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MCSE Windows® 2000 Directory Services Design

by Scott E. Archer

August 2000

Intermediate to advanced

952 pages

23h 39m

English

Pearson IT Certification

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Chapter OpenerInstructional Features Within the ChapterCase StudiesExtensive Review and Self-test Options
How This Book Helps YouWhat the Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure Exam (70–219) CoversAnalyzing Business RequirementsAnalyzing Technical RequirementsDesigning a Directory Service ArchitectureDesigning Service LocationsHardware and Software You'll NeedAdvice on Taking the ExamNew Riders Publishing
Introduction"Directory" DefinedActive Directory Is a Unified DirectoryX.500 CompliantLDAP Is CoreActive Directory Features and BenefitsSupport for Open StandardsRich Set of APIsADSIMAPILDAP C APIDrag and Drop AdministrationExtensible SchemaGlobal Catalog ServersMulti-Master Replication ModelBackward CompatibilityName Resolution ServicesInteroperabilityNetWareExchangeFuture InteroperabilityScalabilityDynamic DNSIntegration with TCP/IP ServicesNon-Microsoft DNS ServersPublic/Private Key InfrastructureMigration from Previous Versions of NTMicrosoft's Recommended Migration ApproachSingle Domain ModelSingle Master Domain ModelMultiple Master Domain ModelComplete Trust Domain ModelNovell NetWarePlanning, Planning, PlanningChapter SummaryApply Your KnowledgeExercise1.1. Installing the Active Directory Schema ManagerReview QuestionsExam QuestionsAnswers to Review QuestionsAnswers to Exam QuestionsSuggested Readings and Resources

IntroductionBusiness Analysis Planning FrameworkCreate Your StrategyWindows 2000 Feature SetCompany CategorizationRelative to the IndustryRelative to ITWhat to Gain from the AnalysisBusiness VisionBusiness Goals and ProblemsOrganization of the CompanyManagement ModelCompany OrganizationVendor, Partner, and Customer RelationshipsMerger and Acquisition PlansGeographical Scope of the CompanyKey Company ProcessesInformation and Communication FlowService and Product Life CycleDecision-MakingCompany Strategy InfluencesCompany PrioritiesGrowth and Growth StrategyLaws and RegulationsTolerance for RiskTotal Cost of Ownership (TCO)Business Analysis DeliverablesBusiness Goals and Problems DocumentGap AnalysisRisk AssessmentChapter SummaryApply Your KnowledgeExercise2.1. Creating an Analysis StrategyReview QuestionsExam QuestionsAnswers to Review QuestionsAnswers to Exam QuestionsSuggested Readings and Resources
IntroductionCase Study: Electrico CorporationBACKGROUNDPROBLEM STATEMENTBUSINESS ANALYSISCompany CategorizationBusiness VisionBusiness Goals and ProblemsCompany OrganizationGeographical Scope and Company ModelCompany ProcessesInfluences That Affect Company StrategyEnvisioning the FutureCurrent StateHow Will the Company Change?"What If?" AnalysisConcluding the Business Vision AnalysisAnalyzing Business ProblemsBusiness GoalProblem AnalysisProblem-Objective TableObjective Definition StageCompany OrganizationExisting and Planned Management ModelsExisting and Planned Vendor, Partner, and Customer RelationshipsAuthenticationRendezvousAuthorizationElectricoExpected Areas of GrowthMergersAcquisitionsCompany Operating ScopeGeographical ScopeCompany Operational ModelNational ModelSubsidiary ModelBranch Office ModelRegional ModelInternational ModelKey Company ProcessesInformation and Communication FlowEnterprise Identity ManagementIdentity AdministrationExistenceContextProvisioningWorkflowDecision-MakingProduct and Service Life CyclesWindows InstallerSoftware Installation and Maintenance TechnologyCompany Strategy InfluencesConducting an Influence InterviewCompany PrioritiesIssues Surrounding GrowthTolerance for RiskLaws and RegulationsTotal Cost of OperationsGoals for a TCO AssessmentChapter SummaryApply Your KnowledgeExercises3.1. Identify Business Analysis Components3.2. Understand Knowledge and Information Flow3.3. Analyze Customer RelationshipsReview QuestionsExam QuestionsAnswers to Review QuestionsAnswers to Exam QuestionsSuggested Readings and Resources
