At the fundamental awareness level, individuals have a basic understanding of what Active Directory is and its purpose. They are familiar with the main components of Active Directory such as Domain, Tree, Forest, etc., and understand the role it plays in network management.

Novices can install Active Directory and manage user accounts and groups. They can set up basic permissions and have an understanding of Group Policy Objects (GPOs). They also have the ability to troubleshoot common Active Directory issues.

At the intermediate level, individuals can configure and manage Active Directory replication and implement Group Policy Objects (GPOs). They can manage complex permissions and security settings, perform backup and restore operations, and implement Organizational Units (OUs). They can also troubleshoot intermediate-level Active Directory issues.

Advanced users can design and implement an Active Directory infrastructure and troubleshoot advanced Active Directory issues. They can implement and manage Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS), Certificate Services (ADCS), and Rights Management Services (ADRMS). They can also plan and execute Active Directory migrations and upgrades.

Experts can troubleshoot complex Active Directory issues and design and implement high-availability and disaster recovery strategies for Active Directory. They have a deep understanding of Active Directory internals and protocols, can automate Active Directory tasks using PowerShell, secure Active Directory against threats and attacks, and optimize Active Directory performance.