With Microsoft courses 6421 and 6424 now confirmed and locked to run KnowledgeWave is please to annouce yet anther locked and confirmed to run Server 2008 class. MS 6425: Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Domain Services is now scheduled and confirmed to run the week of August 17-21, 2009. This class will run in-house at our 30 Community Drive, South Burlington, Vermont location. Contact Dan St. Hilaire at 800-831-8449 if you would like to enroll.

About this Course
This five-day instructor-led course provides to teach Active Directory Technology Specialists with the knowledge and skills to configure Active Directory Domain Services in a distributed environment, implement Group Policies, perform backup and restore, and monitor and troubleshoot Active Directory related issues.

Audience Profile
The primary audience for this course are AD Technology Specialists, Server Administrators, and Enterprise Administrators who want to learn how to implement AD in a distributed environment, secure domains using Group Policies, and perform backup, restore, and monitor and troubleshoot AD configuration to ensure trouble free operation.

At Course Completion
After completing this course, students will be able to implement and configure Active Directory domain services in their enterprise environment.

Course Outline

Module 1: Implementing Active Directory Domain Services
This module explains how to install and configure Active Directory Domain Services and install and configure a read-only domain controller.

Lessons
* Installing Active Directory Domain Services
* Deploying Read-Only Domain Controllers
* Configuring AD DS Domain Controller Roles
* Lab : Implementing Read-Only Domain Controllers
* Evaluating Forest and Server Readiness for Installing an RODC
* Installing and Configuring an RODC
* Configuring AD DS Domain Controller Roles

After completing this module, students will be able to:
* Install Active Directory Domain Services.
* Deploy Read-Only Domain Controllers.
* Configure AD DS Domain Controller Roles.

Module 2: Configuring Domain Name Service for Active Directory Domain Services
This module explains how to configure Domain Name Services (DNS) for Active Directory Domain Services.

Lessons
* Overview of Active Directory Domain Services and DNS Integration
* Configuring Active Directory Integrated Zones
* Configuring Read Only DNS Zones

Lab : Configuring AD DS and DNS Integration
* Configuring Active Directory Integrated Zones
* Configuring Read-Only DNS Zones

After completing this module, students will be able to:
* Describe Active Directory Domain Services and DNS integration.
* Configure Active Directory Integrated Zones.
* Configure read only DNS zones.

Module 3: Configuring Active Directory Objects and Trusts
This module explains how to configure Active Directory Objects and Trusts.

Lessons
* Configuring Active Directory Objects
* Strategies for Using Groups
* Automating AD DS Object Management
* Delegating Administrative Access to AD DS Objects
* Configuring AD DS Trusts

Lab : Configuring Active Directory Objects
* Configuring AD DS Objects
* Implementing an AD DS Group Strategy
* Automating the Management of AD DS Objects

Lab : Configuring Active Directory Objects and Trusts
* Delegating Control of AD DS Objects
* Configuring AD DS Trusts

After completing this module, students will be able to:
* Configure Active Directory Objects.
* Describe strategies for using groups.
* Automate AD DS object management.
* Delegate Administrative access to AD DS objects.
* Configure AD DS trusts.

Module 4: Configuring Active Directory Sites and Replication
This module explains how to configure Active Directory sites and replication.

Lessons
* Overview of AD DS Replication
* Overview of AD DS Sites and Replication
* Configuring and Monitoring AD DS Replication

Lab : Configuring Active Directory Sites and Replication
* Configuring AD DS Sites and Subnets
* Configuring AD DS Replication
* Monitoring AD DS Replication

After completing this module, students will be able to:
* Describe AD DS replication.
* Configure Active Directory Domain Services sites.
* Configure and monitor AD DS replication.

Module 5: Creating and Configuring Group Policy
This module explains how to create and configure Group Policy.

Lessons
* Overview of Group Policy
* Configuring the Scope of Group Policy Objects
* Evaluating the Application of Group Policy Objects
* Managing Group Policy Objects
* Delegating Administrative Control of Group Policy

Lab : Creating and Configuring GPOs
* Creating Group Policy Objects
* Managing the Scope of GPO Application
* Verifying GPO Application
* Managing GPOs
* Delegating Administrative Control of GPOs

After completing this module, students will be able to:
* Describe Group Policy.
* Configure the scope of Group Policy objects.
* Evaluate the application of Group Policy objects.
* Manage Group Policy objects.
* Delegate administrative control of Group Policies.

