Module 1: Introducing 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

• Lesson 1: Overview of Active Directory, Identity, and Access
• Lesson 2: Active Directory Components and Concepts
• Lesson 3: Install Active Directory Domain Services

Lab: Install an AD DS DC to Create a Single Domain Forest

• Perform Post-Installation Configuration Tasks
• Install a New Windows Server 2008 Forest with the Windows Interface
• Raise Domain and Forest Functional Levels

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the functionality of AD DS in an enterprise in relation to identity and access.Describe the major components of AD DS.Install AD DS and configure it as a domain controller.

Module 2: Administering Active Directory Securely and Efficiently

This module explains how to work securely and efficiently in Active Directory.

Lessons

• Work with Active Directory Administration Tools
• Custom Consoles and Least Privilege
• Find Objects in Active Directory
• Use Windows PowerShell to Administer Active Directory

Lab: Administer Active Directory Using Administrative Tools

• Perform Administrative Tasks by Using Administrative Tools
• Create a Custom Active Directory Administrative Console
• Perform Administrative Tasks with Least Privilege, Run As Administrator, and User Account Control

Lab: Find Objects in Active Directory

• Find Objects in Active Directory
• Use Saved Queries

Lab: Use Windows PowerShell to Administer Active Directory

• Use PowerShell Cmdlets to Administer Active Directory

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe and work with Active Directory administration tools.
• Describe the purpose and functionality of custom consoles and least privilege.
• Locate objects in Active Directory.
• Administer Active Directory by using Windows PowerShell.

Module 3: Managing Users and Service Accounts

This module explains how to manage and support user accounts in Active Directory.

Lessons

• Create and Administer User Accounts
• Configure User Object Attributes
• Automate User Account Creation
• Create and Configure Managed Service Accounts

Lab: Create and Administer User Accounts

• Create User Accounts
• Administer User Accounts

Lab: Configure User Object Attributes

• Examine User Object Attributes
• Manage User Object Attributes
• Create Users from a Template

Lab: Automate User Account Creation

• Export and Import Users with CSVDE
• Import Users with LDIFDE

Lab: Create and Administer Managed Service Accounts

• Create and Associate a Managed Service Account

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Create and administer user accounts.Configure user object attributes.Automate user account creation.Create and configure managed service accounts.

Module 4: Managing Groups

This module explains how to create, modify, delete, and support group objects in Active Directory.

Lessons

• Overview of Groups
• Administer Groups
• Best Practices for Group Management

Lab: Administer Groups

• Implement Role-Based Management by Using Groups
• (Advanced Optional) Explore Group Membership Reporting Tools
• (Advanced Optional) Understand