Active Directory Overview
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What is the primary purpose of schema attributes in Active Directory?

  • To store information about objects (correct)
  • To delegate authority
  • To configure network settings
  • To define user permissions

    • Container objects in Active Directory can only organize users.

    False

    Name one of the three container objects found in Active Directory.

    Organizational Units

    An OU can organize multiple objects into logical ________ groups.

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

    Match the following terms with their descriptions:

    <p>Organizational Units = Primary container object for organizing resources Folder Objects = Used for file storage and organization Domain objects = Represents the network environment Container Objects = Objects that can hold other objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary reason small and medium businesses prefer a single domain structure?

    <p>Easier management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Leaf objects in Active Directory represent security accounts, network resources, and GPOs.

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

    What is the primary administrative unit of Active Directory?

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

    The broadest logical Active Directory component is the ______.

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

    Which Active Directory feature helps manage users, computers, and resources?

    <p>Active Directory Users and Computers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Directory partitions hold the same type of data and are managed by a single process.

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

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Single domain = Simpler management and lower costs Forest root domain = First domain created in a new forest Active Directory = Database storing network resource information Leaf objects = Represent security accounts and resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two types of objects in Active Directory?

    <p>Container objects and leaf objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following OUs is created by default in Active Directory?

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

    A leaf object in Active Directory can contain other objects.

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

    What are the two default users stored in the 'Users' folder in Active Directory?

    <p>Administrator and Guest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ___ OU is designed to house user accounts from other domains.

    <p>Foreign Security Principals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of Managed Service Accounts in Active Directory?

    <p>To provide access for services to domain resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following Active Directory objects with their descriptions:

    <p>Users = Stores default user accounts and groups Group Policy Object = Contains policy settings for user and computer configurations Network Resource = Represents servers, domain controllers, and printers Security Account = Used to manage user or group permissions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might larger companies use multiple domains within Active Directory?

    <p>To define security boundaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Nesting OUs in Active Directory helps in building a structure that simplifies object management.

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

    Which of the following is NOT a leaf object commonly created in Active Directory?

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

    A local user account can access resources across an entire domain.

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

    What are the two built-in user accounts created by Windows?

    <p>Administrator and Guest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A ______ account represents a computer that is a domain controller or domain member.

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

    Match the following objects with their descriptions:

    <p>Contact = A person associated with the company but not a network user Group = A collection of users with common permissions or rights User Account = Contains information such as group memberships and profile path Computer Account = Represents a computer in the domain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of groups in Active Directory?

    <p>To assign common permissions and rights to users</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 'Guest' account is used for administrative access by default.

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

    What defines the level of access users have to resources in Active Directory?

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

    What is created when the first domain controller is installed in a forest?

    <p>A new domain and a new tree</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Intrasite replication occurs between domain controllers in different sites.

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

    What is the function of the Knowledge Consistency Checker (KCC) in Active Directory?

    <p>To determine the replication topology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The first domain controller in a forest serves as a _____ server.

    <p>Global Catalog</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of replication occurs between two or more sites?

    <p>Intersite replication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following Active Directory components with their functions:

    <p>Global Catalog = Facilitates domain and forest-wide searches Intrasite Replication = Replication between domain controllers in the same site Intersite Replication = Occurs between two or more sites Multimaster Replication = Used for replacing AD objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What allows users to log on to computers in any domain using their user principal name?

    <p>Global Catalog server</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Only larger organizations require an Active Directory structure composed of several domains and trees.

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

    Study Notes

    Designing the Domain Structure

    • A single domain is typically recommended for small and medium businesses.
    • A single domain is easy to manage, requires less administration and is less expensive than a multi-domain structure.

    Directory Services

    • A directory service is a database that stores network resource information and can be used to manage users, computers, and resources.
    • Active Directory Domain Services role can be installed using Server Manager.
    • The first domain controller installed on a network creates a new domain, forest, and tree.
    • The data in Active Directory is structured and organized using objects.

    Different Types of Objects

    • There are two main types of objects in Active Directory: container objects and leaf objects.
    • Leaf Objects usually represent security accounts, network resources, and Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
    • Container Objects are used to organize and manage users and resources and act as administrative and security boundaries.

    Three types of container objects:

    • Organizational Units (OUs)
    • Folder Objects
    • Domain objects

    Organization Units (OUs)

    • A primary container object used for organizing and managing resources within a domain.
    • They allow the administration to group multiple objects and apply specific policies relevant to those objects.
    • It is possible to delegate authority to manage an OU and build a hierarchical Active Directory structure for ease of management.

    Folder Objects

    • Five types of folder objects are created by default:
      • Builtin
      • Computers
      • Foreign Security Principals
      • Managed Service Accounts
      • Users

    Domain Objects

    • Represents the logical structure of Active Directory.
    • Contains OUs, Folder Objects, and leaf objects.
    • Larger companies may use multiple domains to ensure secure boundaries, differentiate administration, and define policies.

    Leaf Objects

    • Leaf objects do not contain any further objects. Common Leaf objects :
      • Security Accounts: Users, Groups, Computers
      • Network Resources: Servers, Domain Controllers, File Shares, Printers,
      • GPOs
      • Contacts
      • Printers
      • Shared Folders

    User Accounts

    • Contains information related to a user such as group memberships, account restrictions, profile path, and dial-in permissions.
    • Authentication confirms a user’s identity and determines the level of access they have.
    • Local User Accounts provide access to resources on a specific computer.
    • Domain User Accounts provide a single logon for users to access resources within the domain.
    • Two built-in user accounts are: Administrator and Guest

    Groups

    • Represents a collection of users with similar permissions and rights.
    • Permissions determine resource access and level of access.
    • Rights determine the type of actions a user can perform.
    • Groups are used to assign permissions and rights to multiple users at once, improving efficiency.

    Computer Accounts

    • A computer account represents a computer within the domain.
    • Helps authenticate, manage and identify computers connected to the domain.

    Forests, Trees, and Domains

    • Smaller organizations focus on OUs and child objects.
    • Larger organizations might require a complex structure using multiple Domains, Trees, and Forests.
    • The installation of the first domain controller creates a new forest, tree and the root domain.

    Active Directory Replication

    • The process of maintaining a consistent set of information across different locations within the directory database.
    • Intrasite replication: occurs within the same site.
    • Intersite replication: occurs between different sites.
    • Multimaster replication: used for replacing objects in Active Directory.
    • Knowledge Consistency Checker (KCC): runs on all DCs to determine replication topology.

    The Global Catalog Server

    • The first domain controller installed is automatically designated as a Global Catalog server.
    • Global Catalog servers perform the following:
      • Facilitates domain and forest-wide searches.
      • Facilitates logon across domains. Allows users to log in to computers in any domain using their User Principal Name (UPN).

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    This quiz explores the fundamentals of Active Directory, including its domain structure and directory services. Learn about different types of objects within Active Directory and their roles in managing network resources effectively.

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