Module 6: Configuring User Environments Using Group Policy
This module explains how to configure user environments using Group Policy.

Lessons
* Configuring Group Policy Settings
* Configuring Scripts and Folder Redirection Using Group Policies
* Configuring Administrative Templates
* Group Policy Preferences
* Deploying Software Using Group Policy

Lab : Lab Configuring User Environments Using Group Policies
* Configuring Scripts and Folder Redirection
* Configuring Administrative Templates
* Configuring Preferences
* Verifying GPO Application

After completing this module, students will be able to:
* Configure Group Policy settings.
* Configure scripts and folder redirection using Group Policy.
* Configure administrative templates.
* Describe Group Policy preferences.
* Deploy software using Group Policy.

Module 7: Implementing Security Using Group Policy
This module explains how to implement security using Group Policy.

Lessons
* Configuring Security Policies
* Implementing Fine-Grained Password Policies
* Restricting Group Membership and Access to Software
* Managing Security Using Security Templates

Lab : Implementing Security Using Group Policies
* Configuring Account and Security Policy Settings
* Implementing Fine-Grained Password Policies
* Configuring Restricted Groups and Software Restriction Policies
* Configuring Security Templates
* Verifying the Security Configuration

After completing this module, students will be able to:
* Configure security settings.
* Implement fine-grained password policies.
* Restrict group membership and access to software.
* Manage security using security templates.

Module 8: Implementing an Active Directory Domain Services Monitoring Plan
This module explains how to implement Active Directory Domain Services monitoring plan.

Lessons
* Monitoring AD DS Using Event Viewer
* Monitoring Active Directory Domain Servers Using Reliability and Performance Monitor
* Configuring AD DS Auditing

Lab : Monitoring Active Directory Domain Services
* Monitoring AD DS Using Event Viewer
* Monitoring AD DS Using Performance and Reliability Monitor
* Configuring AD DS Auditing

After completing this module, students will be able to:
* Monitor Active Directory Domain Services using Event Viewer.
* Monitor Active Directory Domain servers using reliability and performance monitor.
* Configure Active Directory Domain Services Auditing.

Module 9: Implementing an Active Directory Domain Services Maintenance Plan
This module explains how to implement an Active Directory Domain Services maintenance plan.

Lessons
* Maintaining the AD DS Domain Controllers
* Backing Up Active Directory Domain Services
* Restoring Active Directory Domain Services

Lab : Implementing an Active Directory Domain Services Maintenance Plan
* Maintaining AD DS Domain Controllers
* Backing Up AD DS
* Performing an Authoritative Restore of the AD DS Database
* Restoring Data Using the AD DS Snapshot Viewer

After completing this module, students will be able to:
* Maintain the AD DS Domain Controllers.
* Back up the Active Directory Domain Services.
* Restore the Active Directory Domain Services.

Module 10: Troubleshooting Active Directory, DNS, and Replication Issues
This module explains how to troubleshoot Active Directory Domain Services, Domain Name Service, and Active Directory replication.

Lessons
* Troubleshooting Active Directory Domain Services
* Troubleshooting DNS Integration with AD DS
* Troubleshooting AD DS Replication

Lab : Troubleshooting Active Directory, DNS, and Replication Issues
* Troubleshooting Authentication and Authorization Errors
* Troubleshooting the Integration of DNS and AD DS
* Troubleshooting AD DS Replication

After completing this module, students will be able to:
* Troubleshoot Active Directory Domain Services.
* Troubleshoot DNS integration with AD DS.
* Troubleshoot AD DS replication.

Module 11: Troubleshooting Group Policy Issues
This module explains how to troubleshoot the application of Group Policy objects.

Lessons
* Introduction to Group Policy Troubleshooting
* Troubleshooting Group Policy Application
* Troubleshooting Group Policy Settings

Lab : Troubleshooting Group Policy Issues
* Troubleshooting Group Policy Scripts
* Troubleshooting GPO Lab11B
* Troubleshooting GPO Lab11C
* Troubleshooting GPO Lab11D

After completing this module, students will be able to:
* Describe Group Policy troubleshooting.
* Troubleshoot Group Policy application.
* Troubleshoot Group Policy Settings.

Module 12: Implementing an Active Directory Domain Services Infrastructure
This module explains how to implement an Active Directory Domain Services Infrastructure.

