Active Directory Overview
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What are the three group scope options in Windows Server 2012?

  • Domain local, global, and universal (correct)
  • Local, domain, and universal
  • Universal, security, and distribution
  • Global, local, and active

    • Global groups can contain users from multiple domains.

    False

    What is the primary purpose of a domain local group?

    To assign permissions to domain resources

    A __________ group can contain users from any domain within the forest.

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

    Match the following Active Directory objects with their purposes:

    <p>User templates = Create user accounts with similar attributes Contact objects = Integration into Microsoft Exchange's address book Smart card = Additional layer of security for logon Local groups = Created in the local SAM database</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to a computer account when it leaves a domain?

    <p>It is disabled automatically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The General tab contains security settings for a user account.

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

    What command can be used to disable a user account in Active Directory?

    <p>Disable-ADAccount</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of Active Directory?

    <p>Centralized authentication and authorization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An Organizational Unit (OU) is used to organize users and resources into physical administrative units.

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

    Name two main structures of Active Directory.

    <p>Physical structure and logical structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A ___ is a physical location where domain controllers communicate and replicate information.

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

    Match the following Active Directory components with their definitions:

    <p>Domain = Represents administrative and security boundaries Forest = A collection of one or more Active Directory trees Global Catalog = Facilitates domain-wide searches Replication = Maintaining a consistent database across locations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key benefit of using a single-domain structure for small businesses?

    <p>Lower costs and simplicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Intrasite replication occurs between two or more Active Directory sites.

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

    What is the function of the Active Directory Recycle Bin?

    <p>To restore deleted AD objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are types of Active Directory objects?

    <p>Leaf objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A leaf object can contain other objects.

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

    What is the main purpose of Organizational Units (OUs) in Active Directory?

    <p>To create hierarchical structures for resource access.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The default status of the Guest account in Active Directory is ______.

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

    What is the primary function of a user account in Active Directory?

    <p>To provide authentication and user information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following Active Directory elements with their functions:

    <p>Container objects = Organize users and resources Leaf objects = Represent individual resources Distribution group = Email communication grouping Security groups = Manage network resource access</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Delegation of control in OUs allows administrators to assign specific tasks to users with higher security privileges.

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

    What is one important security measure to take with the Administrator account in Active Directory?

    <p>Rename it and give it a strong password.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of Active Directory?

    <p>To provide centralized authentication and authorization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An Active Directory site is a logical container that can be used for organizing resources.

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

    What is the purpose of the Global Catalog server in Active Directory?

    <p>Facilitates domain and forest-wide searches and logon across domains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A collection of one or more Active Directory trees is referred to as a __________.

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

    Match the following Active Directory components with their definitions:

    <p>OU = Organizational Unit used for managing users Domain = Represents administrative and security boundaries Site = Physical location for domain controllers Tree = A hierarchy of one or more domains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature of Active Directory allows for the restoration of deleted objects?

    <p>Active Directory Recycle Bin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Intrasite replication occurs between two or more Active Directory sites.

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

    What does replication in Active Directory do?

    <p>Maintains a consistent database across different locations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group scope is primarily used to assign permissions to domain resources?

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

    A universal group can contain users from multiple domains within the same forest.

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

    What is the purpose of user templates in Active Directory?

    <p>To create user accounts with similar attributes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A __________ group is created in the local SAM database on a member server or stand-alone computer.

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

    Which tab contains information about a user's logon name and account options?

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

    Match the following Active Directory objects with their common applications:

    <p>Contact object = Used in Microsoft Exchange's address book Smart card = Provides additional security for logon User account = Assigns permissions to users Computer account = Represents a computer within a domain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might an administrator reset a computer account in Active Directory?

    <p>To synchronize with the domain controller</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to a computer account when it leaves a domain?

    <p>It is disabled automatically.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are leaf objects in Active Directory used for?

    <p>Representing individual resources like user accounts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The default status of the Guest account in Active Directory is enabled.

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

    What is the main purpose of Organizational Units (OUs) in Active Directory?

    <p>To create a hierarchical structure for resource access.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Active Directory, a distribution group is primarily used for ___ communication.

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

    What is the primary reason for delegating control in Organizational Units?

    <p>To assign administrative tasks to users with lower security privileges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following Active Directory concepts with their functions:

    <p>Container Objects = Organize users and resources Leaf Objects = Represent individual resources User Account = Authenticate and store user information Distribution Group = Group users for email communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with the built-in Administrator account for better security?

    <p>Rename it and set a strong password.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    User authentication in Active Directory is handled through decentralized services.

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

    What is one key feature of Active Directory?

    <p>Hierarchical organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An Organizational Unit (OU) contains physical resources in Active Directory.

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

    What is a typical use for a global group?

    <p>To group users from the same domain with similar access needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A universal group can include users from multiple domains within a forest.

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

    What is the purpose of replication in Active Directory?

    <p>To maintain a consistent database across different locations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of user templates in Active Directory?

    <p>To create user accounts with similar attributes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A collection of one or more Active Directory trees is called a __________.

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

    Match the following Active Directory components with their definitions:

    <p>Domain = Represents administrative boundaries Site = A physical location for domain controllers Organizational Unit (OU) = A container used to manage users Forest = A collection of one or more trees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A computer account is automatically __________ when it leaves a domain.

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

    Match the following Active Directory group types with their primary purposes:

    <p>Domain local = Assign permissions to domain resources Global group = Group users from the same domain Universal group = Contain users from any domain within a forest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately defines a Global Catalog server?

    <p>Facilitates domain and forest-wide searches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Intrasite replication occurs between two or more Active Directory sites.

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

    What command is used to disable a user account in Active Directory?

    <p>Disable-ADAccount</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an Active Directory site?

    <p>A physical location where domain controllers communicate and replicate information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The General tab of a user account contains logon hours and account options.

