Windows Server 2003 / 2008 // HH9108R2

HardHat™ Windows Server 2008 R2 Active Directory Domain Services Administration

HardHat™ 9108R2 is an Interface exclusive course, featuring 5 days of intensive, hands-on learning to administer Active Directory Domain Services environments running on Windows Server 2008 R2.

Course Description

Our HardHat™ classes go beyond the textbook. Students are engaged in real-world scenarios and develop an in-depth understanding of Windows Server 2008R2 Active Directory administration. The course begins with the installation and configuration of Server 2008 R2. You will then work with Active Directory, including Domain Services and Group Policy, to gain an in-depth understanding of Group Policy as it relates to configuring user environments, security and troubleshooting. Throughout this course, you will use the real product to achieve actual business goals.
Opportunities are often available to attend online with our Remote Live™.​

Audience

This course is intended for: • IT Professionals administering Windows Server 2008 R2 Active Directory Domain Services • Network technicians who configure and support internetworks • Students seeking a complete understanding of Windows Server Active Directory Administration

Prerequisites

Before taking this course, students should successfully complete the following courses or have equivalent experience with systems networking and systems configuration:
CompTIA: A560 A+ Essentials
Cisco CCNA210: ICND1 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part1

What You Will Learn

After completing this course, you will be able to:
  • Install and Configure Server 2008 R2 
  • Configure Server 2008 R2 for Remote Administration
  • Install Active Directory Domain Services Administration Tools
  • Create AD DS Objects to include OUs, Accounts, Groups and Published Resources
  • Manage Folder Shares and NTFS Permissions
  • Plan, Configure and Manage AD DS Replication using AD DS Sites
  • Create, Manage and Troubleshoot Group Policy Objects  
  • Plan and Configure User Environments and Manager Security Settings in Group Policy
  • Use Advanced Group Policy Management and Troubleshoot Group Policy Issues

Course Outline

1. Installing, Upgrading and Configuring Server 2008 R2
  • Installing Windows Server 2008 R2
  • Managing Server Roles and Features
  • Server Core Installation Option
  • Overview of the Windows Firewall
  • Overview of Hyper-V
2. Introduction Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
  • Overview of AD
  • AD DS Administration Tools
  • AD DS Logical Components
  • AD DS Physical Components
  • Active Directory Domain Services and DNS Integration
  • Read Only Domain Controller (RODC)
  • Restartable AD DS
  • Documentation and Standards
3. Creating and Managing Active Directory Users, Computers and Printer Objects
  • Planning, Creating and Managing Organizational Units
  • Planning, Creating and Managing User Objects
  • Planning, Creating and Managing Computer Objects
  • Planning, Creating and Managing Printer Objects
  • Searching AD DS
4. Creating and Managing Active Directory Groups 
  • AD DS Group Types
  • AD DS Functional Levels
  • AD DS Group Scopes
  • Planning, Creating and Managing AD DS Group Objects
  • Strategies for Using Groups
5. Creating and Managing Network Resources 
  • Security Principles
  • Planning, Creating and Managing Shared Resources
  • Planning and Publishing Shared Resources in AD DS
  • Planning, Configuring and Managing NTFS Permissions
  • Sharing and Storage Manager
  • Planning, Installing and Managing Resources using the File Server Resource Manager
  • Planning, Configuring and Managing AD DS Delegation
  • Planning, Configuring and Managing Encrypted File System
  • Planning, Configuring and Managing Bitlocker
  • Planning, Configuring and Managing Bitlocker-to-go
6. Configuring Active Directory Domain Services Sites and Replication
  • Overview of AD DS Replication
  • Replication within a Single Site
  • Configuring AD DS Sites and Replication
  • Configuring and Monitoring AD DS Replication
7. Creating and Configuring Group Policy
  • Overview of Group Policy
  • Configuring the Scope of Group Policy Objects
  • Tools used to Configure Group Policy Objects
  • Evaluating the Application of Group Policy Objects
  • Managing Group Policy Objects
  • Delegating Administrative Control of Group Policy
8. Configuring User Environments Using Group Policy
  • Configuring Scripts
  • Configuring Folder Redirection
  • Configuring Internet Explorer Settings
  • Configuring User Desktop
  • Configuring Group Policy Preferences
  • Deploying Software
  • Deploying Printers
9. Implementing Security Using Group Policy
  • Configuring Security Policies
  • Implementing Fine-Grained Password Policy
  • Restricting Group Membership
  • Configuring Access to Software using Software Restrictions
  • Configuring Access to Software using AppLocker
  • Managing Security Using Security Compliance Manager
10. Advanced Group Policy Tools
  • Using the Advanced Group Policy Management tool to track changes to GPOs
  • Creating Custom Software Packages
  • Creating Custom .ADM Templates
  • Migrating .ADM to .ADMX
11. Troubleshooting Group Policy Issues 
  • Introduction to Group Policy Troubleshooting
  • Troubleshooting Group Policy Inheritance
  • Troubleshooting Group Policy Filtering
  • Troubleshooting Group Policy Replication
  • Troubleshooting Group Policy Refresh
  • Troubleshooting Group Policy Client Side Extensions
  • Troubleshooting Group Policy Administrative Templates
  • Troubleshooting Group Policy Security Settings
  • Troubleshooting Group Policy Scripts