Overview/Description Windows Server 2008 includes several new Active Directory Domain Services roles. These roles are conveniently managed in the Server Manager console, which allows administrators to add, remove, and manage the server roles on any Windows Server 2008 server. This course covers new active directory server roles, such as the Active Directory Federation and Active Directory Rights Management roles, which enhance an organization's ability to safeguard domain resources, extend external network access, and facilitate the use of a single sign-on solution. This course also describes...

Overview/Description The Domain Naming System (DNS) is one of the most enhanced features in Windows Server 2008. With full support for the new, longer addresses of the IP version 6 protocol specification, along with continued support for the native IP version 4 specification, DNS in Windows Server 2008 is tailored to organizations of all sizes. New DNS support for Read-Only Domain Controllers provides primary read-only zones that add security and increase network efficiency. This course explores configuring DNS in Windows Server 2008, including Global single names, DNS Lookup features and DNS...

Overview/Description Windows Server 2008 provides the ability to restart Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) so that offline operations, such as offline defragmentation of Active Directory objects, can be performed. This decreases the time it takes to perform these types of operations and provides resource management benefits for AD DS administrators, AD DS management teams, and security update planners. The AD provides various tools that help manage and control Windows Server 2008. This course discusses the use of Network Monitor, Task Manager, Event Viewer, Windows System Resource...