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

    Why might an Active Directory user account need to be reset?

    <p>If the account becomes unsynchronized with the domain controller.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two types of Active Directory objects?

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

    Leaf objects can contain other objects.

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

    What is the default status of the Guest account in Active Directory?

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

    A distribution group is used mainly for __________ communication in Active Directory.

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

    What is the primary purpose of Organizational Units (OUs)?

    <p>To create hierarchical structures for resource access</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of accounts with their descriptions:

    <p>Domain user accounts = Allow access to resources within the domain Security groups = Manage network resource access Guest account = Typically disabled and used for limited access Administrator account = Should be renamed and secured</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The built-in Administrator account in Active Directory should be kept with its default settings for better security.

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

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

    <p>Authentication and user information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key purpose of automating account management in Active Directory?

    <p>To streamline repetitive tasks using scripts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Universal groups can contain users from multiple domains within the same forest.

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

    What is typically found in the Account tab for a user account?

    <p>User logon name, logon hours, account options, and more.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Domain local groups are primarily used to assign permissions to __________.

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

    Match the group types with their primary use:

    <p>Domain Local = Assign permissions to domain resources Global Group = Group users from the same domain with similar access needs Universal Group = Group users from any domain within the forest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What typically requires resetting a computer account in Active Directory?

    <p>When it is unsynchronized with the domain controller</p> Signup and view all the answers

    User templates are used to create user accounts with unique attributes.

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

    What is the primary use of a local group in Active Directory?

    <p>To manage users and permissions on a member server or standalone computer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of Organizational Units (OUs) in Active Directory?

    <p>To create hierarchical structures for resource access</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Leaf objects can contain other objects in Active Directory.

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

    Name two types of Active Directory objects.

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

    The default status of the Guest account in Active Directory is ______.

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

    What should be done with the built-in Administrator account for security?

    <p>Rename and assign a strong password</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the type of group with its function:

    <p>Distribution group = Used mainly for email communication Security group = Manage network resource access User account = Authenticate and provide user details Organizational Unit (OU) = Create hierarchical structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    User authentication in Active Directory is handled through centralized services.

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

    What is the function of permission inheritance in Organizational Units (OUs)?

    <p>To determine how permissions applied to a parent object are inherited by child objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one primary role of Active Directory?

    <p>To provide centralized authentication and authorization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A Forest in Active Directory consists of a single Active Directory tree.

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

    What does a Global Catalog server do?

    <p>Facilitates domain and forest-wide searches and logon across domains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Active Directory, an Organizational Unit (OU) is used to organize users and resources into __________ administrative units.

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

    Match the following Active Directory structures with their definitions:

    <p>Domain = Represents administrative, security, and policy boundaries Site = Physical location where domain controllers communicate Forest = A collection of one or more Active Directory trees OU = A container used to organize users and resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes intrasite replication from intersite replication in Active Directory?

    <p>Intrasite replication is within the same site</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Active Directory schema classes determine the types of objects that cannot be stored in Active Directory.

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

    What is the purpose of the Active Directory Recycle Bin?

    <p>To restore deleted AD objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary use of global groups in Active Directory?

    <p>To group users from the same domain with similar access needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Universal groups can only contain users from the same domain.

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

    What is the purpose of using user templates in Active Directory?

    <p>To create user accounts with similar attributes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A group created in the local SAM database on a member server or stand-alone computer is called a __________ group.

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

    Match the following group scopes with their primary use:

    <p>Domain Local = Assign permissions to domain resources Global = Group users with similar access needs in the same domain Universal = Contain users from any domain within the forest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to a computer account when it becomes unsynchronized with the domain controller?

    <p>It must be manually reset</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the General tab in a user account's properties?

    <p>To display descriptive information about the user account</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Disable-ADAccount command is used to enable a user account in Active Directory.

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

    What is the function of container objects in Active Directory?

    <p>To organize and manage users and resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Leaf objects in Active Directory can contain other objects.

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

    What should be done with the built-in Administrator account for security?

    <p>Rename it and give it a strong password</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The default status of the Guest account in Active Directory is ______.

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

    Match the following Active Directory user account types with their descriptions:

    <p>Domain user accounts = Allow access to resources within the domain Distribution group = Used mainly for email communication Security groups = Manage network resource access and assign rights Administrator account = Built-in account for system management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of Organizational Units (OUs) in Active Directory?

    <p>To create hierarchical structures for resource access</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Delegation of control in OUs allows administrators to assign specific tasks to users with lesser security privileges.

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

    What are the two primary functions of a user account in Active Directory?

    <p>Authentication and providing detailed user information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of a network directory service?

    <p>To store information about a network and manage resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An Active Directory site is defined as a logical structure used to organize users.

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

    What are the two main structures of Active Directory?

    <p>Physical structure and logical structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An Organizational Unit (OU) is an Active Directory container used to organize users and resources into logical __________.

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

    What benefit does using a single-domain structure provide for small businesses?

    <p>Simplicity and lower costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following Active Directory components with their definitions:

    <p>Domain = Represents administrative, security, and policy boundaries Forest = A collection of one or more Active Directory trees Global Catalog = Facilitates domain and forest-wide searches Replication = Maintaining a consistent database across locations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The purpose of the Active Directory Recycle Bin is to provide a method for permanently deleting objects.

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

    What is the function of the Global Catalog server in Active Directory?

    <p>Facilitates domain and forest-wide searches and logon across domains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a contact object in Active Directory?

    <p>Integration into Microsoft Exchange's address book</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Global groups can contain users from any domain within the forest.

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

    Intrasite replication occurs between two or more Active Directory sites.

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

    A ___ group typically groups users from the same domain with similar access needs.

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

    What is the primary role of Active Directory?

    <p>To provide centralized authentication and authorization to network resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An Active Directory site is a logical organization of users and resources.

