MOC 6424 - Fundamentals of Windows Server 2008 Active Directory

MOC 6424 - Fundamentals of Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Class Overview

This Windows Server training class provides Active Directory Technology Specialists an introduction to Active Directory server roles in Windows Server 2008. The course is intended for entry level students who want to get familiar with the Active Directory server roles and their basic functionality.

This class targets IT Professionals who are new to Active Directory and want to become familiar with Active Directory concepts.

MOC 6424 - Fundamentals of Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Class Goals

• Learn how Active Directory server roles are used.
• Learn about the purpose and components of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS).
• Learn how to configure organizational units and user, computer and group accounts.
• Learn how to manage access to shared resources.

MOC 6424 - Fundamentals of Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Class Outline

1. Exploring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Roles
   1. Overview of Active Directory Domain Services
   2. Overview of Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services
   3. Overview of Active Directory Certificate Services
   4. Overview of Active Directory Rights Management Services
   5. Overview of Active Directory Federation Services
   6. Lab: Exploring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Server Roles
2. Introduction to Active Directory Domain Services
   1. Overview of AD DS
   2. Overview of AD DS Logical Components
   3. Overview of AD DS Physical Components
   4. Lab: Exploring AD DS Components and Tools
3. Introduction to Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services
   1. AD LDS Overview
   2. Implementing and Administering AD LDS
   3. Implementing AD LDS Replication
   4. Comparing AD DS and AD LDS
   5. Lab: Configuring AD LDS
4. Introduction to Active Directory Certificate Services
   1. Overview of Active Directory Certificate Services
   2. Understanding Active Directory Certificate Services Certificates
   3. Implementing Certificate Enrollment and Revocation
   4. Lab: Exploring Active Directory Certificate Services
5. Introduction to Active Directory Rights Management Services
   1. AD RMS Overview
   2. Understanding AD RMS
   3. Managing AD RMS
   4. Lab: Exploring AD RMS
6. Introduction to Active Directory Federation Services
   1. AD FS Overview
   2. AD FS Deployment Scenarios
   3. Configuring AD FS Components
   4. Lab: Exploring AD FS
7. Creating Active Directory Domain Services User and Computer Objects
   1. Managing User Accounts
   2. Creating Computer Accounts
   3. Using Queries to Locate Objects in AD DS
   4. Lab: Creating AD DS User and Computer Accounts
8. Creating Active Directory Domain Services Groups and Organizational Units
   1. Introduction to AD DS Groups
   2. Managing Group Accounts
   3. Creating Organizational Units
   4. Lab: Creating an OU Infrastructure
9. Managing Access to Resources in Active Directory Domain Services
   1. Managing Access Overview
   2. Assigning Permissions to Shared Resources
   3. Managing NTFS File and Folder Permissions
   4. Determining Effective Permission
   5. Lab: Managing Access to Resources

MOC 6424 - Fundamentals of Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Class Prerequisites

Experience in the following areas is required:

• Basic understanding of networking.
• Basic understanding of network operating systems.

Experience in the following areas would be beneficial.

• Basic knowledge of server hardware. A+ or equivalent knowledge

MOC 6424 - Fundamentals of Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Class Materials

Each student will receive a comprehensive set of materials, including course notes and all the class examples.

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