MCTS 70-640 cert guide : Windows server 2008 Active directory, configuring

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Poulton, Don, Author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Microsoft Windows server--Examinations--Study guides.

Microsoft Windows server.

Operating systems (Computers)--Examinations--Study guides.

Operating systems (Computers).

Directory services (Computer network technology)--Examinations--Study guides.

Directory services (Computer network technology).

Local area networks (Computer networks)--Examinations--Management--Study guides.

Local area networks (Computer networks).

Telecommunications engineers--Certification.

Telecommunications engineers.

Electronic data processing personnel--Certification.

Electronic data processing personnel.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxi, 838 p.) : ill.

Edition:

1st edition

Other Title:

Cert guide

Windows server 2008 Active directory, configuring

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] Pearson Certification 2011

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Learn, prepare, and practice for exam success Master every topic on Microsoft’s new MCTS 70-640 exam. Assess your knowledge and focus your learning. Get the practical workplace knowledge you need! CD Includes Complete Sample Exam Start-to-finish MCTS 70-640 preparation from top Microsoft technology consultant, trainer, and author Don Poulton! Master every MCTS 70-640 topic! DNS and domain installation, including zones AD Domain Services installation Upgrading older domains Server settings and replication Global catalogs and operations masters Site management and data replication AD LDS, AD FS, and AD RMS roles Read-Only Domain Controller deployment User/group account management Trust relationships, including troubleshooting Group Policy Object configuration, usage, and hierarchies Software deployment via group policies Account and audit policy management Monitoring and maintenance Certificate Services installation, configuration, and management Test your knowledge, build your confidence, and succeed! Packed with visuals to help you learn fast Dozens of troubleshooting scenarios Real-world MCTS 70-640 prep advice from experts Easy-to-use exam preparation task lists From Don Poulton, professional Microsoft technology consultant, IT training expert, and best-selling exam guide author Don Poulton (A+, Network+, Security+, MCSA, MCSE) is an independent consultant who has been involved with computers since the days of 80-column punch cards. He has consulted extensively with training providers, preparing training and exam prep materials for Windows technologies. He has written or contributed to several Que titles, including MCTS 70-680 Cert Guide: Microsoft® Windows 7, Configuring ; Security+ Lab Manual ; and MCSA/MCSE 70-299 Exam Cram 2 . CD Includes Complete Sample Exam Detailed explanations of correct and incorrect answers Multiple test modes Random questions and order of answers Shelving Category: Certification/Microsoft

Contents:

Cover

Table of Contents

Introduction

Goals and Methods

How This Book Is Organized

Study and Exam Preparation Tips

Learning Styles

Study Tips

Exam Prep Tips

Microsoft 70-640 Exam Topics

Chapter 1 Getting Started with Active Directory

The Foundation of Active Directory

X.500

LDAP

Naming Standards of X.500 and LDAP

The Building Blocks of Active Directory

Namespaces

Objects

Containers

Schemas

Global Catalogs

Partitions

Logical Components of Active Directory

Domains

Trees

Forests

Organizational Units

Sites

Domain Controllers

Global Catalog Servers

Operations Masters

New Features of Active Directory in Windows Server 2008

Server Manager

Windows Server 2008 R2

Summary

Chapter 2 Installing and Configuring DNS for Active Directory

"Do I Know This Already?" Quiz

The Hierarchical Nature of DNS

Installing DNS on Windows Server 2008 R2

Configuring DNS Zones

DNS Zone Types

DNS Name Server Roles

Creating DNS Zones

DNS Resource Records

Configuring DNS Zone Properties

Command-Line DNS Server Administration

Review All the Key Topics

Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory

Definitions of Key Terms

Chapter 3 Installing Active Directory Domain Services

Planning the Active Directory Namespace

Subdividing the Active Directory Namespace

Administrative or Geographical Organization of Domains

Creating Forests and Domains

Requirements for Installing Active Directory Domain Services

Installing Active Directory Domain Services

Performing Unattended Installations of Active Directory

Server Core Domain Controllers

Removing Active Directory

Interoperability with Previous Versions of Active Directory

Forest and Domain Functional Levels

The Adprep Utility.

Upgrading a Windows Server 2003 Domain Controller

Additional Forest and Domain Configuration Tasks

Verifying the Proper Installation of Active Directory

Active Directory Migration Tool v.3.1

Alternative User Principal Name Suffixes

Chapter 4 Configuring DNS Server Settings and Replication

Configuring DNS Server Settings

Forwarding

Root Hints

Configuring Zone Delegation

Debug Logging

Event Logging

DNS Security Extensions

Advanced Server Options

Monitoring DNS

Configuring Zone Transfers and Replication

Replication Scope

Types of Zone Transfers

Secure Zone Transfers

Configuring Name Servers

Application Directory Partitions

Chapter 5 Global Catalogs and Operations Masters

Configuring Global Catalog Servers

Planning the Placement of Global Catalog Servers

Promoting Domain Controllers to Global Catalog Servers

Using Universal Group Membership Caching

Using Partial Attribute Sets

Configuring Operations Masters

Schema Master

Domain Naming Master

PDC Emulator

Infrastructure Master

RID Master

Placement of Operations Masters

Transferring and Seizing of Operations Master Roles

Chapter 6 Configuring Active Directory Sites and Replication

The Need for Active Directory Sites

Configuring Sites and Subnets

Creating Sites

Adding Domain Controllers

Creating and Using Subnets

Site Links, Site Link Bridges, and Bridgehead Servers.

