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.