Microsoft Active Directory

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

Microsoft Active Directory course details

Technical staff working with AD based networks.

Supporting Windows server.

3 days

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.

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.

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.

What are Group Policies? Where Group Policy data is stored, security, Group Policy flow.

Hands on Implementing 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.

DNS basics, troubleshooting, implementing DNS zones.

Hands on Building a unified DNS solution.

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.