IntroductionCase Study: The Electrico IT OrganizationBACKGROUNDPROBLEM STATEMENTCIONetWare AdministratorCURRENT IT MODELNetwork ManagerMainframe Ops ManagerENVISIONED IT MODELCIOHelp Desk ManagerECONOMIC METRICSCFOStructure of IT ManagementType of AdministrationCentralized AdministrationDecentralized AdministrationHybridImpact on Active Directory DesignIT Administration at ElectricoFunding ModelRapid Economic Justification FrameworkBusiness AssessmentSolutionCost-Benefit AnalysisFinancial MetricsRiskOutsourcingWhy Do Companies Outsource Operations?Management of Outsourced OperationsIdentificationControlSecurityManagementElectrico's Plans for OutsourcingDecision-Making ProcessChange Management ProcessDocumented Change-Management StandardsYour Ability to Detect Potential ChangeConsidering Change in Active Directory DesignStandards DocumentationChapter SummaryApply Your KnowledgeExercises4.1. Fill in a 4×7 Benefit Matrix4.2. Determine the Type of IT Administration4.3. Calculating TCO and ROI Using the TCO and ROI AdvisorReview QuestionsExam QuestionsAnswers to Review QuestionsAnswers to Exam QuestionsSuggested Readings and Resources
IntroductionInterview the Information Technology TeamHow Many People and Where Are They?Enterprise Infrastructure AssessmentNetwork TopologyConnection Types and Speed of EachPhysical NetworkRoutersSwitchesHubsBridges and Other DevicesName Resolution ServicesIP Addressing SchemesDHCP ServerQIP ServersManual IP ConfigurationProtocol AnalysisBandwidthNet Available Bandwidth and SLAsQuality of Service (QoS)TelecommutingTools and Utilities to Help with AnalysisCase Study: eFly AirlinesBACKGROUNDPROBLEM STATEMENTCEOIT DirectorWeb DeveloperCURRENT SYSTEMTicket BuyerWeb DeveloperInfrastructure SpecialistCURRENT ENVIRONMENTIT DirectorInfrastructure SpecialistHelp Desk ManagerENVISIONED SYSTEMIT DirectorInfrastructure SpecialistHelp Desk ManagerSECURITYOutside Security ConsultantIT DirectorWeb DeveloperPERFORMANCEInfrastructure SpecialistIndianapolis Maintenance CrewIT DirectorMAINTAINABILITYIT DirectorIT AdministratorInfrastructure SpecialistAVAILABILITYIT DirectorCustomer Service AdministratorInfrastructure SpecialistChapter SummaryApply Your KnowledgeExercises5.1. Determine Net Available Bandwidth5.2. Determine Appropriate Action5.3. Analyze the Network TopologyReview QuestionsExam QuestionsAnswers to Review QuestionsAnswers to Exam QuestionsSuggested Readings and Resources
IntroductionWhat Is a Performance Analysis?Successful Approach to Performance MonitoringLeverage the Knowledge of IT ResourcesDon't Forget the InfrastructureStep 1: Determine a BaselineWhat Data Should I Capture?MemoryProcessorNetwork SubsystemDisk SubsystemApplication ResourcesCollecting Data for a BaselineData Gathering TimelineSystem Monitor LogsStep 2: Quantify Measurement InformationStarting and Stopping the Logging ProcessPreparing the Log File for AnalysisStep 3: Determine BottlenecksWorkload CharacterizationFile and Print ServersApplication ServersDomain ControllersMemory BottlenecksPaged and Non-Paged RAMVirtual MemoryDetecting Memory BottlenecksProcessor BottlenecksNetwork BottlenecksNetwork Infrastructure ComponentsServer-Based Network ElementsNetwork-Related System Monitor CountersProtocolsName Resolution ServicesAddressing Network Subsystem BottlenecksDisk BottlenecksStep 4: Determine Feasible Response TimeStep 5: Project Future NeedsStep 6: Implement a Performance Analysis and Trending StandardGraphical Trend ReportsNumerical ReportsWindows 2000 Server