Lessons
* Overview of the AD DS Deployment
* Planning a Group Policy Strategy

Lab : Deploying Active Directory Domain Services
* Installing a Read-only Domain Controller (RODC) onto a Server Core, and Creating a Branch Office Site
* Creating a Domain in a Separate Tree and Separate Site

Lab : Configuring Forest Trust Relationships
* Upgrading the Fabrikam Domain, and Creating a Forest Trust with Woodgrove Bank

Lab : Planning a Group Policy Strategy
* Planning Group Policy
* Creating a Domain in a Separate Tree and Separate Site
* Implementing the Corporate Desktop Policy

After completing this module, students will be able to:
* Implement an Active Directory Domain Services infrastructure.

KnowledgeWave has added and confirmed the follow course to our schedule. MS6421: Configuring and Troubleshooting a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure. This class is confirmed and locked to run August 10-14, 2009 at our South Burlington, Vermont location.

About this Course
This five-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to configure and troubleshoot a Windows Sever 2008 network infrastructure. Students will learn to implement and configure secure network access and implement fault tolerant storage technologies. Students will gain an understanding of the network technologies most commonly used with Windows Server 2008 and IP-enabled networks. Students will also learn how to secure servers and maintain update compliance.

Audience Profile
The primary audience for this course includes Active Directory technology specialists aspiring to be Enterprise Administrators (Tier 4 day-to-day network operations) or Network Administrators (Tier 2). Experienced Server Administrators aspiring to be Enterprise Administrators would also benefit from this course.

The secondary audience for this course includes Storage Area Network Administrators who need to understand this information to deploy or extend their current storage infrastructure. Operations Managers who need this information to support troubleshooting efforts and business decisions would also benefit from this course.

At Course Completion
* After completing this course, students will be able to:
* Install and configure servers.
* Configure and troubleshoot DNS.
* Configure and manage WINS.
* Configure and troubleshoot DHCP.
* Configure and troubleshoot IPv6 TCP/IP.
* Configure and troubleshoot Routing and Remote Access.
* Install, configure, and troubleshoot the Network Policy Server Role service.
* Configure Network Access Protection.
* Configure IPsec.
* Monitor and troubleshoot IPsec.
* Configure and manage Distributed File System.
* Configure and manage storage technologies.
* Configure availability of network resources and content.
* Configure server security compliance.

Course Outline

Module 1: Installing and Configuring Servers
This module explains how to identify the appropriate usage scenario and installation type for a server and then install and configure appropriate server roles and features.

Lessons
* Installing Windows Server 2008
* Managing Server Roles and Features
* Overview of the Server Core Installation Option

Lab :  Installing and Configuring Servers and Server Roles
Exercise 1: Identifying Server Types
Exercise 2: Installing and Configuring Server Roles and Features
Exercise 3: Configuring Server Core and Performing Basic Management Tasks

After completing this module, students will be able to:
* Identify the system requirements and process for installing Windows Server 2008.
* Describe the difference between server roles and features.
* Describe the benefits of and roles supported by a Server Core installation.

Module 2: Configuring and Troubleshooting DNS
This module explains how to configure, manage and troubleshoot DNS server and zone properties to be used in a secure environment.

Lessons
* Installing the DNS Server Role
* Configuring the DNS Server Role
* Configuring DNS Zones
* Configuring DNS Zone Transfers
* Managing and Troubleshooting DNS

Lab : Configuring and Verifying a DNS Solution
Exercise 1: Configuring a DNS Infrastructure
Exercise 2: Monitoring and Troubleshooting DNS

After completing this module, students will be able to:
* Install the DNS Server role.
* Configure the DNS Server role to support various query types.
* Configure DNS zones.
* Configure DNS zone transfers.
* Manage DNS zone records and troubleshoot DNS using various tools.

Module 3: Configuring and Managing WINS
This module explains how to configure, manage and troubleshoot WINS servers.

Lessons:
* Overview of the Windows Internet Name Service
* Managing the WINS Server
* Configuring WINS Replication
* Migrating from WINS to DNS

Lab : Configuring a WINS Infrastructu
Exercise 1: Installing WINS
Exercise 2: Configuring WINS Burst Handling
Exercise 3: Configuring WINS Replication
Exercise 4: Migrating from WINS to DNS

After completing this module, students will be able to:
* Install and configure the Windows Internet Name Service.
* Manage WINS client records.
* Configure and manage WINS replication.
* Migrate a WINS infrastructure to DNS.

