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Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This three-day instructor-led course is aimed at modern device management professionals looking to manage their enterprise devices using Microsoft Intune. This course will cover Enrolment, Application Management, Endpoint Security and Windows Autopilot as well as Azure Active Directory Conditional Access and Identity Protection. The delegates will learn how to enroll devices, deploy applications and manage them to maximize user productivity and device security. 1: INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT INTUNE * Mobile Device Management * Microsoft Intune * Azure Active Directory * AAD Identity Protection * AAD Conditional Access 2: MICROSOFT INTUNE DEVICE MANAGEMENT * Enrolling Devices * Device Compliance * Device Profiles * Device Updates 3: MICROSOFT INTUNE APPLICATION MANAGEMENT * Application Management * Deploying Applications * Application Configuration * Managing Applications * Policy Sets and Guided Scenarios 4: MICROSOFT INTUNE ENDPOINT SECURITY * Security Baselines and tasks * Antivirus * Disk Encryption * Firewall * Atack Surface reduction * Endpoint detection and response * Account Protection 5: DEPLOYING WINDOWS WITH WINDOWS AUTOPILOT * Windows Autopilot overview * Preparing for Windows Autopilot deployment * Deploying Windows 11 using Windows Autopilot 6: MICROSOFT INTUNE ADDITIONAL AND PREMIUM FEATURES * Remote Help * Tunnel for Mobile Application Management * Endpoint Privilege Management * Advanced Endpoint Analytics ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans 55399 Implementing and Managing Microsoft Intune training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the 55399 Implementing and Managing Microsoft Intune course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for IT Professionals who are already experienced in general Windows Server, Windows client, Azure, and Microsoft 365 administration, and who want to learn more about using Windows PowerShell for administration. No prior experience with any version of PowerShell or any scripting language is assumed. This course is also suitable for IT Professionals already experienced in server administration, including Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft SharePoint Server, and Microsoft SQL Server. This course provides students with the fundamental knowledge and skills to use PowerShell for administering and automating administration of Windows servers. This course provides students the skills to identify and build the command they require to perform a specific task. In addition, students learn how to build scripts to accomplish advanced tasks such as automating repetitive tasks and generating reports. This course provides prerequisite skills supporting a broad range of Microsoft products, including Windows Server, Windows Client, Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft 365. In keeping with that goal, this course will not focus on any one of those products, although Windows Server, which is the common platform for all of those products, will serve as the example for the techniques this course teaches. Prerequisites Before attending this course, students must have: * -Experience with Windows networking technologies and implementation. * - Experience with Windows Server administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting. 1 - REVIEW WINDOWS POWERSHELL * Learn about Windows PowerShell * Get familiar with Windows PowerShell applications * Identify factors to install and use Windows PowerShell * Configure the Windows PowerShell console * Configure the Windows PowerShell Integrated Scripting Environment (ISE) * Use Visual Studio Code with PowerShell 2 - UNDERSTAND THE COMMAND SYNTAX IN WINDOWS POWERSHELL * Discover the structure of PowerShell cmdlets * Discover the parameters for using PowerShell cmdlets * Review the tab completion feature in PowerShell * Display the About files content in PowerShell 3 - FIND COMMANDS AND GET-HELP IN WINDOWS POWERSHELL * Define modules in PowerShell * Find cmdlets in PowerShell * Use command aliases in PowerShell * Use Show-Command and Get-Help in PowerShell * Interpret the help file contents and update the local help content in PowerShell 4 - MANAGE ACTIVE DIRECTORY DOMAIN SERVICES USING POWERSHELL CMDLETS * Manage user accounts in PowerShell * Manage groups and group memberships in PowerShell * Manage computer accounts in PowerShell * Manage organizational units and Active Directory objects in PowerShell 5 - MANAGE NETWORK SERVICE SETTINGS FOR WINDOWS DEVICES USING POWERSHELL CMDLETS * Manage IP addresses in PowerShell * Manage IP routing in PowerShell * Manage DNS clients in PowerShell * Manage Windows Firewall settings in PowerShell 6 - MANAGE WINDOWS SERVER SETTINGS USING POWERSHELL CMDLETS * Automate management tasks using the Group Policy management cmdlets * Manage server roles and services using PowerShell cmdlets * Manage Hyper-V Virtual Machines using PowerShell cmdlets * Manage Internet Information Services using PowerShell cmdlets 7 - MANAGE SETTINGS FOR A LOCAL WINDOWS MACHINE USING POWERSHELL CMDLETS * Manage Windows 10 using PowerShell * Manage permissions with PowerShell 8 - UNDERSTAND THE WINDOWS POWERSHELL PIPELINE * Review Windows PowerShell pipeline and its output * Discover object members in PowerShell * Control the formatting of pipeline output 9 - SELECT, SORT, AND MEASURE OBJECTS USING THE PIPELINE * Sort and group objects by property in the pipeline * Measure objects in the pipeline * Select a set of objects in the pipeline * Select object properties in the pipeline * Create and format calculated properties in the pipeline 10 - FILTER OBJECTS OUT OF THE PIPELINE * Learn about the comparison operators in PowerShell * Review basic filter syntax in the pipeline * Review advanced filter syntax in the pipeline * Optimize the filter performance in the pipeline 11 - ENUMERATE OBJECTS IN THE PIPELINE * Learn about enumerations in the pipeline * Review basic syntax to enumerate objects in the pipeline * Review advanced syntax to enumerate objects in the pipeline 12 - SEND AND PASS DATA AS OUTPUT FROM THE PIPELINE * Write pipeline data to a file * Convert pipeline objects to other forms of data representation in PowerShell * Control additional output options in PowerShell 13 - PASS PIPELINE OBJECTS * Pipeline parameter binding * Identify ByValue parameters * Pass data by using ByValue * Pass