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

    Match the following group scopes with their primary function:

    <p>Domain Local = Assign permissions to domain resources Global = Group users with similar access needs in the same domain Universal = Contain users from any domain in the forest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an Organizational Unit (OU)?

    <p>An Active Directory container used to organize users and resources into logical administrative units.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common use of a smart card in Active Directory?

    <p>Interactive logon as an additional security layer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A collection of one or more Active Directory trees is referred to as a __________.

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

    User templates in Active Directory are used to create accounts with completely unique attributes each time.

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

    What happens to a computer account in Active Directory if it becomes unsynchronized with the domain controller?

    <p>It may need to be reset.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following Active Directory components with their definitions:

    <p>Site = Physical location for domain controllers Domain = Administrative boundary within a network Tree = Hierarchy of one or more domains Forest = Collection of one or more trees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What command is used to enable a user account in Active Directory?

    <p>Enable-ADAccount</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Active Directory Recycle Bin?

    <p>To allow administrators to restore deleted AD objects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a distribution group in Active Directory?

    <p>Group users for email communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    User accounts in Active Directory are created to allow access to resources outside the domain.

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

    What is a key function of leaf objects in Active Directory?

    <p>They represent resources like user accounts and printers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Active Directory, the default status of the ______ account is disabled.

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

    Match the following Active Directory objects with their descriptions:

    <p>Container objects = Organize and manage users and resources Leaf objects = Do not contain other objects User accounts = Provide a method for authentication Distribution groups = Used mainly for email communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of permission inheritance in Organizational Units (OUs)?

    <p>It determines how permissions are passed to child objects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Delegation of control in OUs allows administrators to assign specific tasks to users with higher security privileges.

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

    What should be done with the built-in Administrator account to improve security?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a feature of Active Directory?

    <p>Remote desktop access</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary use of global groups in Active Directory?

    <p>To group users with similar access needs within a domain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Universal groups can only contain users from a single domain.

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

    What is a common function of user templates in Active Directory?

    <p>To create user accounts with similar attributes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A __________ group is created in the local SAM database on a member server.

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

    Match the following Active Directory objects with their primary functions:

    <p>User account = Authentication and identification of a user Contact object = Integration into email address books Computer account = Representation of a machine within AD Group = Collection of users for permission assignments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tab in a user account contains information about the user's logon and account options?

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

    Disabling a user account in Active Directory requires a specific command.

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

    What happens to a computer account when it is no longer part of a domain?

    <p>It is disabled automatically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main structures of Active Directory?

    <p>Physical and logical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An Organizational Unit (OU) is a component used to organize users and resources into physical administrative units.

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

    What is the primary role of a network directory service?

    <p>It stores information about a network and provides features for retrieving and managing that information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Active Directory allows for the restoration of deleted objects through the __________.

    <p>Recycle Bin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines a domain in Active Directory?

    <p>Administrative, security, and policy boundaries within a network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components with their definitions:

    <p>Organizational Unit (OU) = A container for managing users and resources Global Catalog = Facilitates searches across domains Active Directory forest = Collection of Active Directory trees Active Directory site = Physical location for domain controllers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Replication in Active Directory is the process of maintaining consistency across different locations.

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

    What is the purpose of the Global Catalog server in Active Directory?

    <p>It facilitates domain and forest-wide searches and logon across domains.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two primary functions of a user account in Active Directory?

    <p>Authentication and detailed user information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Leaf objects in Active Directory are capable of containing other objects.

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

    What is the purpose of security groups in Active Directory?

    <p>To manage access to network resources and assign user rights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The default status of the Guest account in Active Directory is ______.

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

    What is the main purpose of Organizational Units (OUs) in Active Directory?

    <p>To create a hierarchy for resource access based on organizational structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of groups in Active Directory with their main uses:

    <p>Distribution Group = Used primarily for email communication Security Group = Manages access to resources and user rights Domain User Account = Allows access to resources in the domain Guest Account = Default account for temporary access</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with the built-in Administrator account for improved security?

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

    Delegation of control in OUs allows administrators to assign specific tasks to users with lesser security privileges.

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

    What is the primary use of a global group in Active Directory?

    <p>To group users from the same domain with similar access needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A universal group can only contain users from a single domain.

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

    What is the purpose of user templates in Active Directory?

    <p>To create user accounts with similar attributes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A ____ group is used primarily to assign permissions to domain resources.

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

    Match the following Active Directory concepts with their primary functions:

    <p>Domain Local Group = Assign permissions to resources within the domain Global Group = Group users with similar access needs from the same domain Universal Group = Contain users from any domain within the forest User Template = Create multiple user accounts with standardized attributes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the purpose of a smart card in Active Directory?

    <p>For interactive logon as an additional security layer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The General tab in Active Directory contains security settings for user accounts.

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

    What happens to a computer account in Active Directory if it becomes unsynchronized with the domain controller?

    <p>It may need to be reset</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of container objects in Active Directory?

    <p>They organize and manage users and resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Leaf objects can contain other objects in Active Directory.

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

    What is the default status of the Guest account in Active Directory?

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

    A distribution group in Active Directory is mainly used for ______ communication.

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

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

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

    Match the following concepts in Active Directory with their descriptions:

    <p>Organizational Units (OUs) = Create hierarchical structures for resource access Distributed group = Used for email communication Security groups = Manage network resource access Leaf objects = Represent resources without containing other objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Permission inheritance in OUs determines how permissions applied to child objects are inherited by parent objects.

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

    What should administrators do with the built-in Administrator account for security?

    <p>Rename it and give it a strong password.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What represents administrative, security, and policy boundaries within a network in Active Directory?

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

    An Active Directory site is defined as a logical structure that organizes users and resources.

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

    Name one key benefit of using Active Directory for small businesses.

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

    A __________ is a container in Active Directory used to organize users and resources into logical administrative units.

