Title: Configuring Domain Controllers, Active Directory and Account Policies
Course: CTS 2346 Windows Server 2012 > Section: Module 6

Introduction

Active Directory is a database service that identifies all of the network computers, servers, devices, and resources within a network domain based on attributes such as names, functions, user and group memberships using a centralized global catalog that is shared among the servers. This enables network users to quickly find and connect to resources such as file shares or printers from any Internet or intranet site. Active Directory also helps administrators apply consistent policies to laptops, desktop computers, tablets and mobile devices to ensure that these clients do not add vulnerabilities to network security. In this module you will promote a server to a Domain Controller and configure user and group account policies.

Objectives

Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to:

- Install and configure remote Desktop
- Configure mobile device access and offline files
- Install and configure encryption support

Readings & Resources

- Lesson 16 Configuring Domain Controllers pp. 494-521
- Lesson 17 Maintaining Active Directory pp. 522-554
- Lesson 18 Configuring Account Policies pp. 555-571