The Need for Site Links and Site Link Bridges

Configuring Site Links

Site Link Bridges

Site Link Costs

Sites Infrastructure

Configuring Active Directory Replication

Concepts of Active Directory Replication

Replication Scheduling

Chapter 7 Additional Active Directory Roles

New Server Roles and Features

Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services

Installing AD LDS

Configuring Data Within AD LDS

Migrating to AD LDS

Configuring an Authentication Server

Using AD LDS on Server Core

Active Directory Rights Management Services

Installing AD RMS

Certificate Request and Installation

Self-Enrollments

Delegation

Active Directory Metadirectory Services

Active Directory Federation Services

Installing the AD FS Server Role

Configuring Trust Policies

User and Group Claim Mapping

Configuring Federation Trusts

Windows Server 2008 R2 Virtualization

Chapter 8 Read-Only Domain Controllers

Installing a Read-Only Domain Controller

Planning the Use of RODCs

Installing RODCs

Prestaging an RODC

Managing a Read-Only Domain Controller

Unidirectional Replication

Administrator Role Separation

Read-Only DNS

BitLocker

Replication of Passwords

Review all the Key Topics

Chapter 9 Active Directory User and Group Accounts

Creating User and Group Accounts

Introducing User Accounts

Introducing Group Accounts

Creating User, Computer, and Group Accounts

Use of Template Accounts.

Using Bulk Import to Automate Account Creation

Configuring the UPN

Configuring Contacts

Creating Distribution Lists

Managing and Maintaining Accounts

Creating Organizational Units

Configuring Group Membership

AGDLP/AGUDLP

Account Resets

Deny Domain Local Group

Protected Admin

Local Versus Domain Groups

Deprovisioning Accounts

Delegating Administrative Control of Active Directory Objects

Chapter 10 Trust Relationships in Active Directory

Types of Trust Relationships

Transitive Trusts

Forest Trusts

External Trusts and Realm Trusts

Shortcut Trusts

Creating and Configuring Trust Relationships

Creating a Forest Trust Relationship

Creating External Trust Relationships

Creating Realm Trust Relationships

Creating Shortcut Trust Relationships

Managing Trust Relationships

Validating Trust Relationships

Authentication Scope

SID Filtering

Removing a Cross-forest Trust Relationship

Chapter 11 Creating and Applying Group Policy Objects

Overview of Group Policy

Components of Group Policy

New Features of Group Policy in Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2

Creating and Applying GPOs

Managing GPOs

Configuring GPO Hierarchy and Processing Priority

Group Policy Filtering

Configuring GPO Templates

Group Policy Loopback Processing

User Rights

ADMX Central Store

Administrative Templates

Restricted Groups

Starter GPOs

Shell Access Policies

Definitions of Key Terms.

Chapter 12 Group Policy Software Deployment

Types of Software Deployment

Assigning and Publishing Software

Deploying Software Using Group Policy

ZAP Files

Software Installation Properties

Software Package Properties

Upgrading Software

Use of Transform Files to Modify Software Packages

Redeployment of Upgraded Software

Removal of Software

Chapter 13 Account Policies and Audit Policies

Use of Group Policy to Configure Security

Configuring Account Policies

Fine-Grained Password Policies

Security Options

Using Additional Security Configuration Tools

Auditing of Active Directory Services

New Features of Active Directory Auditing

Using GPOs to Configure Auditing

Using Auditpol.exe to Configure Auditing

Chapter 14 Monitoring Active Directory

Tools Used to Monitor Active Directory

Network Monitor

Task Manager

Event Viewer

Reliability and Performance Monitor

Windows System Resource Manager

Server Performance Advisor

Monitoring and Troubleshooting Active Directory Replication

Troubleshooting the Application of Group Policy Objects

Resultant Set of Policy

Chapter 15 Maintaining Active Directory

Backing Up and Recovering Active Directory

Backup Permissions

Use of Windows Server Backup

Recovering Active Directory

The Active Directory Recycle Bin

Backing Up and Restoring GPOs

Offline Maintenance of Active Directory.

Restartable Active Directory.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

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ISBN:

9786612916373

9781282916371

1282916378

9780131388734

0131388738

OCLC:

1027207066