Windows Server 2008

Course : Fundamentals of Windows Server 2008 Active Directory (6424)

Description

This three-day 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.

Audience

The primary audience for this course is IT Professionals who are new to Active Directory and want to become familiar with Active Directory concepts.

At course completion

After completing this course, students will understand how Active Directory server roles are used and learn about the purpose and components of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS). Students will learn how to configure organizational units and user, computer and group accounts. Lastly, students will 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 (not required but expected)

Course outline

Module 1: Exploring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Roles
Module 2: Introduction to Active Directory Domain Services
Module 3: Introduction to Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services
Module 4: Introduction to Active Directory Certificate Services
Module 5: Introduction to Active Directory Rights Management Services
Module 6: Introduction to Active Directory Federation Services
Module 7: Creating Active Directory Domain Services User and Computer Objects
Module 8: Creating Active Directory Domain Services Groups and Organizational Units
Module 9: Managing Access to Resources in Active Directory Domain Services