Active Directory

Overview:

Introduction:

Active Directory is a critical component of any enterprise IT infrastructure. It is a directory service that stores information about objects on a network and allows administrators to manage and control access to resources. This 5-day training course will provide an in-depth understanding of Active Directory and its features, along with practical examples of how to use it.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the basics of Active Directory and its components
• Create, manage, and configure Active Directory objects
• Configure and manage Group Policy settings
• Manage user accounts and access permissions
• Troubleshoot common Active Directory issues

Targeted Audience:

This course is designed for IT professionals who want to learn about Active Directory and its features, including system administrators, network engineers, and IT managers.

Course Outlines:

Unit 1: Introduction to Active Directory

• Overview of Active Directory
• The components of Active Directory
• The Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
• The Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services (AD LDS)
• The Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS)

Unit 2: Installing and Configuring Active Directory

• Preparing for Active Directory installation
• Installing Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
• Installing Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services (AD LDS)
• Installing Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS)
• Configuring Active Directory Sites and Services

Unit 3: Managing Active Directory Objects

•  Understanding Active Directory Objects
• Creating and Managing User Accounts
• Creating and Managing Groups
• Creating and Managing Computer Accounts
• Managing Active Directory Trusts

Unit 4: Group Policy Management

• Understanding Group Policy
• Creating and Managing Group Policy Objects
• Managing Group Policy Preferences
• Troubleshooting Group Policy Issues
• Using Group Policy to secure Active Directory

Unit 5: Active Directory Administration and Troubleshooting

• Managing Active Directory Replication
• Understanding Active Directory Backup and Recovery
• Managing Active Directory Security
• Troubleshooting Active Directory Issues
• Best Practices for Active Directory Administration