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Course Description

Expert-led training on Active Directory/Group Policy architecture, design and implementation. In this course you will learn the skills needed to make strategic decisions about planning a Windows Server 2008 Active Directory and network infrastructure in an enterprise environment. It provides support professionals with the skills necessary to design, install, configure and support Active Directory services effectively.

You also will learn the skills needed to make strategic decisions about planning and implementing Group Policy in an enterprise environment. It provides support professionals with the skills necessary to design, install, configure and support Group Policy effectively. Unique 5-day training focuses exclusively on Active Directory and Group Policy.

Just about everyone who attends training has asked for more help when it comes to Group Policy. As promised, here is the 400-page Group Policy reference in PDF. Use it as a quick reference or to search for answers to common issues/problems.

Prerequisites

Familiarity with system administration and configuration of Windows Server 2008.

Course Objectives

What's this course about? Just about everything you'll ever want to know about Active Directory in three information-packed days. The course is designed to save you time and money by being concise and to the point and helping you get the greatest learning potential.
     In this course, you'll get in-depth knowledge of Active Directory domains, sites, organizations, and replication. It's perfect for current Windows administrators and system engineers who want to study Active Directory in-depth. You'll also get in-depth knowledge of how Group Policy works, implementation best practices and real world scenarios. It's perfect for current Windows administrators and system engineers who want to study Group Policy in-depth. It's meant to expand your knowledge, teach essential skills, and can also help you take your first step toward an exam.
     The major focus is on Active Directory and Group Policy design, architecture and implementation. This training will:

Course Overview

Designing Active Directory Infrastructure
Active Directory in an Enterprise Network
Conducting Organizational Analysis
Active Directory Physical Architecture
Active Directory Logical Architecture
Design Considerations for Domains
Design Considerations for Compatibility
 
Active Directory Structural Design
Design, Planning and Implementation of a DNS Naming Strategy
Active Directory Domain Planning
Design, Planning and Implementation of Trees and Forests
Planning a Domain Controller and Global Catalog Strategy
Managing Trust Relationships
Designing, Planning and Implementing OU's
Authentication: Kerberos, SSL and LDAP
 
Active Directory Replication Topology
Designing, Planning and Implementing Sites and Subnets
Understanding the Active Directory Replication Topology and Structure
 
Active Directory Schema
Defining the Active Directory Schema
Modifying Active Directory Schema
Maintaining Active Directory Schema
 
Implementing Active Directory
Installing/uninstalling Domain Controllers
Setting up new forests and trees
Migrating forests and trees
Tools for managing Active Directory
 
Managing Operations Masters
Understanding and Planning Operations Masters
Design Considerations for Operations Masters
Troubleshooting Operations Masters

Maintaining Active Directory
Monitoring of Active Directory
Monitoring Replication
Backing up and Restoring Active Directory

 
Group Policy Management
Group Policy Management Console
Implementing Group Policy
Using Group Policy for optimization, security, etc.
Maintaining Group Policy
Troubleshooting Group Policy
Group Policy backup and recovery
Design the administration of Group Policy objects (GPOs).
Design the deployment strategy of GPOs.
Create a strategy for configuring the user environment with Group Policy.
Create a strategy for configuring the computer environment with Group Policy.

Who is This Training For?

As one of the previous attendees has said, "Every current IT administrator and systems engineer should take this course." The course is, in deed, designed for IT administrators and systems engineers, but will also benefit IT managers and other support staff who need an essential background in Active Directory and related technologies.

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What Training Path Does This Course Relate To?

This training seminar is not meant as an examine prep. The course has a strong focus on Active Directory design, architecture and implementation. TCP/IP, DNS, WINS, DHCP design and implementation are covered in the Network Services Training Seminar. The course does have some correlation to Microsoft exams -- many of the topics are covered in the training.
 
