📘 What You’ll Learn

⚙️ Chapter 1 · PowerShell Fundamentals for IAM

• What is PowerShell?
• The PowerShell IAM Toolkit
• Cmdlets, Pipelines & Variables
• Execution Policies & Security
• Essential Modules for IAM Engineers

🖥️ Chapter 2 · Active Directory Automation

• Connecting to Active Directory
• User & Group Management
• OU & Computer Management
• Bulk Operations with CSV
• Stale Object Cleanup

📧 Chapter 3 · Exchange & Exchange Online

• Exchange Online Connectivity
• Mailbox & Shared Mailbox Management
• Distribution Groups
• Permissions (Full Access / Send As)
• Bulk Exchange Operations

☁️ Chapter 4 · Azure AD / Microsoft Entra ID

• Microsoft Graph PowerShell
• Authentication & Scopes
• User & Group Management
• License Assignment
• MFA & Sign-In Reporting

🔄 Chapter 5 · IAM Lifecycle Management

• Joiner, Mover, Leaver Processes
• Rehire & Re-provisioning
• Lifecycle Automation Architecture

👥 Chapter 6 · Group & Access Management

• Security Group Strategy
• Dynamic Groups (Entra ID)
• Nested Groups & Effective Access
• Access Review Automation

📊 Chapter 7 · Reporting, Audit & Compliance

• AD Audit Reports
• Stale Account Reporting
• Exchange & Entra Reporting
• SOX Compliance Evidence

📂 Chapter 8 · Bulk Operations & CSV Automation

• CSV Import Patterns
• Bulk User Creation
• Attribute Updates
• Error Handling

🔐 Chapter 9 · Script Security

• Secure Credential Storage
• Certificate-Based Authentication
• Managed Identities & Service Principals
• Secrets Management

🧠 Chapter 10 · Enterprise Scripting Best Practices

• Script Standards & Structure
• Logging & Error Handling
• Version Control
• Code Review Checklist

🛠️ Chapter 11 · Troubleshooting

• Active Directory Errors
• Exchange Issues
• Graph API Errors
• Permission Problems

🚀 Chapter 12 · Real-World Use Cases

• Enterprise Onboarding Automation
• User Access Review (UAR)
• Privileged Access Reporting
• Offboarding Automation