Configuring & Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Domain Services
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Prepare for the Microsoft Exam 70-640: TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring. Using Microsoft Official course 6425, this instructor-led course will provide 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.

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Prerequisites:

It is recommended that before attempting Exam 70-640 you should have completed Course 6426A - Configuring and Troubleshooting Identity and Access Solutions with Windows Server 2008 Active Directory.

 M6425 

Fee $ 1,795.00    (GST exempt) 

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Session Dates

Term 2 2012
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18 Apr27 Jun6 - 10pm10Nelson
Term 3 2012
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17 Jul18 Sep6 - 10pm10Nelson
Term 4 2012
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3 Oct12 Dec6 - 10pm10Nelson

When you pass Exam 70-640, you complete the requirements for the following certification(s):

  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuration.

This also counts as credit toward the following certification(s):

  • Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Enterprise Administrator
  • Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Server Administrator

Target Audience

Before attending this course, you should have: '

  • Technical knowledge equivalent to the course 6424: Fundamentals of Windows Server 2008 Active Directory.
  • Technical background knowledge and hands-on experience of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS from the AD TS foundation exam). This includes technical knowledge equivalent to the course 6425: Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Domain Services.

Course Content

Module 1: Implementing Active Directory Domain Services


Install and configure Active Directory Domain Services and install and configure a read-only domain controller.

Lessons

  • Installing Active Directory Domain Services
  • Deploying Read-Only Domain Controllers
  • Configuring AD DS Domain Controller Roles Lab : Implementing Read-Only Domain Controllers
  • Evaluating Forest and Server Readiness for Installing an RODC
  • Installing and Configuring an RODC
  • Configuring AD DS Domain Controller Roles

After completing this module you will be able to:

  • Install Active Directory Domain Services.
  • Deploy Read-Only Domain Controllers.
  • Configure AD DS Domain Controller Roles.

Module 2: Configuring Domain Name Service for Active Directory Domain Services


Configure Domain Name Services (DNS) for Active Directory Domain Services.

Lessons

  • Overview of Active Directory Domain Services and DNS Integration
  • Configuring Active Directory Integrated Zones
  • Configuring Read Only DNS Zones Lab : Configuring AD DS and DNS Integration
  • Configuring Active Directory Integrated Zones
  • Configuring Read-Only DNS Zones

After completing this module you will be able to:

  • Describe Active Directory Domain Services and DNS integration.
  • Configure Active Directory Integrated Zones.
  • Configure read only DNS zones.

Module 3: Configuring Active Directory Objects and Trusts


Configure Active Directory Objects and Trusts.

Lessons

  • Configuring Active Directory Objects
  • Strategies for Using Groups
  • Automating AD DS Object Management
  • Delegating Administrative Access to AD DS Objects
  • Configuring AD DS Trusts Lab : Configuring Active Directory Objects
  • Configuring AD DS Objects
  • Implementing an AD DS Group Strategy
  • Automating the Management of AD DS Objects Lab : Configuring Active Directory Objects and Trusts
  • Delegating Control of AD DS Objects
  • Configuring AD DS Trusts

After completing this module you will be able to:

  • Configure Active Directory Objects.
  • Describe strategies for using groups.
  • Automate AD DS object management.
  • Delegate Administrative access to AD DS objects.
  • Configure AD DS trusts.

Module 4: Configuring Active Directory Sites and Replication


Configure Active Directory sites and replication.

Lessons

  • Overview of AD DS Replication
  • Overview of AD DS Sites and Replication
  • Configuring and Monitoring AD DS Replication Lab : Configuring Active Directory Sites and Replication
  • Configuring AD DS Sites and Subnets
  • Configuring AD DS Replication
  • Monitoring AD DS Replication

After completing this module, you will be able to:

  • Describe AD DS replication.
  • Configure Active Directory Domain Services sites.
  • Configure and monitor AD DS replication.

Module 5: Creating and Configuring Group Policy


Create and configure Group Policy.

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 Group Policy Objects
  • Managing the Scope of GPO Application
  • Verifying GPO Application
  • Managing GPOs
  • Delegating Administrative Control of GPOs

After completing this module you will be able to:

  • Describe Group Policy.
  • Configure the scope of Group Policy objects.
  • Evaluate the application of Group Policy objects.
  • Manage Group Policy objects.
  • Delegate administrative control of Group Policies.

Module 6: Configuring User Environments Using Group Policy


Configure user environments using Group Policy.

