6424: Fundamentals of Windows Server 2008 Active Directory (3 Days)
About this Course
This three-day instructor-led course provides Active Directory Technology Specialists an introduction to Active Directory server roles in Windows Server 2008. The course is intended for entry level students who want to get familiar with the Active Directory server roles and their basic functionality.
Audience
The primary audience for this course is IT Professionals who are new to Active Directory and want to become familiar with Active Directory concepts.
At Course Completion
After completing this course, students will understand how Active Directory server roles are used and learn about the purpose and components of Active Directory Domain Services. Students will learn how to configure organizational units and user, computer and group accounts. Lastly, students will learn how to manage access to shared resources.
Course Outline
Module 1: Exploring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Roles
This module provides an overview of the Active Directory (AD) server roles.
Lessons
• 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
• Exercise 1: Planning AD Server Role Implementations
• Exercise 2: Understanding AD Server Role Integration with AD DS
Module 2: Introduction to Active Directory Domain Services
This module explains the reasons for deploying AD DS and describes the AD DS components.
Lessons
• 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
• Exercise 1: Installing the AD DS Management Tools
• Exercise 2: Examining the AD DS Logical Components
• Exercise 3: Examining 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.
Lessons
• AD LDS Overview
• Implementing and Administering AD LDS
• Implementing AD LDS Replication
• Comparing AD DS and AD LDS
Lab: Configuring AD LDS
• Exercise 1: Configuring AD LDS instances and application partitions
• Exercise 2: Configuring AD LDS access control
• Exercise 3: Configuring 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.
Lessons
• AD CS Overview
• Understanding AD CS Certificates
• Implementing Certificate Enrollment and Revocation
Lab: Exploring Active Directory Certificate Services
• Exercise 1: Requesting certificates using Web Enrollment
• Exercise 2: Managing Certificate Requests and Revocation
Module 5: Introduction to Active Directory Rights Management Services
This module explains how AD RMS works and how to configure AD RMS settings.
Lessons
• AD RMS Overview
• Understanding AD RMS
• Managing AD RMS
Lab: Exploring Active Directory Rights Managements Services
• Exercise 1: Verifying AD RMS Functionality
• Exercise 2: Customizing 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.
Lessons
• AD FS Overview
• AD FS Deployment Scenarios
• Configuring AD FS Components
Lab: Exploring Active Directory Rights Managements Services Tools
• Exercise 1: Implementing the AD FS Components (Discussion)
• Exercise 2: Configuring 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.
Lessons
• Managing User Accounts
• Creating Computer Accounts
• Using Queries to Locate Objects in Active Directory
Lab: Creating AD Domain Services User and Computer Accounts
• Exercise 1: Creating and Configuring User Accounts
• Exercise 2: Creating 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).
Lessons
• Introduction to AD DS Groups
• Managing Group Accounts
• Creating Organizational Units
Lab: Creating an OU Infrastructure
• Exercise 1: Creating AD DS Groups
• Exercise 2: Planning an OU Hierarchy (Discussion)
• Exercise 3: Creating an OU Hierarchy
Module 9: Managing Access to Resources
This module explains how to manage access to shared resources in an AD DS environment.
Lessons
• Managing Access Overview
• Assigning Permissions to Shared Resources
• Managing NTFS File and Folder Permissions
• Determining Effective Permission
Lab: Managing Access to Resources
• Exercise 1: Planning a Shared Folder Implementation (Discussion)
• Exercise 2: Implementing a Shared Folder Implementation
• Exercise 3: Evaluating the Shared Folder Implementation
Prerequisites
Before attending this course, students must have:
• Basic understanding of networking.
• Basic understanding of network operating systems.
• Basic knowledge of server hardware. A+ or equivalent knowledge (not required but expected).