MOC 6425 (C) Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Domain Services

Summary:
This five-day instructor-led course provides in-depth training on implementing, configuring, managing and troubleshooting Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 environments. It covers core AD DS concepts and functionality as well as implementing Group Policies, performing backup and restore and monitoring and troubleshooting Active Directory related issues. After completing this course students will be able to configure AD DS in their Windows Server 2008 and Windows server 2008 R2 environments. The course also provides a direct mapping to the objective domain of the 70-640: TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring exam.

Duration:
5 Days/Lecture & Lab

Audience:
This course is intended for Active Directory Technology Specialists, Server and Enterprise Administrators who want to learn how to implement Active Directory Domain Services in Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 environments. Those attending would be interested in learning how to secure domains by using Group Policies, back up, restore, monitor, and troubleshoot configuration to ensure trouble-free operation of Active Directory Domain Services.

Topics:

• Introducing Active Directory Domain Services
• Administering Active Directory Securely and Efficiently
• Managing Users and Service Accounts
• Managing Groups
• Managing Computer Accounts
• Implementing a Group Policy Infrastructure
• Managing Enterprise Security and Configuration with Group Policy Settings
• Securing Administration
• Improving the Security of Authentication in an AD DS Domain
• Configuring Domain Name System
• Administering AD DS Domain Controllers
• Managing Sites and Active Directory
• Directory Service Continuity
• Managing Multiple Domains and Forests
• Managing User Desktop with Group Policy

Prerequisites:
Basic understanding of networking Intermediate understanding of network operating systems An awareness of security best practices Basic knowledge of server hardware Some experience creating objects in Active Directory Basic concepts of backup and recovery in a Windows Server environment A good knowledge of Windows Client operating systems such as Windows Vista or Windows 7