Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Domain Services

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Course 6425A:
Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Domain Services
	Length:	5 Day(s)
	Published:	June 03, 2008
	Language(s):	English
	Audience(s):	IT Professionals
	Level:	200
	Technology:	Windows Server 2008
	Type:	Course
	Delivery Method:	Instructor-led (classroom)

Overview

Course Details

Prerequisites

About this Course

Elements of this syllabus are subject to change.

This five-day instructor-led course provides to teach Active Directory Technology Specialists with the knowledge and skills to configure Active Directory Domain Services in a distributed environment, implement Group Policies, perform backup and restore, and monitor and troubleshoot Active Directory related issues.

Audience Profile

The primary audience for this course are AD Technology Specialists, Server Administrators, and Enterprise Administrators who want to learn how to implement AD in a distributed environment, secure domains using Group Policies, and perform backup, restore, and monitor and troubleshoot AD 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 their enterprise environment.

Course OutlineModule 1: Installing Active Directory Domain Services

This 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
Deploying Read-Only Domain Controllers
Configuring AD DS Domain Controller Roles

Lab : Implementing Read-Only Domain Controllers

Evaluating Forest and Server Readiness for Installing an RODC
Installing and Configuring an RODC
Configuring AD DS Domain Controller Roles

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Install Active Directory Domain Services.
Deploy Read-Only Domain Controllers.
Configure AD DS Domain Controller Roles.

Module 2: Configuring DNS for AD DS

This module explains how to configure Domain Name Services (DNS) for Active Directory Domain Services.

Lessons

Overview of Active Directory Domain Services and DNS Integration
Configuring Active Directory Integrated Zones
Configuring Read Only DNS

Lab : Configuring AD DS and DNS Integration

Configuring Active Directory Integrated Zones
Configuring Read-Only DNS Zones

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe Active Directory Domain Services and DNS Integration.
Configure Active Directory Integrated Zones.
Configure Read Only DNS.

Module 3: Configuring Active Directory Objects and Trusts

This module explains how to configure Active Directory Objects and Trusts.

Lessons

Configuring Active Directory Objects
Automating AD DS Object Management
Delegating Administrative Access to AD DS Objects
Configuring AD DS Trusts

Lab : Configuring Active Directory Objects and Trusts

Configuring AD DS Objects
Automating the Management of AD DS Objects
Delegating Control of AD DS Objects
Configuring AD DS Trusts

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Configure Active Directory Objects.
Automate AD DS object management.
Delegate Administrative access to AD DS objects.
Configure AD DS trusts.

Module 4: Configuring Active Directory Sites and Replication

This module explains how to configure Active Directory Objects and Trusts.

Lessons

Overview of AD DS Replication
Configuring Active Directory Domain Services Sites
Configuring and Monitoring AD DS Replication

Lab : Configuring Active Directory Sites and Replication

Configuring AD DS Sites and Subnets
Configuring AD DS Replication
Monitoring AD DS Replication

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe AD DS replication.
Configure Active Directory Domain Services sites.
Configure and monitor AD DS replication.

Module 5: Creating and Configuring Group Policies

This module explains how to create and configure group policies.

Lessons

Overview of Group Policies
Configuring the Scope of Group Policy Objects
Evaluating the Application of Group Policy Objects
Managing Group Policy Objects
Delegating Administrative Control of Group Policies

Lab : Creating and Configuring GPOs

Creating Group Policy Objects
Managing the Scope of GPO Application
Verifying GPO Application
Managing GPOs
Delegating Administrative Control of GPOs

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe Group Policies.
Configure the scope of Group Policy objects.
Evaluate the application of Group Policy objects.
Manage Group Policy objects.
Delegate administrative control of Group Policies.

Module 6: Configuring User Environments Using Group Policies

This module explains how to configure user environments using Group Policies.

Lessons

Configuring Group Policy Settings
Configuring Scripts and Folder Redirection Using Group Policies
Configuring Administrative Templates
Deploying Software Using Group Policy

Lab : Configuring User Environments Using Group Policies

Configuring Scripts and Folder Redirection
Configuring Administrative Templates
Distributing Software Using Group Policies
Verifying GPO Application

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Configure Group Policy settings.
Configure scripts and folder redirection Using Group Policies.
Configure administrative templates.
Deploy software using Group Policy.

Module 7: Implementing Security Using Group Policies

This 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 by Using Group Policies

Configuring Domain Security Settings
Implementing Fine-Grained Password Policies
Configuring Restricted Groups and Software Restriction Policies
Configuring Security Templates
Verifying the Security Configuration

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Configure security settings.
Implement fine-grained password policies.
Restrict group membership and access to software.
Manage security using security templates.

Module 8: Implementing an Active Directory Domain Services Monitoring Plan

This module explains how to implement Active Directory Domain Services monitoring plan.

