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Document a hybrid directory dependency chain
A project to do with your own tools, with guidance on what to create and capture.
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What you could create
A Windows team maintains an established hybrid identity environment. A new administrator needs to understand how DNS, directory services and synchronisation depend on one another.
| Evidence | What to capture |
|---|---|
| Hybrid directory dependency diagram | Show the inputs, scope and decisions behind this record. Cloud identity state is not assumed to update instantaneously. |
| Administrator troubleshooting handover | Include the evidence supporting your conclusion. The diagnosis separates name resolution, authentication and synchronisation. |
What you'll need
Document, spreadsheet or diagram tool
Draw a fictional on-premises directory, name-resolution service and cloud identity connection. Treat the guide’s lifecycle status separately from the continuing operational skill.
Project record
Keep the working files for hybrid directory dependency diagram and record assumptions as you go.
Current reference material
Use the linked provider resources to verify the features, access terms and version relevant to your project.
Access & cost
No paid platform is needed for the written version. Use a document, spreadsheet or diagram tool you already have.
The organisation and records are fictional. Write down assumptions; do not substitute confidential employer information.
Suggested milestones
- 1
Plan and investigate
Map authentication and synchronisation paths with their owners.
- 2
Develop your approach
Explain the effect of a DNS fault versus a synchronisation delay.
- 3
Verify and explain
Write diagnostic questions and escalation evidence for each failure.
Useful resources
Use these resources to deepen your understanding and check key details.
A useful starting point
Draw a fictional on-premises directory, name-resolution service and cloud identity connection. Treat the guide’s lifecycle status separately from the continuing operational skill.
What a good result looks like
- Cloud identity state is not assumed to update instantaneously.
- The diagnosis separates name resolution, authentication and synchronisation.
Finish the project
Keep the decision record and note unanswered questions. A written design is not evidence that a technical control has been tested.
Independent home-project guidance, not an official vendor lab or a claim of complete exam coverage. Use your own tools and label the work accurately.