Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Domain Services (MOC6425)

Algemeen
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.

Doelgroep
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.

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

Inhoud

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.

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 Domain Name Service for Active Directory Domain Services
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 Zones

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 zones.

Module 3: Configuring Active Directory Objects and Trusts
This module explains how to configure Active Directory Objects and Trusts.

Lessons
Configuring Active Directory Objects
Strategies for Using Groups
Automating AD DS Object Management
Delegating Administrative Access to AD DS Objects
Configuring AD DS Trusts

Lab : Configuring Active Directory Objects
Configuring AD DS Objects
Implementing an AD DS Group Strategy
Automating the Management of AD DS Objects

Lab : Configuring Active Directory Objects and Trusts
Delegating Control of AD DS Objects
Configuring AD DS Trusts

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Configure Active Directory Objects.
Describe strategies for using groups.
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 sites and replication.

Lessons
Overview of AD DS Replication
Overview of AD DS Sites and Replication
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 Policy
This module explains how to create and configure Group Policy.

Lessons
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

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

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

Lab : Lab Configuring User Environments Using Group Policies
Configuring Scripts and Folder Redirection
Configuring Administrative Templates
Configuring Preferences
Verifying GPO Application

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Configure Group Policy settings.
Configure scripts and folder redirection using Group Policy.
Configure administrative templates.
Describe Group Policy preferences.
Deploy software using Group Policy.

Module 7: Implementing Security Using Group Policy
This module explains how to implement security using Group Policy.

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
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

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 AD DS Using Event Viewer
Monitoring Active Directory Domain Servers Using Reliability and Performance Monitor
Configuring AD DS Auditing

Lab : Monitoring Active Directory Domain Services
Monitoring AD DS Using Event Viewer
Monitoring AD DS Using Performance and Reliability Monitor
Configuring 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 an Authoritative Restore of the AD DS Database
Restoring Data 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 Active Directory, DNS, and Replication Issues
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 Scripts
Troubleshooting GPO Lab11B
Troubleshooting GPO Lab11C
Troubleshooting GPO Lab11D

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
Planning a Group Policy Strategy

Lab : 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

Lab : Configuring Forest Trust Relationships
Upgrading the Fabrikam Domain, and Creating a Forest Trust with Woodgrove Bank

Lab : Planning a Group Policy Strategy
Planning Group Policy
Creating a Domain in a Separate Tree and Separate Site
Implementing the Corporate Desktop Policy

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Implement an Active Directory Domain Services infrastructure.