data by using ByPropertyName * Identify ByPropertyName parameters * Use manual parameters to override the pipeline * Use parenthetical commands * Expand property values 14 - CONNECT WITH DATA STORES USING POWERSHELL PROVIDERS * Define Windows PowerShell providers * Review the built-in providers in PowerShell * Access provider help in PowerShell 15 - USE POWERSHELL DRIVES IN POWERSHELL * Explain PowerShell drives in PowerShell * Use PowerShell drive cmdlets in PowerShell * Manage the file system in PowerShell * Manage the registry in PowerShell * Work with certificates in PowerShell * Work with other PowerShell drives in PowerShell 16 - REVIEW CIM AND WMI * Review architecture of CIM and WMI * Review repositories in CIM and WMI * Locate online class documentation by using CIM and WMI cmdlets 17 - QUERY CONFIGURATION INFORMATION BY USING CIM AND WMI * List local repository namespaces and classes by using CIM and WMI * Query instances by using commands and WMI Query Language * Connect to remote computers by using CIM and WMI cmdlets * Query repository classes from remote computers by using CIMSession objects 18 - QUERY AND MANIPULATE REPOSITORY OBJECTS BY USING CIM AND WMI METHODS * Discover methods of repository objects by using CIM and WMI * Locate class methods and documentation by using CIM and WMI * Invoke methods of repository objects by using CIM and WMI 19 - MANAGE VARIABLES IN WINDOWS POWERSHELL SCRIPTS * Define variables in Windows PowerShell scripts * Create variable names in Windows PowerShell scripts * Assign values and types to variables in Windows PowerShell scripts * Identify the methods and properties of variables in Windows PowerShell scripts * Use string variables and methods in Windows PowerShell scripts * Use date variables and methods in Windows PowerShell scripts 20 - WORK WITH ARRAYS AND HASH TABLES IN WINDOWS POWERSHELL SCRIPTS * Define an array in Windows PowerShell scripts * Work with array lists in Windows PowerShell scripts * Define hash tables in Windows PowerShell Scripts * Work with hash tables in Windows PowerShell scripts 21 - CREATE AND RUN SCRIPTS BY USING WINDOWS POWERSHELL * Review Windows PowerShell scripts * Modify scripts in the PowerShell Gallery * Create scripts using Windows PowerShell * Review the PowerShellGet module in Windows PowerShell * Run scripts and set the execution policy in Windows PowerShell * Review Windows PowerShell and AppLocker * Sign the scripts digitally in Windows PowerShell 22 - WORK WITH SCRIPTING CONSTRUCTS IN WINDOWS POWERSHELL * Review and use the ForEach loop in Windows PowerShell scripts * Review and use the If construct in Windows PowerShell scripts * Review and use the Switch construct in Windows PowerShell scripts * Review the For construct in Windows PowerShell scripts * Review other loop constructs in Windows PowerShell scripts * Review Break and Continue in Windows PowerShell scripts 23 - IMPORT DATA IN DIFFERENT FORMATS FOR USE IN SCRIPTS BY USING WINDOWS POWERSHELL CMDLETS * Use the Get-Content command in Windows PowerShell scripts * Use the Import-Csv cmdlet in Windows PowerShell scripts * Use the Import-Clixml cmdlet in Windows PowerShell scripts * Use the ConvertFrom-Json cmdlet in Windows PowerShell scripts 24 - USE METHODS TO ACCEPT USER INPUTS IN WINDOWS POWERSHELL SCRIPTS * Identify values that might change in Windows PowerShell scripts * Use the Read-Host cmdlet in Windows PowerShell scripts * Use the Get-Credential cmdlet in Windows PowerShell scripts * Use the Out-GridView cmdlet in Windows PowerShell scripts * Pass parameters to a Windows PowerShell script 25 - TROUBLESHOOT SCRIPTS AND HANDLE ERRORS IN WINDOWS POWERSHELL * Interpret error messages generated for Windows PowerShell commands * Add output to Windows PowerShell scripts * Use breakpoints in Windows PowerShell scripts * Interpret error actions for Windows PowerShell commands 26 - USE FUNCTIONS AND MODULES IN WINDOWS POWERSHELL SCRIPTS * Review functions in Windows PowerShell scripts * Use variable scope in Windows PowerShell scripts * Create modules in Windows PowerShell scripts * Use the dot sourcing feature in Windows PowerShell 27 - MANAGE SINGLE AND MULTIPLE COMPUTERS BY USING WINDOWS POWERSHELL REMOTING * Review the remoting feature of Windows PowerShell * Compare remoting with remote connectivity * Review the remoting security feature of Windows PowerShell * Enable remoting by using Windows PowerShell * Use one-to-one remoting by using Windows PowerShell * Use one-to-many remoting by using Windows PowerShell * Compare remoting output with local output 28 - USE ADVANCED WINDOWS POWERSHELL REMOTING TECHNIQUES * Review common remoting techniques of Windows PowerShell * Send parameters to remote computers in Windows PowerShell * Set access protection to variables, aliases, and functions by using the scope modifier * Enable multi-hop remoting in Windows PowerShell 29 - MANAGE PERSISTENT CONNECTIONS TO REMOTE COMPUTERS BY USING WINDOWS POWERSHELL SESSIONS * Review persistent connections in Windows PowerShell * Create and manage persistent PSSessions by using Windows PowerShell * Disconnect PSSessions by using Windows PowerShell * Review the feature of implicit remoting in Windows PowerShell 30 - REVIEW AZURE POWERSHELL MODULE * Review Azure PowerShell * Review the benefits of the Azure PowerShell module * Install the Azure PowerShell module * Migrate Azure PowerShell from AzureRM to Azure * Review Microsoft Azure Active Directory module for Windows PowerShell and Azure Active Directory PowerShell for Graph modules 31 - REVIEW THE FEATURES AND TOOLS FOR AZURE CLOUD SHELL * Review the characteristics of Azure Cloud Shell * Review the features and tools of Azure Cloud Shell * Configure and experiment with Azure Cloud Shell 32 - MANAGE AZURE RESOURCES WITH WINDOWS POWERSHELL * Create a new Azure virtual machine by using Windows PowerShell commands * Manage Azure virtual machines by using Windows PowerShell commands * Manage Azure related storage by using Azure PowerShell * Manage Azure subscriptions by using Azure PowerShell 33 - MANAGE USERS, GROUPS, AND LICENSES IN MICROSOFT ENTRA ID BY USING WINDOWS POWERSHELL * Review benefits to manage Microsoft 365 services by using Windows PowerShell * Connect to the Microsoft 365 tenant by using Windows PowerShell * Manage users in Microsoft 365 by using Windows PowerShell * Manage groups in Microsoft 365 by using Windows PowerShell * Manage roles in Microsoft 365 by using Windows PowerShell * Manage