RolesDomain ControllersFile/Print ServersWeb ServersDatabase ServersNumerical Analysis ServersServer ServiceWindows 2000 Features That Enhance PerformanceSymmetric Multi-Processing (SMP) SupportCPU, Memory, and I/O TuningEnterprise Memory ArchitectureI2OScatter/Gather I/OKerberos Authentication ProtocolWindows Load Balancing ServicesChapter SummaryApply Your KnowledgeExercises6.1. Create a System Monitor Log6.2. Use the System Monitor to View Logged Data6.3. Utilize Microsoft Excel to Chart Performance DataReview QuestionsExam QuestionsAnswers to Review QuestionsAnswers to Exam QuestionsSuggested Readings and Resources
IntroductionCase Study: Online License Company (OLC)BACKGROUNDPROBLEM STATEMENTLead DeveloperOLC DirectorCURRENT SYSTEMOLC Data AnalystA Licensed DriverENVISIONED SYSTEMOLC IT DirectorIndiana BMV DirectorSECURITYOLC IT DirectorBMV UNIX AdministratorPERFORMANCEOLC IT DirectorMAINTAINABILITYBMV UNIX AdministratorOLC Development ManagerThe Need for SecurityThe InternetDisgruntled EmployeesWindows 2000 AuthenticationNTLMKerberosKerberos BackgroundKey Distribution CenterTicket-Granting TicketsSession TicketsKerberos IntegrationKerberos InteroperabilityExtensions for Public Key AuthenticationSingle Sign-On with KerberosSSL/TLSAuthentication of External UsersPublic Key Infrastructure (PKI)Public Key CryptographyDigital CertificatesEnterprise Root CASubordinate Enterprise CAStandalone Root CASubordinate Standalone CAPKI ComponentsPKI Standards in Windows 2000Open Industry Security StandardsOpen Security ArchitectureActive Directory and SecurityTrust RelationshipsDelegation of AdministrationGranularityInheritanceDynamic InheritanceStatic InheritanceSome Recommendations for Securing Active DirectorySecuring Data TransmissionsWindows 2000 Predefined IPsec PoliciesIPsec for OLCPredefined Rules and Filter ActionsSecurity in the EnterpriseSecurity PolicyPrecedenceGroup Policy Versus System PolicyDomain Security PolicyDomain Controller Security PolicyA Word About Account PoliciesPerspective on the Exam ObjectiveSecurity PoliciesChapter SummaryApply Your KnowledgeExercises7.1. Creating a Group Policy Object7.2. 7.2 Setting Up a Certificate AuthorityReview QuestionsExam QuestionsAnswers to Review QuestionsAnswers to Exam QuestionsSuggested Readings and Resources
IntroductionCase Study: Dewey, Cheatham, & Howe (DCH)— Attorneys at LawBACKGROUNDPROBLEM STATEMENTCURRENT SYSTEMDCH PartnerJimmy "the Computer Guy"ParalegalENVISIONED SYSTEMDCH Senior PartnerAttorneysPERFORMANCESECURITYMAINTAINABILITYSenior PartnerParalegalAVAILABILITYPartnerNew IT ConsultantDo the LabOperating System UpgradesNeed for an Application InventorySize Up the CompanySelect Your WeaponManual CollectionsStandalone Applications Versus Client/Server ApplicationsDOS-Based ApplicationsA Word About Home-Grown ApplicationsCategorize the ApplicationsAnalyze the Application InventoryPriority-One ApplicationsPriority-Two ApplicationsPriority-Three ApplicationsDetermine the Problem ApplicationsWhy Do Applications Fail?Where Are the Problems?OS/2 and POSIX ApplicationsDOS ApplicationsWindows 3.x (16-Bit)ApplicationsWindows 9x ApplicationsWindows NT ApplicationsUnderstanding the SolutionsUpgradeReplaceRetireRemoval of NetBIOSFinding NetBIOS in the EnvironmentWINSClientsDetermining Which Applications Use NetBIOSPlanned Changes to Systems and Network ApplicationsUpgrades to Hardware or SoftwareRollout of New EquipmentTechnical Support StructureAdministration ModelsTechnical Support ResponsibilitiesAdministrative LevelPlatform SupportHardware SupportApplication-Specific SupportHelp DeskNetwork and Systems ManagementWindows Management ServicesDesktop ManagementNetwork ManagementData Center ManagementManagement DisciplinesCommon ServicesPresentation ServicesManagement ServicesChange and Configuration ManagementSecurity ManagementNetwork Quality of ServiceStorage ManagementSumming Up Windows Management ServicesValue-Added Management SolutionsChapter SummaryApply Your KnowledgeExercises8.1. Performing a Manual Software Inventory8.2. Removing NetBIOS SupportReview QuestionsExam QuestionsAnswers to Review QuestionsAnswers to Exam QuestionsSuggested Readings and Resources