    <p>Organizational Unit (OU)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following Active Directory components with their definitions:

    <p>Forest = A collection of one or more Active Directory trees Global Catalog = Facilitates domain and forest-wide searches Replication = Maintaining a consistent database across locations Schema classes = Define the types of objects that can be stored in Active Directory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a fully qualified domain name (FQDN) used for?

    <p>Representing a domain name in networking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Intrasite replication occurs between two or more Active Directory sites.

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

    What is the function of the Active Directory Recycle Bin?

    <p>To restore deleted AD objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Active Directory

    • A Microsoft service providing centralized authentication and authorization for network resources.

    Network Directory Service

    • Stores information, retrieves and manages it.
    • Provides features of:
      • Hierarchical organization
      • Centralized database
      • Scalability

    Active Directory Structures

    • Two structures exist
      • Physical Structure: Sites and Servers
      • Logical Structure: OUs, Domains, Trees, and Forests

    OUs, Domains, Trees, and Forests

    • OU
      • A container for users and resources
      • Represents a logical administrative unit.
    • Domain
      • Administrative, security, and policy boundaries within a network.
    • Forest
      • A collection of trees
      • Provides a common environment
    • Site
      • A physically located place
      • Domain controllers communicate and replicate information regularly

    Active Directory Functions

    • Global Catalog server
      • Facilitates domain and forest-wide searches.
      • Enables logon across domains.
    • Replication
      • Maintains a database consistency across locations.
      • Intrasite: Within the same site
      • Intersite: Between two or more sites

    Active Directory Installation

    • FQDN
      • Fully Qualified Domain Name.
      • Includes all parts of the name (example: computerscience.example.com)
      • Used during the installation of a new forest

    Active Directory Schema

    • Active Directory Schema Classes
      • Define the types of objects stored in Active Directory

    Active Directory Management

    • Active Directory Recycle Bin
      • Allows the restoration of deleted Active Directory objects.

    Active Directory Objects

    • Container Objects:
      • Organize users and resources
      • Act as administrative and security boundaries
    • Leaf Objects:
      • Represent resources
      • Examples include users accounts and printers

    Active Directory Deployment

    • Function level:
      • Determines the level of functionality supported by a forest.
      • Defined during the deployment of a new forest

    Active Directory Authentication

    • Centralized services
      • Verify identity and assign permissions to users.

    Organizational Units (OUs)

    • Create hierarchical structures based on an organization's chart.
    • Used for resource access.

    OUs - Delegation of Control

    • Administrators delegate tasks to users.
    • Users need lesser security privileges.

    OUs - Permission Inheritance

    • Permission inheritance:
      • Determines how permissions are inherited from a parent object to child objects

    Active Directory Accounts

    • User Account:
      • Two primary functions exist
        • Authentication
        • Stores detailed information about the user

    Active Directory Users

    • Domain User Accounts:
      • Created in Active Directory
      • Allow users to access resources within the domain

    Common User Accounts

    • Guest Account:
      • Disabled by default
    • Administrator Account:
      • Renamed and given a strong password.

    Distribution Groups

    • For communication
    • Used for email communication (primarily within Microsoft Exchange)

    Security Groups

    • Manage network resource access
    • Assign user rights

    Group Scopes

    • Determine the extent of a group's access and application within a domain or forest

    Windows Server 2012 Group Scope Options

    • Domain Local
      • Assigning permissions to domain resources.
    • Global
      • Grouping users from the same domain with similar access needs.
    • Universal
      • Contains users from any domain within the forest.

    Local Groups

    • Created in the local SAM database of a member server or standalone computer

    Active Directory Accounts - Computer accounts

    • Might need to be reset if an account gets unsynchronized with the domain controller.
    • Automatically disabled when a computer leaves a domain

    Active Directory Accounts - User Templates

    • Create user accounts with similar attributes, such as group memberships.

    Active Directory Accounts - User Account Tabs

    • General Tab
      • Descriptive information about a user account.
    • Account Tab
      • Logon name, logon hours, account options, and more.

    Active Directory - Contacts

    • Usually integrated into Microsoft Exchange's address book

    Active Directory - Smart Cards

    • For interactive logon
    • Provide an additional layer of security

    Active Directory Automation

    • Streamlines repetitive tasks
    • Uses scripts and PowerShell cmdlets

    Active Directory Tasks - Disabling Accounts

    • Use the Disable-ADAccount command

    Active Directory

    • Purpose: Centralized authentication and authorization for network resources.
    • Primary Role of Network Directory Service: Stores and manages network information.
    • Features:
      • Hierarchical organization
      • Centralized database
      • Scalability
    • Structures:
      • Physical: Sites and Servers
      • Logical: OUs, Domains, Trees, Forests
    • Site: A physical location where domain controllers communicate and replicate information.
    • Organizational Unit (OU): Logical grouping of users and resources for administrative purposes.
    • Domain: Administrative, security, and policy boundaries within a network.
    • Forest: A collection of one or more Active Directory trees providing a common environment.
    • Single-Domain Structure Benefit: Simplicity and lower costs for small businesses.
    • Global Catalog server: Enables domain and forest-wide searches and logons across domains.
    • Replication: Process of maintaining consistent databases across different locations.
      • Intrasite replication: Within the same site.
      • Intersite replication: Between two or more sites.
    • Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN): Domain name including all parts, required during forest installation.
    • Active Directory schema classes: Define types of objects stored in Active Directory.
    • Active Directory Recycle Bin: Restores deleted AD objects.
    • Object Types:
      • Container Object: Organizes and manages users and resources, acting as administrative and security boundaries.
      • Leaf Object: Represents resources like user accounts and printers.
    • Default Function Level: Chosen during setup when promoting a server to a domain controller.
    • User Authentication: Centralized services verify identity and grant permissions.

