MICROSOFT ACTIVE DIRECTORY COURSE DESCRIPTION
A thorough understanding of this system is essential for anyone managing
enterprise MS networks. Essential theory is complimented with a high level of
hands on practice allowing delegates to observe the idiosyncrasies of Active
Directory and Group Policy at first hand. Delegates learn the fundamental theory
of AD and progress onto building a multi-domain network in the classroom. The
course includes troubleshooting methods, and essential maintenance procedures.
This course is designed to teach you the skills needed for day to day management
of these technologies.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN
* Install AD on multiple PCs.
* Use the tools to create and manage objects.
* Create appropriate group policies to restrict selected user's desktops and
network access.
* Install DNS to support Active Directory without loosing Internet
Connectivity.
* Maintain and troubleshoot AD problems
* Backup Active Directory.
MICROSOFT ACTIVE DIRECTORY COURSE DETAILS
* Who will benefit:
Technical staff working with AD based networks.
* Prerequisites:
Supporting Windows server.
* Duration
3 days
MICROSOFT ACTIVE DIRECTORY COURSE CONTENTS
* Introduction to Active Directory
Network authentication methods, Active Directory defined, AD naming
conventions, network management with AD, AD structures: Domains,
Organisational Units, Forests & Trees, Sites, The Global Catalogue. Windows
2003 new features, installing AD.
Hands on Installing an AD network.
* Windows overview
Management methods Server management tools, installing the additional tools,
Terminal Server: Administration mode, Administrator accounts in AD, Local
Security Policy.
Hands on Install the management tools, Management using Terminal Services.
* Creating & Managing Objects (a quick look)
AD management tools, AD users and computers, Creating & managing OUs, User
Accounts and groups, controlling access to AD objects, moving objects,
Publishing resources, locating objects in AD, delegating authority.
Hands on Creating a control OU structure and delegating authority.
* Introduction to Group Policies
What are Group Policies? Where Group Policy data is stored, security, Group
Policy flow.
Hands on Implementing Group Policies
* Working with Group Policies
Local security templates, administrative templates, scripts, folder
redirection, software deployment.
Hands on Scripts, redirecting the start menu, creating a secure, robust
desktop environment.
* Implementing DNS
DNS basics, troubleshooting, implementing DNS zones.
Hands on Building a unified DNS solution.
* Maintaining and managing the AD database
AD support tools, database internal structure, replication, replication
tools, Single Operations Masters, tools for maintenance, maintenance
techniques, Backing up AD, Directory Services restore mode, NTDSUtil,
Authoritative & non-authoritative restoration, rebuilding.
Hands on NTDSUtil.