licenses in Microsoft 365 by using Windows PowerShell 34 - MANAGE EXCHANGE ONLINE BY USING WINDOWS POWERSHELL * Connect to Exchange Online by using Windows PowerShell * Manage mailboxes in Exchange Online by using Windows PowerShell * Manage resources in Exchange Online by using Windows PowerShell * Manage admin roles in Exchange Online by using Windows PowerShell 35 - MANAGE SHAREPOINT ONLINE BY USING WINDOWS POWERSHELL * Install and connect to SharePoint Online Management Shell by using Windows PowerShell * Manage SharePoint Online users and groups by using Windows PowerShell * Manage SharePoint sites by using Windows PowerShell * Manage SharePoint Online external user sharing by using Windows PowerShell 36 - MANAGE MICROSOFT TEAMS BY USING WINDOWS POWERSHELL * Review Microsoft Teams PowerShell module * Install the Microsoft Teams PowerShell module * Manage teams with Microsoft Teams PowerShell module 37 - CREATE AND MANAGE BACKGROUND JOBS USING WINDOWS POWERSHELL * Define the types of background jobs in Windows PowerShell * Start remote jobs and CIM/WMI jobs in Windows PowerShell * Monitor jobs in Windows PowerShell * Retrieve results for running jobs in Windows PowerShell 38 - CREATE AND MANAGE SCHEDULED JOBS USING WINDOWS POWERSHELL * Create and run Windows PowerShell scripts as scheduled tasks * Define scheduled jobs in Windows PowerShell * Create job option and job trigger objects in Windows PowerShell * Create and register a scheduled job in Windows PowerShell * Retrieve the results from a scheduled job in Windows PowerShell

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for IT professionals who have some experience working with Windows Server, and who are looking for a single five-day course that covers storage and compute technologies in Windows Server. This course will help them update their knowledge and skills related to storage and compute for Windows Server. Overview Prepare and install Windows Server and plan a server upgrade and migration strategy. Describe the various storage options, including partition table formats, basic and dynamic disks, file systems, virtual hard disks, and drive hardware, and explain how to manage disks and volumes. Describe enterprise storage solutions, and select the appropriate solution for a given situation. Implement and manage Storage Spaces and Data Deduplication. Install and configure Microsoft Hyper-V, and configure virtual machines. Deploy, configure, and manage Windows and Hyper-V containers. Describe the high availability and disaster recovery technologies in Windows Server. Plan, create, and manage a failover cluster. Implement failover clustering for Hyper-V virtual machines. Configure a Network Load Balancing (NLB) cluster, and plan for an NLB implementation. Create and manage deployment images. Manage, monitor, and maintain virtual machine installations. This five-day course is designed primarily for IT professionals who have some experience with Windows Server. It is designed for professionals who will be responsible for managing storage and compute by using Windows Server, and who need to understand the scenarios, requirements, and storage and compute options that are available and applicable to Windows Server. Although this course and the associated labs are written for Windows Server 2022, the skills taught will also be backwards compatible for Server 2016 and Server 2019. The course and labs also focus on how to administer Windows Server using not only the traditional tools such as PowerShell and Server manager, but also Windows Admin Center. Prerequisites * A basic understanding of networking fundamentals. * An awareness and understanding of security best practices. * An understanding of basic Active Directory concepts. * Basic knowledge of server hardware. * Experience supporting and configuring Windows client operating systems such as Windows 10 or Windows 11. 1 - Installing, upgrading, and migrating servers and workloads * Introducing Windows Server * Preparing and installing Server Core * Preparing for upgrades and migrations * Migrating server roles and workloads * Windows Server activation models 2 - Configuring local storage * Managing disks in Windows Server * Managing volumes in Windows Server 3 - Implementing enterprise storage solutions * Overview of DAS, NAS, and SANs * Comparing Fibre Channel, iSCSI, and Fibre Channel over Ethernet * Understanding iSNS, DCB, and MPIO * Configuring sharing in Windows Server 4 - Implementing Storage Spaces and Data Deduplication * Implementing Storage Spaces * Managing Storage Spaces * Implementing Data Deduplication 5 - Installing and configuring Hyper-V and virtual machines * Overview of Hyper-V * Installing Hyper-V * Configuring storage on Hyper-V host servers * Configuring networking on Hyper-V host servers * Configuring Hyper-V virtual machines * Managing virtual machines 6 - Deploying and managing containers * Overview of containers in Windows Server * Deploying Windows Server and Hyper-V containers * Installing, configuring, and managing containers by using Docker 7 - High availability and disaster recovery * Defining levels of availability * Planning high availability and disaster recovery solutions with Hyper-V virtual machines * Backing up and restoring by using Windows Server Backup * High availability with failover clustering in Windows Server 8 - Implementing failover clustering * Planning a failover cluster * Creating and configuring a new failover cluster * Maintaining a failover cluster * Troubleshooting a failover cluster * Implementing site high availability with stretch clustering 9 - Implementing failover clustering with Windows Server Hyper-V * Overview of the integration of Hyper-V with failover clustering * Implementing Hyper-V VMs on failover clusters * Key features for VMs in a clustered environment 10 - Implementing Network Load Balancing * Overview of NLB * Configuring an NLB cluster * Planning an NLB implementation 11 - Creating and managing deployment images * Introduction to deployment images * Creating and managing deployment images by using MDT * Virtual machine environments for different workloads 12 - Managing, monitoring, and maintaining virtual machine installations * WSUS overview and deployment options * Update management process with WSUS * Overview of Windows PowerShell DSC * Overview of Windows Server monitoring tools * Using Performance Monitor * Monitoring event logs

