Course Outline
Module 1: Active Directory Principles
This module establishes the foundational knowledge required to understand major Active Directory principles, ranging from management and design to integration with other forests and cloud environments. It clearly defines and explains the terminology and standards essential to Active Directory.
Lessons
- The Evolution of Active Directory
- Understanding X.500
- LDAP Protocols
- Active Directory Architecture
- NTLM and Kerberos Authentication
- Managing Operating Systems via GPOs, Workplace Join, and Intune
- Active Directory Group Types: Domain Local, Global, and Universal
- Utilizing and Managing Active Directory Domain Controllers
- Forest and Domain Functional Levels
- Introduction to Active Directory Partitions and the Global Catalog
- Basic Forest Structure and Design
- Basic Domain Structure and Design
- Basic OU Structure and Design
- Key Features and Editions of Active Directory
- Core Components of Active Directory: Sites, Domains, OUs, and Their Applications
- Authentication Mechanisms in Active Directory and Their Implementation
- Common Design Scenarios for Active Directory Implementation
- Techniques for Managing Computers and Network Resources in Active Directory
Module 2: WAN Management with Active Directory Fundamentals
This module details how to leverage Active Directory's wide area networking features, such as AD Sites and Site Link Objects, to control and manage replication, logon traffic, and site-aware applications.
Lessons
- Understanding AD Sites and WAN Traffic Management
- AD Sites and Logon Traffic Basics
- Introduction to AD Sites and Replication Traffic
- Bridgehead Servers and Site Link Objects
- Site-Aware Applications
- Key Features for Managing WAN Logon and Replication Traffic in Active Directory
- Functions of the Knowledge Consistency Checker and Inter-Site Topology Generator
- WAN Design Fundamentals with Active Directory
- Resolving Common WAN Traffic Issues
Module 3: Introduction to Active Directory Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
This module provides an overview of Active Directory Group Policy, its functionality, usage, and fundamental features and limitations. Students will master key GPO features and learn effective implementation strategies to avoid common pitfalls.
Lessons
- Introduction to Group Policy
- Administrative Templates
- Fundamental Concepts of GPO Scripts
- Creating and Using GPOs
- Principles of Managing Multiple GPOs
- Block, Enforce, and Inheritance Rules
- GPOs and Active Directory Versions
- Introduction to Software Control and Installation via GPOs, SRP, and App Locker
- Key Features, Editions, and Hardware Requirements for Active Directory Group Policy
- Managing Multiple GPOs and Inheritance
- Upgrading and Migrating to New Administrative Templates
- Understanding Block, Enforce, GPO Scripts, and Container Linking
- Software Installation and Application Control via GPOs
- Troubleshooting Common Issues
Module 4: Active Directory Integration Principles
This module explains how to integrate and utilize Active Directory with other Active Directory Forests, X.500 Realms, LDAP services, and Cloud services.
Lessons
- Active Directory and "The Cloud"
- User Principal Names, Authentication, and Active Directory Federated Services
- Active Directory and "The Cloud"
Lab: Identifying Your Active Directory Version
- Determine the Domain Controller's server operating system version.
- Check Domain Functional Level.
- Check Forest Functional Level.
- Raise Domain and Forest Functional Levels.
- Create a Logical Active Directory Diagram.
Lab: Authenticating with a UPN Logon
- Authenticate and log in using both Pre-Windows 2000 and User Principal Name methods.
- Understand the utility and limitations of Active Directory authentication methods.
Lab: Exploring Active Directory Objects and Utilities
- Explore and use the Active Directory Users and Computers Utility.
- Create OU containers, users, and delegate rights and permissions.
- Explore the Active Directory Administrative Center.
- Identify and understand common issues.
Lab: Examining Default GPO Configuration
- Explore and use the Group Policy Management Editor.
- Examine and understand settings in default Active Directory GPOs.
Lab: Creating Your Own GPO
- Create a new Group Policy Object using the Group Policy Management Editor.
- Apply and test the new GPO.
- Describe key Active Directory features for enhanced WAN resource sharing.
- Understand the concept of Cloud services and their advantages.
- Grasp the principles of authentication outside an Active Directory Forest.
- Describe the roles of Kerberos, Single Sign-On, and User Principal Names.
- Experience and utilize the primary Active Directory management tools covered in the course.
- Create, edit, and apply a Group Policy Object.
Requirements
- Fundamental knowledge of networking concepts.
- Basic familiarity with Windows operating systems.
- Essential understanding of security principles, including authentication and authorization.
Testimonials (1)
Thank you for the informative and wonderful course. I would also like to thank the trainer Mr. Ahmed El Gendy for delivering the information in a very smooth and understandable manner. I have benefited greatly from this course and can confidently say that I now understand all the topics and can apply them practically.