IntroductionCase Study: Needy Needy, Inc.BACKGROUNDPROBLEM STATEMENTCURRENT SYSTEMExecutive SecretaryHelp Desk TechENVISIONED SYSTEMIT ManagerExecutive SecretaryData Center ManagerPERFORMANCEIT ManagerHelp Desk TechSECURITYIT ManagerHelp Desk ManagerMAINTAINABILITYIT ManagerLead Help Desk TechAVAILABILITYClient Care Hotline ManagerAR/AP ManagerWhat! The End-User?End-User DiscussionsSimplify My Job—Please!DowntimeRoamersConducting the End-User Needs AnalysisData ManagementData AccessibilityData AvailabilityData ProtectionSoftware Installation and MaintenancePublished ApplicationsAssigned ApplicationsThe Windows Installer ServiceAuto-Healing ApplicationsCustom InstallationsClean Removal of ApplicationsZAP FilesAnatomy of a ZAP FileUser and Computer Settings ManagementRemote OS InstallationCD-Based InstallationsRIPrep Image Format InstallationsRemote Installation ServicesRequirements for RISTechnical SupportChange and Configuration ManagementEstablishing the Client Computing EnvironmentSetting the StandardsSoftware Distribution Using the Windows InstallerRemote Desktop ManagementSoftware Distribution and InstallationSoftware MeteringDiagnostics and TroubleshootingImplementing Folder RedirectionMaking Files Available OfflineChapter SummaryApply Your KnowledgeExercises9.1. Implement Folder Redirection9.2. Make Files and Folders Available OfflineReview QuestionsExam QuestionsAnswers to Review QuestionsAnswers to Exam QuestionsSuggested Readings and Resources
IntroductionIt All Begins with DNSNaming ConventionsNetBIOS NameNetBIOS in Windows 2000Fully Qualified Domain Names (FQDNs)Relative Distinguished NameAn Example—User Principal NameConcepts in DNS DesignDNS NamespaceFlat NamespacesHierarchical NamespacesCharacter SetsDNS DomainsDNS ZonesForward Lookup ZonesReverse Lookup ZonesDNS Root NamespaceName ResolutionThe Components of DNSDNS ServersPrimary ServersSecondary ServersCaching-Only ServersForwardersNon-Exclusive ModeExclusive ModeResolversResource RecordsStart of Authority (SOA)Name Server (NS)Mail Exchanger (MX)Address (A)Pointer (PTR)Canonical Name (CNAME)Windows Internet Name Service (WINS)WINS Reverse (WINS-R)Service (SRV)Zone Database FilesFull Zone TransfersIncremental Zone TransfersTransfers Using DNS NotifyZone Transfer Best PracticesDNS Name ResolutionRecursive QueriesIterative QueriesNaming and Name ServicesDNS NamingActive Directory NamingSelecting the DNS ServiceDNS Zone Data Storage OptionsWINS and DHCP IntegrationDDNS and DHCP Modes of InteractionDown-Level Client ModeActive Directory ModeHow Active Directory Uses DNSRegistration of Domain ControllersSRV Resource Record RegistrationSRV RR NamingServer TypesLocating Domain ControllersNamespace PlanningScope of Active DirectoryBest to Have a Single Root DomainActive Directory and the Internet NamespaceNaming HierarchyFirst DNS Domain NameChoosing the Root DNS NamespaceUsing a Registered DNS for Public and PrivateUsing a Delegated DNS Subdomain as AD RootUsing Different DNS Domains for Public and PrivateComplex Namespace ConsiderationsClients That Allow an Internal DNS RootClients That Do Not Support an Internal DNS RootOverlapping Internal and External NamespacesBest PracticesCase Study: ALLBOOKS,, INC.BACKGROUNDPROBLEM STATEMENTCURRENT SYSTEMENVISIONED SYSTEMAllbooks CIOWayFront Infrastructure ArchitectPERFORMANCEAllbooks CIOWayFront Infrastructure ArchitectSECURITYAllbooks CIOMAINTAINABILITYWayFront Network ConsultantAllbooks CIOAVAILABILITYAllbooks CIOChapter SummaryApply your knowledgeExercises10.1. Understand Your Options10.2. Trace DNS QueriesReview QuestionsExam QuestionsAnswers to ExercisesExercise 10.1Answers to Review QuestionsAnswers to Exam QuestionsSuggested Readings and Resources
