Jumpstart: Active Directory Fundamentals
Course 2199—One day—Instructor-led
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Prerequisites
Before attending this course, students must have:
| • | Either MCSE certification on Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, or MCSA certification on Windows 2000, or equivalent knowledge and skills. |
Microsoft Certification exams
No Microsoft Certification exams are associated with this course currently.
Course Materials
The student kit includes a workbook and other necessary materials for this class. An evaluation copy of Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition (for educational use only) is also provided in the student kit.
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Active Directory
In this Module, you will be introduced to the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 family of products and you will gain an understanding of the core improvements made to the products. The Module is also designed to give you core knowledge of what Active Directory technologies are, as well as information on the complementary technologies such as the Domain Name System (DNS), Group Policy, and Microsoft IntelliMirror.
Lessons
| • | Active Directory Basics |
| • | Creating the Organization |
| • | Lab A: Creating the Organization |
After completing this Module, students will be able to:
| • | Understand the benefits Windows Server 2003 provides to your organization. |
| • | Understand the capabilities of each edition of the Windows Server 2003 family. |
| • | Understand the role that the Active Directory directory service will play in your domain environment. |
| • | Understand the structural components that make up Active Directory. |
| • | Understand the technology of Group Policy and the benefits it can provide your organization. |
Module 2: Group Policy
This Module introduces you to Group Policy Objects (GPOs). You will see that GPOs can be used to control a wide variety of features and functions on almost any computer in the domain; including security, the user environment, and applications. You will also see how delegation of control can help you define which administrators are allowed to create and manage GPOs.
Lessons
| • | Introduction to Group Policy |
| • | Using Group Policy for Group Control |
| • | Lab A: Controlling the User Environment |
After completing this Module, students will be able to:
| • | Understand Group Policy fundamentals. |
| • | Understand the Group Policy Management Console. |
| • | Describe GPO processing. |
| • | Describe how to use GPOs to control security. |
| • | Describe how to use GPOs to control the user environment. |
| • | Describe how to use GPOs to deploy applications. |
Module 3: Advanced Active Directory Tasks
This Module introduces you to a few of the administrative tasks performed in most organizations that can be made easier with Active Directory.
Lessons
| • | Delegation and Custom MMCs |
| • | File Server Management |
| • | Lab A: Additional Management Tasks |
After completing this Module, students will be able to:
| • | Delegate control of common administrative tasks. |
| • | Create a custom Microsoft Management Console (MMC). |
| • | Implement shadow copies. |
| • | Implement Software Update Services. |
| • | Enable users’ settings to follow them throughout the organization. |
Module 4: Microsoft Resources and Training Options
Microsoft offers many resources to assist you in migrating to Windows Server 2003. They include Web resources, project guides, and instructor-led training.
Lessons
| • | Windows Server 2003 Family |
| • | Windows NT 4.0 Upgrade |
| • | Novell Migration Strategies |
| • | Microsoft Training Courses |
After completing this Module, students will be able to:
| • | Understand the different versions of Windows Server 2003. |
| • | Determine Windows NT 4.0 migration strategies. |
| • | Determine Novell migration strategies. |
| • | Determine Linux migration strategies. |
| • | Identify available Microsoft Learning courses that pertain to Windows Server 2003. |
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