In the previous chapter, we learned how to install Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), how to promote the server to the domain controller, how to install additional domain controllers or create new domains in the same forest, and how to create and manage AD DS objects, such as users, groups, and computers. Creating an Active Directory and objects, however, is just the beginning of the AD journey. Created objects must be maintained, especially in more complex environments.
In this chapter, we will cover advanced management tasks in AD DS, such as managing managed service accounts and AD DS in complex environments. We will also look into AD DS forests, AD DS security, and backing up and restoring AD DS. Each section in this chapter will give you a deep understanding of these functionalities.
In this chapter, we will cover the following...
