This course explains how to design the logical components (organizational units, user accounts, and security groups) of a Windows Server 2003 network.
Objectives:
Design an OU structure.
Design a security group strategy.
Design a user and computer authentication strategy.
Design a user and computer account strategy.
Design an Active Directory naming strategy.
Design migration paths to Active Directory.
Topics:
Defining standards
Defining a forest structure and hierarchy
Naming a forest
Domains in the forest
Assessing and defining a migration path
Defining authentication mechanisms
Trusts and collaboration
Designing the organizational unit model
OU design and group policy
Group policy requirements
Group policy and delegation
Group policy settings
Exploring groups
Exploring roles
Defining replication topology
Technical Requirements:
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Adobe Flash Player 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.