Active Directory Configuration Practice Exam
Active Directory Configuration Practice Exam
About Active Directory Configuration Exam
The Active Directory Configuration Exam is designed to assess a candidate's ability to deploy, manage, and secure Microsoft Active Directory environments. From managing domain services to configuring Group Policy and access control, this exam validates your expertise in setting up and maintaining a secure and efficient Windows-based network infrastructure. It’s ideal for IT professionals seeking to enhance their system administration and network management credentials.
Who should take the Exam?
This exam is ideal for:
- System administrators and IT support specialists
- Network and infrastructure engineers
- Students and trainees in Windows server technologies
- Security professionals handling user authentication and access control
- IT managers overseeing enterprise directory services
Skills Required
- Basic understanding of Windows Server environments
- Familiarity with network infrastructure concepts
- Problem-solving skills for system and user account issues
- Knowledge of user/group permissions and authentication
Knowledge Gained
- Proficiency in configuring and managing Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
- Skills to implement Group Policies for centralized management
- Understanding of domain controllers, replication, and trust relationships
- Techniques to manage users, groups, and organizational units securely
Course Outline
The Active Directory Configuration Exam covers the following topics -
Domain 1 – Introduction to Active Directory
- Role and purpose of Active Directory in enterprise environments
- Components of AD DS: forests, domains, and organizational units
- Understanding domain controllers and replication
Domain 2 – Installation and Configuration
- Installing Active Directory Domain Services
- Promoting a server to a domain controller
- Initial configuration of domains and trusts
Domain 3 – Managing Users and Groups
- Creating and managing user accounts and security groups
- Implementing password policies and account restrictions
- Delegating administrative control
Domain 4 – Group Policy Management
- Overview of Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
- Creating and linking GPOs to OUs
- Configuring security settings, scripts, and preferences
Domain 5 – DNS and Name Resolution
- Integrating DNS with Active Directory
- Configuring forward and reverse lookup zones
- Troubleshooting common DNS-related issues in AD
Domain 6 – Security and Access Control
- Implementing access control with NTFS and share permissions
- Configuring auditing and logging
- Securing Active Directory against unauthorized access
Domain 7 – Backup, Recovery, and Maintenance
- Active Directory backup and restore options
- Performing authoritative and non-authoritative restores
- Maintaining replication health and monitoring tools
