vcc.ca
NETT 2107: Active Directory
Effective date
September 2019
Department
Computers
School
Continuing Studies
Description
Learn to implement, configure, manage, and troubleshoot Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in Windows Server 2012R2 environment. Explore core AD DS concepts and functionality, implementing group policies, performing backup and restoration, and monitoring and troubleshooting Active Directory-related issues. Cloud technology using Microsoft Azure is used to enhance the hands-on classroom learning experience.
Credits
2.0
Year of study
N/A
Prerequisites
NETT 2119 A+ Hardware or NETT 2113 Server Fundamentals
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Discuss the theories behind Microsoft Windows Active Directory Services (ADS) and its uses for Access Control and Messaging infrastructures
- Install Microsoft Windows Server in preparation for ADS
- Design and implement Domain Name System (DNS) for different operational modes with emphasis for ADS
- Design and implement scripts for Windows Operating System and for ADS
- Design and implement Group Policy Objects (GPO) for ADS
- Utilize troubleshooting principles for DNS, ADS, and GPO technologies
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 15
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 15
Total Hours: 30
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 15
Total Hours: 30
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on experiential practice in the lab, classroom, and remotely.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C+ (65%)
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
40 |
Four quizzes; quiz is held every other week. |
|
Final Exam |
30 |
|
|
Lab Work |
20 |
|
|
Participation |
10 |
|
Course topics
- Installation of Windows Server 2012 Introduction to CCITT/ITU-T X.500 Directory Services Standards Introduction to Microsoft Active Directory Services (ADS) Microsoft ADS – Naming Convention Requirements Introduction to Domain Naming System (DNS) DNS Installation, Configuration and Testing Microsoft ADS, DNS, and the Internet Microsoft Windows Server 2012 ADS - Installation - Graphical User Interface (GUI) Tools and Command Line Tools - Database and Objects - Access Control - Identification & Authentication - Authorization Mechanisms - Accounting & Auditing (Monitoring and Logging) - Access Control – Scripting - Kerberos & New Technology LAN Manager (NTLM) - Structures: Forest, Tree, Domains, Domain Controllers, Organizational Units, Sites, Subnets - Flexible Single Master Operations (FSMO) Roles - Physical Structures: Sites, Subnets, Replication - Physical Domain Controller Recommendation and Virtualization Recommendations - Complex Forrest Installation (Multiple Tree, Multiple Level & Domain Tree, Peer Domain Controller, Distributed DNS) - Group Policy Objects (GPO) Microsoft Windows Server 2012 ADS for Directory Enabled Networking (DEN)
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.