 
Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
Key to the matrix:
  The course includes material to prepare you for this task.
  The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.
  The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work. Most of this material is covered in the Network Services Training Seminar.
Skills measured by exam  
Creating the Conceptual Design by Gathering and Analyzing Business and Technical Requirements
Analyze the impact of Active Directory on the existing technical environment.
  • Analyze hardware and software requirements.
  • Analyze interoperability requirements.
  • Analyze current level of service within an existing technical environment.
  • Analyze current network administration model.
  • Analyze network requirements.
Analyze DNS for Active Directory directory service implementation.
  • Analyze the current DNS infrastructure.
  • Analyze the current namespace.
Analyze existing network operating system implementation.
  • Identify the existing domain model.
  • Identify the number and location of domain controllers on the network.
  • Identify the configuration details of all servers on the network. Server types might include primary domain controllers, backup domain controllers, file servers, print servers, and Web servers.
Analyze security requirements for the Active Directory directory service.
  • Analyze current security policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Identify the impact of Active Directory on the current security infrastructure.
  • Identify the existing trust relationships.
Design the Active Directory infrastructure to meet business and technical requirements.
  • Design the envisioned administration model.
  • Create the conceptual design of the Active Directory forest structure.
  • Create the conceptual design of the Active Directory domain structure.
  • Design the Active Directory replication strategy.
  • Create the conceptual design of the organizational unit (OU) structure.
Design the network services infrastructure to meet business and technical requirements.
  • Create the conceptual design of the DNS infrastructure.
  • Create the conceptual design of the WINS infrastructure.
  • Create the conceptual design of the DHCP infrastructure.
  • Create the conceptual design of the remote access infrastructure.
Identify network topology and performance levels.
  • Identify constraints in the current network infrastructure.
  • Interpret current baseline performance requirements for each major subsystem.
Analyze the impact of the infrastructure design on the existing technical environment.
  • Analyze hardware and software requirements.
  • Analyze interoperability requirements.
  • Analyze current level of service within the existing technical environment.
  • Analyze network requirements.
Creating the Logical Design for an Active Directory Infrastructure
Design an OU structure.
  • Identify the Group Policy requirements for the OU structure.
  • Design an OU structure for the purpose of delegating authority.
Design a security group strategy.
  • Define the scope of a security group to meet requirements.
  • Define resource access requirements.
  • Define administrative access requirements.
  • Define user roles.
Design a user and computer authentication strategy.
  • Identify common authentication requirements.
  • Select authentication mechanisms.
  • Optimize authentication by using shortcut trust relationships.
Design a user and computer account strategy.
  • Specify account policy requirements.
  • Specify account requirements for users, computers, administrators, and services.
Design an Active Directory naming strategy.
  • Identify Internet domain name registration requirements.
  • Specify the use of hierarchical namespace within Active Directory.
  • Identify NetBIOS naming requirements.
Design migration paths to Active Directory.
  • Define whether the migration will include an in-place upgrade, domain restructuring, or migration to a new Active Directory environment.
Design a strategy for Group Policy implementation.
  • Design the administration of Group Policy objects (GPOs).
  • Design the deployment strategy of GPOs.
  • Create a strategy for configuring the user environment with Group Policy.
  • Create a strategy for configuring the computer environment with Group Policy.
Design an Active Directory directory service site topology.
  • Design sites.
  • Identify site links.
Creating the Logical Design for a Network Services Infrastructure
Design a DNS name resolution strategy.
  • Create the namespace design.
  • Identify DNS interoperability with Active Directory, WINS, and DHCP.
  • Specify zone requirements.
  • Specify DNS security.
  • Design a DNS strategy for interoperability with UNIX Berkeley Internet Name Domain (BIND) to support Active Directory.
Design a NetBIOS name resolution strategy.
  • Design a WINS replication strategy.
Design security for remote access users.
  • Identify security host requirements.
  • Identify the authentication and accounting provider.
  • Design remote access policies.
  • Specify logging and auditing settings.
Design a DNS service implementation.
  • Design a strategy for DNS zone storage.
  • Specify the use of DNS server options.
  • Identify the registration requirements of specific DNS records.
Design a remote access strategy.
  • Specify the remote access method.
  • Specify the authentication method for remote access.
Design an IP address assignment strategy.
  • Specify DHCP integration with DNS infrastructure.
  • Specify DHCP interoperability with client types.
Creating the Physical Design for an Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
Design DNS service placement.
Design an Active Directory implementation plan.
  • Design the placement of domain controllers and global catalog servers.
  • Plan the placement of flexible operations master roles.
  • Select the domain controller creation process.
Specify the server specifications to meet system requirements.
Design Internet connectivity for a company.
Design a network and routing topology for a company.
  • Design a TCP/IP addressing scheme through the use of IP subnets.
  • Specify the placement of routers.
  • Design IP address assignment by using DHCP.
  • Design a perimeter network.
Design the remote access infrastructure.
  • Plan capacity.
  • Ascertain network settings required to access resources.
  • Design for availability, redundancy, and survivability.