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is for experienced information technology (IT) professionals, typically described as Enterprise Desktop Administrators (EDAs). These EDAs deploy, manage, and maintain PCs, devices, and applications across medium, large, and enterprise organizations. A significant portion of this audience uses, or intends to use, the latest release of Configuration Manager to manage and deploy PCs, devices, and applications. Overview Describe the features Configuration Manager and Intune include, and explain how you can use these features to manage PCs and mobile devices in an enterprise environment. Analyze data by using queries and reports. Prepare a management infrastructure, including configuring boundaries, boundary groups, and resource discovery, and integrating mobile-device management with Intune. Deploy and manage the Configuration Manager client. Configure, manage, and monitor hardware and software inventory, and use Asset Intelligence and software metering. Identify and configure the most appropriate method to distribute and manage content used for deployments. Distribute, deploy, and monitor applications for managed users and systems. Maintain software updates for PCs that Configuration Manager manages. Implement Endpoint Protection for managed PCs. Configure an operating-system deployment strategy by using Configuration Manager. Manage and maintain a Configuration Manager site. This five-day course describes how to use Configuration Manager and its associated site systems to efficiently manage network resources. In this five-day course, you will learn day-to-day management tasks, including how to manage applications, client health, hardware and software inventory, operating system deployment, and software updates by using Configuration Manager. You also will learn how to optimize Endpoint Protection, manage compliance, and create management queries and reports. Although this course and the associated labs are written for Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager and Windows 11, the skills taught will also be backwards compatible with previous editions of System Center Configuration Manager and Windows 10. Prerequisites Networking fundamentals, including common networking protocols, topologies, hardware, media, routing, switching, and addressing. Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) principles and fundamentals of AD DS management. Installation, configuration, and troubleshooting for Windows-based personal computers. Basic concepts of public key infrastructure (PKI) security. Basic understanding of scripting and Windows PowerShell syntax. Basic understanding of Windows Server roles and services. Basic understanding of the configuration options for iOS and Android Mobile device platforms. 1 - MANAGING COMPUTERS AND MOBILE DEVICES IN THE ENTERPRISE * Overview of systems management by using enterprise management solutions * Overview of the Configuration Manager architecture * Overview of the Configuration Manager administrative tools * Tools for monitoring and troubleshooting a Configuration Manager site 2 - ANALYZING DATA USING QUERIES, REPORTS, AND CMPIVOT * Introduction to queries * Configuring SQL Server Reporting Services * Analyzing the real-time state of a device by using CMPivot 3 - PREPARING THE CONFIGURATION MANAGER MANAGEMENT INFRASTRUCTURE * Configuring site boundaries and boundary groups * Configuring resource discovery * Organizing resources using device and user collections 4 - DEPLOYING AND MANAGING THE CONFIGURATION MANAGER CLIENT * Overview of the Configuration Manager client * Deploying the Configuration Manager client * Configuring and monitoring client status * Managing client settings and performing management operations 5 - MANAGING INVENTORY FOR PCS AND APPLICATIONS * Overview of inventory collection * Configuring hardware and software inventory * Managing inventory collection * Configuring software metering * Configuring and managing Asset Intelligence 6 - DISTRIBUTING AND MANAGING CONTENT USED FOR DEPLOYMENTS * Preparing the infrastructure for content management * Distributing and managing content on distribution points 7 - DEPLOYING AND MANAGING APPLICATIONS * Overview of application management * Creating applications * Deploying applications * Managing applications * Deploying and managing Windows apps 8 - MAINTAINING SOFTWARE UPDATES FOR MANAGED PCS * The software updates process * Preparing a Configuration Manager site for software updates * Managing software updates * Configuring automatic deployment rules * Monitoring and troubleshooting software updates * Enabling third-party updates 9 - IMPLEMENTING DEFENDER PROTECTION FOR MANAGED PCS * Overview of Endpoint Protection in Configuration Manager * Configuring, deploying, and monitoring Endpoint Protection policies * Configuring and deploying advanced threat policies 10 - MANAGING COMPLIANCE AND SECURE DATA ACCESS * Overview of Compliance Settings * Configuring compliance settings * Viewing compliance results * Managing resource and data access 11 - MANAGING OPERATING SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT * An overview of operating system deployment * Preparing a site for operating system deployment * Deploying an operating system * Managing Windows as a service 12 - MANAGING AND MAINTAINING A CONFIGURATION MANAGER SITE * Configuring role-based administration * Configuring Remote Tools * Overview of Configuration Manager site maintenance and Management Insights * Backing up and recovering a Configuration Manager site * Updating the Configuration Manager infrastructure 13 - WHAT?S NEW IN MICROSOFT ENDPOINT CONFIGURATION MANAGER * Whats new in Microsoft Endpoint Manager covering each semi annual release ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans 55348: Administering Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the 55348: Administering Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This four-day course is intended for Windows Server Hybrid Administrators who have experience working with Windows Server and want to extend the capabilities of their on-premises environments by combining on-premises and hybrid technologies. Windows Server Hybrid Administrators implement and manage on-premises and hybrid solutions such as identity, management, compute, networking, and storage in a Windows Server hybrid environment. This course teaches IT Professionals how to manage core Windows Server workloads and services using on-premises, hybrid, and cloud technologies. The course