MSNA2201

Students will study the skills necessary to install and deploy Microsoft Active Directory in an on-premises and cloud-based environment. This course will prepare students for typical server operations such as installing, configuring, and maintaining the Active Directory environment and protecting the environment though management best practices. Windows Server II will help validate the skills and knowledge necessary to administer a Windows Server infrastructure in an enterprise environment. With a focus on real skills for real jobs this course prepares students to prove mastery of core services such as user and group management, network access, and data security. Student Learning Outcomes

• Install and configure Active Directory on Microsoft Server.
• Evaluate Active Directory environment on-premises and in Azure.
• Configure Active Directory based on a given set of requirements.
• Apply third party server management software and applications.
• Design security using authentication and encryption techniques.
• Implement backups of critical server components and data.
• Resolve Active Directory issues and user reported problems.
• Develop and apply group policies based on security and access criteria.