Active Directory Domain Services 2008 How-To



Real Solutions for Active Directory 2008 Administrators



John Policelli



Need fast, reliable, easy-to-implement solutions for Microsoft Active Directory 2008? This book delivers exactly what you're looking for. You'll find nearly 250 tested, step-by-step procedures for planning, installing, customizing, and managing Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in any production environment. Completely up-to-date, it fully reflects the brand new version of Active Directory introduced in Windows Server 2008, which contains the most significant changes since AD was first introduced. When time is of the essence, turn here first: get answers you can trust-and use-right now!



Fast, Accurate, and Easy-to-Use!



Prepare for Active Directory Domain Services installation
Install and uninstall Active Directory Domain Services
Manage trust relationships and functional levels
Manage Operations Master Roles and Global Catalog Servers
Efficiently administer sites and replication
Manage the Active Domain Services schema
Administer Active Directory DS data
Make the most of Active Directory Group Policies
Manage password replication policies
Implement fine-grained password and account lockout policies
Safely back up and recover Active Directory DS
Use Active Directory's improved auditing capabilities to track changes more effectively



John Policelli has been honored by Microsoft as a Microsoft MVP for Directory Services. A solutions-focused IT consultant with over a decade of success in architecture, security, IT strategy, and disaster recovery, John has designed and implemented dozens of complex directory service, e-Messaging, web, networking, and security enterprise solutions. He has provided thought leadership for some of Canada's largest Active Directory installations. He has also served as an author, technical reviewer, and subject matter expert for more than 50 training, exam writing, press, and whitepaper projects related to Windows Server 2008 Identity and Access Management, networking, and collaboration. His technology certifications include MCTS, MCSA, ITSM, iNet+, Network+, and A+.



Category: Microsoft / Windows Server