Essentials Of Windows Active Directory

Understanding Active Directory Environment

What you'll learn

Understand the purpose and structure of Windows Active Directory

Be able to install and configure Active Directory Domain Services

Demonstrate the process of joining computers to the Active Directory domain

Manage user accounts and groups effectively

Understand the basics of Group Policy Objects and their application

Implement security measures and auditing in Active Directory

Requirements

Basic understanding of Windows operating systems

Familiarity with networking concepts

Description

This course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of Windows Active Directory and its fundamental role in managing user accounts, groups, and computers in a Windows environment. The course will cover the installation and configuration of Active Directory, the process of joining computers to the domain, and an introduction to user management.This course is meant for cybersecurity beginners who need to understand the Active Directory Environment for security monitoring purposes through various tools.Key Topics:Introduction to Windows Active DirectoryInstalling and configuring Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)Joining computers to the Active Directory domainManaging user accounts and groupsIntroduction to Group Policy Objects (GPOs)Active Directory security and auditingTroubleshooting common Active Directory issuesLearning Outcomes:Understand the purpose and structure of Windows Active DirectoryBe able to install and configure Active Directory Domain ServicesDemonstrate the process of joining computers to the Active Directory domainManage user accounts and groups effectivelyUnderstand the basics of Group Policy Objects and their applicationImplement security measures and auditing in Active DirectoryTroubleshoot common Active Directory issuesPrerequisites:Basic understanding of Windows operating systemsFamiliarity with networking conceptsWho Should Attend:IT professionals responsible for managing Windows environmentsSystem administratorsNetwork administratorsIT support staff

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Installing Windows Server 2022

Lecture 2 Setting up Static IP & Hostname

Lecture 3 Installing Active Directory & DNS Service

Lecture 4 Downloading Windows 11

Lecture 5 Installing Windows 11

Lecture 6 Joining Client to Domain

Lecture 7 Creating a domain account and logging-in

Security professionals who are entitled to security Active Directory environment,Cybersecurity Beginners