Windows Server 2019: Install and Configure Active Directory
1h 56mBeginner2018-11-29
Authors
Ed Liberman
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Course details
Identity management is a critical part of managing an enterprise network. Active Directory is the foundation for user administration, group policy, and security in a Windows Server environment. This course shows how to install and configure Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in Windows Server 2019. Learn how to deploy AD DS, install additional controllers, configure permissions, and manage AD objects, including user and computer accounts, groups, and organization units. Microsoft Certified Trainer Ed Liberman shows how to perform these basic administration tasks using AD Admin Center and the command line, so you will be well versed in the tools that Windows Server administrators use most.
Learning objectives
Installing domain controllers, including the AD DS role
Managing AD DS with AD Administrative Center and the command line
Transferring and seizing FSMO roles
Adjusting permissions
Creating users and groups
Managing computer accounts
Creating organizational units (OUs)
Learning objectives
Installing domain controllers, including the AD DS role
Managing AD DS with AD Administrative Center and the command line
Transferring and seizing FSMO roles
Adjusting permissions
Creating users and groups
Managing computer accounts
Creating organizational units (OUs)
Skills covered
Windows ServerServer AdministrationNetwork AdministrationNetwork and System AdministrationMicrosoftDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
Introduction
- Active Directory in Windows Server 2019
- What you should know
Installing Domain Controllers
- Installing Active Directory Domain Services role
- Installing a forest root domain controller
- Installing additional domain controllers
- Installing read-only domain controllers
Active Directory Administration Tools
- Managing AD DS with Active Directory Administrative Center
- Managing AD DS with Active Directory Users and Computers
- Active Directory Domains and Trusts overview
- Active Directory Sites and Services overview
- Active Directory schema overview
- Managing AD DS from the command line
Flexible Single Master of Operations (FSMO)
- FSMO overview
- Transferring a FSMO role
- Seizing a FSMO role
Active Directory Permissions
- Permissions overview
- Delegation of Control Wizard
- Creating a custom management tool
Managing AD DS Objects
- Creating user accounts
- Moving user accounts
- User account templates
- Creating a group
- Managing group membership
- Computer accounts
- Creating organizational units (OUs)
- Examples of OU hierarchies
Conclusion
- Next steps