teaches IT Professionals how to implement and manage on-premises and hybrid solutions such as identity, management, compute, networking, and storage in a Windows Server hybrid environment. Prerequisites Experience with managing Windows Server operating system and Windows Server workloads in on-premises scenarios, including AD DS, DNS, DFS, Hyper-V, and File and Storage Services Experience with common Windows Server management tools (implied in the first prerequisite). Basic knowledge of core Microsoft compute, storage, networking, and virtualization technologies (implied in the first prerequisite). Experience and an understanding of core networking technologies such as IP addressing, name resolution, and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Experience working with and an understanding of Microsoft Hyper-V and basic server virtualization concepts Basic experience with implementing and managing IaaS services in Microsoft Azure Basic knowledge of Azure Active Directory Experience working hands-on with Windows client operating systems such as Windows 10 or Windows 11 Basic experience with Windows PowerShell 1 - INTRODUCTION TO AD DS * Define AD DS * Define users, groups, and computers * Define AD DS forests and domains * Define OUs * Manage objects and their properties in AD DS 2 - MANAGE AD DS DOMAIN CONTROLLERS AND FSMO ROLES * Deploy AD DS domain controllers * Maintain AD DS domain controllers * Manage the AD DS Global Catalog role * Manage AD DS operations masters * Manage AD DS schema 3 - IMPLEMENT GROUP POLICY OBJECTS * Define GPOs * Implement GPO scope and inheritance * Define domain-based GPOs * Create and configure a domain-based GPO * Define GPO storage * Define administrative templates 4 - MANAGE ADVANCED FEATURES OF AD DS * Create trust relationships * Implement ESAE forests * Monitor and troubleshoot AD DS * Create custom AD DS partitions 5 - IMPLEMENT HYBRID IDENTITY WITH WINDOWS SERVER * Select a Microsoft Entra integration model * Plan for Microsoft Entra integration * Prepare on-premises Active Directory for directory synchronization * Install and configure directory synchronization with Microsoft Entra Connect * Implement Seamless Single Sign-On * Enable Microsoft Entra login in for Windows VM in Azure * Describe Microsoft Entra Domain Services * Implement and configure Microsoft Entra Domain Services * Manage Windows Server 2019 in a Microsoft Entra Domain Services environment * Create and configure a Microsoft Entra Domain Services instance * Join a Windows Server VM to a managed domain 6 - DEPLOY AND MANAGE AZURE IAAS ACTIVE DIRECTORY DOMAIN CONTROLLERS IN AZURE * Select an option to implement directory and identity services using Active Directory Domain Services in Azure * Deploy and configure Active Directory Domain Services domain controllers in Azure VMs * Install a replica Active Directory domain controller in an Azure VM * Install a new Active Directory forest on an Azure VNet 7 - PERFORM WINDOWS SERVER SECURE ADMINISTRATION * Define least privilege administration * Implement delegated privileges * Use privileged access workstations * Use jump servers 8 - DESCRIBE WINDOWS SERVER ADMINISTRATION TOOLS * Explore Windows Admin Center * Use Server Manager * List Remote Server Administration Tools * Use Windows PowerShell * Use Windows PowerShell to remotely administer a server 9 - PERFORM POST-INSTALLATION CONFIGURATION OF WINDOWS SERVER * List the available post-installation configuration tools * Configure Server Core using Sconfig * Use DSC to configure Windows Server * Perform post-installation configuration with Windows Admin Center * Configure a server with answer files 10 - JUST ENOUGH ADMINISTRATION IN WINDOWS SERVER * Explain the concept of Just Enough Administration (JEA) * Define role capabilities for a JEA endpoint * Create a session configuration file to register a JEA endpoint * Describe how JEA endpoints work to limit access to a PowerShell session * Create and connect to a JEA endpoint * Demonstration: Connect to a JEA endpoint 11 - ADMINISTER AND MANAGE WINDOWS SERVER IAAS VIRTUAL MACHINE REMOTELY * Select the appropriate remote administration tool * Manage Windows Virtual Machines with Azure Bastion * Create an Azure Bastion host * Configure just-in-time administration 12 - MANAGE HYBRID WORKLOADS WITH AZURE ARC * Describe Azure Arc * Onboard Windows Server instances * Connect hybrid machines to Azure from the Azure portal * Use Azure Arc to manage Windows Server instances * Restrict access with RBAC 13 - CONFIGURE AND MANAGE HYPER-V * Define Hyper-V * Define Hyper-V Manager * Configure Hyper-V hosts using best practices * Configure Hyper-V networking * Assess advanced Hyper-V networking features * Define nested virtualization 14 - CONFIGURE AND MANAGE HYPER-V VIRTUAL MACHINES * List the virtual machine configuration versions * List the virtual machine generation versions * List available VHD formats and types * Create and configure VMs * Determine storage options for VMs * Define shared VHDs and VHD Sets * Implement guest clusters using shared VHDX 15 - SECURE HYPER-V WORKLOADS * Define guarded fabric * Define the Host Guardian Service * Explore TPM-trusted attestation * Define KPS * Determine key features of shielded VMs * Compare encryption-supported and shielded VMs in a guarded fabric * Implement a shielded VM 16 - RUN CONTAINERS ON WINDOWS SERVER * Define containers * List the differences between containers and VMs * Define Windows Server and Hyper-V containers and isolation modes * Explore Docker * Prepare a Windows Server 2019 host for container deployment * Security, Storage, and Networking with Windows containers 17 - ORCHESTRATE CONTAINERS ON WINDOWS SERVER USING KUBERNETES * Define orchestration * Define Kubernetes * Deploy Kubernetes resources * Create a Kubernetes cluster on Windows * Define Azure Arc * Connect an Azure Arc-enabled Kubernetes cluster to Azure Arc 18 - PLAN AND DEPLOY WINDOWS SERVER IAAS VIRTUAL MACHINES * Describe Azure compute * Describe Virtual Machine storage * Deploy Azure Virtual Machines * Create a windows Virtual Machine using the portal * Create a windows Virtual Machine using Azure CLI * Deploy Azure Virtual Machines using templates * Describe additional management optimization options 19 - CUSTOMIZE WINDOWS SERVER IAAS VIRTUAL MACHINE IMAGES * Create a generalized image * Create a new Virtual Machine from a managed image * Create a managed image of a generalized virtual machine in Azure * Create a