Windows Server 2012 R2: Administer Active Directory

Master Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) with this comprehensive course, designed to prepare you for the revised 70-410 exam. Gain practical skills in managing and maintaining a healthy and secure Active Directory environment.

Here's what you'll learn:

• Domain Controller Management:

  • Add or Remove Domain Controllers: Learn the procedures for expanding or reducing your domain infrastructure.
  • Install Domain Controllers from Install from Media (IFM): Efficiently deploy new domain controllers using media-based installation.
  • Install AD DS on Server Core: Configure and manage Active Directory Domain Services on a Server Core installation for a streamlined environment.
  • Upgrade Domain Controllers: Understand and execute the process of upgrading existing domain controllers.

• DNS & Global Catalog:

  • Resolve DNS SRV Record Registration Issues: Troubleshoot and fix common problems with Service Location Protocol (SRV) records.
  • Configure a Global Catalog Server: Optimize search performance within your Active Directory domain.

• Cloud & Automation:

  • Deploy Active Directory IaaS in Microsoft Azure: Set up and manage Active Directory in a Microsoft Azure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) environment.
  • Automate Active Directory Account Creation: Streamline user account provisioning with automation techniques.
  • Bulk Active Directory Operations: Efficiently manage large numbers of objects with bulk operations.

• User & Group Management:

  • Create, Copy, Configure, and Delete Users and Computers: Master the fundamental tasks of user and computer management.
  • Configure Templates: Standardize user and computer configurations using Group Policy templates.
  • Configure User Rights: Manage user permissions and access rights effectively.
  • Manage Inactive and Disabled Accounts: Implement policies for managing dormant and disabled accounts.
  • Offline Domain Join: Configure and troubleshoot offline domain join scenarios.
  • Create, Copy, Configure, and Delete Groups and OUs: Manage organizational units (OUs) and groups for efficient administration.
  • Configure Group Nesting: Understand and implement group nesting for complex permission structures.
  • Enumerate Group Membership: Retrieve and analyze group memberships for auditing and troubleshooting.
  • Convert Groups: Convert between different group types including Security, Distribution, Universal, Domain Local, and Domain Global.
  • Manage Group Membership using Group Policy: Control group membership through Group Policy settings.
  • Delegate Creation and Management of Active Directory Objects: Empower administrators to manage specific objects within Active Directory.
  • Manage Default Active Directory Containers: Understand and configure default containers within your Active Directory domain.

This course provides the in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience needed to confidently manage and troubleshoot your Active Directory infrastructure.