AD Users and Groups

This module will introduce user accounts including what methods are used to control access to network resources, the purpose of a user account, the difference between Local and Domain User Accounts, what a built in user account is and how it is used and user Account naming conventions.

Introduction to the Schema

In this module, we will look at the Active Directory Schema. It will cover the reason and purpose for using a Schema, what Classes and Attributes are, how the Schema is modified and how to create and modify a new class or attribute.

Intro to Active Directory

This module will introduce the Active Directory, including how information is stored in the Active Directory Database, the components of Active Directory, Replication, basic trust relationships and Active Directory Naming Conventions.

User Authentication

In this module we will look at how access to resources is controlled under the Windows 2000 operating system. This includes network authentication, permissions and how authorizations and other security mechanisms are used.

Managing Active Directory

In this module we will look at the basic concepts of managing the active directory. We will cover how to find Active Directory Objects, control access to Active Directory Objects, how to publish a resource in the Active Directory, how to move Objects in the Active Directory and how to delegate control when administrating the active directory.

Sites

In this module we will look at sites and how they are used to configure the physical layout of your active Directory installation.

Zone Replication

In this module we will cover zone replication and transfer including the purpose of zone transfers, how zone transfer works, DNS notification, how to setup zone transfer and notification on the master DNS server.

Understanding Zones

This module will cover DNS zones and how they are configured. It will also cover zone types, the benefits of using Active Directory integrated zones, zone delegation and how zones are configured

DNS Name Resolution

This module will cover the name resolution process.

Installing Active Directory

This module will cover how to install Active Directory using the Active Directory Installation Wizard.

Planning Active Directory

This module will cover the design of a directory structure including the basics of planning a domain structure, how a domain namespace is used in the Active Directory, the steps to planning an Organizational Unit and how to plan a site structure.

Users Computers Snap-in

In this module we will look at the Active Directory Users and Computers Snap In. This module will cover the basic layout of the Active Directory Users and Computers Snap-in, how to add a new object to the active Directory, how to create a new user Account, and how to create an Organizational Unit.