Active Directory and User Account Management
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What is one benefit of using Organizational Units (OUs)?

  • Reduce energy consumption
  • Increase hardware efficiency
  • Create hierarchical structures for easy resource access (correct)
  • Enhance network speed

    • Delegation of control allows a person with lower security privileges to perform tasks like resetting user passwords.

    True

    What does permission inheritance in OUs define?

    It defines how permissions are transmitted from a parent object to a child object.

    OUs can be used to group users and computers for the purposes of assigning __________ policies.

    <p>administrative and security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a commonly delegated task in OUs?

    <p>Delete and manage groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All objects in Active Directory are independent entities with no hierarchical relationship.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one type of account that can be managed within an Organizational Unit.

    <p>User account, group account, or computer account.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following actions with their respective delegation of control for OUs:

    <p>Create user accounts = Administrative tasks Reset user passwords = Administrative tasks Read all user information = Administrative tasks Modify the membership of a group = Administrative tasks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to permissions applied to a parent OU in Active Directory?

    <p>They are inherited by all child objects of that OU.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Domain user accounts can log on to any computer that is not part of the Active Directory forest.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of user accounts in Active Directory?

    <p>To provide authentication and detailed information about a user.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The built-in Guest account is ______ by default after installation.

    <p>disabled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following accounts with their characteristics:

    <p>Administrator account = Full access to the domain Domain administrator account = Full access to the forest Guest account = Limited access and must be enabled Local administrator account = Full access to local computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the Administrator account be used for?

    <p>Only administrative operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Administrator account in Active Directory can be deleted.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a recommended practice for the built-in Administrator account?

    <p>It should be renamed and given a strong password.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which components are involved in the AGDLP Role based Strategy?

    <p>Accounts, Global groups, Domain local groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Global groups can only contain users from the same domain.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a universal group?

    <p>To contain users from any domain in the forest and be assigned permissions to resources in any domain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A global group can be made a member of a __________ group.

    <p>domain local</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following group types with their characteristics:

    <p>Global Group = Can be made member of domain local group in any domain Universal Group = Contains users from any domain in the forest Domain Local Group = Assigned permissions to resources Global Catalog Server = Stores membership information of universal groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT found on the Account Tab?

    <p>Email address</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A contact in Active Directory can be used to send emails to multiple users.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'Store password using reversible encryption' option do?

    <p>It allows the password to be stored in a way that can be retrieved in its original form.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ______ group is used with Microsoft Exchange to send e-mails to several people at once.

    <p>distribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following Active Directory terms with their definitions:

    <p>User logon name = Identifies the user in the domain Contact = Active Directory object for informational purposes Distribution group = Used to send emails to multiple users Account options = Settings concerning account access and security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option allows a user to be restricted in their login hours?

    <p>Logon Hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An Active Directory group object cannot be used to grant permissions to users.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Account expires feature do?

    <p>It specifies a date after which the account will no longer be valid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two types of groups in Active Directory?

    <p>Security and Distribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Distribution groups can be used to manage resource access in a network.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of security groups in Active Directory?

    <p>To manage network resource access and grant rights to users</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Groups in Active Directory can have members that include user accounts, _____, other distribution groups, security groups, and computers.

    <p>contacts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the group scope with its description:

    <p>Domain local = Mainly for assigning rights to domain resources Global = Used across the entire AD forest Universal = Used across multiple domains Local = Applies to SAM database groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group scope is recommended for assigning rights and permissions to domain resources?

    <p>Domain Local</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A group can consist of other distribution groups as members.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one type of object that can be a member of a distribution group.

    <p>User account</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Working with Organizational Units

    • Organizational Units (OUs) are used to create hierarchical structures within Active Directory (AD) based on an organizational chart
    • OUs are used to delegate administrative authority and group users and computers for the purposes of assigning policies
    • OUs use permission inheritance to transmit permissions from parent objects to child objects

    Managing User Accounts

    • Windows machines store user accounts in the Security Accounts Manager (SAM) database locally, while domain accounts in AD are known as domain user accounts
    • Administrator accounts have full access to a computer or domain
    • Domain administrator accounts in the forest root domain control access to all aspects of the forest
    • Guest accounts are disabled by default and have limited access to a computer or domain

    Managing User Accounts - The Account Tab

    • User accounts can be configured with specific logon hours to restrict access times
    • Logon to specifies which computers a user can access
    • User accounts can be locked or unlocked
    • Passwords can be stored using reversible encryption
    • User accounts can be set to expire automatically

    Managing Group Accounts

    • Groups in AD allow administrators to control access to resources by organizing users

    Group Types

    • There are two types of groups:
      • Distribution groups are primarily used for mailing lists
      • Security groups control access to resources

    Group Scope

    • Group scope determines the reach of a group's influence

    Domain Local Groups

    • Domain local groups are commonly recommended for assigning access to resources within a domain
    • Common strategy is to create a domain local group for access to resources and assign global user accounts
    • This structure allows for greater control over resources and simplifies user management

    Global Groups

    • Global groups can be members of domain local groups in any domain within a forest or trusted domains in other forests
    • Global groups are used primarily for grouping users from the same domain with similar needs

    Universal Groups

    • Universal groups can contain users from any domain in a forest and can be assigned permissions to resources in any domain.
    • Universal groups are a member of other universal groups or domain local groups from any domain in a forest.
    • Universal groups offer the most flexibility for managing access across multiple domains.

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    This quiz covers the fundamentals of working with Organizational Units (OUs) in Active Directory (AD), including their role in creating organizational hierarchies and delegating authority. It also delves into managing user accounts, permissions, and the specific configurations available on the account tab for user access control.

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