Group Policy has two main configurations. One is targeted computer settings, and the other is targeted user configuration settings. When we apply user configuration to a user located in OU, it doesn't matter which computer they log in to—their policy settings will follow them. As an example, let's assume user Liam is located under the Sales OU. The computer he usually logs in to is also located under the same OU. But he occasionally logs in to the meeting room laptop that is located under the IT operations OU. The IT operations OU has its own Computer Configuration and User Configuration policies assigned. But when Liam logs in to it, he still has the same settings he had in the Sales OU PC. This is the normal behavior of group policies. However, there are situations where it needs to apply user policy settings based on the computer the user...
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Mastering Active Directory - Second Edition
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Mastering Active Directory
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Overview of this book
Active Directory (AD) is a centralized and standardized system that automates networked management of user data, security, and distributed resources and enables inter-operation with other directories.
This book will first help you brush up on the AD architecture and fundamentals, before guiding you through core components, such as sites, trust relationships, objects, and attributes. You will then explore AD schemas, LDAP, RMS, and security best practices to understand objects and components and how they can be used effectively. Next, the book will provide extensive coverage of AD Domain Services and Federation Services for Windows Server 2016, and help you explore their new features. Furthermore, you will learn to manage your identity infrastructure for a hybrid cloud setup. All this will help you design, plan, deploy, manage operations, and troubleshoot your enterprise identity infrastructure in a secure and effective manner. You’ll later discover Azure AD Module, and learn to automate administrative tasks using PowerShell cmdlets. All along, this updated second edition will cover content based on the latest version of Active Directory, PowerShell 5.1 and LDAP.
By the end of this book, you’ll be well versed with best practices and troubleshooting techniques for improving security and performance in identity infrastructures.
Table of Contents (25 chapters)
Preface
Free Chapter
Section 1: Active Directory Planning, Design, and Installation
Active Directory Fundamentals
Active Directory Domain Services 2016
Designing an Active Directory Infrastructure
Active Directory Domain Name System
Placing Operations Master Roles
Migrating to Active Directory 2016
Section 2: Active Directory Administration
Managing Active Directory Objects
Managing Users, Groups, and Devices
Designing the OU Structure
Managing Group Policies
Section 3: Active Directory Service Management
Active Directory Services
Active Directory Certificate Services
Active Directory Federation Services
Active Directory Rights Management Services
Section 4: Best Practices and Troubleshooting
Active Directory Security Best Practices
Advanced AD Management with PowerShell
Azure Active Directory Hybrid Setup
Active Directory Audit and Monitoring
Active Directory Troubleshooting
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