55353 Administering a SQL Database Infrastructure

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