Lessons

  • Configuring Group Policy Settings
  • Configuring Scripts and Folder Redirection Using Group Policies
  • Configuring Administrative Templates
  • Group Policy Preferences
  • Deploying Software Using Group Policy Lab : Lab Configuring User Environments Using Group Policies
  • Configuring Scripts and Folder Redirection
  • Configuring Administrative Templates
  • Configuring Preferences
  • Verifying GPO Application

After completing this module you will be able to:

  • Configure Group Policy settings.
  • Configure scripts and folder redirection using Group Policy.
  • Configure administrative templates.
  • Describe Group Policy preferences.
  • Deploy software using Group Policy.

Module 7: Implementing Security Using Group Policy


Implement security using Group Policy.

Lessons

  • Configuring Security Policies
  • Implementing Fine-Grained Password Policies
  • Restricting Group Membership and Access to Software
  • Managing Security Using Security Templates Lab : Implementing Security Using Group Policies
  • Configuring Account and Security Policy Settings
  • Implementing Fine-Grained Password Policies
  • Configuring Restricted Groups and Software Restriction Policies
  • Configuring Security Templates
  • Verifying the Security Configuration

After completing this module you will be able to:

  • Configure security settings.
  • Implement fine-grained password policies.
  • Restrict group membership and access to software.
  • Manage security using security templates.

Module 8: Implementing an Active Directory Domain Services Monitoring Plan


Implement Active Directory Domain Services monitoring plan.

Lessons

  • Monitoring AD DS Using Event Viewer
  • Monitoring Active Directory Domain Servers Using Reliability and Performance Monitor
  • Configuring AD DS Auditing Lab : Monitoring Active Directory Domain Services
  • Monitoring AD DS Using Event Viewer
  • Monitoring AD DS Using Performance and Reliability Monitor
  • Configuring AD DS Auditing

After completing this module you will be able to:

  • Monitor Active Directory Domain Services using Event Viewer.
  • Monitor Active Directory Domain servers using reliability and performance monitor.
  • Configure Active Directory Domain Services Auditing.

Module 9: Implementing an Active Directory Domain Services Maintenance Plan


Implement an Active Directory Domain Services maintenance plan.

Lessons

  • Maintaining the AD DS Domain Controllers
  • Backing Up Active Directory Domain Services
  • Restoring Active Directory Domain Services Lab : Implementing an Active Directory Domain Services Maintenance Plan
  • Maintaining AD DS Domain Controllers
  • Backing Up AD DS
  • Performing an Authoritative Restore of the AD DS Database
  • Restoring Data Using the AD DS Snapshot Viewer

After completing this module you will be able to:

  • Maintain the AD DS Domain Controllers.
  • Back up the Active Directory Domain Services.
  • Restore the Active Directory Domain Services.

Module 10: Troubleshooting Active Directory, DNS, and Replication Issues


Troubleshoot Active Directory Domain Services, Domain Name Service, and Active Directory replication.

Lessons

  • Troubleshooting Active Directory Domain Services
  • Troubleshooting DNS Integration with AD DS
  • Troubleshooting AD DS Replication Lab : Troubleshooting Active Directory, DNS, and Replication Issues
  • Troubleshooting Authentication and Authorisation Errors
  • Troubleshooting the Integration of DNS and AD DS
  • Troubleshooting AD DS Replication

After completing this module you will be able to:

  • Troubleshoot Active Directory Domain Services.
  • Troubleshoot DNS integration with AD DS.
  • Troubleshoot AD DS replication.

Module 11: Troubleshooting Group Policy Issues


Troubleshoot the application of Group Policy objects.

Lessons

  • Introduction to Group Policy Troubleshooting
  • Troubleshooting Group Policy Application
  • Troubleshooting Group Policy Settings Lab : Troubleshooting Group Policy Issues
  • Troubleshooting Group Policy Scripts
  • Troubleshooting GPO Lab11B
  • Troubleshooting GPO Lab11C
  • Troubleshooting GPO Lab11D

After completing this module you will be able to:

  • Describe Group Policy troubleshooting.
  • Troubleshoot Group Policy application.
  • Troubleshoot Group Policy Settings.

Module 12: Implementing an Active Directory Domain Services Infrastructure


Implement an Active Directory Domain Services Infrastructure.

Lessons

  • Overview of the AD DS Deployment
  • Planning a Group Policy Strategy Lab : Deploying Active Directory Domain Services
  • Installing a Read-only Domain Controller (RODC) onto a Server Core, and Creating a Branch Office Site
  • Creating a Domain in a Separate Tree and Separate Site Lab : Configuring Forest Trust Relationships
  • Upgrading the Fabrikam Domain, and Creating a Forest Trust with Woodgrove Bank Lab : Planning a Group Policy Strategy
  • Planning Group Policy
  • Creating a Domain in a Separate Tree and Separate Site
  • Implementing the Corporate Desktop Policy

After completing this module you will be able to:

  • Implement an Active Directory Domain Services infrastructure.

Materials

Microsoft Official Curriculum 6425 will be provided.

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