Microsoft Windows Server 2008: Fundamentals of Microsoft Windows Server 2008: Active Directory

Course Overview

This 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.

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Audience

IT Professionals who are new to Active Directory and want to become familiar with Active Directory concepts.

Skills Gained

After completing this course, students will understand how to:

• Active Directory server roles are used and learn about the purpose and components of Active Directory Domain Services.
• configure organizational units and user, computer and group accounts.
• learn how to manage access to shared resources.

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

Course Outline

Exploring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Roles

This module provides an overview of the Active Directory (AD) server roles.

Introduction to Active Directory Domain Services

This module explains the reasons for deploying AD DS and describes the AD DS components.

Introduction to Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services

Introduction to Active Directory Certificate Services

This module explains how AD CS works and how to implement AD CS certificate enrollment.

Introduction to Active Directory Rights Management Services

This module explains how AD RMS works and how to configure AD RMS settings.

Introduction to Active Directory Federation Services

This module explains how AD FS works and how to configure AD FS components.

Creating AD Domain Services User and Computer Objects

This module explains how to configure AD DS user and computer accounts.

Creating Active Directory Domain Services Groups and Organizational Units

This module explains how to configure AD DS group accounts and organizational units (OU).

Managing Access to Resources

This module explains how to manage access to shared resources in an AD DS environment.