Course Outline
Module 1: Installing and Configuring Domain Controllers
- Overview of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
- Understanding AD DS domain controllers
- Deploying a domain controller for government operations
Module 2: Managing Objects in AD DS
- Managing user accounts for government
- Managing groups in AD DS
- Managing computer objects in AD DS
- Using Windows PowerShell for AD DS administration
- Implementing and managing Organizational Units (OUs)
Module 3: Advanced AD DS Infrastructure Management
- Overview of advanced AD DS deployments for government
- 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 for government
- Configuring AD DS sites
- Configuring and monitoring AD DS replication
Module 5: Implementing Group Policy
- Introducing Group Policy for government
- Implementing and administering Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
- Understanding Group Policy scope and processing
- Troubleshooting the application of GPOs
Module 6: Managing User Settings with Group Policy
- Implementing administrative templates for government
- Configuring Folder Redirection, software installation, and scripts
- Configuring Group Policy preferences
Module 7: Securing Active Directory Domain Services
- Securing domain controllers for government operations
- Implementing account security
- Implementing audit authentication
- Configuring managed service accounts
Module 8: Deploying and Managing AD CS
- Deploying Certification Authorities (CAs)
- Administering CAs for government
- Troubleshooting and maintaining CAs
Module 9: Deploying and Managing Certificates
- Deploying and managing certificate templates for government
- Managing certificate deployment, revocation, and recovery
- Using certificates in a business environment
- Implementing and managing smart cards for government
Module 10: Implementing and Administering AD FS
- Overview of Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS)
- AD FS requirements and planning for government
- Deploying and configuring AD FS
- Web Application Proxy Overview for government
Module 11: Implementing and Administering AD RMS
- Overview of Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS)
- Deploying and managing an AD RMS infrastructure for government
- Configuring AD RMS content protection for government
Module 12: Implementing AD DS Synchronization with Microsoft Azure AD
- Planning and preparing for directory synchronization for government
- Implementing directory synchronization using Azure AD Connect
- Managing identities with directory synchronization for government
Module 13: Monitoring, Managing, and Recovering AD DS
- Monitoring AD DS for government operations
- Managing the Active Directory database
- Active Directory backup and recovery options for AD DS and other identity and access solutions for government
Requirements
- Familiarity with Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) concepts and technologies in Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2016.
- Experience configuring and working with Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2016.
- Understanding of core networking technologies, including IP addressing, name resolution, and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
- Experience with Microsoft Hyper-V and basic server virtualization concepts.
- Awareness of fundamental security best practices.
- Practical experience using Windows client operating systems such as Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10.
- Basic proficiency with the Windows PowerShell command-line interface.
Audience:
This course is primarily designed for IT professionals who have existing AD DS knowledge and experience and are looking to deepen their understanding of identity and access technologies in Windows Server 2016. This typically includes:
- AD DS administrators seeking training in identity and access technologies with Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2016.
- System or infrastructure administrators with general AD DS experience who are looking to cross-train in core and advanced identity and access technologies in Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2016.
The secondary audience for this course includes IT professionals aiming to consolidate their knowledge about AD DS and related technologies, as well as those preparing for the 70-742 exam. This training is tailored to enhance skills necessary for government and public sector workflows, ensuring alignment with governance and accountability standards.
Job Role: Administrator
Preparation for Exam: 70-742
Testimonials (3)
The teaching style was very good.
Juma Shekuwe - TANZANIA REVENUE AUTHORITY
Course - Windows Server 2019 Administration (authorized training course WS 011T00)
Interactivity, the trainer was willing to help and explain in areas that were difficult. I felt like the training was really useful for me
Lewis Johnson - Swift Group Ltd
Course - Windows Server 2016
The environment is very very good