What to learn before learning Active Dir?

[binarysoul]

I'm going over material for Windows Server 2003, Windows Network infrastructure and Windows XP. I can't help to appreciate that learning Active Directory at an advanced level is almost a prerequisite for knowing a Microsoft infrastructure.

Should I just jump in and study for Active Directory exam or are there topics I must know well before diving into AD? Should I be able to learn it in virtual environment?

[dynamik]

Originally Posted by binarysoul

I'm going over material for Windows Server 2003, Windows Network infrastructure and Windows XP. I can't help to appreciate that learning Active Directory at an advanced level is almost a prerequisite for knowing a Microsoft infrastructure.

Should I just jump in and study for Active Directory exam or are there topics I must know well before diving into AD? Should I be able to learn it in virtual environment?

I think if you can start working on it if you have a general understanding of Server 2003. You'll probably comes across some items that require more background knowledge, but when that happens, go research those items. I don't see any reason to hold off on studying AD.

[undomiel]

I would say get your head around DNS completely and you should be fine. Dive on in!