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Course Outline
Module 1: Principles of Active Directory for Government
This module provides foundational knowledge on all major principles of Active Directory, including management, design, integration with other forests, and cloud services. It clearly defines and explains the essential terminology and standards used in Active Directory.
Lessons
- Development of Active Directory for Government
- X.500 Protocol Overview
- LDAP ( Lightweight Directory Access Protocol)
- Active Directory Architecture for Government Operations
- NTLM and Kerberos Authentication Mechanisms
- Managing Operating Systems with Group Policy Objects (GPOs), Workplace Join, and InTune
- Types of Active Directory Groups: Domain Local, Global, and Universal
- Using and Managing Active Directory Domain Controllers for Government
- Forest and Domain Functional Levels in Government Environments
- Introduction to Active Directory Partitions and the Global Catalog for Government
- Basic Forest Structure and Design for Government
- Basic Domain Structure and Design for Government
- Basic Organizational Unit (OU) Structure and Design for Government
- Key Features and Editions of Active Directory for Government
- Understanding the Principal Components of Active Directory, Including Sites, Domains, OUs, and Their Uses for Government
- Authentication Mechanisms Used by Active Directory and Their Implementation for Government
- Common Design Scenarios for Implementing Active Directory in Government Environments
- Techniques for Managing Computers and Network Resources with Active Directory for Government
Module 2: Fundamentals of WAN Management with Active Directory for Government
This module explains how to use the wide area networking features of Active Directory, such as Sites and Site Link Objects, to control and manage replication, login traffic, and site-aware applications in government networks.
Lessons
- Understanding AD Sites and WAN Traffic Management for Government
- Basic AD Sites and Logon Traffic Management for Government
- Introduction to AD Sites and Replication Traffic Management for Government
- Bridgehead Servers and Site Link Objects in Government Networks
- Site-Aware Applications for Government
- Key Features of Active Directory Used to Manage WAN Logon and Replication Traffic for Government
- Function of the Knowledge Consistency Checker and the Inter-Site Topology Generator in Government Environments
- Fundamentals of WAN Design with Active Directory for Government
- Resolving Common WAN Traffic Issues in Government Networks
Module 3: Introduction to Active Directory Group Policy Object (GPO) for Government
This module provides an overview of Active Directory Group Policy, its functions, usage, and fundamental features and limitations. It ensures that students understand the major features of GPOs and how to implement them effectively in government environments.
Lessons
- Introduction to Group Policy for Government
- Administrative Templates for Government
- Fundamental Concepts of GPO Scripts for Government
- Creating and Using GPOs in Government Networks
- Principles of Managing Multiple GPOs and Inheritance for Government
- GPO Block, Enforce, and Inheritance Mechanisms for Government
- GPOs and Active Directory Versions for Government
- Controlling and Installing Software with GPOs, SRP, and App Locker in Government Networks
- Key Features, Editions, and Hardware Requirements of Active Directory Group Policy for Government
- Principles of Managing Multiple GPOs and Inheritance in Government Environments
- Upgrading and Migrating to New Administrative Templates in Government Networks
- Understanding Block, Enforce, GPO Scripts, and Container Linking in Government Settings
- Introduction to Software Installation with GPOs and Application Control for Government
- Resolving Common Issues in Government Networks
Module 4: Principles of Active Directory Integration for Government
This module explains how Active Directory can be integrated and used with other Active Directory Forests, X.500 Realms, LDAP services, and Cloud services in government environments.
Lessons
- Active Directory and Cloud Services for Government
- User Principal Names (UPNs), Authentication, and Active Directory Federated Services for Government
- Active Directory and Cloud Integration for Government
Lab: Determining Active Directory Version in Government Networks
- Determine the Server Operating System Version of a Domain Controller in Government Environments
- Determine the Domain Functional Level in Government Networks
- Determine the Forest Functional Level in Government Networks
- Raise the Domain and Forest Functional Levels in Government Networks
- Create a Logical Active Directory Diagram for Government Networks
Lab: Authenticating with a UPN Logon in Government Networks
- Authenticate and Login Using Both Pre-Windows 2000 and User Principal Name (UPN) Methods in Government Environments
- Understand the Use and Limitations of Active Directory Authentication Methods for Government
Lab: Exploring Active Directory Objects and Utilities in Government Networks
- Explore and Use the Active Directory Users and Computers Utility in Government Environments
- Create OU Containers, Users, and Delegate Rights and Permissions in Government Networks
- Explore the Active Directory Administrative Center for Government
- Understand Common Issues in Government Networks
Lab: Exploring the Default GPO Configuration in Government Networks
- Explore and Use the Group Policy Management Editor in Government Environments
- Explore and Understand the Settings in the Default Active Directory GPOs for Government
Lab: Creating Your Own GPO in Government Networks
- Create a New Group Policy Object Using the Group Policy Management Editor in Government Environments
- Apply and Test the Application of the New GPO in Government Networks
- Describe Key Features of Active Directory for Extra WAN Resource Sharing in Government
- Understand the Term Cloud and the Advantages of Cloud Services for Government
- Understand the Principles of Authentication Outside of an Active Directory Forest for Government
- Describe the Role of Kerberos, Single Sign-On (SSO), and User Principal Names (UPNs) in Government Networks
- Experience and Use the Principal Active Directory Management Tools Described in the Course for Government
- Create, Edit, and Apply a Group Policy Object in Government Networks
Requirements
- A foundational understanding of networking principles for government operations.
- Basic proficiency with the Windows operating system.
- An introductory grasp of security fundamentals, including authentication and authorization protocols for government use.
7 Hours