Module 4: Configuring and Troubleshooting DHCP
This module explains how to configure, manage and troubleshoot a DHCP environment supporting an IPV4 infrastructure.

Lessons:
* Overview of the DHCP Server Role
* Configuring DHCP Scopes and Options
* Managing a DHCP Database
* Monitoring and Troubleshooting DHCP
* Securing DHCP

Lab : Configuring and Troubleshooting the DHCP Server Role
Exercise 1: Installing and Authorizing the DHCP Server Role
Exercise 2: Configuring a DHCP Scope
Exercise 3: Troubleshooting Common DHCP Issues

After completing this module, students will be able to:
* Describe how DHCP works.
* Configure DHCP scopes and options.
* Manage a DHCP database.
* Monitor and troubleshoot DHCP.
* Secure DHCP.

Module 5: Configuring and Troubleshooting IPv6 TCP/IP
This module explains how to configure and troubleshoot static and dynamic IPv6 addresses, including subnet prefix lengths, gateways and DNS servers.

Lessons
* Overview of IPv6
* Coexistence with IPv6
* IPv6 Tunneling Technologies
* Transitioning from IPv4 to IPv6
* Troubleshooting IPv6

Lab : Lab A: Configuring an ISATAP Router
Exercise 1: Configuring a New IPv6 Network and Client
Exercise 2: Configuring an ISATAP Router to Enable Communication Between an IPv4 Network and an IPv6 Network

Lab : Lab B: Converting the Network
Exercise 1: Transitioning to an IPv6-Only Network

After completing this module, students will be able to:
* Describe the benefits and considerations of IPv6.
* Describe how IPv6 can coexist with IPv4 environments.
* Describe IPv6 tunneling technologies used to interoperate with IPv4 networks.
* Describe the process used to migrate from IPv4 to IPv6.
* Troubleshoot IPv6 connectivity.

Module 6: Configuring and Troubleshooting Routing and Remote Access
This module explains how to configure and troubleshoot Routing and Remote Access Services.

Lessons
* Configuring Network Access
* Configuring VPN Access
* Overview of Network Policies
* Overview of the Connection Manager Administration Kit
* Troubleshooting Routing and Remote Access

Lab : Configuring and Managing Network Access
Exercise 1: Configuring Routing and Remote Access as a VPN Remote Access Solution
Exercise 2: Configuring a Custom Network Policy
Exercise 3: Configuring Logging
Exercise 4: Configuring a Connection Profile

After completing this module, students will be able to:
* Install and configure the Routing and Remote Access service.
* Configure VPN access.
* Configure network policies.
* Configure a connection profile using the Connection Manager Administration Kit.
* Troubleshoot Routing and Remote Access.

Module 7: Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting the Network Policy Server Role Service
This module explains how to install, configure and troubleshoot the Network Policy Server Role service.

Lessons
* Installing and Configuring a Network Policy Server
* Configuring RADIUS Clients and Servers
* NPS Authentication Methods
* Monitoring and Troubleshooting a Network Policy Server

Lab : Configuring and Managing Network Policy Server
Exercise 1: Installing and Configuring the Network Policy Server Role Service
Exercise 2: Configuring a RADIUS Client
Exercise 3: Configuring Certificate Auto-Enrollment

After completing this module, students will be able to:
* Install and configure the Network Policy Server role.
* Configure a RADIUS client and server.
* Describe NPS authentication methods.
* Monitor and troubleshoot a Network Policy server.

Module 8: Configuring Network Access Protection
This module explains how to configure and manage NAP for DHCP, VPN, and 802.1X.

Lessons
* Overview of Network Access Protection
* How NAP Works
* Configuring NAP
* Monitoring and Troubleshooting NAP

Lab : Configuring NAP for DHCP and VPN
Exercise 1: Configuring NAP for DHCP Clients
Exercise 2: Configuring NAP for VPN Clients

After completing this module, students will be able to:
* Describe the benefits and uses of NAP.
* Describe how NAP works in various access scenarios.
* Configure NAP.
* Monitor and troubleshoot NAP.

Module 9: Configuring IPsec
This module explains how to configure and test IPsec.

Lessons
* Overview of IPsec
* Configuring Connection Security Rules
* Configuring IPsec NAP Enforcement

Lab : Configuring IPsec NAP Enforcement
Exercise 1: Preparing the Network Environment for IPsec NAP Enforcement
Exercise 2: Configuring and Testing IPsec NAP Enforcement

After completing this module, students will be able to:
* Describe the benefits and uses of IPsec.
* Configure Connection Security rules.
* Configure IPsec NAP enforcement.