    Managing OUs and Active Directory Accounts

    • OU Purpose: Creates hierarchical structures based on organizational charts for resource access.
    • Delegation of Control in OUs: Assigns tasks to users with limited privileges.
    • Permission Inheritance in OUs: Determines how permissions applied to a parent object are inherited by child objects.
    • User Account Functions:
      • Authentication
      • User information storage
    • Domain User Account: Access to resources within the domain.
    • Guest Account Status: Disabled by default.
    • Built-in Administrator Account: Rename and set a strong password for security.
    • Distribution Group: Groups users for email communication in Microsoft Exchange.
    • Security Groups: Used to manage network resource access and assign user rights.
    • Group Scopes: Determine the extent of a group's access and application.
      • Domain Local: Assign permissions to domain resources.
      • Global: Group users from the same domain with similar access needs.
      • Universal: Contain users from any domain within the forest.
    • Local Group: Created in the local SAM database on a member server or stand-alone computer.
    • Computer Account Reset: If the account becomes unsynchronized with the domain controller.
    • Computer Account Leaving a Domain: Account is disabled automatically.
    • User Templates: Create user accounts with similar attributes, like group memberships.
    • User Account Information:
      • General Tab: Descriptive information.
      • Account Tab: Logon name, logon hours, account options.
    • Contact Object: Integration into Microsoft Exchange's address book.
    • Smart Card: Interactive logon for added security.
    • Automating Account Management: Streamline repetitive tasks using scripts and PowerShell cmdlets.
    • Disable User Account Command: Disable-ADAccount.

    Active Directory (AD)

    • Centralized authentication and authorization to network resources.

    Network Directory Service

    • Stores information about a network and provides features for retrieving and managing that information.

    Active Directory Features

    • Hierarchical organization
    • Centralized database
    • Scalability

    Active Directory Structures

    • Physical: Sites and servers
    • Logical: OUs, domains, trees, and forests

    Active Directory Site

    • Physical location where domain controllers communicate and replicate information regularly.

    Organizational Unit (OU)

    • Active Directory container for organizing users and resources into logical administrative units.

    Active Directory Domain

    • Represents administrative, security, and policy boundaries within a network.

    Active Directory Forest

    • Collection of one or more Active Directory trees that provide a common environment.

    Single-Domain Structure Advantages for Small Businesses

    • Simplicity and lower costs.

    Global Catalog Server

    • Facilitates domain and forest-wide searches and logon across domains.

    Active Directory Replication

    • Process of maintaining a consistent database across different locations.

    Intrasite vs. Intersite Replication

    • Intrasite: Within the same site
    • Intersite: Between two or more sites

    Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN)

    • Domain name that includes all parts of the name, required during the installation of a new forest.

    Active Directory Schema Classes

    • Define the types of objects that can be stored in Active Directory.

    Active Directory Recycle Bin

    • Allows administrators to restore deleted AD objects.

    Active Directory Object Types

    • Container objects: Organize and manage users and resources, act as administrative and security boundaries.
    • Leaf objects: Do not contain other objects, represent resources like user accounts and printers.

    Default Function Level for a New Forest

    • Chosen during the setup process when promoting a server to a domain controller.

    Active Directory User Authentication

    • Centralized services verify user identity and assign permissions.

    Organizational Unit (OU) Purpose

    • Create hierarchical structures based on an organization's chart for resource access.

    Delegation of Control in OUs

    • Allows administrators to assign specific tasks to users with lesser security privileges.

    Permission Inheritance in OUs

    • Determines how permissions applied to a parent object are inherited by child objects.

    Active Directory User Account Functions

    • Method for authentication
    • Detailed information about the user

    Domain User Accounts

    • Created in Active Directory, allow access to resources within the domain.

    Default Status of Guest Account in Active Directory

    • Disabled

    Built-in Administrator Account Security Best Practice

    • Rename and give a strong password.

    Distribution Groups in Active Directory

    • Group users together mainly for email communication in Microsoft Exchange.

    Security Groups

    • Manage network resource access and assign user rights.

    Group Scopes

    • Determine the extent of a group's access and application in a domain or forest.

    Group Scope Options in Windows Server 2012

    • Domain local
    • Global
    • Universal

    Domain Local Groups

    • Used for assigning permissions to domain resources.

    Global Groups

    • Used for grouping users from the same domain with similar access needs.

    Universal Groups

    • Can contain users from any domain within the forest.

    Local Groups

    • Created in the local SAM database on a member server or stand-alone computer.

    When to Reset a Computer Account in Active Directory

    • If the account becomes unsynchronized with the domain controller.

    Computer Account Behavior When Leaving a Domain

    • Disabled automatically.

    User Templates in Active Directory

    • Create user accounts with similar attributes, like group memberships.

    User Account General Tab

    • Contains descriptive information about a user account.

    User Account Account Tab

    • User logon name, logon hours, account options, and more.

    Contact Object in Active Directory

    • Integrated into Microsoft Exchange's address book.

    Smart Card Use in Active Directory

    • For interactive logon as an additional layer of security.

    Automating Account Management in Active Directory

    • To streamline repetitive tasks using scripts and PowerShell cmdlets.

    Command to Disable a User Account

    • Disable-ADAccount.

    Active Directory: Centralized Authentication

    • Active Directory (AD) acts as a hub for controlling access to network resources, essentially serving as a directory service and providing authentication and authorization.
    • Key features of AD include hierarchical organization, a centralized database, and scalability, enabling organizations to manage network resources effectively.

    Active Directory: Structure and Components

    • Two main structures define AD:
      • Physical structure: Encompasses sites and servers, representing the physical layout of domain controllers and their communication patterns.
      • Logical structure: Includes OUs, domains, trees, and forests, defining the logical organization and administrative boundaries within the network.
    • An Active Directory site corresponds to a physical location where domain controllers communicate and replicate data with each other.
    • An Organizational Unit (OU) is a container within AD, used to organize users and resources into logical units, allowing for centralized administration and management.
    • A domain in AD serves as a single administrative unit, encompassing a set of resources and users with specific permissions.
    • A forest within AD represents a collection of one or more trees, enabling a common environment where different domains can interact securely.

