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Microsoft Course 6424 - Fundamentals of Windows Server 2008 Active Directory — A 3-Day Course

Course Synopsis

This three-day instructor-led course provides Active Directory Technology Specialists an introduction to Active Directory server roles in Windows Server 2008. The course is intended for entry level students who want to get familiar with the Active Directory server roles and their basic functionality.

Course Objectives

After completing this course, students will understand how Active Directory server roles are used and learn about the purpose and components of Active Directory Domain Services. Students will learn how to configure organizational units and user, computer and group accounts. Lastly, students will learn how to manage access to shared resources.

Intended Audience

The primary audience for this course is IT Professionals who are new to Active Directory and want to become familiar with Active Directory concepts.

Course Prerequisites

Before attending this course, students must have:

  • Basic understanding of networking
  • Basic understanding of network operating systems
  • Basic knowledge of server hardware
  • A+ or equivalent knowledge (not required but expected)

Publicly scheduled dates, locations, and prices

Central London — £595 (+VAT)

  • 28–30 Jul 2008
  • 4–6 Aug 2008
  • 27–29 Aug 2008
  • 22–24 Sep 2008
  • 24–26 Sep 2008
  • 22–24 Oct 2008
  • 27–29 Oct 2008
  • 19–21 Nov 2008
  • 8–10 Dec 2008
  • 19–21 Jan 2009
  • 16–18 Feb 2009
  • 11–13 Mar 2009
  • 6–8 Apr 2009
  • 6–8 May 2009
  • 3–5 Jun 2009

Leeds — £595 (+VAT)

  • 11–13 Aug 2008
  • 29 Sep–1 Oct 2008
  • 24–26 Nov 2008

Manchester — £595 (+VAT)

  • 28–30 Jul 2008
  • 27–29 Aug 2008
  • 17–19 Sep 2008
  • 22–24 Sep 2008
  • 27–29 Oct 2008
  • 7–9 Jan 2009
  • 15–17 Apr 2009
  • 15–17 Jul 2009

Birmingham — £595 (+VAT)

  • 3–5 Dec 2008

Leicester — £595 (+VAT)

  • 28–30 Jul 2008
  • 22–24 Sep 2008
  • 17–19 Nov 2008

Sunderland — £595 (+VAT)

  • 18–20 Aug 2008
  • 13–15 Oct 2008

Outline Course Contents

Exploring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Roles

This module provides an overview of the Active Directory (AD) server roles.

  • Overview of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
  • Overview of Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services (AD LDS)
  • Overview of Active Directory Digital Certificates (AD CS)
  • Overview of Active Directory Rights Management Solution (AD RMS)
  • Overview of Active Directory Federation Solution (AD FS)
  • Lab: Exploring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Server Roles

Introduction to Active Directory Domain Services

This module explains the reasons for deploying AD DS and describes the AD DS components.

  • Overview of Active Directory Domain Services
  • Overview of AD DS Logical Components
  • Overview of AD DS Physical Components
  • Lab: Exploring AD Domain Services Components and Tools

Introduction to Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services

This module explains how AD LDS works and how to configure AD LDS components.

  • AD LDS Overview
  • Implementing and Administering AD LDS
  • Implementing AD LDS Replication
  • Comparing AD DS and AD LDS
  • Lab: Configuring AD LDS

Introduction to Active Directory Certificate Services

This module explains how AD CS works and how to implement AD CS certificate enrollment.

  • AD CS Overview
  • Understanding AD CS Certificates
  • Implementing Certificate Enrollment and Revocation
  • Lab: Exploring Active Directory Certificate Services

Introduction to Active Directory Rights Management Services

This module explains how AD RMS works and how to configure AD RMS settings.

  • AD RMS Overview
  • Understanding AD RMS
  • Managing AD RMS
  • Lab: Exploring Active Directory Rights Managements Services

Introduction to Active Directory Federation Services

This module explains how AD FS works and how to configure AD FS components.

  • AD FS Overview
  • AD FS Deployment Scenarios
  • Configuring AD FS Components
  • Lab: Exploring Active Directory Rights Managements Services Tools

Creating AD Domain Services User and Computer Objects

This module explains how to configure AD DS user and computer accounts.

  • Managing User Accounts
  • Creating Computer Accounts
  • Using Queries to Locate Objects in Active Directory
  • Lab: Creating AD Domain Services User and Computer Accounts

Creating Active Directory Domain Services Groups and Organizational Units

This module explains how to configure AD DS group accounts and organizational units (OU).

  • Introduction to AD DS Groups
  • Managing Group Accounts
  • Creating Organizational Units
  • Lab: Creating an OU Infrastructure

Managing Access to Resources

This module explains how to manage access to shared resources in an AD DS environment.

  • Managing Access Overview
  • Assigning Permissions to Shared Resources
  • Managing NTFS File and Folder Permissions
  • Determining Effective Permission
  • Lab: Managing Access to Resources

Win Server 2008 training UK enquiries

UK Training enquiries and feedback form.

Win Server 2008 training UK prices

For publicly scheduled training (individual places), see our UK training schedule.

In-house training for company groups is charged at a daily rate per group — see our In-House UK Training Guidelines.

Publicly Scheduled Training Locations

We currently run public training courses in the following locations:

  • London, UK
  • Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK
  • Birmingham, West Midlands, UK
  • Carshalton, Surrey, UK
  • Chester, North West, UK
  • Coventry, West Midlands, UK
  • Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
  • Glasgow, Scotland, UK
  • Harwell, Oxfordshire, UK
  • Manchester, North West, UK
  • Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK
  • Newark, Nottinghamshire, UK
  • Reading, Berkshire, UK
  • Slough, Berkshire, UK
  • Stevenage, Hertfordshire, UK
  • Wakefield, West Yorkshire, UK
  • Wokingham, Berkshire, UK

Most UK public training courses are available on a monthly basis.

Please see the individual course outlines or our public training schedule for details.

In-house (on-site) training locations

We deliver in-house courses at client premises and/or training facilities in any part of the world which is practically and commercially accessible.

Our In-house training guidelines outline our basic requirements and our UK pricing structure. To estimate costs for training in other countries, simply convert to your local currency and then make a rough calculation of our tutor's costs for travelling to and staying at your location.


West Yorkshire Office

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Training Division
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South East Regional Office

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Training: 0800 651 0338
General: +44 (0)870 200 7273
Finance: +44 (0)1353 615 174

Please call between 0900 and 1700 (UK time) on Monday to Friday


Please note:
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