What you'll learn:
- Creating and managing user accounts
- The difference between different types of user profiles
- The difference between local and domain accounts
- How to search for users, contacts, groups and computer objects
- Creating and managing security groups and OUs
- How security group and organisational unit (OU) nesting works
- How to manage group policies using the Group Policy Management Console
- Group policy processing involving multiple levels of Group Policy
- Quiz at the end of each section to check your knowledge
Active Directory, a foundational technology introduced with Windows 2000, remains integral to modern domains, employing key concepts such as users, computers, groups, and organizational units. These elements are as vital today as they were at the inception of Active Directory administration.
Mastering both Active Directory and Group Policy is essential for any IT professional or helpdesk technician, as these skills are universally applied in large organizations with IT support teams. In this comprehensive course on Active Directory and Group Policy, you will learn:
How to efficiently manage Active Directory user accounts, groups, and organizational units using the Active Directory Users and Computers console.
Best practices for setting and resetting Active Directory account passwords.
Utilizing the Active Directory search facility to quickly locate what you need.
Creating and managing group policies effectively.
Understanding the importance of local computer policies in relation to group policies.
Detailed explanations of user password policies.
How to use Group Policy Preferences and Starter GPOs.
The mechanics of replication and the role of the SYSVOL folder.
Additionally, this course includes valuable shortcuts and tutorials on command-line utilities that will be beneficial in your IT support career. Knowing the most efficient way to complete a task can often be beneficial, especially if you have a lot to do within a short space of time.
