Module 1: Introduction to Managing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Environment
The module explains server roles, Active Directory, the Windows Server 2008 administrative Tools and Remote Desktop.
Lessons
- Server Roles
- Overview of Active Directory
- Using Windows Server 2008 Administrative Tools
- Using Remote Desktop for Administration
Lab : Administering Windows Server 2008
- Install the DNS Server Role
- Configuring Remote Desktop for Administration
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe server roles and how they are categorized.
- Describe the characteristics of Active Directory components.
- Describe common Windows Server 2008 Administrative Tools.
- Describe how to use Remote Desktop for Administration
Module 2: Creating Active Directory Domain Services User and Computer Objects
This module explains how to manage user accounts, create computer accounts and manage AD DS objects.
Lessons
- Managing User Accounts
- Creating Computer Accounts
- Automating AD DS Object Management
- Using Queries to Locate Objects in AD DS
Lab : Creating AD DS User and Computer Accounts
- Creating and Configuring User Accounts
- Creating and Configuring Computer Accounts
- Automating the Management of AD DS Objects
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Configure AD DS user accounts.
- Configure AD DS computer accounts.
- Automate AD DS Object Management.
- Use queries to search AD DS.
Module 3: Creating Groups and Organizational Units
This module introduces groups and how to manage them.
Lessons
- Introduction to AD DS Groups
- Managing Group Accounts
- Creating Organizational Units
Lab : Creating an OU Infrastructure
- Creating AD DS Groups
- Planning an OU Hierarchy (Discussion)
- Creating an OU Hierarchy
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the options for creating groups.
- Configure groups in AD DS.
- Configure OUs in AD DS.
Module 4: Managing Access to Resources in Active Directory Domain Services
The module explains how to manage access and assign and manage permissions.
Lessons
- Managing Access Overview
- Managing NTFS File and Folder Permissions
- Assigning Permissions to Shared Resources
- Determining Effective Permission
Lab : Managing Access to Resources
- Planning a Shared Folder Implementation (Discussion)
- Implementing a Shared Folder Implementation
- Evaluating the Shared Folder Implementation
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe how access management works in AD DS.
- Assign permissions to shared folders.
- Configure permissions using NTFS.
- Determine effective permissions.
Module 5: Configuring Active Directory Objects and Trusts
This module explains how to delegate administrative access to AD DS objects and how to configure AD DS Trusts.
Lessons
- Delegating Administrative Access to AD DS Objects
- Configuring AD DS Trusts
Lab : Configuring Active Directory Delegation
- Delegating Control of AD DS Objects
Lab : Configuring Active Directory Trusts
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Delegate administrative access to Active Directory objects.
- Configure Active Directory trusts.
Module 6: Creating and Configuring Group Policy
This module explains how to configure and manage Group Policy Objects.
Lessons
- Overview of Group Policy
- Configuring the Scope of Group Policy Objects
- Evaluating the Application of Group Policy Objects
- Managing Group Policy Objects
- Delegating Administrative Control of Group Policy
Lab : Creating and Configuring GPOs
- Creating and Configuring Group Policy Objects
- Managing the Scope of GPO Application
Lab : Verifying and Managing GPOs
- Verifying GPO Application
- Managing GPOs
- Delegating Administrative Control of GPOs
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe Group Policy.
- Configure the application scope for Group Policy Objects.
- Evaluate the application of Group Policy Objects.
- Manage Group Policy Objects.
- Delegate administrative control of Group Policy Objects.
Module 7: Configuring User and Computer Environments Using Group Policy
- At least one year experience operating Windows Servers in the area of account management, server maintenance, server monitoring, or server security.
- A+, Server+, hardware portion of Net+, and familiarity with Windows (client side).
- Working knowledge of networking technologies.
- Intermediate understanding of network operating systems.
- Working experience with Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008.
- Basic knowledge of Active Directory.
- An understanding of security concepts and methodologies (for example, corporate policies).
- Basic knowledge of TCP/IP.
- Basic knowledge of scripting tools such as Powershell and WMI.