Kevin Wolford - Mr. Wolford started his computer career in 1983. He has been a technical writer, network administrator, and trainer. Kevin spent many years with Novell and is a CNI and Master CNE. In 1998 Kevin founded Tech Training, giving him a chance to test his training ideas. He is also an MCSE, Microsoft Certified Trainer MCT, and is certified in SMS, SQL Server, TCP/IP, NT Workstation, NT Server, Exchange Server, Windows 9x and 2000. Kevin has authored Microsoft certification books for New Riders and Sybex. He owns a consulting company dedicated to teaching complex technical topics in a simple way. He was involved in the early stages of Windows.NET Server's development and beta testing.
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Train around the clock, around the world. Our certified online instructors are located at global support centers in the U.S., U.K., Australia, and Singapore to provide real-time answers to technology- and soft-skill-related questions 24x7. This means access to a live subject matter expert no matter where you are - day or night. This level of student/instructor interaction provides real-time training specific support and extends training beyond content and instructor-led solutions by providing flexibility to accommodate individual needs and schedules.
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All courses feature full-motion videos of instructors teaching the information as if they are speaking directly to you. Our unique delivery simulates a one-on-one classroom environment creating a more personal lesson and learning experience.
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Each section has a review quiz to aid in the learning process by validating the comprehension of the material covered before moving on to a new section.
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Module 1
Introduction to Designing an Active Directory
1.1 Design Principals
1.2 Active Directory
1.3 Designing Active Directory
1.4 Network Infrastructure
1.5 Designing Network Infrastructure
Module 2
Designing a Forest Domain Infrastructure
1.1 Gathering Data
1.1 Conceptual Forest Design
1.3 Conceptual Domain Design
1.4 Designing DNS
1.5 Trusts
1.6 Migrating
1.7 Schema Management
Module 3
Designing a Site Infrastructure
1.1 Gathering Site Data
1.2 Gathering the Site Design
1.1 Site Design and Replication
1.4 Placing Domain Controllers
1.5 Global Catalog Placement
1.6 Operations Master
Module 4
Designing an Administrative Structure
1.1 Gathering Information
1.2 Administrative Model
1.3 Organizational Unit Structure
1.4 Account Strategies
Module 5
Designing for Group Policy
1.1 Gathering Information
1.2 Designing a Group Policy Structure
1.3 OU’s and Group Policy
1.4 Managing Group Policy
Module 6
Designing the Physical Network
1.1 Gathering Information
1.2 Connection Types
1.1 Connectivity Infrastructure
1.4 Change Management
Module 7
Designing for Network Connectivity
1.1 Gathering Information
1.2 IP Addressing Design
1.3 Intranet Design
1.4 Extranet Design
1.5 DHCP Infrastructure
Module 8
Designing a Name Resolution Strategy
1.1 Gathering Information
1.1 DNS Strategy
1.3 Wins Replication
1.4 Name Resolution for Clients
Module 9
Designing the Network Access Infrastructure
1.1 Gathering Information
1.2 Network Access Security
1.1 Remote Access Methods
1.4 Remote Access Infrastructure
1.5 Wireless Access Infrastructure
