Managing Configurations and Active Directory

Catalog description

Introduces the concept of Directory Services by exploring Active Directory from design and implementation. Further explores the role Active Directory plays in managing computer policy and security, user's identity management and authentication, and configuration management of both client computers and servers. Introduces the use of PowerShell scripting. Students implement their own Active Directory domain and then use it to perform various configuration management tasks. Assumes no previous experience with Configuration Management concepts or Active Directory.