Virtual Machine from a managed image * Implement Azure Image Builder * Create a windows Virtual Machine using Azure Image Builder template * Create a Windows Virtual Machine with Azure Image Builder using PowerShell 20 - AUTOMATE THE CONFIGURATION OF WINDOWS SERVER IAAS VIRTUAL MACHINES * Describe Azure Automation * Implement Azure Automation with DSC * Remediate noncompliant servers * Describe Custom Script Extensions * Configure a Virtual Machine by using DSC 21 - DEPLOY AND MANAGE DHCP * Use DHCP to simplify IP configuration * Install and configure the DHCP role * Configure DHCP options * Configure DHCP scopes * Select DHCP high availability options * Implement DHCP Failover 22 - IMPLEMENT WINDOWS SERVER DNS * Explore the DNS architecture * Work with DNS zones and records * Install and configure the DNS role * Implement DNS forwarding 23 - IMPLEMENT IP ADDRESS MANAGEMENT * Define IP Address Management * Deploy IP Address Management * Administer IP Address Management * Configure IP Address Management options * Manage DNS zones with IP Address Management * Manage DHCP servers with IP Address Management * Use IP Address Management to manage IP addressing 24 - IMPLEMENT REMOTE ACCESS * Examine the remote access options in Windows Server * Select and set up VPNs * Use NPS to create and enforce network access policies * Plan and implement NPS * Deploy a PKI for remote access * Use WAP as a reverse web proxy 25 - IMPLEMENT HYBRID NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE * Describe Azure network topologies * Implement Azure VPN options * Create a route-based VPN gateway using the Azure portal * Implement Azure ExpressRoute * Configure Azure Virtual WAN * Implement DNS in hybrid environments 26 - IMPLEMENT DNS FOR WINDOWS SERVER IAAS VMS * Understand Azure DNS * Implement Azure DNS * Create an Azure DNS zone and record using the Azure portal * Implement DNS with Azure IaaS virtual machines * Implement split-horizon DNS in Azure * Troubleshoot DNS 27 - IMPLEMENT WINDOWS SERVER IAAS VM IP ADDRESSING AND ROUTING * Implement a virtual network * Implement IaaS VM IP addressing * Assign and manage IP addresses * Configure a private IP address for a virtual machine using the Azure portal * Create a virtual machine with a static public IP address using the Azure portal * Implement IaaS virtual machine IP routing * Implement IPv6 for Windows Server IaaS virtual machines 28 - MANAGE WINDOWS SERVER FILE SERVERS * Define the Windows Server file system * List the benefits and uses of File Server Resource Manager * Define SMB and its security considerations * Configure SMB protocol * Define Volume Shadow Copy Service 29 - IMPLEMENT STORAGE SPACES AND STORAGE SPACES DIRECT * Define the Storage Spaces architecture and its components * List the functionalities, benefits, and use cases of Storage Spaces * Implement Storage Spaces * List the functionalities, components, benefits, and use cases of Storage Spaces Direct * Implement Storage Spaces Direct 30 - IMPLEMENT WINDOWS SERVER DATA DEDUPLICATION * Define the architecture, components, and functionality of Data Deduplication * Define the use cases and interoperability of Data Deduplication * Implement Data Deduplication * Manage and maintain Data Deduplication 31 - IMPLEMENT WINDOWS SERVER ISCSI * List the functionalities, components, and use cases of iSCSI * List the considerations for implementing iSCSI * Implement iSCSI * Configure high availability for iSCSI 32 - IMPLEMENT WINDOWS SERVER STORAGE REPLICA * List the functionalities and components of Storage Replica * Examine the prerequisites for implementing Storage Replica * Implement Storage Replica by using Windows Admin Center * Implement Storage Replica by using Windows PowerShell 33 - IMPLEMENT A HYBRID FILE SERVER INFRASTRUCTURE * Describe Azure File services * Configure Azure Files * Configure connectivity to Azure Files * Describe Azure File Sync * Implement Azure File Sync * Deploy Azure File Sync * Deploy Azure File Sync 2 * Manage cloud tiering * Migrate from DFSR to Azure File Sync

COURSE OVERVIEW Access the database and set of services that will put you in touch with the network resources that will get your work completed with this training for Windows Active Directory. The AD is a directory service developed explicitly by Microsoft for Windows domain networks, and knowledge of it is crucial for those working in Network or Security Administration. With this total learning package, you can gain all the skills and techniques for utilising AD to make your IT life more straightforward.  This Active Directory (AD) course provides a valuable introduction to the foundations of the Active Directory Domain Services and their support functions. You will be taught multifunctional competencies with them, from installing and configuring to maintenance and management. A masterclass will also be given for using AD certificate services and managing group policies. Ensure that your knowledge of Windows is complete by taking this comprehensive coaching now. This best selling Active Directory has been developed by industry professionals and has already been completed by hundreds of satisfied students. This in-depth Active Directory is suitable for anyone who wants to build their professional skill set and improve their expert knowledge. The Active Directory is CPD-accredited, so you can be confident you're completing a quality training course will boost your CV and enhance your career potential. The Active Directory is made up of several information-packed modules which break down each topic into bite-sized chunks to ensure you understand and retain everything you learn. After successfully completing the Active Directory, you will be awarded a certificate of completion as proof of your new skills. If you are looking to pursue a new career and want to build your professional skills to excel in your chosen field, the certificate of completion from the Active Directory will help you stand out from the crowd. You can also validate your certification on our website. We know that you are busy and that time is precious, so we have designed the Active Directory to be completed at your own pace, whether that's part-time or full-time. Get full course access upon registration and access the course materials from anywhere in the world, at any time, from any internet-enabled device.  Our experienced tutors are here to support you through the entire learning process and answer any queries you may have via email.

Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) is Microsoft's multi-tenant, cloud-based directory, and identity management service that combines core directory services, application access management, and identity protection into a single solution.  Through this Azure - Azure Active Directory you will receive an understanding of directory service options, how to use a custom domain, how to manage users and groups, as well as how to use multi-factor authentication. You will also learn how to work with application access, how to add and access applications, and how to use a hybrid Azure Active Directory. You will also explore how to extend and deploy AD to the cloud, how to prepare for synchronization, install Azure AD Connect, and manage directory synchronization. In addition, you will understand ADFS, learn how to install AFDS, and how to convert a domain to Federated. Finally, you will understand about Azure AD Federation and learn how to convert a domain to Federated. WHAT WILL I LEARN? * Get an Understanding of Active Directory * Understand Hybrid Azure AD * Understand Azure AD Federation REQUIREMENTS * Recommenced Pre-Requisite = Azure Introduction Introduction Introduction FREE 00:04:00 Azure Active Directory Directory Service Options 00:03:00 Custom Domains 00:05:00 Managing Users and Groups in the Portal 00:04:00 Managing Users and Groups in the Powershell 00:07:00 Multi-Factor Authentication 00:08:00 Multiple Directories 00:04:00 Application Access 00:02:00 Adding and Accessing Applications 00:06:00 Azure AD Versions 00:03:00 Hybrid Azure AD Hybrid Active Directory 00:03:00 Deploying DC to Azure 00:04:00 Directory Synchronization Pre Reqs 00:05:00 Installing and Configuring Azure AD Connect 00:13:00 Modifying Directory Sync 00:05:00 Active Directory Federation Services Understanding Identity Federation 00:02:00 ADFS Authentication with Online Services 00:03:00 ADFS Pre-reqs 00:03:00 Installing ADFS 00:04:00 Installing ADFS Proxy 00:06:00 Converting Domains to Federated 00:05:00 Pass-through Authentication Pass-through Authentication 00:02:00 Seamless Single Sign-on 00:01:00 Configuring Pass-Through 00:04:00 Conclusion Course Recap 00:06:00 Course Certification

DESCRIPTION: The 70-640 - Configuring Windows Server 2008 R2 Active Directory course provides the required information that you should know about 70-640: Configuring Windows Server 2008 R2 Active Directory. The course will teach you how to install the Active Directory role, or how to work with Active Directory objects. In the course, you will also learn about the GPOs (Group Policy Adjectives), what Group Policy objects are, restricted Group Policies. You will know analysing security settings, using the Security Configuration Wizard, deploying software with Group Policy, understanding Group Policy Scope, how Group Policy settings are processed, verifying Group Policy settings, and enabling Auditing. You will also be able to manage users and groups with the AD, working With Domain Controllers, adding DNS, securing the authentication process, monitoring and supporting AD, planning Active Directory deployment, IDA solutions, and Active Directory Certificate Services. ASSESSMENT: * At the end of the course, you will be required to sit for an online MCQ test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately. You will instantly know whether you have been successful or not. * Before sitting for your final exam you will have the opportunity to test your proficiency with a mock exam. CERTIFICATION: * After completing and passing the course successfully, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. * Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24. WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? 70-640 - Configuring Windows Server 2008 R2 Active Directory is certified by CPD Qualifications Standards and CiQ. This makes it perfect for anyone trying to learn potential professional skills. As there is no experience and qualification required for this course, it is available for all students from any academic background. REQUIREMENTS Our 70-640 - Configuring Windows Server 2008 R2 Active Directory is fully compatible with any kind of device. Whether you are using Windows computer, Mac, smartphones or tablets, you will get the same experience while learning. Besides that, you will be able to access the course with any kind of internet connection from anywhere at any time without any kind of limitation. CAREER PATH After completing this course you will be able to build up accurate knowledge and skills with proper confidence to enrich yourself and brighten up your career in the relevant job market. Installing the Active Directory Role What is IDA? FREE 00:16:00 How to Install the AD DS Role 00:11:00 Creating a Windows Server 2008 Forest 00:22:00 The New Windows 2008 Server Core 00:09:00 Installing AD DS Server Core 00:02:00 Domain Controller 00:20:00 Working With Active Directory Objects Working with the MMC 00:19:00 Custom MMC 00:14:00 Working with Objects in Active Directory 00:12:00 How to Search Through Active Directory 00:07:00 Using Active Directory 00:13:00 Securing and Delegating AD Objects 00:12:00 Delegation 00:05:00 Adding Computer Accounts to AD 00:08:00 Organizing AD with Container Objects 00:13:00 Joining the Demo 00:08:00 Working With Computer Objects and Accounts 00:17:00 Recycling the Computer Account 00:01:00 Automating Computer Account Creation 00:08:00 Automating Computer Creation 00:04:00 Understanding GPOs Using Group Policy 00:04:00 What Are Group Policy Objects 00:21:00 Group Policy 00:05:00 Restricted Group Policies 00:02:00 Restrcted Group 00:03:00 Analyzing Security Settings 00:12:00 Using The Security Configuration Wizard 00:05:00 SCW 00:08:00 Deploying Software with Group Policy 00:10:00 Software Deployment 00:02:00 Understanding Group Policy Scope 00:11:00 How Group Policy Settings are Processed 00:09:00 Group Policy Scope 00:11:00 Verifying Group Policy Settings 00:05:00 Verifying Group Policy 00:03:00 Enabling Auditing 00:13:00 Auditing 00:05:00 Managing Users and Groups with AD Automating User Account Creation 00:10:00 Automating User Accounts 00:07:00 Working with User Attributes 00:15:00 User Account Administrative Tasks 00:05:00 Supporting User Accounts 00:04:00 Using PowerShell to Create User Accounts 00:09:00 Creating Users with PowerShell 00:07:00 Creation and Management 00:08:00 The Basics of Groups 00:25:00 Managing Group 00:08:00 Best Practices for Using AD Groups 00:08:00 Automating Group Creation 00:05:00 Automating Creation of Groups 00:06:00 Advanced Group Options 00:09:00 Administering Groups 00:05:00 Working With Domain Controllers Installation Options 00:06:00 How to Install a Domain Controller 00:06:00 Introducing the Operations Masters 00:11:00 Designing Where to Deploy the Operation Masters 00:14:00 FSMO 00:03:00 SYSVOL Replication with DFS 00:02:00 Adding DNS DNS Basics 00:15:00 DNS Definitions and Terms 00:17:00 DNS 00:05:00 Setting up DNS for the Enterprise 00:09:00 Global Names 00:09:00 Securing the Authentication Process Password Security Policies 00:15:00 Passwords 00:03:00 Introducing the Read-Only Domain Controller 00:06:00 Installing the RODC 00:05:00 Auditing Authentication Events 00:03:00 Account Logging 00:03:00 Monitoring and Supporting AD Preparing for Recovery 00:10:00 Active Directory Tools 00:24:00 Monitoring