Module 10: Monitoring and Troubleshooting IPsec
This module explains how to monitor and troubleshoot IPsec.

Lessons
* Monitoring IPsec Activity
* Troubleshooting IPsec

Lab : Monitoring and Troubleshooting IPsec
Exercise 1: Monitoring IPSec Connectivity
Exercise 2: Configuring Connection Security
Exercise 3: Troubleshooting IPSec

After completing this module, students will be able to:
* Monitor IPsec activity.
* Troubleshoot IPsec.

Module 11: Configuring and Managing Distributed File System
This module explains how to configure and manage Distributed File System.

Lessons
* DFS Overview
* Configuring DFS Namespaces
* Configuring DFS Replication

Lab : Configuring DFS
Exercise 1: Installing the Distributed File System Role Service
Exercise 2: Creating a DFS Namespace
Exercise 3: Configuring Folder Targets and Folder Replication
Exercise 4: Viewing Diagnostic Reports for Replicated Folders

After completing this module, students will be able to:
* Describe the Distributed File System.
* Manage DFS namespaces.
* Configure DFS replication.

Module 12: Configuring and Managing Storage Technologies
This module explains how to configure and troubleshoot file system storage technologies included with Windows Server 2008.

Lessons
* Windows Server 2008 Storage Management Overview
* Managing Storage Using File Server Resource Manager
* Configuring Quota Management
* Implementing File Screening
* Managing Storage Reports

Lab : Configuring and Managing Storage Technologies
Exercise 1: Installing the FSRM Role Service
Exercise 2: Configuring Storage Quotas
Exercise 3: Configuring File Screening
Exercise 4: Generating Storage Reports

After completing this module, students will be able to:
* Describe storage management solutions included in Windows Server 2008.
* Manage storage using File Server Resource Manager (FSRM).
* Configure quota management using FSRM.
* Implement file screening using FSRM.
* Manage storage reports.

Module 13: Configuring Availability of Network Resources and Content
This module explains how to describe and configure backup and recovery methods.

Lessons
* Backing Up Data
* Configuring Shadow Copies
* Providing Server and Service Availability

Lab : Configuring Availability of Network Resources
Exercise 1: Configuring Windows Server Backup and Restore
Exercise 2: Configuring Shadow Copying
Exercise 3:Configuring Network Load Balancing

After completing this module, students will be able to:
* Back up data.
* Configure shadow copies.
* Provide server and service availability.

Module 14: Configuring Server Security Compliance
This module explains how to configure and analyze server security and security update compliance.

Lessons
* Securing a Windows Infrastructure
* Using Security Templates to Secure Servers
* Configuring an Audit Policy
* Overview of Windows Sever Update Services
* Managing WSUS

Lab : Configuring Server Security Compliance
Exercise 1: Configuring and Analyzing Security
Exercise 2: Analyzing Security Templates
Exercise 3: Configuring Windows Software Update Services

After completing this module, students will be able to:
* Secure a server role within a Windows infrastructure.
* Secure servers using security templates.
* Configure an audit policy.
* Describe the use of Windows Server Update Services.
* Manage updates using WSUS.

KnowledgeWave has a confirmed to run MS6424 class scheduled for August 3-5, 2009.
Class location is South Burlington, Vermont. 

About this Course:

This three-day instructor-led course provides Active Directory Technology Specialists an introduction to Active Directory server roles in Windows Server 2008. The course is intended for entry level students who want to get familiar with the Active Directory server roles and their basic functionality.

 

Audience Profile:
The primary audience for this course is IT Professionals who are new to Active Directory and want to become familiar with Active Directory concepts.

At Course Completion:
After completing this course, students will understand how Active Directory server roles are used and learn about the purpose and components of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS). Students will learn how to configure organizational units and user, computer and group accounts. Lastly, students will learn how to manage access to shared resources.

Course Outline:This module provides an overview of the Active Directory server roles.