    Active Directory: Implementation

    • Small businesses find value in employing a single-domain structure, due to its inherent simplicity and lower overall cost.
    • Larger organizations may utilize a multi-domain structure, allowing for more flexible permissions and improved security.
    • The Global Catalog server is a specialized server within AD, facilitating searches across domains and forests, enabling users to locate resources and authenticate easily.

    Active Directory: Synchronization and Data Management

    • Replication plays a crucial role in AD, ensuring consistent data across different domain controllers, with updates propagating automatically.
    • Intrasite replication occurs within a single site, while intersite replication occurs between different sites, ensuring data consistency throughout a geographically distributed environment.
    • Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) encompasses the complete domain name, required when setting up a new forest, for example, "example.com".
    • Active Directory Schema classes define the allowed object types, enabling organizations to store and manage diverse resources within the AD environment.
    • The Active Directory Recycle Bin allows for recovery of accidentally deleted objects within a 30-day timeframe, offering a safety net to prevent significant data loss.

    Active Directory: Object Types

    • Objects within AD can broadly be categorized into two types:
      • Container objects: Serve as organizational containers for other objects, such as "Users" and "Computers", and can enforce security and administrative boundaries.
      • Leaf objects: Represent specific resources, such as user accounts, printers, and devices, and often contain data like user information and access permissions.

    Active Directory: Setup and Function Level

    • During the initial setup of a forest, the function level is determined, affecting compatibility with various features and functionalities.
    • The specific function level should be selected based on the needs and compatibility requirements of the organization.

    Active Directory: Authentication and Authorization

    • AD streamlines the process of user authentication, validating user identities and granting permissions to access resources within the network.
    • This process involves verifying user credentials, such as usernames and passwords, and applying specified permissions to ensure security and access control.

    Managing OUs and Active Directory Accounts

    • Organizational Units (OUs) are an integral part of AD, providing a hierarchical structure based on organizational structures for efficient account management and delegation of access.
    • Delegation of control within OUs empowers administrators to allocate specific tasks to users with fewer security privileges, enhancing security and streamlining administration.
    • Permission inheritance allows permissions, set at the OU level, to be inherited by child objects, simplifying permission management and ensuring consistency.

    Active Directory: User Accounts

    • Domain user accounts enable users to access resources within the domain, and are created within AD for centralized user account management.
    • The Guest account is a built-in AD account, typically disabled by default for enhanced security.
    • The Administrator account is a powerful account, requiring strict security measures by renaming it and setting robust passwords.

    Active Directory: Groups

    • Distribution groups are used primarily for email communication within Microsoft Exchange.
    • Security groups are created for managing access to network resources and assigning user rights, including permissions related to specific files, folders, printers, and applications.

    Active Directory: Group Scopes

    • Group scopes determine the extent of a group's application and access:
      • Domain local groups: Designed for assigning permissions to domain resources, typically within the local domain.
      • Global groups: Target grouping users from the same domain with similar access needs, facilitating efficient permissions management.
      • Universal groups: Offer the broadest scope, encompassing users from various domains within a forest.

    Active Directory: Computer Accounts

    • Local groups are created on member servers for managing user access to resources at the computer level.
    • Computer Accounts represent workstations or servers within AD, sometimes requiring resets when they become unsynchronized with the domain controller.
    • Leaving a domain automatically disables the computer account, removing its access to domain resources until re-joined under a new domain.

    Active Directory: Account Management Tools

    • User templates streamline user account creation, offering pre-configured attributes, like group memberships, for efficiency.
    • The General tab in AD user account properties provides descriptive information about the user.
    • The Account tab in AD user account properties displays logon information, logon hours, and account options, such as password policies.

    Active Directory: Other Objects

    • Contact objects in AD are commonly used for integration with Microsoft Exchange's address book.
    • Smart cards can be deployed to provide an additional layer of security during interactive logon, increasing user authentication strength.

    Active Directory: Scripting and Automation

    • Automating account management in AD uses scripts and PowerShell cmdlets, streamlining repetitive tasks such as user creation, password reset, and account disabling.
    • The Disable-ADAccount command is used to disable user accounts within AD, impacting their access to network resources.

    Active Directory Overview

    • Purpose: Active Directory is a Microsoft service that centrally manages access to network resources and offers authentication and authorization.
    • Key Features: Active Directory provides a hierarchical organization, a centralized database, and is highly scalable.
    • Structures: Active Directory includes two main structures: physical (sites and servers) and logical (organizational units, domains, trees, and forests).
    • Sites: Physical locations where domain controllers communicate regularly, and replication occurs.
    • Organizational Units (OUs): Active Directory containers used to logically group users and resources based on administrative units.
    • Domains: Represent administrative, security, and policy boundaries within a network.
    • Forests: Collections of one or more Active Directory trees sharing a common environment.
    • Global Catalog Server: Facilitates searching and logging across domains and forests.
    • Replication: Ensures database consistency across different locations, including intrasite (within a site) and intersite replication (between two or more sites).
    • FQDN (Fully Qualified Domain Name): A complete domain name, required during the installation of a new forest.
    • Schema Classes: Define specific object types stored in Active Directory.
    • Active Directory Recycle Bin: Allows restoring deleted Active Directory objects.
    • Object Types:
      • Container Objects: Organize and manage users and resources, often acting as administrative and security boundaries.
      • Leaf Objects: Represent individual resources like user accounts and printers, without containing other objects.
    • Authentication: Active Directory handles user authentication by centrally verifying identities and assigning permissions.

    Active Directory Management

    • Organizational Units (OUs):
      • Purpose: Organize users and resources hierarchically.
      • Delegation: Allows administrators to assign specific tasks to users with limited privileges.
      • Permission Inheritance: Determines how permissions applied to a parent object affect child objects.

