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)

Skills covered

Windows ServerServer AdministrationNetwork AdministrationNetwork and System AdministrationMicrosoftDeep Dive (X:Y)

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Active Directory in Windows Server 2019
02 - What you should know

1. Installing Domain Controllers

03 - Installing Active Directory Domain Services role
04 - Installing a forest root domain controller
05 - Installing additional domain controllers
06 - Installing read-only domain controllers

2. Active Directory Administration Tools

07 - Managing AD DS with Active Directory Administrative Center
08 - Managing AD DS with Active Directory Users and Computers
09 - Active Directory Domains and Trusts overview
10 - Active Directory Sites and Services overview
11 - Active Directory schema overview
12 - Managing AD DS from the command line

3. Flexible Single Master of Operations (FSMO)

13 - FSMO overview
14 - Transferring a FSMO role
15 - Seizing a FSMO role

4. Active Directory Permissions

16 - Permissions overview
17 - Delegation of Control Wizard
18 - Creating a custom management tool

5. Managing AD DS Objects

19 - Creating user accounts
20 - Moving user accounts
21 - User account templates
22 - Creating a group
23 - Managing group membership
24 - Computer accounts
25 - Creating organizational units (OUs)
26 - Examples of OU hierarchies

Conclusion

27 - Next steps