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MS2154 Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services

Day 1

Module 1: Introduction to Active Directory in Windows 2000

Take a closer look: Download Sample Module 1 (Portable Document Format, 1.18 MB).

Topics

Introduction to Active Directory
Active Directory Logical Structure
Active Directory Physical Structure
Methods for Administering a Windows 2000 Network

Skills

Students will be able to:

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    Describe the function of Active Directory.

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    Describe the logical structure of Active Directory.

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    Describe the physical structure of Active Directory.

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    Describe the methods for administering a Windows 2000 network.

    Module 2: Implementing DNS to Support Active Directory

    Topics

    Introduction to the Role of DNS in Active Directory
    DNS and Active Directory
    DNS Name Resolution in Active Directory
    Active Directory Integrated Zones
    Installing and Configuring DNS to Support Active Directory

    Lab

    Installing and Configuring DNS to Support Active Directory

    Skills

    Students will be able to:

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    Install and configure DNS to support an installation of Active Directory.

    Module 3: Creating a Windows 2000 Domain

    Topics

    Introduction to Creating a Windows 2000 Domain
    Installing Active Directory
    The Active Directory Installation Process
    Examining the Default Structure of Active Directory
    Performing Post Active Directory Installation Tasks
    Troubleshooting the Installation of Active Directory
    Removing Active Directory

    Labs

    Creating a Windows 2000 Domain
    Performing Post Active Directory Installation Tasks

    Skills

    Students will be able to:

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    Create a Windows 2000 domain by installing Active Directory.

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    Examine the default structure of Active Directory.

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    Perform post Active Directory installation tasks.

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    Troubleshoot common problems that may occur when installing Active Directory.

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    Remove Active Directory by using the Active Directory Installation wizard.

    Module 4: Setting Up and Administering Users and Groups

    Topics

    Introduction to User Accounts and Groups
    User Logon Names
    Creating Multiple User Accounts
    Administering User Accounts
    Using Groups in Active Directory
    Strategies for Using Groups in a Domain
    Troubleshooting Domain User Accounts and Groups

    Labs

    Setting Up and Administering Domain User Accounts
    Setting Up and Administering Groups in a Single Domain

    Skills

    Students will be able to:

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    Create multiple user accounts by importing user information into Active Directory.

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    Administer user accounts.

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    Use groups to manage access to domain resources.

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    Implement strategies for using security groups to manage access to domain resources.

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    Troubleshoot common problems with administering user accounts and groups.

    Day 2

    Module 5: Publishing Resources in Active Directory

    Topics

    Introduction to Publishing Resources
    Setting Up and Administering Published Printers
    Implementing Printer Locations
    Setting Up and Administering Published Shared Folders
    Comparing Published Objects and Shared Resources
    Troubleshooting Published Resources

    Lab

    Publishing Resources in Active Directory

    Skills

    Students will be able to:

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    Set up and administer published printers in Active Directory.

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    Set up printer locations for published printers.

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    Set up and administer published shared folders in Active Directory.

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    Troubleshoot common problems with publishing resources in Active Directory.

    Module 6: Delegating Administrative Control

    Topics

    Object Security in Active Directory
    Controlling Access to Active Directory Objects
    Delegating Administrative Control of Active Directory Objects
    Customizing MMC Consoles
    Setting Up Taskpads

    Labs

    Delegating Administrative Control
    Creating Custom Administrative Tools

    Skills

    Students will be able to:

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    Manage object security in Active Directory.

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    Control access to Active Directory objects.

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    Delegate administrative control of Active Directory objects.

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    Create and deploy customized consoles.

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    Create and deploy customized taskpads.

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    Apply best practices for delegating administrative control.

    Module 7: Implementing Group Policy

    Topics

    Introduction to Group Policy
    Group Policy Structure
    Working with Group Policy Objects
    How Group Policy Settings Are Applied in Active Directory
    Modifying Group Policy Inheritance
    Delegating Administrative Control of Group Policy
    Monitoring and Troubleshooting Group Policy

    Labs

    Implementing Group Policy
    Delegating Group Policy Administration

    Skills

    Students will be able to:

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    Implement Group Policy.

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    Modify Group Policy inheritance.

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    Delegate administrative control of Group Policy objects.

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    Monitor and troubleshoot Group Policy.