    Active Directory User Accounts

    • Domain User Accounts: Accounts created in Active Directory that allow access to resources within that domain.
    • Default Account Status:
      • Guest Account: Disabled by default.
      • Administrator Account: Should be renamed and protected with a strong password for security.
    • User Account Functions:
      • Authentication: Verifying user identity.
      • Information Storage: Storing detailed user information.

    Group Types:

    • Distribution Groups: Used for grouping users, primarily for email communication in Microsoft Exchange.
    • Security Groups: Manage network resource access and assign user rights.

    Group Scopes

    • Purpose: Determine the scope of a group’s access and application within a domain or forest.
    • Scope Types:
      • Domain local: Primarily for assigning permissions to domain resources.
      • Global: Grouping users from the same domain with similar access requirements.
      • Universal: Can contain users from multiple domains within the forest.

    Other Active Directory Features

    • Local Groups: Created in the local security accounts manager (SAM) database on specific servers or standalone computers.
    • Computer Accounts: Represent individual computers joined to the domain.
      • Resetting Accounts: Required if the account becomes desynchronized with the domain controller.
      • Leaving a Domain: Automatically disabled when a computer leaves a domain.
    • User Templates: Create user accounts with similar attributes, such as group memberships.
    • Account Management Tabs:
      • General Tab: Contains descriptive user account information.
      • Account Tab: Includes user logon name, logon hours, account options, and other settings.
    • Contact Objects: Often integrate with Microsoft Exchange's address book.
    • Smart Cards: Used for interactive logon, enhancing security.
    • Account Management Automation: Streamlines repetitive tasks using scripts and PowerShell cmdlets for efficiency.
    • Disabling Accounts: Use the Disable-ADAccount command.

    Active Directory Overview

    • Active Directory is a Microsoft service providing centralized authentication and authorization for network resources.
    • Active Directory acts as a directory service, storing information about a network and allowing for retrieval and management of this information.
    • Active Directory is designed with features including hierarchical organization, centralized database, and scalability.
    • Active Directory's structure consists of both the physical structure (sites and servers) and the logical structure (organizational units, domains, trees, and forests).
    • A site physically refers to a location where domain controllers communicate and replicate information regularly.
    • An organizational unit (OU) is an Active Directory container, enabling the logical grouping of users and resources for administrative purposes.
    • A domain represents a network's administrative, security, and policy boundaries.
    • A forest encompasses a collection of one or more Active Directory trees, providing a unified environment.
    • For small businesses, a single-domain structure keeps it simple with lower cost.
    • The Global Catalog server supports domain and forest-wide searches and logon across various domains.
    • Replication ensures consistent data across Active Directory, occurring both within the same site (intrasite) and between different sites (intersite).
    • A fully qualified domain name (FQDN) includes all parts of the domain name for a forest setup.
    • Active Directory schema classes define the types of objects that can be stored in Active Directory.
    • The Active Directory Recycle Bin allows administrators to recover deleted Active Directory objects.

    Active Directory Objects

    • Active Directory objects are categorized as container objects and leaf objects.
    • Container objects organize and manage users and resources while acting as administrative and security boundaries.
    • Leaf objects represent individual resources such as user accounts and printers.

    Active Directory Functionality

    • Active Directory's default function level is determined during its setup, when a server becomes a domain controller.
    • Active Directory handles user authentication through centralized services, verifying identities and assigning permissions to users.

    Organizational Units (OUs)

    • OUs facilitate the creation of hierarchical structures mirroring an organization's organizational chart for controlling resource access.
    • Delegating control within OUs allows administrators to assign specific tasks to users with reduced security privileges.
    • Permission inheritance dictates how permissions applied to a parent object are passed down to its child objects.

    User Accounts

    • User accounts in Active Directory serve two primary purposes: authentication and user information storage.
    • Domain user accounts are accounts created within Active Directory, granting access to resources within the domain.
    • The Guest account in Active Directory is disabled by default.
    • For security, the built-in Administrator account should be renamed and given a strong password.

    Groups

    • Distribution groups are mainly used for email communication within Microsoft Exchange, combining users for this purpose.
    • Security groups manage network resource access and assign user rights.

    Group Scopes

    • Group scopes determine the extent to which a group's access and applications apply within a domain or forest.
    • In Windows Server 2012, the group scope options include:
      • Domain local: Used to assign permissions to domain resources.
      • Global: Typically used to group users from the same domain with similar access needs.
      • Universal: Extends global group functionality by enabling inclusion of users from any domain within the forest.

    Computer and User Accounts

    • A local group is created within the local SAM database on a member server or standalone computer.
    • It becomes necessary to reset a computer account when it becomes unsynchronized with the domain controller.
    • Leaving a domain automatically disables the associated computer account.
    • User templates streamline user account creation by predefining attributes like group memberships.
    • The General tab contains descriptive information about a user account.
    • The Account tab holds details like user logon name, logon hours, account options, and more.

    Additional Information

    • Contact objects in Active Directory often facilitate integration with Microsoft Exchange's address book.
    • Smart cards enhance security by providing an additional layer of authentication for interactive logon.
    • Automating account management with scripts and PowerShell cmdlets simplifies repetitive tasks.
    • The Disable-ADAccount command can be used to disable a user account.

    Active Directory

    • A Microsoft service that provides centralized authentication and authorization to network resources.

    Network directory service

    • It stores information about a network and provides features for retrieving and managing that information.

    Active Directory Components

    • Features: hierarchical organization, centralized database, and scalability.
    • Structure: physical and logical
      • Physical Structure: sites and servers
      • Logical structure: OUs, domains, trees, and forests.
      • OU: A container used to organize users and resources into logical administrative units.
      • Domain: Represents administrative, security, and policy boundaries within a network.
      • Forest: A collection of one or more Active Directory trees that provide a common environment.

