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Course Overview
Unlock the backbone of secure enterprise environments through identity and access management. Over 90% of Fortune 1000 companies rely on Active Directory for authentication and identity management, making it one of the most critical skills for IT professionals today. Without a solid foundation in Active Directory and related services, organizations risk downtime, compliance failures, and security breaches.
The 55344 Identity with Windows Server course is an instructor-led training that teaches IT professionals how to deploy and configure Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), implement Group Policy, and monitor and troubleshoot Active Directory–related issues with Windows Server 2022. You’ll also learn how to deploy other Active Directory server roles, including Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) and Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS).
This hands-on training helps you implement core and advanced identity and access technologies in Windows Server. With practical labs using PowerShell, Server Manager, and Windows Admin Center, you’ll configure domain controllers, secure AD DS environments, and synchronize with Azure AD. The skills apply not only to Windows Server 2022 but also to Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server 2019, giving you flexibility to support hybrid and distributed environments.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for IT professionals with foundational AD DS knowledge who want to deepen their skills in Windows Server identity and access management. Typical attendees include:
- AD DS administrators working across Windows Server 2016, 2019, or 2022
- System or infrastructure administrators seeking cross-training in advanced identity services
- IT professionals responsible for managing secure, hybrid identity environments
Course Objectives
By completing this course, participants will be able to install, configure, and secure identity solutions with Windows Server, while strengthening their ability to connect on-premises environments to Azure AD for hybrid identity management. Key outcomes include:
- Install and configure domain controllers
- Manage objects in AD DS using graphical tools and PowerShell
- Deploy and manage AD FS, AD CS, and AD RMS
- Configure and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
- Secure AD DS and user accounts
- Synchronize identities with Azure AD
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and recover AD DS environments
Course Outline
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