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Organize your network resources by learning how to design, manage, and maintain Active Directory. Updated to cover Windows Server 2012, the fifth edition of this bestselling book gives you a thorough grounding in Microsoft's network directory service by explaining concepts in an easy-to-understand, narrative style.

You'll negotiate a maze of technologies for deploying a scalable and reliable AD infrastructure, with new chapters on management tools, searching the AD database, authentication and security protocols, and Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS). This book provides real-world scenarios that let you apply what you've learned-ideal whether you're a network administrator for a small business or a multinational enterprise.

Upgrade Active Directory to Windows Server 2012
Learn the fundamentals, including how AD stores objects
Use the AD Administrative Center and other management tools
Learn to administer AD with Windows PowerShell
Search and gather AD data, using the LDAP query syntax
Understand how Group Policy functions
Design a new Active Directory forest
Examine the Kerberos security protocol
Get a detailed look at the AD replication process


Chapter 1 : A Brief Introduction
Evolution of the Microsoft NOS
Summary
Chapter 2 : Active Directory Fundamentals
How Objects Are Stored and Identified
Building Blocks
Summary
Chapter 3 : Active Directory Management Tools
Management Tools
Customizing the Active Directory Administrative Snap-ins
Active Directory PowerShell Module
Best Practices Analyzer
Active Directory-Based Machine Activation
Summary
Chapter 4 : Naming Contexts and Application Partitions
Domain Naming Context
Configuration Naming Context
Schema Naming Context
Application Partitions
Summary
Chapter 5 : Active Directory Schema
Structure of the Schema
Attributes (attributeSchema Objects)
Attribute Properties
Classes (classSchema Objects)
Summary
Chapter 6 : Site Topology and Active Directory Replication
Site Topology
How Replication Works
Common Replication Problems
Summary
Chapter 7 : Searching Active Directory
The Directory Information Tree
Searching the Database
Attribute Data Types
Optimizing Searches
Summary
Chapter 8 : Active Directory and DNS
DNS Fundamentals
DNSSEC
DC Locator
Resource Records Used by Active Directory
Delegation Options
Active Directory-Integrated DNS
Using Application Partitions for DNS
Aging and Scavenging
Managing DNS with Windows PowerShell
Summary
Chapter 9 : Domain Controllers
Building Domain Controllers
Virtualization
Read-Only Domain Controllers
Summary
Chapter 10 : Authentication and Security Protocols
Kerberos
Authentication Mechanism Assurance
Managed Service Accounts
Summary
Chapter 11 : Group Policy Primer
Capabilities of Group Policy Objects
How Group Policies Work
Managing Group Policies
Troubleshooting Group Policy
Summary
Chapter 12 : Fine-Grained Password Policies
Understanding Password Settings Objects
Scenarios for Fine-Grained Password Policies
Creating Password Settings Objects
Managing Password Settings Objects
Delegating Management of PSOs
Summary
Chapter 13 : Designing the Active Directory Structure
The Complexities of a Design
Where to Start
Overview of the Design Process
Domain Namespace Design
Design of the Internal Domain Structure
Other Design Considerations
Design Examples
Recognizing Nirvana's Problems
Summary
Chapter 14 : Creating a Site Topology
Intrasite and Intersite Topologies
Designing Sites and Links for Replication
Design Examples
Additional Resources
Summary
Chapter 15 : Planning for Group Policy
Using GPOs to Help Design the Organizational Unit Structure
Design Examples
Summary
Chapter 16 : Active Directory Security: Permissions and Auditing
Permission Basics
Using the GUI to Examine Permissions
Using the GUI to Examine Auditing
Designing Permissions Schemes
Designing Auditing Schemes
Real-World Active Directory Delegation Examples
The AdminSDHolder Process
Dynamic Access Control
Summary
Chapter 17 : Designing and Implementing Schema Extensions
Nominating Responsible People in Your Organization
Thinking of Changing the Schema
Creating Schema Extensions
Summary
Chapter 18 : Backup, Recovery, and Maintenance
Backing Up Active Directory
Restoring a Domain Controller
Restoring Active Directory
Working with Snapshots
Active Directory Recycle Bin
FSMO Recovery
Restartable Directory Service
DIT Maintenance
Summary
Chapter 19 : Upgrading Active Directory
Active Directory Versions
Functional Levels
Beginning the Upgrade
Known Issues
Summary
Chapter 20 : Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services
Common Uses for AD LDS
AD LDS Terms
Differences Between AD and AD LDS
AD LDS Installation
Tools
The AD LDS Schema
Using AD LDS
Summary
Chapter 21 : Active Directory Federation Services
Introduction to Federated Identity
Understanding ADFS Components
Deploying ADFS
Relying Party Trusts
Claims Rules and the Claims Pipeline
Customizing ADFS
Troubleshooting ADFS
Summary
Appendix : Programming the Directory with the .NET Framework
Choosing a .NET Programming Language
Choosing a Development Tool
.NET Framework Versions
Directory Services Programming Landscape
.NET Directory Services Programming by Example
Summary
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