Course Details
Course Outline
1 - Installing & Configuring DCs
Overview of AD DSOverview of AD DS DCsDeploying DCsLab: Deploying and administering AD DS
2 - Managing Objects in AD DS
Managing user accountsManaging groups in AD DSManaging computer accountsUsing Windows PowerShell for AD DS administrationImplementing and managing organizational unitsLab: Deploying and administering AD DSLab: Administering AD DS
3 - Advanced AD DS Infrastructure Management
Overview of advanced AD DS deploymentsDeploying a distributed AD DS environmentConfiguring AD DS trustsLab: Domain and trust management in AD DS
4 - Implementing & Administering AD DS Sites & Replication
Overview of AD DS replicationConfiguring AD DS sitesConfiguring and monitoring AD DS replicationLab: Managing and implementing AD DS sites and replication
5 - Implementing Group Policy
Introducing Group PolicyImplementing and administering GPOsGroup Policy scope and Group Policy processingTroubleshooting the application of GPOsLab: Implementing a Group Policy infrastructureLab: Troubleshooting a Group Policy Infrastructure
6 - Managing User Settings with GPOs
Implementing administrative templatesConfiguring Folder Redirection and scriptsConfiguring Group Policy preferencesLab: Managing user settings with GPOs
7 - Securing AD DS
Securing domain controllersImplementing account securityAudit authenticationConfiguring managed service accounts (MSAs)Lab: Securing AD DS
8 - Deploying & Managing AD CS
Deploying CAsAdministering CAsTroubleshooting and maintaining CAsLab: Deploying and configuring a two-tier CA hierarchy
9 - Deploying & Managing Certificates
Deploying and managing certificate templatesManaging certificate deployment, revocation, and recoveryUsing certificates in a business environmentImplementing and managing smart cardsLab: Deploying certificates
10 - Implementing & Administering AD FS
Overview of AD FSAD FS requirements and planningDeploying and configuring AD FSOverview of Web Application ProxyLab: Implementing AD FS
11 - Implementing & Administering AD RMS
Overview of AD RMSDeploying and managing an AD RMS infrastructureConfiguring AD RMS content protectionLab: Implementing an AD RMS infrastructure
12 - Implementing AD DS Synchronization with Azure AD
Planning and preparing for directory synchronizationImplementing directory synchronization by using Azure AD ConnectManaging identities with directory synchronizationLab: Configuring directory synchronization
13 - Monitoring, Managing, & Recovering AD DS
Monitoring AD DSManaging the AD DS databaseRecovering AD DS objectsLab: Recovering objects in AD DS
Actual course outline may vary depending on offering center. Contact your sales representative for more information.
Who is it For?
Target Audience
This course is primarily intended for existing IT professionals who have some AD DS knowledge and experience and who aim to develop knowledge about identity and access technologies in Windows Server 2016. The secondary audience for this course includes IT professionals who are looking to consolidate their knowledge about AD DS and related technologies, in addition to IT professionals who want to prepare for the 70-742 exam.
Other Prerequisites
Before attending this course, students must have: Some exposure to and experience with AD DS concepts and technologies in Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2016; Experience working with and configuring Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2016; Experience and an understanding of core networking technologies such as IP addressing, name resolution, and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP); Experience working with and an understanding of Microsoft Hyper-V and basic server virtualization concepts; An awareness of basic security best practices; Hands-on working experience with Windows client operating systems such as Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10; Basic experience with the Windows PowerShell command-line interface.