Catalog

This comprehensive five-day instructor-led course is designed for IT professionals seeking to deepen their understanding and skills in managing Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) within Windows Server environments. The course covers the deployment, configuration, and management of AD DS in distributed environments, including the implementation of Group Policy, backup and restore operations, and troubleshooting AD-related issues. In addition to mastering AD DS, participants will explore the deployment and management of other key Active Directory server roles, such as Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) and Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS). The course emphasizes practical skills, including using traditional tools like PowerShell and Server Manager, as well as the Windows Admin Center for comprehensive server administration. Key topics include managing AD DS objects, implementing Group Policy Objects (GPOs), securing user accounts, deploying and managing certificates, and establishing synchronization between AD DS and Azure AD. Participants should have prior experience with Active Directory, Windows Server, and core networking technologies.

##### Module 1 - Installing and Configuring Domain Controllers - Overview of AD DS - Overview of AD DS Domain Controllers - Deploying a Domain Controller ##### Module 2 - Managing Objects in AD DS - Managing User Accounts - Managing Groups in AD DS - Managing Computer Objects in AD DS - Using Windows PowerShell for AD DS Administration - Implementing and Managing OUs ##### Module 3 - Advanced AD DS Infrastructure Management - Overview of Advanced AD DS Deployments - Deploying a Distributed AD DS Environment - Configuring AD DS Trusts ##### Module 4 - Implementing and Administering AD DS Sites and Replication - Overview of AD DS Replication - Configuring AD DS Sites - Configuring and Monitoring AD DS Replication ##### Module 5 - Implementing Group Policy - Introducing Group Policy - Implementing and Administering GPOs - Group Policy Scope and Group Policy Processing - Troubleshooting the Application of GPOs ##### Module 6 - Managing User Settings with Group Policy - Implementing Administrative Templates - Configuring Folder Redirection, Software Installation, and Scripts - Configuring Group Policy Preferences ##### Module 7 - Securing Active Directory Domain Services - Securing Domain Controllers - Implementing Account Security - Implementing Audit Authentication - Configuring Managed Service Accounts ##### Module 8 - Deploying and Managing AD CS - Deploying CAs - Administering CAs - Troubleshooting and Maintaining CAs ##### Module 9 - Deploying and Managing Certificates - Deploying and Managing Certificate Templates - Managing Certificate Deployment, Revocation, and Recovery - Using Certificates in a Business Environment - Implementing and Managing Smart Cards ##### Module 10 - Implementing and Administering AD FS - Overview of AD FS - AD FS Requirements and Planning - Deploying and Configuring AD FS - Web Application Proxy Overview ##### Module 11 - Implementing and Administering AD RMS - Overview of AD RMS - Deploying and Managing an AD RMS Infrastructure - Configuring AD RMS Content Protection ##### Module 12 - Implementing AD DS Synchronization with Microsoft Azure AD - Planning and Preparing for Directory Synchronization - Implementing Directory Synchronization by Using Azure AD Connect - Managing Identities with Directory Synchronization ##### Module 13 - Monitoring, Managing, and Recovering AD DS - Monitoring AD DS - Managing the Active Directory Database - Active Directory Backup and Recovery Options for AD DS and Other Identity and Access Solutions