Overview

In this instructor-led, online training course, students will learn how to deploy and configure Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in a distributed environment, how to implement Group Policy, how to perform backup and restore, and how to monitor and troubleshoot Active Directory–related issues with Windows Server 2016. Additionally, this course teaches how to deploy other Active Directory server roles such as Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) and Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS).

Course Instructor: Will Panek

Course Outline

01. Install and configure Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)

  • Install and configure domain controllers
  • Create and manage Active Directory users and computers
  • Create and manage Active Directory groups and organizational units (OUs)

02. Manage and Maintain AD DS

  • Configure service authentication annd account policies
  • Maintain Active Directory
  • Configure Active Directory in a complex enterprise environment

03. Create and Manage Group Policy

  • Create and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
  • Configure Group Policy processing
  • Configure Group Policy settings
  • Configure Group Policy preferences

04. Implement Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS)

  • Install and configure AD CS
  • Manage certificates

05. Implement identity federation and access solutions

  • Install and configure Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS)
  • Implement Web Application Proxy (WAP)
  • Install and configure Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS)

Skills Learned

After completing this online training course, students will be able to:

  • Install and configure domain controllers
  • Manage objects in AD DS by using graphical tools and Windows PowerShell
  • Implement AD DS in complex environments
  • Implement AD DS sites, and configure and manage replication
  • Implement and manage Group Policy Objects (GPO)
  • Manage user settings by using GPOs
  • Secure AD DS and user accounts
  • Implement and manage a certificate authority (CA) hierarchy with AD CS
  • Deploy and manage certificates
  • Implement and administer AD FS
  • Implement and administer Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS)
  • Implement synchronization between AD DS and Azure AD
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and establish business continuity for AD DS services