Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Domain Services
Class Outline:
Introduction:
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.
Course Outline
Module 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
• Exercise 1: Evaluating Forest and Server Readiness for Installing an RODC
• Exercise 2: Installing and Configuring an RODC
• Exercise 3: 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
• Exercise 1: Configuring Active Directory Integrated Zones
• Exercise 2: 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
• Exercise 1: Configuring AD DS Objects
• Exercise 2: Automating the Management of AD DS Objects
• Exercise 3: Delegating Control of AD DS Objects
• Exercise 4: 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
• Exercise 1: Configuring AD DS Sites and Subnets
• Exercise 2: Configuring AD DS Replication
• Exercise 3: 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
• Exercise 1: Creating Group Policy Objects
• Exercise 2: Managing the Scope of GPO Application
• Exercise 3: Verifying GPO Application
• Exercise 4: Managing GPOs
• Exercise 5: 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
• Exercise 1: Configuring Scripts and Folder Redirection
• Exercise 2: Configuring Administrative Templates
• Exercise 3: Distributing Software Using Group Policies
• Exercise 4: 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
• Exercise 1: Configuring Domain Security Settings
• Exercise 2: Implementing Fine-Grained Password Policies
• Exercise 3: Configuring Restricted Groups and Software Restriction Policies
• Exercise 4: Configuring Security Templates
• Exercise 5: 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
• Exercise 1: Monitor AD DS by Using Event Viewer
• Exercise 2: Monitor AD DS by Using Performance and Reliability Monitor
• Exercise 3: 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
• Exercise 1: Maintaining AD DS Domain Controllers
• Exercise 2: Backing Up AD DS
• Exercise 3: Performing a Non-Authoritative Restore of the AD DS Database
• Exercise 4: Performing an Authoritative Restore of the AD DS Database
• Exercise 5: 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
• Exercise 1: Troubleshooting Authentication and Authorization Errors
• Exercise 2: Troubleshooting the Integration of DNS and AD DS
• Exercise 3: 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
• Exercise 1: Troubleshooting Group Policy Applications
• Exercise 2: 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
• Exercise 1: Deploying Active Directory Domain Services
• Exercise 2: Deploying AD DS Sites
• Exercise 3: Implementing Group Policies
• Exercise 4: Verifying the AD DS Deployment
• Exercise 5: Testing the AD DS Disaster Recovery Plan
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Implement an Active Directory Domain Services infrastructure.