What you’ll learn

After completing this course, students will be able to implement and configure Active Directory domain services in their enterprise environment.

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How It Works

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Retendo training programmes are delivered in bite-sized chunks, with an emphasis on practice over theory, and progressing at a pace that suits the individual.

Our courses are split into modules. Each module begins with a live instructor-led class, delivered online by a skilled Microsoft Certified Trainer. The online classes are followed by self-paced study. Learners expand their knowledge using Microsoft Premium e-learning, Microsoft Press Books and online reference material and then apply what they have learnt using practice labs. The module is completed with a short assessment.
Each module includes approximately four hours of study and feedback: a two hour live class and two hours of self study.

Retendo programmes are spread over a number of weeks, with two course modules per week. This ensures that learners have the time required to thoroughly understand each topic. More importantly, they can practice and develop the real-world skills that they require to be good at their job.

Live instructor-led classes

Our instructor-led courses do not require a physical classroom. Instead highly interactive, live, synchronous sessions are delivered online by a Microsoft Certified Trainer. Each session is delivered through a virtual classroom using Webex. Students can see and hear the instructor and speak with others on the course. The audio is delivered using Voice over IP (VoIP) technology so there are no additional telephone charges, students simply need to plug a headset into their computer.

Each live instructor class lasts a maximum of two hours. They are highly interactive: students will learn theories, see live technology demonstrations, carry out group and individual tasks and participate in quizzes and polls. The learning is broken down into short sections, and with the student kit to hand, students can concentrate on participating in the class rather than taking notes.

Self-paced study

After each instructor session, learners will need to complete a couple of hours of self paced study. The aim is to build upon the knowledge gained within the class. Typically, this includes e-Learning and reading from the student manual or online reference sites.

Microsoft Premium e-Learning is high quality electronic material which includes animations, assessments and hands-on interactive learning. The materials are accessed over the internet.
The course manual is posted to each student before the course begins.

Practice labs

Our practical exercises are accessed via the internet. Students use live systems which are hosted in a virtual environment, so they can practice without impacting their own live systems. The exercises take the students through real world scenarios. Students have 90 days access to the labs so they can practice as many times as they like before applying their new skills in the real world.

Assessment and feedback

At the end of each module the students complete a short assessment. This enables the instructor to see how they are progressing. The instructor provides feedback on the results and additional help where it’s required.

The Retendo Learning Portal

The training programme is coordinated via a secure website called the Retendo Learning Portal. This can be accessed from any computer with a broadband connection.
To access the live classes, self-paced study materials and assessments, students simply login to the Retendo Learning Portal. Students can communicate with the instructor and their classmates at any time via the Retendo Learning Portal.

With Retendo, learning doesn’t stop at the end of the programme. Students can access the materials, via the Retendo Learning Portal, for 90 days. This includes recordings of the live online classes and access to the practice labs. So it’s easy to revise for exams or practice an implementation one last time before having a go on the live system.

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Course Outline 

Module 1.1: Implementing Active Directory Domain Services

This module explains how to install and configure Active Directory Domain Services and install and configure a read-only domain controller.

Lessons:

• Installing Active Directory Domain Services
• Deploying Read-Only Domain Controllers
• Configuring AD DS Domain Controller Roles

Lab: Implementing Read-Only Domain Controllers

• Exercise 1: Evaluating Forest and Server Readiness for Installing an RODC
• Exercise 2: Installing and Configuring an RODC
• Exercise 3: Configuring AD DS Domain Controller Roles

After completing this module, you will be able to:

• Install Active Directory Domain Services.
• Deploy Read-Only Domain Controllers.
• Configure AD DS Domain Controller Roles.

Module 1.2: Configuring Domain Name Service for Active Directory Domain Services

This module explains how to configure Domain Name Services (DNS) for Active Directory Domain Services.

Lessons:

• Overview of Active Directory Domain Services and DNS Integration
• Configuring Active Directory Integrated Zones
• Configuring Read Only DNS Zones

Lab: Configuring AD DS and DNS Integration

• Exercise 1: Configuring Active Directory Integrated Zones
• Exercise 2: Configuring Read-Only DNS Zones

After completing this module, you will be able to:

• Describe Active Directory Domain Services and DNS integration
• Configure Active Directory Integrated Zones
• Configure read only DNS zones.

