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Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Strategy and Implementation 2.0

Overview
Skills Taught
Audience
 Prerequisites
Outline
Duration:30 hours
Skill Level:Intermediate
Certifications:MCSE 2003
Delivery Type:Expert Encore

Description
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to successfully plan, implement, and troubleshoot a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory service infrastructure.

Skills Taught
The key topics covered in this class include:
  • Forest and domain structure
  • Domain Name System (DNS)
  • Site topology and replication
  • Organizational unit structure
  • Delegation of administration
  • Group Policy
  • User, group, and computer account strategies

Audience
This course is appropriate for individuals employed or seeking a position as a systems engineer. This course is also appropriate for individuals who currently support a competitive platform who want to enhance their skills using Windows Server 2003 Active Directory.

Prerequisites
Prior to taking this course, the student must have:
  • A strong familiarity with Microsoft Windows 2000 core technologies, such as those covered in Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server Installation and Administration 3.0
  • Completed Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Services Planning and Maintenance 2.0
  • Or have the equivalent knowledge and skills
Outline
Module 1: An Overview of Active Directory Infrastructure
  • The Architecture of Active Directory
  • How Active Directory Works
  • Examining Active Directory
  • The Active Directory Design, Planning, and Implementation Processes
Module 2: Active Directory Forest and Domain Implementation
  • Creating a Forest and Domain Structure
  • Examining Active Directory Integrated DNS
  • Raising Forest and Domain Functional Levels
  • Creating Trust Relationships
  • Installing Windows 2003 Active Directory
  • Creating a Child Domain
  • Creating an Inter-Forest Trust
Module 3: Organizational Unit Structure Implementation
  • Creating and Managing Organizational Units
  • Delegating Administrative Control of Organizational Units
  • Planning an Organizational Unit Strategy
  • Creating an Organizational Unit Structure
Module 4: User, Group, and Computer Account Implementation
  • Introduction to Accounts
  • Creating and Managing Multiple Accounts
  • Implementing User Principal Name Suffixes
  • Moving Objects in Active Directory
  • Planning a User, Group, and Computer Account Strategy
  • Planning an Active Directory Audit Strategy
  • Migrating Active Directory Objects
Module 5: Group Policy Implementation
  • Creating and Configuring GPOs
  • Configuring Group Policy Refresh Rates and Group Policy Settings
  • Managing GPOs
  • Verifying and Troubleshooting Group Policy
  • Delegating Administrative Control of Group Policy
  • Planning a Group Policy Strategy for the Enterprise
  • Creating a Group Policy
Module 6: Using Group Policy to Deploy and Manage Software
  • Introduction to Managing Software Deployment
  • Deploying Software
  • Configuring Software Deployment
  • Maintaining Deployed Software
  • Troubleshooting Software Deployment
  • Planning a Software Deployment Strategy
  • Using Group Policy to Manage and Deploy Software
Module 7: Managing Active Directory Replication via Sites
  • Introduction to Active Directory Replication
  • Creating and Configuring Sites
  • Managing Site Topology
  • Troubleshooting Replication Failures
  • Planning a Site
  • Placing Domain Controllers in Local Sites for Replication
Module 8: Placing Domain Controllers
  • Implementing the Global Catalog in Active Directory
  • Determining the Placement of Domain Controllers in Active Directory
  • Planning the Placement of Domain Controllers
Module 9: Operations Masters Management
  • Introduction to Operations Master Roles
  • Transferring and Seizing Operations Master Roles
  • Planning the Placement of Operations Masters
  • Seizing FSMO Roles
Module 10: Active Directory Maintenance
  • Introduction to Maintaining Active Directory
  • Moving and Defragmenting the Active Directory Database
  • Backing up Active Directory
  • Restoring Active Directory
  • Planning for Monitoring Active Directory
  • Active Directory Backup and Recovery
Included Labs
  • Installing Windows 2003 Active Directory
  • Creating a Child Domain
  • Creating an Inter-Forest Trust
  • Creating an Organizational Unit Structure
  • Migrating Active Directory Objects
  • Creating a Group Policy
  • Using Group Policy to Manage and Deploy Software
  • Placing Domain Controllers in Local Sites for Replication
  • Seizing FSMO Roles
  • Active Directory Backup and Recovery