li>\n
    6. I have a deep respect for the process of learning, and I try always to be learning something. This particular thing just happens to benefit my career.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      QUESTIONS FOR YOU:<\/p>\n

      What was the last thing you undertook to learn? Was it for personal use or career-oriented? What is the next learning opportunity on which you plan to embark?\u00a0\u00a0If\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0pulling some irons out of the fire,\u00a0what do you hope to start learning soon?<\/p>\n

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      photo credit: redd angelo<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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