    Single Domain Structure

    • Recommended for small businesses
    • Benefits: Simplicity and lower costs

    Key Components

    • Global Catalog Server: Facilitates domain and forest-wide searches and logon across domains.
    • Replication: The process of maintaining a consistent database across different locations
      • Intrasite: replication within the same site
      • Intersite: replication between two or more sites.

    Active Directory Setup

    • Fully qualified domain name (FQDN): required during installation
    • Schema Classes: define the types of objects that can be stored.

    Active Directory Administration

    • Recycle Bin: allows administrators to restore deleted AD objects.
    • Objects:
      • Container objects: Organize and manage users and resources.
      • Leaf objects: Represent resources like user accounts and printers.
    • Default function level: Chosen during setup of a new forest.

    User Authentication

    • Active Directory uses centralized services to verify identity and assign permissions to users.

    Organizational Units (OUs)

    • Used to create hierarchical structures based on organization charts
    • It allows for simpler administration
    • Delegation of control allows assigning specific tasks to users with lesser security privileges.
    • Permission inheritance determines how permissions applied to a parent object are inherited by child objects.

    User Accounts

    • Two primary functions: Authentication and detailed information about the user.
    • Domain user accounts: Created in Active Directory; allow access to resources within the domain.
    • Guest account: Disabled by default.
    • Built-in Administrator account: Should be renamed and given a strong password.

    Group Types

    • Distribution group: Used mainly for email communication in Microsoft Exchange.
    • Security groups: Manage network resource access and assigning user rights.

    Group Scopes

    • Purpose: Determine the extent of a group's access and application in a domain or forest.
    • Types:
      • Domain local group: Assign permissions to domain resources.
      • Global group: Group users from the same domain with similar access needs.
      • Universal group: Can contain users from any domain within the forest.

    Other Important Groups

    • Local Group: Created in the local SAM database on a member server or standalone computer.

    Computer Accounts

    • Reset: When an account becomes unsynchronized with the domain controller.
    • Removing from a domain: The account is disabled automatically.

    User Templates

    • Used to create user accounts with similar attributes, like group memberships.

    User Account Information

    • General Tab: Contains descriptive information about a user account.
    • Account Tab: Contains information like logon name, logon hours, and account options.

    Additional Resources

    • Contact object: Integrated into Microsoft Exchange's address book.
    • Smart card: An additional layer of security for interactive logon.

    Automating Account Management

    • Helps streamline repetitive tasks using scripts and PowerShell cmdlets.
    • Disable-ADAccount command: Used to disable a user account.

    Active Directory: Centralized Authentication and Authorization

    • Active Directory (AD) is a Microsoft service for network resource authentication and authorization.
    • Network directory services store and manage network information.
    • Key features of Active Directory include a hierarchical organization, a centralized database, and scalability.
    • Active Directory has physical and logical structures. The physical structure includes sites and servers, while the logical structure includes OUs, domains, trees, and forests.
    • An Active Directory site is a location where domain controllers communicate and replicate information.
    • An Organizational Unit (OU) is a container in Active Directory used to organize users and resources into logical administrative units.
    • A domain in Active Directory represents administrative, security, and policy boundaries within a network.
    • A forest in Active Directory is a collection of one or more Active Directory trees that share a common environment.
    • Single-domain structures are simple and cost-effective for smaller businesses.
    • The Global Catalog server facilitates domain and forest-wide searches and logons across domains.
    • Replication in Active Directory maintains a consistent database across different locations.
    • Intrasite replication occurs within the same site, while intersite replication happens between two or more sites.
    • A Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) includes all parts of the domain name, required during new forest installation.
    • Active Directory Schema classes define the types of objects that can be stored within Active Directory.
    • The Active Directory Recycle Bin allows administrators to restore deleted objects.
    • Active Directory objects can either be container objects or leaf objects.
    • Container objects organize and manage users and resources, defining administrative and security boundaries.
    • Leaf objects are resources like user accounts and printers.
    • The default function level of a new forest is determined during setup.
    • Active Directory handles user authentication through centralized services, verifying their identity and assigning permissions.

    Managing OUs and Active Directory Accounts

    • OUs create hierarchical structures based on an organization's chart for resource access.
    • Delegation of control in OUs allows administrators to assign specific tasks to less privileged users.
    • Permission inheritance in OUs determines how permissions applied to a parent object are inherited by its children.
    • A user account in Active Directory provides authentication and detailed information about the user.
    • Domain user accounts are created in Active Directory and allow access to resources within the domain.
    • The Guest account in Active Directory is disabled by default.
    • It is important to rename and secure the built-in Administrator account.
    • Distribution groups are used primarily for email communication in Microsoft Exchange.
    • Security groups manage network resource access and assign user rights.

    Group Scopes and User Account Management

    • Group scopes determine a group's access and application within a domain or forest.
    • The three group scope options in Windows Server 2012 are domain local, global, and universal.
    • Domain local groups primarily assign permissions to domain resources.
    • Global groups are used to group users from the same domain with similar access needs.
    • Universal groups differ from global groups as they can include users from across the entire forest.
    • A local group is created in the local SAM database on a member server or standalone computer.
    • Resetting a computer account in Active Directory may be needed if the account becomes unsynchronized with the domain controller.
    • When a computer leaves a domain, its account is disabled automatically.
    • User templates create user accounts with similar attributes, such as group memberships.
    • The General tab in a user account contains descriptive information.
    • The Account tab provides information about user logon names, logon hours, account options, and more.
    • A contact object in Active Directory is often used for integration with Microsoft Exchange's address book.
    • Smart cards provide an additional layer of security for interactive logon.
    • Automating account management with scripts and PowerShell cmdlets streamlines repetitive tasks.
    • The Disable-ADAccount command disables a user account.

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