Lessons

Monitoring Active Directory Domain Services Using Event Viewer
Monitoring Active Directory Domain Servers by Using Reliability and Performance Monitor
Configuring Active Directory Domain Services Auditing

Lab : Monitoring Active Directory Domain Services

Monitor AD DS by Using Event Viewer
Monitor AD DS by Using Performance and Reliability Monitor
Configure AD DS Auditing

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Monitor Active Directory Domain Services using Event Viewer.
Monitor Active Directory Domain servers using reliability and performance monitor.
Configure Active Directory Domain Services Auditing.

Module 9: Implementing an Active Directory Domain Services Maintenance Plan

This module explains how to implement an Active Directory Domain Services maintenance plan.

Lessons

Maintaining the AD DS Domain Controllers
Backing Up Active Directory Domain Services
Restoring Active Directory Domain Services

Lab : Implementing an Active Directory Domain Services Maintenance Plan

Maintaining AD DS Domain Controllers
Backing Up AD DS
Performing a Non-Authoritative Restore of the AD DS Database
Performing an Authoritative Restore of the AD DS Database
Restoring Data By Using the AD DS Snapshot Viewer

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Maintain the AD DS Domain Controllers.
Back up the Active Directory Domain Services.
Restore the Active Directory Domain Services.

Module 10: Troubleshooting

This module explains how to troubleshoot Active Directory Domain Services, Domain Name Service, and Active Directory replication.

Lessons

Troubleshooting Active Directory Domain Services
Troubleshooting DNS Integration with AD DS
Troubleshooting AD DS Replication

Lab : Troubleshooting Active Directory, DNS, and Replication Issues

Troubleshooting Authentication and Authorization Errors
Troubleshooting the Integration of DNS and AD DS
Troubleshooting AD DS Replication

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Troubleshoot Active Directory Domain Services.
Troubleshoot DNS integration with AD DS.
Troubleshoot AD DS replication.

Module 11: Troubleshooting Group Policy Issues

This 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

Troubleshooting Group Policy Applications
Troubleshooting Group Policy Settings

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe Group Policy troubleshooting.
Troubleshoot Group Policy application.
Troubleshoot Group Policy Settings.

Module 12: Implementing an Active Directory Domain Services Infrastructure

This module explains how to implement an Active Directory Domain Services Infrastructure.

Lessons

Overview of the AD DS Deployment

Lab : Deploying Active Directory Domain Services

Deploying Active Directory Domain Services
Deploying AD DS Sites
Implementing Group Policies
Verifying the AD DS Deployment
Testing the AD DS Disaster Recovery Plan

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Implement an Active Directory Domain Services infrastructure.

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 course (6424A) or equivalent knowledge.
Basic concepts of backup and recovery in a Windows Server Environment.

Overview

About this Course

Elements of this syllabus are subject to change.

Audience Profile

At Course Completion

After completing this course, students will be able to implement and configure Active Directory domain services in their enterprise environment.

Course Details

Course OutlineModule 1: Installing Active Directory Domain Services

This 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
Deploying Read-Only Domain Controllers
Configuring AD DS Domain Controller Roles

Lab : Implementing Read-Only Domain Controllers

Evaluating Forest and Server Readiness for Installing an RODC
Installing and Configuring an RODC
Configuring AD DS Domain Controller Roles

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Install Active Directory Domain Services.
Deploy Read-Only Domain Controllers.
Configure AD DS Domain Controller Roles.

Module 2: Configuring DNS for AD DS

This module explains how to configure Domain Name Services (DNS) for Active Directory Domain Services.

Lessons

Overview of Active Directory Domain Services and DNS Integration
Configuring Active Directory Integrated Zones
Configuring Read Only DNS

Lab : Configuring AD DS and DNS Integration

Configuring Active Directory Integrated Zones
Configuring Read-Only DNS Zones

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe Active Directory Domain Services and DNS Integration.
Configure Active Directory Integrated Zones.
Configure Read Only DNS.

Module 3: Configuring Active Directory Objects and Trusts

This module explains how to configure Active Directory Objects and Trusts.

Lessons

Configuring Active Directory Objects
Automating AD DS Object Management
Delegating Administrative Access to AD DS Objects
Configuring AD DS Trusts

Lab : Configuring Active Directory Objects and Trusts

Configuring AD DS Objects
Automating the Management of AD DS Objects
Delegating Control of AD DS Objects
Configuring AD DS Trusts

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Configure Active Directory Objects.
Automate AD DS object management.
Delegate Administrative access to AD DS objects.
Configure AD DS trusts.

Module 4: Configuring Active Directory Sites and Replication

This module explains how to configure Active Directory Objects and Trusts.