Module 1: Exploring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Roles

Lessons
* Overview of Active Directory Domain Services
* Overview of Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services
* Overview of Active Directory Certificate Services
* Overview of Active Directory Rights Management Services
* Overview of Active Directory Federation Services

Lab :
* Exploring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Server Roles
* Planning Active Directory Server Role Implementations
* Understanding Active Directory Server Role Integration with AD DS

After completing this module, students will be able to:
* Describe the Active Directory server roles required for a variety of Active Directory deployment scenarios.
* Describe the integration of AD DS with other Active Directory server roles

Module 2: Introduction to Active Directory Domain Services
This module explains the reasons for deploying AD DS and describes the AD DS components.

Lessons
* Overview of AD DS
* Overview of AD DS Logical Components
* Overview of AD DS Physical Components

Lab :
* Exploring AD DS Components and Tools
* Examining the AD DS Logical Components
* Examining the AD DS Physical Components

After completing this module, students will be able to:
* Install the AD DS management tools on a Windows Vista computer.
* Describe the AD DS logical components
* Describe the AD DS physical components

Module 3: Introduction to Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services
This module explains how Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services (AD LDS) works and how to configure AD LDS components.

Lessons
* AD LDS Overview
* Implementing and Administering AD LDS
* Implementing AD LDS Replication
* Comparing AD DS and AD LDS

Lab :
* Configuring AD LDS
* Configuring AD LDS Instances and Application Partitions
* Configuring AD LDS Access Control
* Configuring AD LDS Replication

After completing this module, students will be able to:
* Configure AD LDS instances and application partitions.
* Configure AD LDS access control.
* Configure AD LDS replication.

Module 4: Introduction to Active Directory Certificate Services
This module explains how Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) works and how to implement AD CS certificate enrollment.

Lessons
* Overview of Active Directory Certificate Services
* Understanding Active Directory Certificate Services Certificates
* Implementing Certificate Enrollment and Revocation

Lab :
* Exploring Active Directory Certificate Services
* Requesting Certificates Using Web Enrollment
* Managing Certificate Requests and Revocation

After completing this module, students will be able to:
* Request certificates using Web enrollment.
* Manage certificate requests.

Module 5: Introduction to Active Directory Rights Management Services
This module explains how Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS) works and how to configure AD RMS settings.

Lessons
* AD RMS Overview
* Understanding AD RMS
* Managing AD RMS

Lab :
* Exploring AD RMS
* Verifying AD RMS Functionality
* Customizing the AD RMS Configuration

After completing this module, students will be able to:
* Verify AD RMS functionality.
* Customize the AD RMS configuration.

Module 6: Introduction to Active Directory Federation Services
This module explains how Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) works and how to configure AD FS components.

Lessons
* AD FS Overview
* AD FS Deployment Scenarios
* Configuring AD FS Components

Lab :
* Exploring AD FS
* Implementing the AD FS Components (Discussion)
* Configuring the AD FS Resource Partner Organization

After completing this module, students will be able to:
* Describe how to implement the AD FS components.
* Configure the AD FS resource partner organization.

Module 7: Creating Active Directory Domain Services User and Computer Objects
This module explains how to configure AD DS user and computer accounts.

Lessons
* Managing User Accounts
* Creating Computer Accounts
* Using Queries to Locate Objects in AD DS

Lab :
* Creating AD DS User and Computer Accounts
* Creating and Configuring User Accounts
* Creating and Configuring Computer Accounts

After completing this module, students will be able to:
* Create and configure user accounts
* Create and configure computer accounts.

Module 8: Creating Active Directory Domain Services Groups and Organizational Units
This module explains how to configure AD DS group accounts and organizational units (OU).

Lessons
* Introduction to AD DS Groups
* Managing Group Accounts
* Creating Organizational Units

Lab :
* Creating an OU Infrastructure
* Creating AD DS Groups
* Planning an OU Hierarchy (Discussion)
* Creating an OU Hierarchy

After completing this module, students will be able to:
* Create and configure group accounts.
* Create and configure organizational units
* Apply considerations when creating an OU design.

Module 9: Managing Access to Resources in Active Directory Domain Services
This module explains how to manage access to shared resources in an AD DS environment.

Lessons
* Managing Access Overview
* Assigning Permissions to Shared Resources
* Managing NTFS File and Folder Permissions
* Determining Effective Permission

Lab :
* Managing Access to Resources
* Planning a Shared Folder Implementation (Discussion)
* Implementing a Shared Folder Implementation
* Evaluating the Shared Folder Implementation

After completing this module, students will be able to:
* Plan a shared folder implementation.
* Implement a secure shared folder implementation.
* Evaluate the shared folder implementation.