Active Directory Performance 00:11:00 Performance Monitor 00:09:00 Planning Active Directory Deployment What Are Sites 00:27:00 Deciding on Site Boundaries 00:07:00 Sites and Subnets 00:08:00 Working with Global Catalog Placement with AD Partitions 00:09:00 Controlling Replication Between Sites 00:20:00 Managing the Global Catalog 00:04:00 Configuring AD Trust Relationships 00:32:00 Trusts 00:03:00 Choosing the Domain and Forest Functional Levels 00:07:00 IDA Solutions Understanding AD FS 00:10:00 Installing AD FS 00:01:00 Configuring and Using AD FS 00:03:00 Understanding AD RMS 00:10:00 Installing AD RMS 00:03:00 Configuring and Using AD RMS 00:07:00 Understanding AD LDS 00:08:00 Installing AD LDS 00:02:00 Installing AD LDS 00:05:00 Configuring and Using AD LDS 00:07:00 Security Review 00:04:00 Active Directory Certificate Services Understanding AD CS 00:29:00 Installing AD CS 00:02:00 Configuring and Using AD CS 00:08:00 Mock Exam Mock Exam- 70-640 - Configuring Windows Server 2008 R2 Active Directory 00:20:00 Final Exam Final Exam- 70-640 - Configuring Windows Server 2008 R2 Active Directory 00:20:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for both novice and experienced IT professionals, Network Administrators new to Active Directory, Help Desk Personnel, Network Support Personal, Desktop Support Personal, Managers that oversee IT personnel, Developers that create products that interact with Active Directory and Exchange Administrators. Overview At Course Completion you will Understand the industry standards used in Active Directory and their importance. Recognize the functionality of Domain Controllers and Active Directory Replication mechanisms. Understand Forest, Domain and OU structure. Recognize and understand the role of Active Directory Sites. Skills needed to determine Domain Controller Server versions, Forest and Domain Functional levels. Describe authentication Mechanisms in Active Directory NTLM and Kerberos. Optimize and maintain Group Policy Objects (GPO) used in Active Directory. Understand the functioning of Active Directory Partitions and the Global Catalog. Fundamental understanding of using Active Directory with Cloud Services like Federation Services and Azure. This one-day instructor-led class is intended for IT professionals and IT managers who work with Active Directory or supervise IT professionals that work with Active Directory. Additionally, IT professionals that work with products that integrate with Active Directory such as Exchange can also benefit. In this course, students learn how and why Active Directory was developed by Microsoft, the fundamental architecture, basic design, management, as well as security and fundamentals for cloud integration with services like Azure. MODULE 1: PRINCIPLES OF ACTIVE DIRECTORY * Development of Active Directory * What is X.500 * LDAP * Active Directory Architecture * NTLM and Kerberos * Managing operating systems with GPOs, Workplace Join and InTune * Active Directory Groups: Domain Local, Global and Universal * Using and Managing Active Directory Domain Controllers * Forest and Domain Functional Levels * Introduction to Active Directory Partitions and the Global Catalog * Basic Forest Structure and Design * Basic Domain Structure and Design * Basic OU Structure and Design MODULE 2: FUNDAMENTALS OF WAN MANAGEMENT WITH ACTIVE DIRECTORY * Understanding AD Sites and WAN Traffic Management * Basic AD Sites and Logon Traffic * Introduction to AD Sites and Replication Traffic * Bridgehead Servers and Site Link Objects * Site Aware Applications MODULE 3: INTRODUCTION TO ACTIVE DIRECTORY GROUP POLICY OBJECTS * Introduction to Group Policy * Administrative Templates * Fundamental Concepts of GPO Scripts * Introduction to Creating and Using GPOs * Principles of Managing Multiple GPOs * Block, Enforce and Inheritance * GPOs and Active Directory Versions * Introduction to Controlling and Installing Software with GPOs, SRP and App Locker MODULE 4: PRINCIPLES OF ACTIVE DIRECTORY INTEGRATION * Active Directory and ?The Cloud? * User Principle Names, Authentication and Active Directory Federated Services * Conclusion, Additional Resources, Labs and Exercises ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans 55152AC Fundamentals of Active Directory training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the 55152AC Fundamentals of Active Directory course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

MICROSOFT ACTIVE DIRECTORY COURSE DESCRIPTION A thorough understanding of this system is essential for anyone managing enterprise MS networks. Essential theory is complimented with a high level of hands on practice allowing delegates to observe the idiosyncrasies of Active Directory and Group Policy at first hand. Delegates learn the fundamental theory of AD and progress onto building a multi-domain network in the classroom. The course includes troubleshooting methods, and essential maintenance procedures. This course is designed to teach you the skills needed for day to day management of these technologies. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Install AD on multiple PCs. * Use the tools to create and manage objects. * Create appropriate group policies to restrict selected user's desktops and network access. * Install DNS to support Active Directory without loosing Internet Connectivity. * Maintain and troubleshoot AD problems * Backup Active Directory. MICROSOFT ACTIVE DIRECTORY COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Technical staff working with AD based networks. * Prerequisites: Supporting Windows server. * Duration 3 days MICROSOFT ACTIVE DIRECTORY COURSE CONTENTS * Introduction to Active Directory Network authentication methods, Active Directory defined, AD naming conventions, network management with AD, AD structures: Domains, Organisational Units, Forests & Trees, Sites, The Global Catalogue. Windows 2003 new features, installing AD. Hands on Installing an AD network. * Windows overview Management methods Server management tools, installing the additional tools, Terminal Server: Administration mode, Administrator accounts in AD, Local Security Policy. Hands on Install the management tools, Management using Terminal Services. * Creating & Managing Objects (a quick look) AD management tools, AD users and computers, Creating & managing OUs, User Accounts and groups, controlling access to AD objects, moving objects, Publishing resources, locating objects in AD, delegating authority. Hands on Creating a control OU structure and delegating authority. * Introduction to Group Policies What are Group Policies? Where Group Policy data is stored, security, Group Policy flow. Hands on Implementing Group Policies * Working with Group Policies Local security templates, administrative templates, scripts, folder redirection, software deployment. Hands on Scripts, redirecting the start menu, creating a secure, robust desktop environment. * Implementing DNS DNS basics, troubleshooting, implementing DNS zones. Hands on Building a unified DNS solution. * Maintaining and managing the AD database AD support tools, database internal structure, replication, replication tools, Single Operations Masters, tools for maintenance, maintenance techniques, Backing up AD, Directory Services restore mode, NTDSUtil, Authoritative & non-authoritative restoration, rebuilding. Hands on NTDSUtil.