Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Domain Services
Course # 6425
Course Starts On: April 7, 2014 - June 23, 2014 -
Length of the Course: 5 Days
Price: $2,625 – Click Here to Pre Register
Course Description
This five-day instructor-led course provides to teach Active Directory Technology Specialists with the knowledge and skills to configure Active Directory Domain Services in a distributed environment, implement Group Policies, perform backup and restore, and monitor and troubleshoot Active Directory related issues.
Course Objectives:
After completing this course, students will be able to implement and configure Active Directory domain services in their enterprise environment.
Course Audience:
The primary audience for this course are AD Technology Specialists, Server Administrators, and Enterprise Administrators who want to learn how to implement AD in a distributed environment, secure domains using Group Policies, and perform backup, restore, and monitor and troubleshoot AD configuration to ensure trouble free operation.
Course PreRequisites:
Before attending this course, students must have:
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Basic understanding of networking.
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Intermediate understanding of network operating systems.
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An awareness of security best practices.
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Basic knowledge of server hardware. A+ or equivalent knowledge
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Some experience creating objects in Active Directory.
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Foundation course (6424A) or equivalent knowledge.
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Basic concepts of backup and recovery in a Windows Server Environment.
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Course Outline:
Module 1: Implementing 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
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Installing Active Directory Domain Services
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Deploying Read-Only Domain Controllers
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Configuring AD DS Domain Controller Roles
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Lab: Implementing Read-Only Domain Controllers
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Exercise 1: Evaluating Forest and Server Readiness for Installing an RODC
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Exercise 2: Installing and Configuring an RODC
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Exercise 3: Configuring AD DS Domain Controller Roles
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After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Install Active Directory Domain Services.
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Deploy Read-Only Domain Controllers.
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Configure AD DS Domain Controller Roles.
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Module 2: Configuring Domain Name Service for Active Directory Domain Services
This module explains how to configure Domain Name Services (DNS) for Active Directory Domain Services.
Lessons
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Overview of Active Directory Domain Services and DNS Integration
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Configuring Active Directory Integrated Zones
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Configuring Read Only DNS Zones
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Lab: Configuring AD DS and DNS Integration
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Exercise 1: Configuring Active Directory Integrated Zones
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Exercise 2: Configuring Read-Only DNS Zones
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After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Describe Active Directory Domain Services and DNS integration.
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Configure Active Directory Integrated Zones.
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Configure read only DNS zones.
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Module 3: Configuring Active Directory Objects and Trusts
This module explains how to configure Active Directory Objects and Trusts.
Lessons
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Configuring Active Directory Objects
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Strategies for Using Groups
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Automating AD DS Object Management
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Delegating Administrative Access to AD DS Objects
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Configuring AD DS Trusts
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Lab A: Configuring Active Directory Objects
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Exercise 1: Configuring AD DS Objects
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Exercise 2: Implementing an AD DS Group Strategy
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Exercise 3: Automating the Management of AD DS Objects
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Lab B: Configuring Active Directory Objects and Trusts
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Exercise 1: Delegating Control of AD DS Objects
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Exercise 2: Configuring AD DS Trusts
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After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Configure Active Directory Objects.
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Describe strategies for using groups.
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Automate AD DS object management.
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Delegate Administrative access to AD DS objects.
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Configure AD DS trusts.
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Module 4: Configuring Active Directory Sites and Replication
This module explains how to configure Active Directory sites and replication.
Lessons
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Overview of AD DS Replication
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Overview of AD DS Sites and Replication
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Configuring and Monitoring AD DS Replication
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Lab: Configuring Active Directory Sites and Replication
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Exercise 1: Configuring AD DS Sites and Subnets
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Exercise 2: Configuring AD DS Replication
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Exercise 3: Monitoring AD DS Replication
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After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Describe AD DS replication.
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Configure Active Directory Domain Services sites.
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Configure and monitor AD DS replication.
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Module 5: Creating and Configuring Group Policy
This module explains how to create and configure Group Policy.
Lessons
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Overview of Group Policy
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Configuring the Scope of Group Policy Objects
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Evaluating the Application of Group Policy Objects
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Managing Group Policy Objects
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Delegating Administrative Control of Group Policy
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Lab: Creating and Configuring GPOs
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Exercise 1: Creating Group Policy Objects
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Exercise 2: Managing the Scope of GPO Application
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Exercise 3: Verifying GPO Application
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Exercise 4: Managing GPOs
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Exercise 5: Delegating Administrative Control of GPOs
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After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Describe Group Policy.
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Configure the scope of Group Policy objects.
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Evaluate the application of Group Policy objects.
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Manage Group Policy objects.
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Delegate administrative control of Group Policies.
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Module 6: Configuring User Environments Using Group Policy
This module explains how to configure user environments using Group Policy.