Module 2.1: Configuring Active Directory Objects and Trusts

This module explains how to configure Active Directory Objects and Trusts.

Lessons:

• Configuring Active Directory Objects
• Strategies for Using Groups
• Automating AD DS Object Management
• Delegating Administrative Access to AD DS Objects
• Configuring AD DS Trusts

Lab A: Configuring Active Directory Objects

• Exercise 1: Configuring AD DS Objects
• Exercise 2: Implementing an AD DS Group Strategy
• Exercise 3: Automating the Management of AD DS Objects

Lab B: Configuring Active Directory Objects and Trusts

• Exercise 1: Delegating Control of AD DS Objects
• Exercise 2: Configuring AD DS Trusts

After completing this module, you will be able to:

• Configure Active Directory Objects
• Describe strategies for using groups
• Automate AD DS object management
• Delegate Administrative access to AD DS objects
• Configure AD DS trusts.

Module 2.2: Configuring Active Directory Sites and Replication

This module explains how to configure Active Directory sites and replication.

Lessons:

• Overview of AD DS Replication
• Overview of AD DS Sites and Replication
• Configuring and Monitoring AD DS Replication

Lab: Configuring Active Directory Sites and Replication

• Exercise 1: Configuring AD DS Sites and Subnets
• Exercise 2: Configuring AD DS Replication
• Exercise 3: Monitoring AD DS Replication

After completing this module, you will be able to:

• Describe AD DS replication
• Configure Active Directory Domain Services sites
• Configure and monitor AD DS replication.

Module 3.1: Creating and Configuring Group Policy & User Environments Using Group Policy

This module explains how to create and configure Group Policy and also explains how to configure user environments using Group Policy.

Lessons:

• Overview of Group Policy
• Configuring the Scope of Group Policy Objects
• Evaluating the Application of Group Policy Objects
• Managing Group Policy Objects
• Delegating Administrative Control of Group Policy
• Configuring Group Policy Settings
• Configuring Scripts and Folder Redirection Using Group Policies
• Configuring Administrative Templates
• Group Policy Preferences
• Deploying Software Using Group Policy

Lab: Creating and Configuring GPOs

• Exercise 1: Creating Group Policy Objects
• Exercise 2: Managing the Scope of GPO Application
• Exercise 3: Verifying GPO Application
• Exercise 4: Managing GPOs
• Exercise 5: Delegating Administrative Control of GPOs

Lab: Configuring User Environments Using Group Policies

• Exercise 1: Configuring Scripts and Folder Redirection
• Exercise 2: Configuring Administrative Templates
• Exercise 3: Configuring Preferences
• Exercise 4: Verifying GPO Application

After completing this module, you will be able to:

• Describe Group Policy
• Configure the scope of Group Policy objects
• Evaluate the application of Group Policy objects
• Manage Group Policy objects
• Delegate administrative control of Group Policies
• Configure Group Policy settings
• Configure scripts and folder redirection using Group Policy
• Configure administrative templates
• Describe Group Policy preferences
• Deploy software using Group Policy.

Module 3.2: Implementing Security Using Group Policy

This module explains how to implement security using Group Policy.

Lessons:

• Configuring Security Policies
• Implementing Fine-Grained Password Policies
• Restricting Group Membership and Access to Software
• Managing Security Using Security Templates

Lab: Implementing Security Using Group Policies

• Exercise 1: Configuring Account and Security Policy Settings
• Exercise 2: Implementing Fine-Grained Password Policies
• Exercise 3: Configuring Restricted Groups and Software Restriction Policies
• Exercise 4: Configuring Security Templates
• Exercise 5: Verifying the Security Configuration

After completing this module, you will be able to:

• Configure security settings
• Implement fine-grained password policies
• Restrict group membership and access to software
• Manage security using security templates.

Module 4.1: Implementing an ADDS Monitoring & Maintenance Plan

This module explains how to implement Active Directory Domain Services monitoring plan and explains how to implement an Active Directory Domain Services maintenance plan.

Lessons:

• Monitoring AD DS Using Event Viewer
• Monitoring Active Directory Domain Servers Using Reliability and Performance Monitor
• Configuring AD DS Auditing
• Maintaining the AD DS Domain Controllers
• Backing Up Active Directory Domain Services
• Restoring Active Directory Domain Services

Lab: Monitoring Active Directory Domain Services

• Exercise 1: Monitoring AD DS Using Event Viewer
• Exercise 2: Monitoring AD DS Using Performance and Reliability Monitor
• Exercise 3: Configuring AD DS Auditing

Lab: Implementing an Active Directory Domain Services Maintenance Plan

• Exercise 1: Maintaining AD DS Domain Controllers
• Exercise 2: Backing Up AD DS
• Exercise 3: Performing an Authoritative Restore of the AD DS Database
• Exercise 4: Restoring Data Using the AD DS Snapshot Viewer

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Monitor Active Directory Domain Services using Event Viewer.
• Monitor Active Directory Domain servers using reliability and performance monitor.
• Configure Active Directory Domain Services Auditing.
• Maintain the AD DS Domain Controllers.
• Back up the Active Directory Domain Services.
• Restore the Active Directory Domain Services.

Module 4.2: Troubleshooting Active Directory, DNS, and Replication Issues

This module explains how to troubleshoot Active Directory Domain Services, Domain Name Service, and Active Directory replication.

Lessons:

• Troubleshooting Active Directory Domain Services
• Troubleshooting DNS Integration with AD DS
• Troubleshooting AD DS Replication

Lab: Troubleshooting Active Directory, DNS, and Replication Issues

• Exercise 1: Troubleshooting Authentication and Authorization Errors• Exercise 2: Troubleshooting the Integration of DNS and AD DS
• Exercise 3: Troubleshooting AD DS Replication

After completing this module, you will be able to:

• Troubleshoot Active Directory Domain Services
• Troubleshoot DNS integration with AD DS
• Troubleshoot AD DS replication.

Module 5.1: Troubleshooting Group Policy Issues

This module explains how to troubleshoot the application of Group Policy objects.

Lessons:

• Introduction to Group Policy Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting Group Policy Application
• Troubleshooting Group Policy Settings

Lab: Troubleshooting Group Policy Issues

• Exercise 1: Troubleshooting Group Policy Scripts
• Exercise 2: Troubleshooting GPO Lab11B
• Exercise 3: Troubleshooting GPO Lab11C
• Exercise 4: Troubleshooting GPO Lab11D

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe Group Policy troubleshooting
• Troubleshoot Group Policy application
• Troubleshoot Group Policy Settings.

Module 5.2: Implementing an Active Directory Domain Services Infrastructure

This module explains how to implement an Active Directory Domain Services Infrastructure.

Lessons:

• Overview of the AD DS Deployment
• Planning a Group Policy Strategy

Lab A: Deploying Active Directory Domain Services

• Exercise 1: Installing a Read-only Domain Controller (RODC) onto a Server Core, and Creating a Branch Office Site
• Exercise 2: Creating a Domain in a Separate Tree and Separate Site

Lab B: Configuring Forest Trust Relationships

• Exercise: Upgrading the Fabrikam Domain, and Creating a Forest Trust with Woodgrove Bank

Lab C: Planning a Group Policy Strategy

• Exercise 1: Planning Group Policy
• Exercise 2: Creating a Domain in a Separate Tree and Separate Site
• Exercise 3: Implementing the Corporate Desktop Policy

After completing this module, students will be able to Implement an Active Directory Domain Services infrastructure.

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Getting Certified

This course will help towards passing Exam 70-640, MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring.

You will also need to take course 6426: Configuring and Troubleshooting Identity and Access Solutions with Windows Server 2008 Active Directory.

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Is this course right for you?

The primary audience for this course are AD Technology Specialists, Server Administrators, and Enterprise Administrators who want to learn how to implement AD in a distributed environment, secure domains using Group Policies, and perform backup, restore, and monitor and troubleshoot AD configuration to ensure trouble free operation.

It is very important that you come on this course fully prepared. If you have all of these prerequisite skills you will spend the time learning essential skills in Microsoft technologies. If you are not fully prepared, you are highly likely to struggle during the course.

By fully prepared, we mean that you know how to do the following at the very least:

• Basic understanding of networking
• Intermediate understanding of network operating systems
• An awareness of security best practices
• Basic knowledge of server hardware. A+ or equivalent knowledge
• Some experience creating objects in Active Directory
• Foundation course (6424A) or equivalent knowledge
• Basic concepts of backup and recovery in a Windows Server Environment.

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