Fundamentals of Microsoft Server 2008 Active Directory

Target Audience
This course provides students with an introduction to Active Directory server roles in Windows Server 2008. It is intended for IT Professionals who are new to Active Directory and want to become familiar with Active Directory concepts.

Pre-Requisites
Before attending this course, students must have the following prerequisites:A basic understanding of networking.A basic understanding of network operating systems.Basic knowledge of server hardware.A+ or equivalent knowledge (not required but expected).

Purpose
After completing this course, students will be able to understand how Active Directory server roles are used; understand the purpose and components of Active Directory Domain Services; configure organizational units; configure user, computer and group accounts; manage access to shared resources.NOTE: This is a Preliminary Course Syllabus. Some parts of the course are currently in development, so some elements of this syllabus are subject to change

Course outline

1. Exploring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Roles
2. Introduction to Active Directory Domain Services
3. Introduction to Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services
4. Introduction to Active Directory Certificate Services
5. Introduction to Active Directory Rights Management Services
6. Introduction to Active Directory Federation Services
7. Creating AD Domain Services User and Computer Objects
8. Creating Active Directory Domain Services Groups and Organizational Units
9. Managing Access to Resources

Module 1:Exploring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Roles

• This module provides an overview of the Active Directory (AD) server 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)
• Lab: Exploring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Server Roles

• Describe the AD server roles required for a variety of AD deployment scenarios.
  
• Describe the integration of AD DS with other AD server roles.
  

Module 2:Introduction to Active Directory Domain Services

• This module explains the reasons for deploying AD DS and describes the AD DS components.
• Overview of Active Directory Domain Services
• Overview of AD DS Logical Components
• Overview of AD DS Physical Components
• Lab: Exploring AD Domain Services Components and Tools

• Install the AD DS management tools on a Windows Vista computer.
  
• Describe the AD DS logical components.
  
• Describe the AD DS physical components.
  

Module 3:Introduction to Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services

• This module explains how AD LDS works and how to configure AD LDS components.
• AD LDS Overview
• Implementing and Administering AD LDS
• Implementing AD LDS Replication
• Comparing AD DS and AD LDS
• Lab: Configuring AD LDS

• Configure AD LDS instances and application partitions.
  
• Configure AD LDS access control.
  
• Configure AD LDS replication.
  

Module 4:Introduction to Active Directory Certificate Services

• This module explains how AD CS works and how to implement AD CS certificate enrollment.
• AD CS Overview
• Understanding AD CS Certificates
• Implementing Certificate Enrollment and Revocation
• Lab: Exploring Active Directory Certificate Services

• Request certificates using Web enrollment.
  
• Manage certificate requests.
  

Module 5:Introduction to Active Directory Rights Management Services

• This module explains how AD RMS works and how to configure AD RMS settings.
• AD RMS Overview
• Understanding AD RMS
• Managing AD RMS
• Lab: Exploring Active Directory Rights Managements Services

• Verify AD RMS functionality.
  
• Customize the AD RMS configuration.
  

Module 6:Introduction to Active Directory Federation Services

• This module explains how AD FS works and how to configure AD FS components.
• AD FS Overview
• AD FS Deployment Scenarios
• Configuring AD FS Components
• Lab: Exploring Active Directory Rights Managements Services Tools

• Describe how to implement the AD FS Components.
  
• Configure the AD FS Account Partner Organization.
  

Module 7:Creating AD Domain Services User and Computer Objects

• This module explains how to configure AD DS user and computer accounts.
• Managing User Accounts
• Creating Computer Accounts
• Using Queries to Locate Objects in Active Directory
• Lab: Creating AD Domain Services User and Computer Accounts

• Create and configure user accounts.
  
• Create and configure computer accounts.
  

Module 8:Creating Active Directory Domain Services Groups and Organizational Units

• This module explains how to configure AD DS group accounts and organizational units (OU).
• Introduction to AD DS Groups
• Managing Group Accounts
• Creating Organizational Units
• Lab: Creating an OU Infrastructure

• Create and configure group accounts.
  
• Create and configure organizational units.
  
• Apply considerations when creating an OU design.
  

Module 9:Managing Access to Resources

• This module explains how to manage access to shared resources in an AD DS environment.
• Managing Access Overview
• Assigning Permissions to Shared Resources
• Managing NTFS File and Folder Permissions
• Determining Effective Permission
• Lab: Managing Access to Resources

• Plan a shared folder implementation.
  
• Implement a secure shared folder implementation.
  
• Evaluate the shared folder implementation.