Course 6425AL:

Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Domain Services

Length:5 Days
Published:July 03, 2008
Language(s):English
Audience(s):IT Professionals
Level:200
Technology:Windows Server 2008
Type:Course
Delivery Method:Instructor-led (online)
About this Course
Elements of this syllabus are subject to change.
This Distance Learning course consists of five weeks of instructor-led training, broken out into ten 2-hour online live sessions. It is intended to be used with additional self-paced eLearning content, scenario-based labs and assessments.
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to configure Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in a distributed environment, implement Group Policies, perform backup and restore, and monitor and troubleshoot Active Directory related issues.
Audience Profile
This course is intended for Active Directory Technology Specialists, Server Administrators and Enterprise Administrators who want to implement AD DS in a distributed environment, secure domains using Group Policies, perform backup and restore functions, and monitor and troubleshoot an AD DS configuration to ensure trouble-free operation.
At Course Completion
After completing this course, students will be able to implement and configure Active Directory Domain Services in an enterprise environment.
Course OutlineModule 1: Configuring DNS for Active Directory Domain ServicesThis module explains how to configure Domain Name Services (DNS) for Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS).Lessons
  • Overview of AD DS and DNS Integration
  • Configuring Active Directory-Integrated Zones
  • Configuring Read-Only DNS
Lab : Configuring DNS for AD DS
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Describe AD DS and DNS Integration.
  • Configure Active Directory-integrated zones.
  • Configure Read-Only DNS.
Module 2: Installing Active Directory Domain ServicesThis module explains how to install and configure Active Directory Domain Services and install and configure a read-only domain controller.Lessons
  • Installing Active Directory Domain Services
  • Verifying AD DS Installation
  • Deploying Read-Only Domain Controllers
  • Configuring Active Directory Domain Controller Roles
Lab : Installing Active Directory Domain Services
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Install AD DS.
  • Verify a successful installation.
  • Deploy read-only domain controllers (RODCs).
  • Configure Active Directory domain controller roles.
Module 3: Configuring Active Directory Objects and TrustsThis module explains how to configure Active Directory Objects and Trusts.Lessons
  • Configuring Active Directory Objects
  • Strategies for Using Groups
  • Automating Active Directory Object Management
  • Delegating Administrative Access to Active Directory Objects
  • Configuring Active Directory Trusts
Lab : Configuring Active Directory Objects and Trusts
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Configure Active Directory objects.
  • Apply strategies for using groups.
  • Automate AD DS object management.
  • Delegate administrative access to Active Directory objects.
  • Configure Active Directory trusts.
Module 4: Configuring Active Directory Sites and ReplicationThis module explains how to configure Active Directory Objects and Trusts.Lessons
  • Overview of Active Directory Domain Services Replication
  • Overview of Active Directory Sites and Replication
  • Configuring and Monitoring Active Directory Replication
Lab : Configuring Active Directory Sites and Replication
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Describe Active Directory replication.
  • Describe Active Directory sites and how replication works between sites.
  • Configure and monitor Active Directory replication.
Module 5: Creating and Configuring Group PolicyThis module explains how to create and configure group policies.Lessons
  • Overview of Group Policy
  • Configuring the Scope of Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
  • Evaluating the Application of GPOs
  • Managing GPOs
  • Delegating Administrative Access to GPOs
Lab : Creating and Configuring Group Policies
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Describe Group Policy.
  • Configure the scope of Group Policy Objects.
  • Evaluate the application of Group Policy Objects.
  • Manage Group Policy Objects.
  • Delegate administrative access of Group Policy Objects.
Module 6: Managing User Environments with Group PolicyThis module explains how to configure user environments using Group Policies.Lessons
  • Configuring Group Policy Settings
  • Configuring Scripts and Folder Redirection Using Group Policy
  • Configuring Preferences
  • Configuring Administrative Templates
  • Deploying Software Using Group Policy
Lab : Configuring User Environments Using Group Policies
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Configure Group Policy settings.
  • Configure scripts and Folder Redirection using Group Policy.
  • Configure preferences.
  • Configure Administrative Templates.
  • Deploy software using Group Policy.
Module 7: Implementing Security with Group PolicyThis module explains how to implement security using Group Policies.Lessons
  • Configuring Security Policies
  • Implementing Fine-Grained Password Policies
  • Restricting Group Membership and Access to Software
  • Managing Security Using Security Templates
Lab : Implementing Security Using Group Policies
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Configure security policies.
  • Implement fine-grained password policies.
  • Restrict group membership and access to software.
  • Manage security using security templates.
Module 8: Implementing an AD DS Monitoring and Maintenance PlanThis module explains how to implement Active Directory Domain Services monitoring and maintenance plans.Lessons
  • Monitoring AD DS
  • Configuring AD DS Auditing
  • Maintaining AD DS Domain Controllers
  • Backing Up and Restoring AD DS
Lab : Implementing an Active Directory Domain Services Maintenance Plan
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Monitor AD DS.
  • Configure AD DS auditing.
  • Maintain AD DS domain controllers.
  • Back up and restore AD DS.
Module 9: Troubleshooting AD DS, DNS, and Replication IssuesThis module explains how to troubleshoot Active Directory Domain Services, Domain Name Service, and Active Directory replication.Lessons
  • Troubleshooting AD DS
  • Troubleshooting DNS Integration with AD DS
  • Troubleshooting AD DS Replication
Lab : Troubleshooting
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Troubleshoot AD DS.
  • Troubleshoot DNS Integration with AD DS.
  • Troubleshoot AD DS Replication.
Module 10: Troubleshooting Group Policy IssuesThis module explains how to troubleshoot the application of group policy objects.Lessons
  • Introduction to Group Policy Troubleshooting
  • Troubleshooting Group Policy Application
  • Troubleshooting Group Policy Settings
Lab : Troubleshooting Group Policy Issues
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Describe Group Policy troubleshooting.
  • Troubleshoot Group Policy application.
  • Troubleshoot Group Policy settings.
Before attending this course, students must have:
  • Basic understanding of networking.
  • Intermediate understanding of network operating systems.
  • An awareness of security best practices.
  • Basic knowledge of server hardware. A+ or equivalent knowledge
  • Some experience creating objects in Active Directory.
  • Foundation Instructor Led Course (6424) or equivalent knowledge.
  • Basic concepts of backup and recovery in a Windows Server environment.
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