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Configuring Group Policy Settings
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Configuring Scripts and Folder Redirection Using Group Policies
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Configuring Administrative Templates
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Group Policy Preferences
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Deploying Software Using Group Policy
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Lab Configuring User Environments Using Group Policies
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Exercise 1: Configuring Scripts and Folder Redirection
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Exercise 2: Configuring Administrative Templates
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Exercise 3: Configuring Preferences
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Exercise 4: Verifying GPO Application
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After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Configure Group Policy settings.
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Configure scripts and folder redirection using Group Policy.
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Configure administrative templates.
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Describe Group Policy preferences.
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Deploy software using Group Policy.
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Module 7: Implementing Security Using Group Policy
This module explains how to implement security using Group Policy.
Lessons
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Configuring Security Policies
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Implementing Fine-Grained Password Policies
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Restricting Group Membership and Access to Software
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Managing Security Using Security Templates
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Lab: Implementing Security Using Group Policies
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Exercise 1: Configuring Account and Security Policy Settings
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Exercise 2: Implementing Fine-Grained Password Policies
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Exercise 3: Configuring Restricted Groups and Software Restriction Policies
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Exercise 4: Configuring Security Templates
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Exercise 5: Verifying the Security Configuration
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After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Configure security settings.
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Implement fine-grained password policies.
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Restrict group membership and access to software.
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Manage security using security templates.
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Module 8: Implementing an Active Directory Domain Services Monitoring Plan
This module explains how to implement Active Directory Domain Services monitoring plan.
Lessons
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Monitoring AD DS Using Event Viewer
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Monitoring Active Directory Domain Servers Using Reliability and Performance Monitor
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Configuring AD DS Auditing
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Lab: Monitoring Active Directory Domain Services
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Exercise 1: Monitoring AD DS Using Event Viewer
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Exercise 2: Monitoring AD DS Using Performance and Reliability Monitor
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Exercise 3: Configuring AD DS Auditing
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After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Monitor Active Directory Domain Services using Event Viewer.
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Monitor Active Directory Domain servers using reliability and performance monitor.
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Configure Active Directory Domain Services Auditing.
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Module 9: Implementing an Active Directory Domain Services Maintenance Plan
This module explains how to implement an Active Directory Domain Services maintenance plan.
Lessons
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Maintaining the AD DS Domain Controllers
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Backing Up Active Directory Domain Services
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Restoring Active Directory Domain Services
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Lab: Implementing an Active Directory Domain Services Maintenance Plan
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Exercise 1: Maintaining AD DS Domain Controllers
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Exercise 2: Backing Up AD DS
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Exercise 3: Performing an Authoritative Restore of the AD DS Database
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Exercise 4: Restoring Data Using the AD DS Snapshot Viewer
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After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Maintain the AD DS Domain Controllers.
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Back up the Active Directory Domain Services.
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Restore the Active Directory Domain Services.
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Module 10: Troubleshooting Active Directory, DNS, and Replication Issues
This module explains how to troubleshoot Active Directory Domain Services, Domain Name Service, and Active Directory replication.
Lessons
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Troubleshooting Active Directory Domain Services
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Troubleshooting DNS Integration with AD DS
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Troubleshooting AD DS Replication
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Lab: Troubleshooting Active Directory, DNS, and Replication Issues
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Exercise 1: Troubleshooting Authentication and Authorization Errors
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Exercise 2: Troubleshooting the Integration of DNS and AD DS
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Exercise 3: Troubleshooting AD DS Replication
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After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Troubleshoot Active Directory Domain Services.
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Troubleshoot DNS integration with AD DS.
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Troubleshoot AD DS replication.
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Module 11: Troubleshooting Group Policy Issues
This module explains how to troubleshoot the application of Group Policy objects.
Lessons
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Introduction to Group Policy Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting Group Policy Application
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Troubleshooting Group Policy Settings
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Lab: Troubleshooting Group Policy Issues
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Exercise 1: Troubleshooting Group Policy Scripts
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Exercise 2: Troubleshooting GPO Lab11B
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Exercise 3: Troubleshooting GPO Lab11C
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Exercise 4: Troubleshooting GPO Lab11D
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After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Describe Group Policy troubleshooting.
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Troubleshoot Group Policy application.
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Troubleshoot Group Policy Settings.
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Module 12: Implementing an Active Directory Domain Services Infrastructure
This module explains how to implement an Active Directory Domain Services Infrastructure.
Lessons
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Overview of the AD DS Deployment
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Planning a Group Policy Strategy
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Lab A: Deploying Active Directory Domain Services
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Exercise 1: Installing a Read-only Domain Controller (RODC) onto a Server Core, and Creating a Branch Office Site
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Exercise 2: Creating a Domain in a Separate Tree and Separate Site
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Lab B: Configuring Forest Trust Relationships
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Exercise: Upgrading the Fabrikam Domain, and Creating a Forest Trust with Woodgrove Bank
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Lab C: Planning a Group Policy Strategy
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Exercise 1: Planning Group Policy
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Exercise 2: Creating a Domain in a Separate Tree and Separate Site
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Exercise 3: Implementing the Corporate Desktop Policy
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After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Implement an Active Directory Domain Services infrastructure.
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