Lessons

Overview of AD DS Replication
Configuring Active Directory Domain Services Sites
Configuring and Monitoring AD DS Replication

Lab : Configuring Active Directory Sites and Replication

Configuring AD DS Sites and Subnets
Configuring AD DS Replication
Monitoring AD DS Replication

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe AD DS replication.
Configure Active Directory Domain Services sites.
Configure and monitor AD DS replication.

Module 5: Creating and Configuring Group Policies

This module explains how to create and configure group policies.

Lessons

Overview of Group Policies
Configuring the Scope of Group Policy Objects
Evaluating the Application of Group Policy Objects
Managing Group Policy Objects
Delegating Administrative Control of Group Policies

Lab : Creating and Configuring GPOs

Creating Group Policy Objects
Managing the Scope of GPO Application
Verifying GPO Application
Managing GPOs
Delegating Administrative Control of GPOs

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe Group Policies.
Configure the scope of Group Policy objects.
Evaluate the application of Group Policy objects.
Manage Group Policy objects.
Delegate administrative control of Group Policies.

Module 6: Configuring User Environments Using Group Policies

This module explains how to configure user environments using Group Policies.

Lessons

Configuring Group Policy Settings
Configuring Scripts and Folder Redirection Using Group Policies
Configuring Administrative Templates
Deploying Software Using Group Policy

Lab : Configuring User Environments Using Group Policies

Configuring Scripts and Folder Redirection
Configuring Administrative Templates
Distributing Software Using Group Policies
Verifying GPO Application

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Configure Group Policy settings.
Configure scripts and folder redirection Using Group Policies.
Configure administrative templates.
Deploy software using Group Policy.

Module 7: Implementing Security Using Group Policies

This 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 by Using Group Policies

Configuring Domain Security Settings
Implementing Fine-Grained Password Policies
Configuring Restricted Groups and Software Restriction Policies
Configuring Security Templates
Verifying the Security Configuration

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Configure security settings.
Implement fine-grained password policies.
Restrict group membership and access to software.
Manage security using security templates.

Module 8: Implementing an Active Directory Domain Services Monitoring Plan

This module explains how to implement Active Directory Domain Services monitoring plan.

Lessons

Monitoring Active Directory Domain Services Using Event Viewer
Monitoring Active Directory Domain Servers by Using Reliability and Performance Monitor
Configuring Active Directory Domain Services Auditing

Lab : Monitoring Active Directory Domain Services

Monitor AD DS by Using Event Viewer
Monitor AD DS by Using Performance and Reliability Monitor
Configure AD DS Auditing

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Monitor Active Directory Domain Services using Event Viewer.
Monitor Active Directory Domain servers using reliability and performance monitor.
Configure Active Directory Domain Services Auditing.

Module 9: Implementing an Active Directory Domain Services Maintenance Plan

This module explains how to implement an Active Directory Domain Services maintenance plan.

Lessons

Maintaining the AD DS Domain Controllers
Backing Up Active Directory Domain Services
Restoring Active Directory Domain Services

Lab : Implementing an Active Directory Domain Services Maintenance Plan

Maintaining AD DS Domain Controllers
Backing Up AD DS
Performing a Non-Authoritative Restore of the AD DS Database
Performing an Authoritative Restore of the AD DS Database
Restoring Data By Using the AD DS Snapshot Viewer

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Maintain the AD DS Domain Controllers.
Back up the Active Directory Domain Services.
Restore the Active Directory Domain Services.

Module 10: Troubleshooting

This module explains how to troubleshoot Active Directory Domain Services, Domain Name Service, and Active Directory replication.

Lessons

Troubleshooting Active Directory Domain Services
Troubleshooting DNS Integration with AD DS
Troubleshooting AD DS Replication

Lab : Troubleshooting Active Directory, DNS, and Replication Issues

Troubleshooting Authentication and Authorization Errors
Troubleshooting the Integration of DNS and AD DS
Troubleshooting AD DS Replication

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Troubleshoot Active Directory Domain Services.
Troubleshoot DNS integration with AD DS.
Troubleshoot AD DS replication.

Module 11: Troubleshooting Group Policy Issues

This 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

Troubleshooting Group Policy Applications
Troubleshooting Group Policy Settings

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe Group Policy troubleshooting.
Troubleshoot Group Policy application.
Troubleshoot Group Policy Settings.

Module 12: Implementing an Active Directory Domain Services Infrastructure

This module explains how to implement an Active Directory Domain Services Infrastructure.

Lessons

Overview of the AD DS Deployment

Lab : Deploying Active Directory Domain Services

Deploying Active Directory Domain Services
Deploying AD DS Sites
Implementing Group Policies
Verifying the AD DS Deployment
Testing the AD DS Disaster Recovery Plan

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Implement an Active Directory Domain Services infrastructure.

Prerequisites

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 course (6424A) or equivalent knowledge.
Basic concepts of backup and recovery in a Windows Server Environment.