20742 Identity with Windows Server 2016
This course teaches IT Pros how to deploy and configure Active Directory Domain Services in a distributed environment, how to implement Group Policy, how to perform backup & restore, & how to troubleshoot Active Directory–related issues.
PREREQUISITES
Before attending this course, students must have: Some exposure to and experience with AD DS concepts and technologies in Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2016; Experience working with and configuring Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2016; 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; An awareness of basic security best practices; Hands-on working experience with Windows client operating systems such as Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10; Basic experience with the Windows PowerShell command-line interface.
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TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is primarily intended for existing IT professionals who have some AD DS knowledge and experience and who aim to develop knowledge about identity and access technologies in Windows Server 2016. The secondary audience for this course includes IT professionals who are looking to consolidate their knowledge about AD DS and related technologies, in addition to IT professionals who want to prepare for the 70-742 exam.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Install and configure domain controllers.
Manage objects in AD DS by using graphical tools and Windows PowerShell.
Implement AD DS in complex environments.
Implement AD DS sites, and configure and manage replication.
Implement and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
Manage user settings by using GPOs.
Secure AD DS and user accounts.
Implement and manage a certificate authority (CA) hierarchy with AD CS.
Deploy and manage certificates.
Implement and administer AD FS.
Implement and administer Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS).
Implement synchronization between AD DS and Azure AD.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and establish business continuity for AD DS services.
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COURSE OUTLINE
1 - INSTALLING & CONFIGURING DCS
Overview of AD DS
Overview of AD DS DCs
Deploying DCs
Lab: Deploying and administering AD DS
2 - MANAGING OBJECTS IN AD DS
Managing user accounts
Managing groups in AD DS
Managing computer accounts
Using Windows PowerShell for AD DS administration
Implementing and managing organizational units
Lab: Deploying and administering AD DS
Lab: Administering AD DS
3 - ADVANCED AD DS INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT
Overview of advanced AD DS deployments
Deploying a distributed AD DS environment
Configuring AD DS trusts
Lab: Domain and trust management in AD DS
4 - IMPLEMENTING & ADMINISTERING AD DS SITES & REPLICATION
Overview of AD DS replication
Configuring AD DS sites
Configuring and monitoring AD DS replication
Lab: Managing and implementing AD DS sites and replication
5 - IMPLEMENTING GROUP POLICY
Introducing Group Policy
Implementing and administering GPOs
Group Policy scope and Group Policy processing
Troubleshooting the application of GPOs
Lab: Implementing a Group Policy infrastructure
Lab: Troubleshooting a Group Policy Infrastructure
6 - MANAGING USER SETTINGS WITH GPOS
Implementing administrative templates
Configuring Folder Redirection and scripts
Configuring Group Policy preferences
Lab: Managing user settings with GPOs
7 - SECURING AD DS
Securing domain controllers
Implementing account security
Audit authentication
Configuring managed service accounts (MSAs)
Lab: Securing AD DS
8 - DEPLOYING & MANAGING AD CS
Deploying CAs
Administering CAs
Troubleshooting and maintaining CAs
Lab: Deploying and configuring a two-tier CA hierarchy
9 - DEPLOYING & MANAGING CERTIFICATES
Deploying and managing certificate templates
Managing certificate deployment, revocation, and recovery
Using certificates in a business environment
Implementing and managing smart cards
Lab: Deploying certificates
10 - IMPLEMENTING & ADMINISTERING AD FS
Overview of AD FS
AD FS requirements and planning
Deploying and configuring AD FS
Overview of Web Application Proxy
Lab: Implementing AD FS
11 - IMPLEMENTING & ADMINISTERING AD RMS
Overview of AD RMS
Deploying and managing an AD RMS infrastructure
Configuring AD RMS content protection
Lab: Implementing an AD RMS infrastructure
12 - IMPLEMENTING AD DS SYNCHRONIZATION WITH AZURE AD
Planning and preparing for directory synchronization
Implementing directory synchronization by using Azure AD Connect
Managing identities with directory synchronization
Lab: Configuring directory synchronization
13 - MONITORING, MANAGING, & RECOVERING AD DS
Monitoring AD DS
Managing the AD DS database
Recovering AD DS objects
Lab: Recovering objects in AD DS
Actual course outline may vary depending on offering center. Contact your sales representative for more information.