Who's Teaching?

Instruction by one of the world's leading experts:
William R. Stanek -- no substitutes, no second-stringers.

I teach all classes. There will never be a substitute. Here's the bio blurb if you need to know more:

William R. Stanek (williamstanek@aol.com) has over 20 years of hands-on experience with advanced programming and development. He is a leading technology expert and an award-winning author. Over the years, his practical advice has helped millions of programmers, developers and network engineers all over the world. He has written over 50 computer books, which are sold all over the world and there are more than 3 million copies of his books in print. Current or forthcoming books include Windows Server 2008 Inside Out, Windows Command-Line Administrator's Pocket Consultant, Windows Server 2003 Administrator's Pocket Consultant 2nd Edition, Windows Server 2008 Administrator's Pocket Consultant, Windows Vista Administrator's Pocket Consultant and IIS 7.0 Administrator's Pocket Consultant.

William has been involved in the commercial Internet community since 1991. His core business and technology experience comes from over 11 years of military service. He has substantial experience in developing server technology, encryption, and Internet solutions. He has written many technical white papers and training courses on a wide variety of topics. He is widely sought after as a subject matter expert.

William has an MS in Information Systems degree with distinction and a BS Computer Science degree magna cum laude. He is proud to have served in the Persian Gulf War as a combat crewmember on an electronic warfare aircraft. He flew on numerous combat missions into Iraq and was awarded nine medals for his wartime service, including one of the United States of America's highest flying honors, the Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross. Currently, he resides in the Pacific Northwest with his wife and children.

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About the Related Book

Part 1: Windows Server 2008 Overview and Planning

1 Introducing Windows Server 2008
2 Planning for Windows Server 2008

Part 2: Windows Server 2008 Installation

3 Preparing for the Installation and Getting Started
4 Managing Interactive Installations
5 Managing Unattended Installations
6 Using Remote Installation Services

Part 3: Windows Server 2008 Upgrades and Migrations

7 Preparing for Upgrades and Migrations
8 Upgrading to Windows Server 2008
9 Migrating to Windows Server 2008

Part 4: Managing Windows Server 2008 Systems

10 Configuring Windows Server 2008
11 Windows Server 2008 MMC Administration
12 Managing Windows Server 2008
13 Managing and Troubleshooting Hardware
14 Managing the Registry
15 Performance Monitoring and Tuning
16 Comprehensive Performance Analysis and Logging

Part 5: Managing Windows Server 2008 Storage and File Systems

17 Planning for High Availability
18 Preparing and Deploying Server Clusters
19 Storage Management
20 Managing Windows Server 2008 File Systems
21 File Sharing and Security
22 Using Volume Shadow Copy
23 Using Removable Media

Part 6: Managing Windows Server 2008 Networking and Print Services

24 Managing TCP/IP Networking
25 Managing DHCP
26 Architecting DNS Infrastructure
27 Implementing and Managing DNS
28 Implementing and Maintaining WINS
29 Installing and Maintaining Print Services
30 Using Remote Desktop for Administration
31 Deploying Terminal Services

Part 7: Managing Active Directory and Security

32 Active Directory Architecture
33 Designing and Managing the Domain Environment
34 Organizing Active Directory
35 Configuring Active Directory Sites and Replication
36 Implementing Active Directory
37 Managing Users, Groups, and Computers
38 Managing Group Policy
39 Active Directory Site Administration

Part 8: Windows Server 2008 Disaster Planning and Recovery

40 Disaster Planning
41 Backup and Recovery

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