Description

This five-day instructor-led course provides in-depth training on implementing, configuring, managing and troubleshooting Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 environments. It covers core AD DS concepts and functionality as well as implementing Group Policies, performing backup and restore and monitoring and troubleshooting Active Directory related issues. After completing this course students will be able to configure AD DS in their Windows Server 2008 and Windows server 2008 R2 environments. The course also provides a direct mapping to the objective domain of the 70-640: TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring exam.

Audience :

This course is intended for Active Directory Technology Specialists, Server and Enterprise Administrators who want to learn how to implement Active Directory Domain Services in Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 environments. Those attending would be interested in learning how to secure domains by using Group Policies, back up, restore, monitor, and troubleshoot configuration to ensure trouble-free operation of Active Directory Domain Services. Those intending to take the 70-640: TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring exam will also benefit from attendance at this course.

Topics :

Introducing Active Directory Domain Services

·     Overview of Active Directory, Identity, and Access

·     Active Directory Components and Concepts 

·     Install Active Directory Domain Services

Administering Active Directory Securely and Efficiently

·     Work with Active Directory Administration Tools

·     Custom Consoles and Least Privilege

·     Find Objects in Active Directory

·     Use Windows PowerShell to Administer Active Directory

Managing Users and Service Accounts

·     Create and Administer User Accounts

·     Configure User Object Attributes

·     Automate User Account Creation

·     Create and Configure Managed Service Accounts

Managing Groups

·     Overview of Groups

·     Administer Groups   

·     Best Practices for Group Management

Managing Computer Accounts

·     Create Computers and Join the Domain

·     Administer Computer Objects and Accounts

·     Perform an Offline Domain Join

Implementing a Group Policy Infrastructure

·     Understand Group Policy

·     Implement GPOs

·     Manage Group Policy Scope

·     Group Policy Processing

·     Troubleshoot Policy Application

Managing User Desktop with Group Policy

·     Implement Administrative Templates

·     Configure Group Policy Preferences

·     Manage Software with GPSI

Managing Enterprise Security and Configuration with Group Policy Settings

·     Manage Group Membership by Using Group Policy Settings

·     Manage Security Settings

·     Auditing

·     Software Restriction Policy and Applocker

Securing Administration

·     Delegate Administrative Permissions

·     Audit Active Directory Administration

Improving the Security of Authentication in an AD DS Domain

·     Configure Password and Lockout Policies

·     Audit Authentication

·     Configure Read-Only Domain Controllers

Configuring Domain Name System

·     Install and Configure DNS in an AD DS Domain

·     Integration of AD DS, DNS, and Windows

·     Advanced DNS Configuration and Administration

Administering AD DS Domain Controllers

·     Domain Controller Installation Options

·     Install a Server Core Domain Controller

·     Manage Operations Masters

·     Configure Global Catalog

·     Configure DFS-R Replication of SYSVOL

Managing Sites and Active Directory Replication

·     Configure Sites and Subnets

·     Configure Replication

Directory Service Continuity

·     Monitor Active Directory

·     Manage the Active Directory Database

·     Active Directory Recycle Bin

·     Back Up and Restore AD DS and Domain Controllers

Managing Multiple Domains and Forests

·     Configure Domain and Forest Functional Levels

·     Manage Multiple Domains and Trust Relationships

·     Move Objects between Domains and Forests

Training Materials :

Microsoft Official Courseware (MOC)

Labs :

This course includes several labs to ensure you will gain the targeted skills and experience.

Credential :

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS); Microsoft Certified IT Professional MCITP: Server Administrator; Microsoft Certified IT Professional MCITP: Enterprise Administrator