Microsoft Windows System Administration

Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Domain Services (Course code: 6425)

Course Schedule:

Location	Days	Course dates	Duration	Cost (ex GST)	Availability	Enrol Here
City	Mon - Fri	02 - 06 Mar 2009	5 days	2700.00	Open	Corporate Group / Individual
City	Mon - Fri	20 - 24 Apr 2009	5 days	2700.00	Open	Corporate Group / Individual

Overview:

This five-day instructor-led course will provide you 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.

Learning Method:

This course will be presented using a combination of lectures, group discussions and practical exercises. Each student will be provided with a comprehensive set of course notes. This hands-on course combines exercises and practical work to solidify learning.

Who will benefit from this course?

This course is primarily designed for Active Directory 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.

Pre-requisites:

Before attending this course, you should 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.

What can you expect to gain from this course?

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

Course Content:

Module 1:Implementing 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.
Installing Active Directory Domain Services
Deploying Read-Only Domain Controllers
Configuring AD DS Domain Controller Roles
Exercise: 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

Module 2:Configuring Domain Name Service for Active Directory Domain Services

This module explains how to configure Domain Name Services (DNS) for Active Directory Domain Services.
Overview of Active Directory Domain Services and DNS Integration
Configuring Active Directory Integrated Zones
Configuring Read Only DNS Zones
Exercise: Configuring AD DS and DNS Integration
Configuring Active Directory Integrated Zones
Configuring Read-Only DNS Zones

Module 3:Configuring Active Directory Objects and Trusts

This module explains how to configure Active Directory Objects and Trusts.
Configuring Active Directory Objects
Strategies for Using Groups
Automating AD DS Object Management
Delegating Administrative Access to AD DS Objects
Configuring AD DS Trusts
Exercise 1: Configuring Active Directory Objects
Configuring AD DS Objects
Implementing an AD DS Group Strategy
Automating the Management of AD DS Objects
Exercise 2: Configuring Active Directory Objects and Trusts
Delegating Control of AD DS Objects
Configuring AD DS Trusts

Module 4:Configuring Active Directory Sites and Replication

Configuring Active Directory Sites and Replication
Overview of AD DS Replication
Overview of AD DS Sites and Replication
Configuring and Monitoring AD DS Replication
Exercise: Configuring Active Directory Sites and Replication
Configuring AD DS Sites and Subnets
Configuring AD DS Replication
Monitoring AD DS Replication

Module 5:Creating and Configuring Group Policy

Creating and Configuring Group Policy
Overview of Group Policy
Configuring the Scope of Group Policy Objects
Evaluating the Application of Group Policy Objects
Managing Group Policy Objects
Delegating Administrative Control of Group Policy
Exercise: Creating and Configuring GPOs
Creating Group Policy Objects
Managing the Scope of GPO Application
Verifying GPO Application
Managing GPOs
Delegating Administrative Control of GPOs

Module 6:Configuring User Environments Using Group Policy

This module explains how to configure user environments using Group Policy.
Configuring Group Policy Settings
Configuring Scripts and Folder Redirection Using Group Policies
Configuring Administrative Templates
Group Policy Preferences
Deploying Software Using Group Policy
Exercise: Configuring User Environments Using Group Policies
Configuring Scripts and Folder Redirection
Configuring Administrative Templates
Configuring Preferences
Verifying GPO Application

Module 7:Implementing Security Using Group Policy

This module explains how to implement security using Group Policy.
Configuring Security Policies
Implementing Fine-Grained Password Policies
Restricting Group Membership and Access to Software
Managing Security Using Security Templates
Exercise: Implementing Security Using Group Policies
Configuring Account and Security Policy Settings
Implementing Fine-Grained Password Policies
Configuring Restricted Groups and Software Restriction Policies
Configuring Security Templates
Verifying the Security Configuration

Module 8:Implementing an Active Directory Domain Services Monitoring Plan

This module explains how to implement Active Directory Domain Services monitoring plan.
Monitoring AD DS Using Event Viewer
Monitoring Active Directory Domain Servers Using Reliability and Performance Monitor
Configuring AD DS Auditing
Exercise: Monitoring Active Directory Domain Services
Monitoring AD DS Using Event Viewer
Monitoring AD DS Using Performance and Reliability Monitor
Configuring AD DS Auditing

Module 9:Implementing an Active Directory Domain Services Maintenance Plan

This module explains how to implement an Active Directory Domain Services maintenance plan.
Maintaining the AD DS Domain Controllers
Backing Up Active Directory Domain Services
Restoring Active Directory Domain Services
Exercise: Implementing an Active Directory Domain Services Maintenance Plan
Maintaining AD DS Domain Controllers
Backing Up AD DS
Performing an Authoritative Restore of the AD DS Database
Restoring Data Using the AD DS Snapshot Viewer

Module 10:Troubleshooting Active Directory, DNS, and Replication Issues

This module explains how to troubleshoot Active Directory Domain Services, Domain Name Service, and Active Directory replication.
Troubleshooting Active Directory Domain Services
Troubleshooting DNS Integration with AD DS
Troubleshooting AD DS Replication
Exercise: Troubleshooting Active Directory, DNS, and Replication Issues
Troubleshooting Authentication and Authorisation Errors
Troubleshooting the Integration of DNS and AD DS
Troubleshooting AD DS Replication

Module 11:Troubleshooting Group Policy Issues

Troubleshooting Group Policy Issues
Introduction to Group Policy Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Group Policy Application
Troubleshooting Group Policy Settings
Exercise: Troubleshooting Group Policy Issues
Troubleshooting Group Policy Scripts
Troubleshooting GPO Lab11B
Troubleshooting GPO Lab11C
Troubleshooting GPO Lab11D

Module 12:Implementing an Active Directory Domain Services Infrastructure

This module explains how to implement an Active Directory Domain Services Infrastructure.
Overview of the AD DS Deployment
Planning a Group Policy Strategy
Exercise 1: Deploying Active Directory Domain Services
Installing a Read-only Domain Controller (RODC) onto a Server Core, and Creating a Branch Office Site
Creating a Domain in a Separate Tree and Separate Site
Exercise 2: Configuring Forest Trust Relationships
Exercise: Upgrading the Fabrikam Domain, and Creating a Forest Trust with Woodgrove Bank
Exercise 3: Planning a Group Policy Strategy
Planning Group Policy
Creating a Domain in a Separate Tree and Separate Site
Implementing the Corporate Desktop Policy