IntroductionCase Study: WayFront ConsultingBACKGROUNDPROBLEM STATEMENTProject SponsorProject ManagerCURRENT SYSTEMCIOLead Design EngineerENVISIONED SYSTEMCIOLead Design EngineerFirst Things FirstObjectContainerTreeDomainsOrganizational UnitsDomain TreesForestSiteTrustsSchemaDirectory Partitioning and DistributionConfiguration ContainerReplicationGlobal CatalogSetting the Stage for Active DirectoryBusiness and Technology AssessmentOperational EnvironmentPhysical EnvironmentAdministrative EnvironmentRules of Domain CreationIntegration of Organizational UnitsOUs Versus DomainsMaking Smart Use of GroupsEnterprise AdminsSchema AdminsThe Design ProcessDetermining the Number of ForestsPlanning Your Domain DesignCommon MisconceptionsPut Together a Site PlanThe Facts About SitesMaking Use of TCP/IP SubnetsIntra-Site ReplicationInter-Site ReplicationSetting Up the Site Links and BridgesPlanning a Site Structure for WayFrontPrimary Site: Main HeadquartersSecondary SitesTertiary SitesSite Link Plan for WayFrontDomain PlanningDetermining the Number of DomainsPlanning the Root DomainUsing a Registered DNS NamespaceCreating a Dedicated Root DomainPlanning for Parent/Child Domain RelationshipsWayFront Domain TreeMaking the ConnectionCompleting the TreePlanning the Use of Trust RelationshipsShortcut TrustsExternal TrustsPlacing DCs and GCs in the Right SpotPlacing Domain ControllersPlacing Global Catalog ServersOperations MastersOperations Master RolesDomain Naming MasterSchema MasterInfrastructure MasterPDC EmulatorRID MasterPlacing the Operations MastersDomain-Based Role AssignmentManaging the Operations MastersTransferring the Operations Masters RolesImplications of Losing an Operations MasterSeizing Operations Masters RolesMigration ConceptsMethods of MigrationIn-Place UpgradeDomain RestructuringUpgrade and Restructuring DecisionsChapter SummaryApply Your KnowledgeExercises11.1. Designing the Placement of Domain Controllers11.2. Utilizing NTDSUTIL.EXE11.3. Creating the Initial Site StructureReview QuestionsExam QuestionsAnswers to ExercisesExercise 11.1Answers to Review QuestionsAnswers to Exam QuestionsSuggested Readings and Resources
IntroductionOrganizational UnitsPlan Your OU StrategyDelegation of AdministrationApplication of PoliciesGrouping of Objects with Like PropertiesReplacement of Existing Resource DomainsUnderstanding the Impact of ChangeGeneral OU GuidelinesNesting and NamingOrganizational StructureAdministrative StructureFlexibility in OU DesignReasons for Creating Domains and OUsOrganize by GeographyGeographic Based OU Structure AdvantagesGeographic Based OU Structure DisadvantagesOrganize by Function or DepartmentFunction or Department-Based OU Structure AdvantagesFunction or Department-Based OU Structure DisadvantagesOrganize by AdministrationIT Administration-Based OU Structure AdvantagesIT Administration-Based OU Structure DisadvantagesOrganize by Business UnitBusiness Unit-Based OU Structure AdvantagesBusiness Unit-Based OU Structure DisadvantagesOrganize by ProjectProject-Based OU Structure AdvantagesProject-Based OU Structure DisadvantagesREVIEW BREAKUse the PlanDesigning an OU StructureOU AssociationsWhy Are You Creating the OU?Who Will Manage the OU?What Permissions Will the OU Manager Require?Creating the OU HierarchyFirst-Level OUsSecond-Level OUsRemaining-Level OUsNesting and PerformancePreparing for an OU Delegation PlanGetting the Security Model StraightAD Security ComponentsSecurity DescriptorsAccess Control EntriesOwnershipInheritanceDeveloping an OU Delegation PlanCommon