Mastering Active Directory : Understand the Core Functionalities of Active Directory Services Using Microsoft Server 2016 and PowerShell

Dishan Francis

ISBN 10: 1787289354 / ISBN 13: 9781787289352

Editore: Packt Publishing, 2017

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Become a master at managing enterprise identity infrastructure by leveraging Active DirectoryKey FeaturesManage your Active Directory services for Windows Server 2016 effectivelyAutomate administrative tasks in Active Directory using PowerShellManage your organization s network with easeBook DescriptionActive Directory is a centralized and standardized system that automates networked management of user data, security, and distributed resources and enables interoperation with other directories. If you are aware of Active Directory basics and want to gain expertise in it, this book is perfect for you.We will quickly go through the architecture and fundamentals of Active Directory and then dive deep into the core components, such as forests, domains, sites, trust relationships, OU, objects, attributes, DNS, and replication. We will then move on to AD schemas, global catalogs, LDAP, RODC, RMS, certificate authorities, group policies, and security best practices, which will help you gain a better understanding of objects and components and how they can be used effectively. We will also cover AD Domain Services and Federation Services for Windows Server 2016 and all their new features. Last but not least, you will learn how to manage your identity infrastructure for a hybrid-cloud setup. All this will help you design, plan, deploy, manage operations on, and troubleshoot your enterprise identity infrastructure in a secure, effective manner.Furthermore, I will guide you through automating administrative tasks using PowerShell cmdlets. Toward the end of the book, we will cover best practices and troubleshooting techniques that can be used to improve security and performance in an identity infrastructure.What you will learnExplore the new features in Active Directory Domain Service 2016Automate AD tasks with PowerShellGet to know the advanced functionalities of the schemaLearn about Flexible Single Master Operation (FSMO) roles and their placementInstall and migrate Active directory from older versions to Active Directory 2016Manage Active Directory objects using different tools and techniquesManage users, groups, and devices effectivelyDesign your OU structure in the best wayAudit and monitor Active DirectoryIntegrate Azure with Active Directory for a hybrid setupWho this book is forIf you are an Active Directory administrator, system administrator, or network professional who has basic knowledge of Active Directory and are looking to gain expertise in this topic, this is the book for you.

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• Titolo: Mastering Active Directory : Understand the Core Functionalities of Active Directory Services Using Microsoft Server 2016 and PowerShell
• Editore: Packt Publishing
• Data di pubblicazione: 2017
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1787289354
• ISBN 13: 9781787289352
• Rilegatura: Taschenbuch
• Condizione: Neu
• Dimensioni: 235 L x 191 A x 39 P (millimetri) 235 millimetri di larghezza per 191 millimetri di altezza per 39 millimetri di profondità
• Peso: 1338 grammi

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Riassunto

Become a master at managing enterprise identity infrastructure by leveraging Active Directory

Key Features

• Manage your Active Directory services for Windows Server 2016 effectively
• Automate administrative tasks in Active Directory using PowerShell
• Manage your organization’s network with ease

Book Description

Active Directory is a centralized and standardized system that automates networked management of user data, security, and distributed resources and enables interoperation with other directories. If you are aware of Active Directory basics and want to gain expertise in it, this book is perfect for you.

We will quickly go through the architecture and fundamentals of Active Directory and then dive deep into the core components, such as forests, domains, sites, trust relationships, OU, objects, attributes, DNS, and replication. We will then move on to AD schemas, global catalogs, LDAP, RODC, RMS, certificate authorities, group policies, and security best practices, which will help you gain a better understanding of objects and components and how they can be used effectively. We will also cover AD Domain Services and Federation Services for Windows Server 2016 and all their new features. Last but not least, you will learn how to manage your identity infrastructure for a hybrid-cloud setup. All this will help you design, plan, deploy, manage operations on, and troubleshoot your enterprise identity infrastructure in a secure, effective manner.

Furthermore, I will guide you through automating administrative tasks using PowerShell cmdlets. Toward the end of the book, we will cover best practices and troubleshooting techniques that can be used to improve security and performance in an identity infrastructure.

What you will learn

• Explore the new features in Active Directory Domain Service 2016
• Automate AD tasks with PowerShell
• Get to know the advanced functionalities of the schema
• Learn about Flexible Single Master Operation (FSMO) roles and their placement
• Install and migrate Active directory from older versions to Active Directory 2016
• Manage Active Directory objects using different tools and techniques
• Manage users, groups, and devices effectively
• Design your OU structure in the best way
• Audit and monitor Active Directory
• Integrate Azure with Active Directory for a hybrid setup

Who this book is for

If you are an Active Directory administrator, system administrator, or network professional who has basic knowledge of Active Directory and are looking to gain expertise in this topic, this is the book for you.

Informazioni sull'autore

Dishan Francis is a technology consultant with over 15 years' experience in IT. He is a dedicated and enthusiastic IT expert who enjoys professional recognition and accreditation from several respected institutions. When it comes to managing innovative identity infrastructure solutions to improve system stability, efficiency, and security, his level of knowledge and experience place him among the very best in the field.He is a six-time Microsoft MVP in Enterprise Mobility. He is also a Microsoft Wiki Ninja judge. He has maintained the RebelAdmin technology blog over the years, with lots of useful articles that focus on on-premise Active Directory services and Azure Active Directory. He currently works with Frontier Technology Ltd.