Microsoft 6426 Training 70-640

Configuring Identity and Access Solutions with Windows Server 2008 Active Directory (GK Premier)

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuration M6426 70-640

Course Title: Configuring and Troubleshooting Identity

and Access Solutions with Windows Server 2008

Active Directory

Course Code: M6426
Version: C
Level: 300
Duration: 3 Days

Course Overview

The Configuring and Troubleshooting Identity and Access Solutions with Windows Server 2008 Active Directory M6426 instructor-led training course has been designed to provide candidates with an in-depth knowledge of how to configure and troubleshoot Identity and Access (IDA) solutions with Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2.

Target Audience

Candidates who should consider attending the M6426 Microsoft training course are those who want to understand how IDA solutions are implemented in Windows Server 2008. Architects, IT professionals, and developers who are responsible for integrating applications and platforms with enterprise directory and security services may also benefit from this course which provides a technology overview of IDA and PKI solutions, and details the implementation of each of the roles in Windows Server 2008 that implement the IDA solution.

Course Objectives

On successfully completing the M6426 course candidates will be able to:

• Describe the fundamental IDA components and Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 IDA technologies
• Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS)
• Deploy, configure, and manage certificates
• Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services (AD LDS)
• Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot Active Directory Federation Services 2.0 (AD FS 2.0)
• Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS)
• Maintain Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Active Directory IDA Solutions

Course Prerequisites

Candidates attending the M6426 Microsoft training course should have technical skills in Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) equivalent to course M6425: Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Domain Services. Candidates are also required to have technical skills in Windows Server 2008 equivalent to course M6419: Configuring, Managing and Maintaining Windows Server 2008 Servers.

Course Content

Module 1: Exploring Identity and Access Solutions

In this module candidates will learn about Identity and Access Management (IDA Management) solutions, fundamental IDA components and Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 IDA technologies. This module also provides an overview of Microsoft Forefront technologies that further enhance IDA solutions.

Lessons:

• Overview of Identity and Access Techniques
• Active Directory Identity and Access Solutions Server Roles
• Additional Identity and Access Management Tools and Solutions

Lab: Identifying IDA Roles to Meet Business Requirements

• Exploring How Active Directory Server Roles Provide IDA Management Solutions

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Describe IDA techniques
• Describe Windows Server 2008 IDA server roles
• Describe additional IDA tools and solutions

Module 2: Deploying and Configuring Active Directory Certificate Services

In this module candidates will about the concepts of public key infrastructure (PKI) and certification authority (CA). Candidates will learn how to deploy a CA hierarchy and install AD CS and how to configure AD CS and how to resolve common AD CS issues.

Lessons:

• Overview of Public Key Infrastructure
• Overview of Certification Authorities
• Deploying Certification Authorities
• Configuring Certification Authorities
• Troubleshooting Active Directory Certificate Services

Lab: Deploying and Configuring Active Directory Certificate Services

• Deploying an Standalone Root CA
• Deploying and Configuring an Enterprise Subordinate CA

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Describe Public Key Infrastructure
• Describe Certification Authorities
• Deploy Certification Authorities
• Configure Certification Authorities
• Resolve common Active Directory Certificate Services issues

Module 3: Deploying and Configuring Certificates

In this module candidates will learn about the deployment of certificates by using AD CS. In addition, the module elaborates on managing enrolment to deploy certificates, certificate revocation, and configuration of certificate template and certificate recovery.

Lessons:

• Managing Certificate Templates
• Deploying Certificates and Managing Enrolment
• Managing Certificate Revocation
• Configuring Certificate Recovery

Lab: Deploying Certificates and Managing Enrolment

• Configuring Certificate Templates
• Configuring Autoenrolment
• Managing Certificate Revocation
• Configuring Key Recovery

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Manage certificate templates
• Deploy certificates and manage enrolment
• Manage certificate revocation
• Configure certificate recovery

Module 4: Deploying and Configuring Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services

In this module candidates will learn about the concept of AD LDS. Candidates will learn how to install AD LDS, configure AD LDS instances and partitions, configure AD LDS replication and how to resolve common AD LDS issues.

Lessons:

• Overview of Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services
• Deploying and Configuring Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services
• Configuring AD LDS Instances and Partitions
• Configuring Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services Replication
• Troubleshooting Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services

Lab: Deploying and Configuring Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services

• Configuring AD LDS Instances and Partitions
• Configuring AD LDS Replication
• Identifying AD LDS Solution Tools and Troubleshooting Steps

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Describe Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services
• Deploy and configure Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services
• Configure Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services instances and partitions
• Configure Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services replication
• Resolve common Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services issues

Module 5: Deploying and Configuring Active Directory Federation Services

In this module candidates will learn about the concept of AD FS 2.0 and its deployment scenarios. Candidates will learn how to deploy AD FS 2.0 and implement AD FS claims and the module also describes how to resolve common AD FS issues.

Lessons:

• Overview of Active Directory Federation Services 2.0
• Deploying Active Directory Federation Services
• Configuring Active Directory Federation Services Partner Organisations and Claims
• Troubleshooting Active Directory Federation Services

Lab: Deploying and Configuring Active Directory Federation Services

• Installing the PKI Infrastructure and Preparing for Federated Collaboration with ADFS 2.0
• Installing and Configuring Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) 2.0
• Configuring AD FS 2.0 for Internal Users to Access an Internal Claim Aware Application
• Configuring AD FS 2.0 for Internal Users to Access a Partner's Claim Aware Application

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Describe Active Directory Federation Services
• Deploy Active Directory Federation Services
• Configure Active Directory Federation Services partner organisations and claims
• Resolve common Active Directory Federation Services issues

Module 6: Deploying and Configuring Active Directory Rights Management Services

In this module candidates will learn about the concept of AD RMS. Candidates will learn how to install and configure AD RMS server components, administer AD RMS rights policy templates, and implement AD RMS trust policies. The module also describes how to resolve common AD RMS issues.

Lessons:

• Overview of Active Directory Rights Management Services
• Deploying and Configuring Active Directory Rights Management Services
• Configuring AD RMS Rights Policy Templates and Exclusion Policies
• Configuring Active Directory Rights Management Services Trust Policies
• Troubleshooting Active Directory Rights Management Services

Lab: Deploying and Configuring Active Directory Rights Management Services

• Installing and Configuring AD RMS
• Configuring AD RMS Templates
• Configuring AD RMS Trust Policies
• Testing AD RMS Functionality
• Generating AD RMS Reports

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Describe Active Directory Rights Management Services
• Deploy and configure Active Directory Rights Management Services
• Configure Active Directory Rights Management Services rights policy templates and exclusion policies
• Configure Active Directory Rights Management Services trust policies
• Resolve common Active Directory Rights Management Services issues

Module 7: Maintaining Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Identity and Access Solutions

In this module candidates will learn about the maintenance of AD CS, AD LDS, AD FS 2.0, and AD RMS.

Lessons:

• Maintaining Active Directory Certificate Services
• Maintaining Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services
• Maintaining Active Directory Federation Services
• Maintaining Active Directory Rights Management Services

Lab: Maintaining Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Identity and Access Solutions

• Configuring CA Event Auditing
• Backing up Active Directory Certificate Services
• Backing up and Restoring an Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services Instance
• Configuring AD RMS Logging

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Maintain Active Directory Certificate Services
• Maintain Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services
• Maintain Active Directory Federation Services
• Maintain Active Directory Rights Management Services

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