Delegation TasksDefine OU Administrator AccessDelegation MethodsDetermine Whether Additional OUs Are NecessaryDelegation ToolsDelegation of Control WizardObject Security TabDSACLS.EXEConsidering Group PolicyHow GPOs WorkViewing the Group Policy Container (GPC)Viewing the Group Policy Templates (GPT)Creating and Linking GPOsThe Application of Group PoliciesRules of InheritanceBlockingNo OverrideUsing Security Groups to Filter Policy SettingsWhen Group Policies ApplyLocal Group PoliciesMixing Windows 2000 and Windows NT PoliciesOrder of ApplicationCreating a Group Policy Management PlanREVIEW BREAKScope of Group Policy ManagementAdministration TypeMonolithic DesignLayered DesignDelegation of ControlPerformanceStructure of Policy TypesManaging Client ComputersCase Study: Speedway Management Corp. (SMC)BACKGROUNDPROBLEM STATEMENTCURRENT SYSTEMNetwork ManagerNetwork EngineerENVISIONED SYSTEMNetwork ManagerCIOMAINTAINABILITYNetwork ManagerHelp Desk ManagerPERFORMANCENetwork ManagerCIOChapter SummaryApply Your KnowledgeExercises12.1. Creating an OU Structure12.2. Delegation of Administrative AuthorityReview QuestionsExam QuestionsAnswers to Review QuestionsAnswers to Exam QuestionsSuggested Readings and Resources
IntroductionSchema OverviewLocating the SchemaThe Schema ContainerActive Directory Schema ObjectsWhat Is the Schema Class?Structural ClassesAbstract ClassesAuxiliary Classes88 ClassesWhat Is the Schema Attribute?Mandatory AttributesOptional AttributesSingle- or Multi-Valued AttributesAttribute SyntaxAttribute Indexing and ReplicationIndexing a Schema AttributeReplicating a Schema Attribute to the Global CatalogPreparing to Modify the SchemaWhen to Modify the SchemaWhat Can I Modify?What Can I Not Modify?Relevance of DataHow to Modify the SchemaRemove the Safety LocksLocate the Schema Master and Enable Write AccessAdd Appropriate Administrators to Schema AdminsObtain an Object Identifier (OID)Implications of Schema ModificationWrite ConflictsReplication LatencyConcurrency ControlDeveloping a Schema Modification PolicyInitiating Schema ModificationsPlanning Schema ModificationsTesting Schema ModificationsExecuting Schema ModificationsCase Study: Professional Sales Force (PSF)BACKGROUNDPROBLEM STATEMENTCURRENT SYSTEMSales ManagerFinancial AnalystENVISIONED SYSTEMSales ManagerFinancial AnalystIT AdministratorMAINTAINABILITYSales ManagerAVAILABILITYBiff the SalesmanChapter SummaryApply Your KnowledgeExercises13.1. Creating Schema Attributes13.2. Extending a Schema ClassReview QuestionsExam QuestionsAnswers to Review QuestionsAnswers to Exam QuestionsSuggested Readings and Resources
IntroductionCoexistence with Windows NTPlanning Coexistence with NetWare NDSMSDSS BenefitsWorking with MSDSSMSDSS SessionsObject MappingObject-Level SynchronizationDirectional SynchronizationOne-Way SynchronizationTwo-Way SynchronizationInteroperability Features of SFNFile Migration UtilityFile and Print Services for NetWare v.5Additional NetWare Interoperability FeaturesPlanning Coexistence with UNIXWhy Services for UNIX?File Sharing with NFSServer for NFSClient for NFSGateway for NFSUser Name MappingSimplification of AdministrationTelnet ClientTelnet ServerServices for UNIX MMCSupport for Perl and Perl ScriptingSimplified Account Administration Using NISNIS Migration WizardServer for NISPassword SynchronizationUNIX Shell and UtilitiesA Bit About the SFU EnvironmentImplementation of .profile and .kshrcCommand-Line EditingCommon Usage ScenariosPrimarily Windows 2000, Some UNIXSubstantial Mix of UNIX, Windows NT and Windows 2000Existing UNIX with New Windows 2000 and/or Windows NTLarge UNIX Environment with Existing NIS DomainWhat About Kerberos?Synchronizing Exchange 5.5 and Active DirectoryAbout the ADCADC VersioningConnection AgreementsConfiguring Connection AgreementsConfiguring