Course Overview
At the end of this five-day course, students will learn how to design an Active Directory Infrastructure in Windows Server 2008. Students will learn how to design Active Directory forests, domain infrastructure, sites and replication, administrative structures, group policies, and Public Key Infrastructures. Students will also learn how to design for security, high availability, disaster recovery, and migrations.
Audience Profile
This course is intended for Windows Server 2008 IT professionals who want to become Windows Server 2008 enterprise administrators and move into the role of designing Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) environments.
At Course Completion
After completing this course, students will be able to design an Active Directory infrastructure and services in Windows Server 2008.
Course Outline
Module 1: Designing an Active Directory Forest Infrastructure in Windows Server 2008
This module explains how to design an Active Directory forest based on business and technical requirements.
Lessons
- Determining Active Directory Forest Design Requirements
- Designing an Active Directory Forest
- Designing Active Directory Forest Trusts
- Managing the Active Directory Schema
- Understanding Windows Time Service
Lab : Designing an Active Directory Forest Infrastructure in Windows Server 2008
- Designing an Active Directory Forest
- Designing and Implementing Active Directory Forest Trusts
- Designing and Implementing Active Directory Schema Changes
- Discussions About Exercise 1-3 Design Decisions
After completing this module, students will be able to
- Determine Active Directory Forest Design Requirements
- Design an Active Directory Forest
- Design Active Directory Forest Trusts
- Manage the Active Directory Schema
- Understand Windows Time Service
Module 2: Designing an Active Directory Domain Infrastructure in Windows Server 2008
This module explains how to design an Active Directory domain infrastructure based on business and technical requirements.
Lessons
- Designing Active Directory Domains
- Designing the Integration of DNS Namespaces
- Designing the Placement of Domain Controllers
- Designing Active Directory Domain Trusts
Lab : Designing an Active Directory Domain Infrastructure in Windows Server 2008
- Designing Active Directory Domains
- Designing and Implementing DNS Namespace Integration
- Designing and Implementing Read-Only Domain Controller Security
- Designing and Implementing Active Directory Domain Trusts
- Discussions About Exercise 1-4 Design Decisions
After completing this module, students will be able to
- Design Active Directory domains
- Design the integration of DNS namespaces
- Design the placement of domain controllers
- Design Active Directory domain trusts
Module 3: Designing Active Directory Sites and Replication in Windows Server 2008
This module explains how to design Active Directory sites and replication roles.
Lessons
- Designing Active Directory Sites
- Designing AD DS Replication
- Designing the Placement of Domain Controllers in AD DS Sites
Lab : Designing AD DS Sites and Replication in Windows Server 2008
- Designing and Implementing AD DS Sites
- Designing and Implementing AD DS Replication
- Designing the Placement of Domain Controllers
- Discussions About Exercise 1-3 Design Decisions
After completing this module, students will be able to
- Design Active Directory sites
- Design Active Directory replication
- Design the placement of domain controllers in Active Directory sites
Module 4: Designing Active Directory Domain Administrative Structures in Windows Server 2008
This module explains how to design Active Directory domain administrative structures in Windows Server 2008.
Lessons
- Planning an Active Directory Domain Administrative Structure
- Designing Organizational Unit Structures
- Designing an Active Directory Group Strategy
- Planning for User and Computer Account Management
Lab : Designing AD DS Administrative Structures in Windows Server 2008
- Designing and Implementing Organizational Units
- Designing and Implementing Active Directory Group Strategies
- Automating User Account Management by using Windows PowerShell
- Discussions About Exercise 1-3 Design Decisions
After completing this module, students will be able to
- Plan an Active Directory domain administrative structure
- Design organizational unit structures
- Design an Active Directory group strategy
- Plan for User and Computer Account management
Module 5: Designing Active Directory Group Policy in Windows Server 2008
This module explains how to design Active Directory Group Policies in Windows Server 2008.
Lessons
- Gathering Information for Group Policy Deployment
- Designing Group Policy Settings
- Designing Group Policy Processing
- Designing Group Policy Management
Lab : Designing Active Directory Administrative Structures in Windows Server 2008
- Designing and Implementing Group Policy Settings
- Designing and Implementing Group Policy Application
- Designing and Implementing Group Policy Management
- Discussions About Exercise 1-3 Design Decisions
After completing this module, students will be able to
- Gather information for designing the Group Policy deployment.
- Design Group Policy settings
- Design Group Policy processing
- Design Group Policy management
Module 6: Designing AD DS Security in Windows Server 2008
This module explains how to design AD DS security in Windows Server 2008.
Lessons
- Designing Active Directory Security Policies
- Designing Active Directory Domain Controller Security Before attending this course, students must have:
- Completion of Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) Windows Server 2008 curriculum or equivalent knowledge and skills.
- Knowledge of Windows Vista Terminal Services or Deployment Terminal Services
Prerequisites
Before attending this course, students must have:
- Completion of Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) Windows Server 2008 curriculum or equivalent knowledge and skills.
- Knowledge of Windows Vista Terminal Services or Deployment Terminal Services.
The following exams and additional courses are required for MCITP: Windows Server 2008, Enterprise Administrator certification.
- 6435 - Designing a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure
- 6437 - Designing a Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure
- Exam 70-640 - MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration
- Exam 70-642 - MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration
- Exam 70-643 - MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure Configuration
- Exam 70-680 - MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration