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I am an Active Directory and Azure Administrator with hands-on experience in enterprise IT environments. My expertise includes: - Active Directory infrastructure - Azure AD Connect and hybrid identity - Group Policy and security - PowerShell automation This blog shares real-world troubleshooting scenarios, solutions, and best practices based on practical experience.

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