the CA DirectionConfiguring CA Bridgehead ServersCreating the Synchronization ScheduleSelecting Objects and Containers to SynchronizeHow to Handle Object DeletionsOptimizing CA Settings with Advanced PropertiesExchange 2000 and Active Directory IntegrationCase Study: SynchronicityBACKGROUNDPROBLEM STATEMENTOwnerCURRENT SYSTEMUNIX ManagerNetWare ManagerENVISIONED SYSTEMNetWare ManagerUNIX ManagerExchange ManagerMAINTAINABILITYActive Directory ManagerUNIX ManagerNetWare ManagerExchange ManagerPERFORMANCEGlobal IT ManagerChapter SummaryApply Your KnowledgeExercises14.1. Create a Two-Way MSDSS Session14.2. Creating an ADC Connection AgreementReview QuestionsExam QuestionsAnswers to Review QuestionsAnswers to Exam QuestionsSuggested Readings and Resources
IntroductionWhy an Implementation Plan?A Phased Approach Works WellProject Phases DefinedPhase One: Goals and ObjectivesDetermine Goals and ObjectivesMake Sure You Have the BudgetFeature Selection and TestingQuestions to Answer About Goals and ObjectivesPotential DeliverablesPhase Two: Planning and DesignAssess the Business EnvironmentQuestions to Answer About the Business EnvironmentAssess the Technical EnvironmentQuestions to Answer About the Technical EnvironmentPrepare Gap AnalysisCore Solution DesignFeature DesignFunctional Specification LayoutPotential DeliverablesPhase Three: PilotLab-Based PilotProduction PilotAnalysis and ReportingMilestones and Potential DeliverablesPhase Four: ExecutionMilestones and Potential DeliverablesPhase Five: ClosurePost-Project AnalysisMilestones and Potential DeliverablesCase Study: LandScapes Inc.BACKGROUNDPROBLEM STATEMENTKEY BUSINESS OBJECTIVESKEY TECHNOLOGY OBJECTIVESNEXT STEPChapter SummaryApply Your KnowledgeExercises15.1. Determine Where to Spend the TimeAnswers to Exercise 15.115.2. Develop an Implementation Plan for LandScapes Inc.Key Business ObjectivesKey Technology ObjectivesReview QuestionsExam QuestionsAnswers to Review QuestionsAnswers to Exam QuestionsSuggested Readings and Resources
Chapter 1: Understanding Active DirectoryChapter 2: Planning and Conducting Your Business AssessmentChapter 3: Analyzing the Results of the Business AssessmentChapter 4: Analyzing the IT Administration ModelChapter 5: Analyzing the Physical EnvironmentChapter 6: Analyzing Performance-Related RequirementsChapter 7: Analyzing Security RequirementsChapter 8: Impact of Active DirectoryChapter 9: End-User Needs and Desktop ManagementChapter 10: DNS and Active DirectoryChapter 11: Designing the Active Directory StructureChapter 12: Designing an OU and Group Policy Management StructureChapter 13: Developing a Schema Modification PlanChapter 14: Planning for CoexistenceChapter 15: Designing an AD Implementation Plan
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Exam 70-219, Designing Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure measures your ability to analyze the business requirements and design a directory service architecture, including: unified directory services such as Active Directory and Windows NT domain; connectivity between and within systems, system components & applications, and data replication such as directory replication and data replication. Keep in mind if you already have MCSE certification on Windows NT 4.0 you can update your certification by just taking two exams-the Accelerated Exam (70-240) and their choice of Designing Directory Services Infrastructure (70-219), Designing Security for a Windows 2000 Network 970-220), or Designing Network Infrastructure (70-221). You must also choose one of the three core electives-ICA Windows 2000 Professional (70-210), ICA Windows 2000 Server (70-215), I & A Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure (70-216), I & A Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure (70-217).