Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist
Windows Firewall
Windows Firewall filters incoming traffic to help block unwanted network traffic. Optionally, Windows Firewall can also filter outgoing traffic to help limit the risk of malware. Although Windows Firewall’s default settings will work well with components built into Windows, they might prevent other applications from functioning correctly. Windows Firewall’s default settings can also be significantly…
Read MoreIntroduction to SUS
In order to maintain a secure network, it is critical to keep systems up to date with security patches. Since 1998, Microsoft has provided Windows Update as a Web-based source of information and downloads. With Windows XP and Windows 2000 Service Pack 3, Microsoft added Automatic Updates, whereby a system automatically connects to Windows Update…
Read MoreCertificates Overview
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) is implemented in Windows in the form of certificate services. Certificates can be used to provide both authentication and encryption for a Windows network. Use the buttons below to navigate through the lesson A certificate contains a public key and a set of attributes, like the user’s name and e-mail address.…
Read MoreServer Administration Quiz
This quiz covers the the training module “Administration”. This module contains four lessons. Here is a summary of the previous lessons. The Microsoft Management Console (MMC) 2008 Creating Objects in Active Directory Finding Objects in Active Directory Delegation of Control [mtouchquiz 17]
Read MoreDelegation of Control
In previous lessons, you’ve learned how to create users, groups, computers, and OUs. Your ability to perform those actions was dependent on your membership in the Administrators group of the domain. Use the buttons below to navigate through the lesson You would not want every user on your help desk team to be a member…
Read MoreFinding Objects in Active Directory
You have learned how to create objects in Active Directory, but what good is information in a directory service if you can’t get it out of the directory as well? Use the buttons below to navigate through the lesson You will need to locate objects in Active Directory on many occasions: Granting permissions When you…
Read MoreCreating Objects in Active Directory
Active Directory is the Windows directory service, and its role is to maintain information about enterprise resources, including users, groups, and computers. Resources can be divided into Organizational Units (OUs) to facilitate manageability and visibility—that is, they can make it easier to find objects. In this lesson, you will learn how to create OUs, users,…
Read MoreThe Microsoft Management Console (MMC) 2008
In the following presentation we will create an MMC containing all the necessary snap-ins for administering Active Directory. Active Directory Users and Groups. Active Directory Domains and Trusts. Active Directory Sites and Services. Active Directory Schema. Server Management. Use the buttons below to navigate through the lesson To create the MMC click Run. Type MMC…
Read MoreInstalling Server 2008 Quiz
This quiz covers the the training module “Installations”. This module contains four lessons. Here is a summary of the previous lessons. Installing Server 2008 The Active Directory Database Installing Active Directory Installing Active Directory On Server Core [mtouchquiz 16]
Read MoreInstalling Active Directory On Server Core
Server Core Setup The following list of commands will enable your server core machine to join a domain and prepare it to host Active Directory. Use the buttons below to navigate through the lesson Give the computer a sensible name. netdom RenameComputer <hostname> /NewName <new_hostname> Then reboot for it to take effect. shutdown /r /t…
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