Duration 5 days – 35 hrs
Overview
The “Active Directory and Group Policy” training course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Active Directory (AD) and Group Policy concepts. Active Directory serves as the backbone for centralized network management in Windows environments, while Group Policy enables administrators to efficiently control and configure user and computer settings.
Objectives
- Explore the architecture and components of Active Directory.
- Learn about domains, forests, and organizational units (OUs).
- Master the creation, modification, and deletion of user and group accounts.
- Explore strategies for efficient user and group management.
- Gain insights into the purpose and benefits of Group Policy.
- Learn to create, link, and enforce Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
- Understand how to implement and customize security settings through Group Policy.
- Explore the configuration of software installation and maintenance.
- Learn effective troubleshooting techniques for common Active Directory and Group Policy issues.
- Explore best practices for maintaining a secure and well-managed Active Directory environment.
- Engage in practical, hands-on labs to reinforce theoretical concepts.
- Gain experience in real-world scenarios for better retention of knowledge.
Audience
- System administrators
- Network administrators
- IT support staff
- Professionals responsible for managing Windows Server environments
- Those overseeing network infrastructure and security
- Personnel providing technical assistance within an organization
- Individuals involved in strategic IT decision-making
- Those interested in understanding and implementing security policies using Group Policy
- Individuals beginning their careers in IT who want a foundational understanding of Active Directory and Group Policy
- Individuals with a general interest in understanding the core concepts of Active Directory and Group Policy
Pre- requisites
- Familiarity with Windows operating system environments.
- General knowledge of networking concepts.
Course Content
Day 1: Introduction to Active Directory and Group Policy
- Overview of Active Directory (AD) and its role in network management
- Understanding the purpose and benefits of Group Policy in AD
- Introduction to Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and their components
- Overview of Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) and its functionalities
- Hands-on lab: Setting up a test Active Directory environment
- Hands-on lab: Navigating Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) and exploring Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
Day 2: Group Policy Basics
- Understanding Group Policy processing order and precedence
- Configuring Group Policy settings for user and computer objects
- Working with Group Policy Preferences
- Implementing Group Policy settings for security, auditing, and compliance
- Hands-on lab: Creating and applying Group Policy settings for user and computer objects
- Hands-on lab: Implementing Group Policy Preferences for custom configurations
Day 3: Advanced Group Policy Management
- Utilizing Group Policy Filtering and Targeting
- Understanding Group Policy Loopback Processing
- Implementing Group Policy troubleshooting techniques
- Introduction to Group Policy security best practices
- Hands-on lab: Applying advanced Group Policy filtering and targeting techniques
- Hands-on lab: Troubleshooting Group Policy application issues
Day 4: Group Policy Deployment and Administration
- Planning and implementing Group Policy deployment strategies
- Utilizing Group Policy Backup and Restore features
- Introduction to Group Policy Central Store
- Managing Group Policy inheritance and enforcement
- Hands-on lab: Deploying Group Policy settings across multiple domains or sites
- Hands-on lab: Backing up, restoring, and managing Group Policy objects
Day 5: Group Policy Optimization and Automation
- Implementing Group Policy optimization techniques for performance improvement
- Introduction to Group Policy PowerShell cmdlets
- Automating Group Policy management tasks using PowerShell
- Utilizing Group Policy Reporting and Analysis tools
- Hands-on lab: Optimizing Group Policy settings for improved performance
- Hands-on lab: Automating Group Policy management tasks using PowerShell scripts
