M6424: Fundamentals of Windows Server 2008 Active Directory

Prerequisites:

Before attending this course, students must have:

- Basic understanding of networking.
- Basic understanding of network operating systems.
- Basic knowledge of server hardware. A+ or equivalent knowledge (not required but expected).

Course Description:

This three-day instructor-led course provides Active Directory Technology Specialists an introduction to Active Directory server roles in Windows Server 2008. The course is intended for entry level students who want to get familiar with the Active Directory server roles and their basic functionality.

The primary audience for this course is IT Professionals who are new to Active Directory and want to become familiar with Active Directory concepts.

After completing this course, students will understand how Active Directory server roles are used and learn about the purpose and components of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS). Students will learn how to configure organizational units and user, computer and group accounts. Lastly, students will learn how to manage access to shared resources.

This course includes the following modules:

Exploring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Roles

• Overview of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
• Overview of Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services (AD LDS)
• Overview of Active Directory Digital Certificates (AD CS)
• Overview of Active Directory Rights Management Solution (AD RMS)
• Overview of Active Directory Federation Solution (AD FS)

Introduction to Active Directory Domain Services

• Overview of Active Directory Domain Services
• Overview of AD DS Logical Components
• Overview of AD DS Physical Components

Introduction to Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services

• AD LDS Overview
• Implementing and Administering AD LDS
• Implementing AD LDS Replication
• Comparing AD DS and AD LDS

Introduction to Active Directory Certificate Services

• AD CS Overview
• Understanding AD CS Certificates
• Implementing Certificate Enrollment and Revocation

Introduction to Active Directory Rights Management Services

• AD RMS Overview
• Understanding AD RMS
• Managing AD RMS

Introduction to Active Directory Federation Services

• AD FS Overview
• AD FS Deployment Scenarios
• Configuring AD FS Components

Creating AD Domain Services User and Computer Objects

• Managing User Accounts
• Creating Computer Accounts
• Using Queries to Locate Objects in Active Directory

Creating Active Directory Domain Services Groups and Organizational Units

• Introduction to AD DS Groups
• Managing Group Accounts
• Creating Organizational Units

Managing Access to Resources

• Managing Access Overview
• Assigning Permissions to Shared Resources
• Managing NTFS File and Folder Permissions
• Determining Effective Permission