Windows 2000 Active Directory Services - Online Course

Microsoft's Active Directory is a new approach in administering users, computers, applications, and resources by treating them as objects in a large network environment. Active Directory is responsible for storing, managing, and replicating information about network objects. This series demonstrates how the Active Directory can be implemented, integrated with existing network technology, and used for efficient administration.

This online course contains 9 lessons and should take approximately 30 hours to complete.

Lesson 1: Preparing for Active Directory (4.0) hours

Preparing for Active Directory teaches you how to install, configure, and troubleshoot DNS for Active Directory, integrate DNS zones, configure zones for dynamic updates, and replicate DNS data. This course provides users with an overview of the Active Directory and its integration with DNS. Topics include Understanding Active Directory, Installing DNS, Roles for DNS Servers, Integrating DNS and Active Directory, and Troubleshooting DNS.

Lesson 2: Building an Active Directory Structure (4.0) hours

Building an Active Directory Structure teaches you how to install Active Directory, configure sites and subnets, and manage and troubleshoot Active Directory replication. This course describes how to install domains, work with networks, and replicate Active Directory information. Topics include Understanding Active Directory Structure, Installing Domains, Working with Networks, and Managing Replication.

Lesson 3: Administering Active Directory Services (4.0) hours

Administering Active Directory Services teaches you how to manage Active Directory objects, create and manage accounts, control access to Active Directory objects, and delegate administrative control of Active Directory objects. This course shows how to administer a network by manipulating Active Directory objects. Topics include Managing Computers, Managing Users, Using Groups, Objects and Permissions, and Managing Shared Resources.

Lesson 4: Managing Servers (3.0) hours

Managing Servers teaches you how to transfer operations masters roles, back up and restore Active Directory, monitor domain controllers, and troubleshoot server problems. This course describes the roles of servers, how to back up and recover data, and how to troubleshoot problems with servers. Topics include Understanding Server Roles, Backup and Recovery, Monitoring Domain Controllers, and Troubleshooting Server Problems.

Lesson 5: Understanding Group Policy (3.0) hours

Understanding Group Policy teaches you how to implement and troubleshoot Group Policy, and use Group Policy to manage network security. This course describes how to provide centralized control of users, groups, and computers within a large enterprise. Topics include Group Policy Basics, Managing Group Policy, Configuring Group Policy Security, and Troubleshooting Group Policy.

Lesson 6: Managing User Environments with Group Policy (3.0) hours

Managing User Environments with Group Policy teaches you how to use administrative templates to manage user environments, and use scripts to manage users and computers. This course describes how to use administrative templates, scripts, and other settings to manage user environments. Topics include Administrative Templates for Users, Administrative Templates for Computers, Using Scripts in Group Policy, and Configuring Additional Settings.

Lesson 7: Distributing Software with Group Policy (3.0) hours

Distributing Software with Group Policy teaches you how to deploy software using Group Policy, maintain software using Group Policy, and troubleshoot software deployment. This course describes how to use Group Policy to distribute software applications. Topics include Preparing Software for Deployment, Deploying Software, Maintaining Software, and Managing Software Deployment.

Lesson 8: Managing Security with Group Policy (3.0) hours

Managing Security with Group Policy teaches you how to apply security policies with Group Policy, use security templates, implement auditing, and monitor security events. This course describes how to use Group Policy to configure elements of security for different parts of an organization. Topics include Security Settings and Templates, Configuring Security Settings, Planning an Audit Policy, and Using an Audit Policy.

Lesson 9: Using Remote Installation Services (3.0) hours

Using Remote Installation Services teaches you how to describe the remote installation process, configure a RIS server, create installation images, and perform a remote installation. This course shows users how to configure and use Remote Installation Services to perform a remote installation of Windows 2000 Professional on client machines. Topics include Remote Installation Basics, Configuring a RIS Server, Creating Images, and Performing a Remote Installation.