55344 Identity with Windows Server

This five-day instructor-led course teaches IT professionals how to deploy and configure Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in a distributed environment, how to implement Group Policy, how to perform backup and restore, and how to monitor and troubleshoot Active Directory – related issues with Windows Server. Additionally, this course teaches students how to deploy other Active Directory server roles, such as Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) and Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS). Although this course and the associated labs are written for Windows Server 2022, the skills taught will also be backwards compatible for Server 2016 and Server 2019. The course and labs also focus on how to administer Windows Server using not only the traditional tools such as PowerShell and Server manager, but also Windows Admin Center.

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$2,995.00

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Course Overview

Install and configure domain controllers. Manage objects in AD DS by using graphical tools and Windows PowerShell. Implement AD DS in complex environments. Implement and administer Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS). Implement AD DS sites, and configure and manage replication. Implement and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs). Manage user settings by using GPOs. Secure AD DS and user accounts. Implement and manage a certificate authority (CA) hierarchy with AD CS. Deploy and manage certificates. Implement and administer AD FS. Implement synchronization between AD DS and Azure AD. Some exposure to and experience with Active Directory concepts and technologies in Windows Server. Experience working with and configuring Windows Server. Experience and an understanding of core networking technologies such as IP addressing, name resolution, and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Experience working with and an understanding basic server virtualization concepts. Monitor, troubleshoot, and establish business continuity for AD DS services.

Some exposure to and experience with Active Directory concepts and technologies in Windows Server. Experience working with and configuring Windows Server. Experience and an understanding of core networking technologies such as IP addressing, name resolution, and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Experience working with and an understanding basic server virtualization concepts.

Module 1: Installing and Configuring Domain Controllers

Understand the role of AD DS
Explore AD DS domain controller functions
Deploy and configure a new domain controller

Module 2: Managing Objects in Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)

Create and manage user accounts and groups
Work with computer objects in AD DS
Use Windows PowerShell for AD DS administration
Implement and manage organizational units (OUs)

Module 3: Advanced AD DS Infrastructure Management

Review advanced AD DS deployment options
Deploy a distributed AD DS environment
Configure and manage AD DS trusts

Module 4: Implementing and Administering AD DS Sites and Replication

Understand how AD DS replication works
Configure AD DS sites for efficiency
Monitor and troubleshoot AD DS replication

Module 5: Implementing Group Policy

Introduction to Group Policy concepts
Create and administer Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
Define Group Policy scope and processing
Troubleshoot Group Policy application issues

Module 6: Managing User Settings with Group Policy

Apply and manage administrative templates
Configure folder redirection, software installation, and scripts
Set up Group Policy preferences for users and computers

Module 7: Securing Active Directory Domain Services

Strengthen security for domain controllers
Implement account and authentication policies
Audit and monitor logon activity
Configure managed service accounts

Module 8: Deploying and Managing Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS)

Deploy certificate authorities (CAs)
Administer and maintain CAs
Troubleshoot common CA issues

Module 9: Deploying and Managing Certificates

Create and manage certificate templates
Oversee certificate deployment, revocation, and recovery
Use certificates in business environments
Implement and manage smart cards

Module 10: Implementing and Administering Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS)

Introduction to AD FS
Review AD FS requirements and plan a deployment
Deploy and configure AD FS
Understand the role of Web Application Proxy

Module 11: Implementing and Administering Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS)

Overview of AD RMS functionality
Deploy and manage an AD RMS infrastructure
Configure content protection with AD RMS

Module 12: Synchronizing AD DS with Microsoft Azure AD

Plan and prepare for directory synchronization
Configure synchronization with Azure AD Connect
Manage identities in hybrid environments

Module 13: Monitoring, Managing, and Recovering AD DS

Monitor the health and performance of AD DS
Manage the Active Directory database
Perform backup and recovery for AD DS and related identity services

Class Dates & Times


01/04/2027 - 01/08/2027 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 EST Enroll Now $2,995.00
07/06/2026 - 07/10/2026 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 EST Enroll Now $2,995.00
08/31/2026 - 09/04/2026 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 EST Enroll Now $2,995.00

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