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Identity with Windows Server (55344AC)
Duration
5 Days
Upcoming Batch
14 December 2026 - 18 December 2026
Batch Options
8 hours & 4 hours
Language
English / Arabic
Course Overview
The Identity with Windows Server (55344AC) course at CounselTrain is designed to provide IT professionals with a deep understanding of identity management and security within Windows Server environments. This course covers the essential concepts and techniques for implementing and managing identity solutions, including Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Group Policy, and Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS). Participants will learn to configure and manage user identities, groups, and organizational units, as well as implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms. The curriculum also includes best practices for managing AD DS, dealing with identity synchronization, and troubleshooting common identity-related issues. Through hands-on labs and practical exercises, learners will acquire the skills necessary to effectively manage and secure identities in a Windows Server environment, ensuring robust and scalable identity management solutions for their organizations.
Course Content
13 modules · 60 topics01Module 1: Installing and configuring domain controllers4 topics
- Overview of AD DS
- Overview of AD DS domain controllers
- Deploying a domain controller
- Lab 1: Deploying and administering AD DS
02Module 2: Managing objects in AD DS7 topics
- Managing user accounts
- Managing groups in AD DS
- Managing computer objects in AD DS
- Using Windows PowerShell for AD DS administration
- Implementing and managing OUs
- Lab 1: Managing AD DS objects
- Lab 2: Administering AD DS
03Module 3: Advanced AD DS infrastructure management4 topics
- Overview of advanced AD DS deployments
- Deploying a distributed AD DS environment
- Configuring AD DS trusts
- Lab 1: Domain and trust management in AD DS
04Module 4: Implementing and administering AD DS sites and replication4 topics
- Overview of AD DS replication
- Configuring AD DS sites
- Configuring and monitoring AD DS replication
- Lab 1: Implementing AD DS sites and replication
05Module 5: Implementing Group Policy6 topics
- Introducing Group Policy
- Implementing and administering GPOs
- Group Policy scope and Group Policy processing
- Troubleshooting the application of GPOs
- Lab 1: Implementing a Group Policy infrastructure
- Lab 2: Troubleshooting Group Policy infrastructure
06Module 6: Managing user settings with Group Policy4 topics
- Implementing administrative templates
- Configuring Folder Redirection, software installation, and scripts
- Configuring Group Policy preferences
- Lab 1: Managing user settings with GPOs
07Module 7: Securing Active Directory Domain Services5 topics
- Securing domain controllers
- Implementing account security
- Implementing audit authentication
- Configuring managed service accounts
- Lab 1: Securing AD DS
08Module 8: Deploying and managing AD CS4 topics
- Deploying CAs
- Administering CAs
- Troubleshooting and maintaining CAs
- Lab 1: Deploying and configuring a two-tier CA hierarchy
09Module 9: Deploying and managing certificates5 topics
- Deploying and managing certificate templates
- Managing certificate deployment, revocation, and recovery
- Using certificates in a business environment
- Implementing and managing smart cards
- Lab 1: Deploying and using certificates
10Module 10: Implementing and administering AD FS5 topics
- Overview of AD FS
- AD FS requirements and planning
- Deploying and configuring AD FS
- Web Application Proxy Overview
- Lab 1: Implementing AD FS
11Module 11: Implementing and administering AD RMS4 topics
- Overview of AD RMS
- Deploying and managing an AD RMS infrastructure
- Configuring AD RMS content protection
- Lab 1: Implementing an AD RMS infrastructure
12Module 12: Implementing AD DS synchronization with Microsoft Azure AD4 topics
- Planning and preparing for directory synchronization
- Implementing directory synchronization by using Azure AD Connect
- Managing identities with directory synchronization
- Lab 1: Configuring directory synchronization
13Module 13: Monitoring, managing, and recovering AD DS4 topics
- Monitoring AD DS
- Managing the Active Directory database
- Active Directory backup and recovery options for AD DS and other identity and access solutions
- Lab 1: Recovering objects in AD DS
Schedule Dates
4 upcoming batchesSession TypePhysical sessions run at our training facility.
| Batch Dates | Duration | Batch Options | Language | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 December 2026 - 18 December 2026 | 5 Days | 8 hours & 4 hours | English / Arabic | |
| 15 March 2027 - 19 March 2027 | 5 Days | 8 hours & 4 hours | English / Arabic | |
| 21 June 2027 - 25 June 2027 | 5 Days | 8 hours & 4 hours | English / Arabic | |
| 27 September 2027 - 01 October 2027 | 5 Days | 8 hours & 4 hours | English / Arabic |
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Request More InformationFAQs
What are the prerequisites for this course?
Participants should have:
Basic knowledge of Windows Server administration
Familiarity with general identity and security concepts
Experience with Active Directory and Group Policy is beneficia
What will I learn from this course?
By the end of the course, participants will:
Be proficient in configuring and managing AD DS and Group Policy.Understand how to implement and manage AD FS for secure authentication and federation.Be able to handle identity synchronization and troubleshoot related issues.Acquire skills necessary to secure and manage identities effectively in a Windows Server environment
Will I receive a certification upon completion?
Upon completing the course, participants will receive a certificate of completion from CounselTrain. This course prepares participants for roles and certifications related to identity management but does not include an official certification exam.
Are course materials provided?
Yes, participants will receive comprehensive course materials, including study guides, practical exercises, and reference documents.
What support is available during the course?
Participants have access to instructors for support and clarification throughout the course, along with extensive course materials and resources.
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