Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Domain Services

Course contentModule 1: Installing Active Directory Domain ServicesThis 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 anRODC
• Exercise 2: Installing and Configuring anRODC
• 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: ConfiguringDNSfor AD DSThis module explains how to configure Domain Name Services (DNS) for Active Directory Domain Services.
Lessons

• Overview of Active Directory Domain Services andDNSIntegration
• Configuring Active Directory Integrated Zones
• Configuring Read OnlyDNS

Lab: Configuring AD DS andDNSIntegration

• Exercise 1: Configuring Active Directory Integrated Zones
• Exercise 2: Configuring Read-OnlyDNSZones

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe Active Directory Domain Services andDNSIntegration
• Configure Active Directory Integrated Zones
• Configure Read OnlyDNS

Module 3: Configuring Active Directory Objects and TrustsThis 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 ReplicationThis 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 PoliciesThis 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 ofGPOApplication
• Exercise 3: VerifyingGPOApplication
• 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 PoliciesThis 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: VerifyingGPOApplication

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 PoliciesThis 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 PlanThis 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 PlanThis 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: TroubleshootingThis module explains how to troubleshoot Active Directory Domain Services, Domain Name Service, and Active Directory replication.
Lessons

• Troubleshooting Active Directory Domain Services
• TroubleshootingDNSIntegration 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 ofDNSand AD DS
• Exercise 3: Troubleshooting AD DS Replication

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Troubleshoot Active Directory Domain Services
• TroubleshootDNSintegration with AD DS
• Troubleshoot AD DS replication

Module 11: Troubleshooting Group Policy IssuesThis 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 InfrastructureThis 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