    Day 3

    Module 8: Using Group Policy to Manage User Environments

    Topics

    Introduction to Managing User Environments
    Introduction to Administrative Templates
    Using Administrative Templates in Group Policy
    Assigning Scripts in Group Policy
    Using Group Policy to Redirect User Folders
    Using Group Policy to Help Protect the User Environment
    Troubleshooting User Environment Management

    Labs

    Using Administrative Templates to Assign Registry-Based Group Policy
    Using Group Policy to Assign Scripts to Users and Computers
    Implementing Folder Redirection Policy
    Implementing Security Settings by Using Group Policy

    Skills

    Students will be able to:

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    Use Administrative Templates in Group Policy to assign registry-based Group Policy to control and configure user and computer environments.

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    Assign scripts, such as startup, shutdown, logon, and logoff, with Group Policy to control user environments.

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    Use Group Policy to redirect folders to a central network location.

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    Use Group Policy to apply security policies to help protect the user environment.

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    Troubleshoot managing user environments by using Group Policy.

    Module 9: Using Group Policy to Manage Software

    Topics

    Introduction to Managing Software Deployment
    Windows Installer Technology
    Deploying Software
    Configuring Software Deployment
    Maintaining Deployed Software
    Removing Deployed Software
    Troubleshooting Software Deployment

    Labs

    Assigning and Publishing Software
    Upgrading and Removing Software

    Skills

    Students will be able to:

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    Use Group Policy to deploy software.

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    Use Group Policy to configure software deployment.

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    Use Group Policy to maintain software.

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    Use Group Policy to remove software.

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    Troubleshoot common problems with software deployment.

    Day 4

    Module 10: Creating and Managing Trees and Forests

    Take a closer look: Download Sample Module 10 (Portable Document Format, 2.67 MB).

    Topics

    Introduction to Trees and Forests
    Creating Trees and Forests
    Trust Relationships in Trees and Forests
    The Global Catalog
    Strategies for Using Groups in Trees and Forests
    Troubleshooting Creating and Managing Trees and Forests

    Labs

    Creating Domain Trees and Establishing Trusts
    Using Groups in a Forest

    Skills

    Students will be able to:

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    Create and manage trees and forests in Windows 2000.

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    Manage trust relationships in trees and forests.

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    Implement group strategies to gain access to resources across trees and forests.

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    Troubleshoot common problems that can occur when creating and managing trees and forests in Windows 2000.

    Module 11: Managing Active Directory Replication

    Topics

    Introduction to Active Directory Replication
    Replication Components and Processes
    Replication Topology
    Using Sites to Optimize Active Directory Replication
    Implementing Sites to Manage Active Directory Replication
    Monitoring Replication Traffic
    Adjusting Replication
    Troubleshooting Active Directory Replication

    Labs

    Tracking Active Directory Replication
    Using Sites to Manage Active Directory Replication
    Monitoring Replication

    Skills

    Students will be able to:

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    Use sites to manage Active Directory replication.

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    Monitor replication traffic.

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    Adjust the replication behavior to improve replication performance.

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    Troubleshoot common problems with Active Directory replication.

    Day 5

    Module 12: Managing Operations Masters

    Topics

    Introduction to Operations Masters
    Operations Master Roles
    Managing Operations Master Roles
    Managing Operations Master Failures

    Lab

    Managing Operations Masters

    Skills

    Students will be able to:

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    Determine the holder of an operations master role.

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    Transfer and seize an operations master role.

    Module 13: Maintaining the Active Directory Database

    Topics

    Introduction to Maintaining the Active Directory Database
    The Process of Modifying Data in Active Directory
    The Garbage Collection Process
    Backing Up Active Directory
    Restoring Active Directory
    Moving the Active Directory Database
    Defragmenting the Active Directory Database

    Labs

    Backing Up and Restoring Active Directory
    Maintaining the Active Directory Database

    Skills

    Students will be able to:

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    Back up the system state data by using the Backup utility.

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    Restore Active Directory by restoring the system state data.

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    Move the Active Directory database to a new location.

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    Defragment the Active Directory database.

    Module 14: Implementing an Active Directory Infrastructure

    Topics

    Business Scenario
    Requirements for the Active Directory Infrastructure
    Class Discussion: How to Implement the Active Directory Infrastructure

    Lab

    Implementing the Active Directory Infrastructure

    Skills

    Students will be able to:

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    Perform the tasks necessary to implement an Active Directory infrastructure.