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:

• 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:

• Create a Windows 2000 domain by installing Active Directory.
• Examine the default structure of Active Directory.
• Perform post Active Directory installation tasks.
• Troubleshoot common problems that may occur when installing Active Directory
• 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:

• Create multiple user accounts by importing user information into Active Directory.
• Administer user accounts.
• Use groups to manage access to domain resources.
• Implement strategies for using security groups to manage access to domain resources.
• 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:

• Set up and administer published printers in Active Directory.
• Set up printer locations for published printers.
• Set up and administer published shared folders in Active Directory.
• 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:

• Manage object security in Active Directory.
• Control access to Active Directory objects.
• Delegate administrative control of Active Directory objects.
• Create and deploy customized consoles.
• Create and deploy customized taskpads.
• 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:

• Implement Group Policy.
• Modify Group Policy inheritance.
• Delegate administrative control of Group Policy objects.
• 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 Secure 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:

• Use Administrative Templates in Group Policy to assign registry-based Group Policy to control and configure user and computer environments.
• Assign scripts, such as startup, shutdown, logon, and logoff, with Group Policy to control user environments.
• Use Group Policy to redirect folders to a central network location.
• Use Group Policy to apply security policies to secure the user environment.
• 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:

• Use Group Policy to deploy software.
• Use Group Policy to configure software deployment.
• Use Group Policy to maintain software.
• Use Group Policy to remove software.
• Troubleshoot common problems with software deployment.

Day 4

Module 10:

Creating and Managing Trees and Forests 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:

• Create and manage trees and forests in Windows 2000.
• Manage trust relationships in trees and forests.
• Implement group strategies to gain access to resources across trees and forests.
• 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:

• Use sites to manage Active Directory replication.
• Monitor replication traffic.
• Adjust the replication behavior to improve replication performance.
• 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:

• Determine the holder of an operations master role.
• 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:

• Back up the system state data by using the Backup utility.
• Restore Active Directory by restoring the system state data.
• Move the Active Directory database to a new location.
• 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:

• Perform the tasks necessary to implement an Active Directory infrastructure.