Windows Server 2008 R2: Configuring Active Directory (exam 70-640)

In this training course you will learn as a systems administrator to install, configure, and troubleshoot Active Directory based on Windows Server 2008 R2. You will also be prepared for MCTS exam 70-640.

Among the subjects covered are Administering Active Directory Domain Services, Managing Computer Accounts and Implementing Group Policy, Securityin AD, Managing Sites, Configuring DNS, Managing Domain Controllers, Implementation of multiple Active Directory Services and far more.

Livelab: practice in a live environment

During this training course you are given access to livelabs. In the livelabs you can exercise in a real life environment. A livelab is a computer and/or server into which you logon using your browser. All the software you need to perform practical assignments is installed here. In this way you acquire hands on experience.

Your result

After following this training course you will be independently able to manage and implement Windows Server 2008 R2 Active Directory.

Audience profile

Systems administrators who wish to achieve the MCTS: Windows Server 2008 R2 Active Directory Configuration certification. You are also prepared for Microsoft exam 70-640. When you achieve this exam you can go trough with the MCITP: Server Administrator certification. This training is also a part of the MCSA: Windows Server 2008 certification.

Contents of the training

The training course comprises various lessons:

+Introduction to Administering Active Directory Domain Services +Managing Users, Service Accounts, and Groups +Managing Computer Accounts and Implementing Group Policy +Using Group Policy +Security in AD DS Environments +Configuring DNS and Managing Domain Controllers +Managing Sites and Replication, and Ensuring Continuity +Managing Multiple Active Directory Domains and Forests +Exploring Identity and Access Solutions +Deploying and Configuring Active Directory Certificate Services +Deploying and Configuring Certificates +Deploying and Configuring Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services +Deploying and Configuring Active Directory Federation Services +Deploying and Configuring Active Directory Rights Management Services +Maintaining Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Identity and Access Solutions