{"product_id":"active-directory-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Active Directory for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSteve Clines\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMarcia Loughry\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour guide to learning Active Directory the quick and easy way\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you're new to Active Directory (AD) or a savvy system administrator looking to brush up on your skills, Active Directory for Dummies will steer you in the right direction. Since its original release, Microsoft's implementation of the lightweight directory access protocol (LDAP) for the Windows Server line of networking software has become one of the most popular directory service products in the world. If you're involved with the design and support of Microsoft directory services and\/or solutions, you're in the right place.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive guide starts by showing you the basics of AD, so you can utilize its structures to simplify your life and secure your digital environment. From there, you'll discover how to exert fine-grained control over groups, assets, security, permissions, and policies on a Windows network and efficiently configure, manage, and update the network. With coverage of security improvements, significant user interface changes, and updates to the AD scripting engine, password policies, accidental object deletion protection, and more, this plain-English book has everything you need to know. You'll learn how to: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eNavigate the functions and structures of AD\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand business and technical requirements to determine goals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBecome familiar with physical components like site links, network services, and site topology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage and monitor new features, AD replication, and schema management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaintain AD databases\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAvoid common AD mistakes that can undermine network security\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith chapters on the ten most important points about AD design, ten online resources, and ten troubleshooting tips, this user-friendly book really is your one-stop guide to setting up, working with, and making the most of Active Directory. Get your copy of Active Directory For Dummies and get to work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFully updated with all the exciting AD enhancements!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesign and deploy Active Directory to simplify policy and security management\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is not your dad's AD! Whether you just need to upgrade your knowledge from previous versions or you're starting fresh with Active Directory, this guide will get you rolling. Grow your AD capabilities with Domain Services, Lightweight Directory Services, Federation Services, Certificate Services, Rights Management Services, and more!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover how to: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlan the DNS namespace\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse trees and forests\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMap the network infrastructure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate and enforce network policies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage replication traffic\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEdit user objects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteve Clines, \u003c\/b\u003e MCSE, MCT, has worked as an IT architect and engineer at EDS for over 18 years. He has worked on deployments of more than 100,000 seats for both Active Directory and Microsoft Exchange Server. Steve is the author of \u003ci\u003eMCSE Designing a Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure For Dummies, \u003c\/i\u003e which is a study guide for the 70-219 MCP exam. He also maintains the Confessions of an IT Geek blog at http: \/\/itgeek.steveco.net. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarcia Loughry, \u003c\/b\u003e MCSE and MCP+I, is a Senior Infrastructure Specialist with a large IT firm in Dallas, Texas. She is president of the Plano, Texas BackOffice User Group (PBUG) and a member of Women in Technology International. Marcia received her MCSE in NT 3.51 in 1997 and completed requirements for the NT 4.0 track in 1998.\u003cbr\u003e Marcia has extensive experience working with Windows NT 3.51 and 4.0 in enterprises of all sizes. She is assigned to some of her firm's largest customers in designing NT solutions and integrating UNIX and NetWare environments with NT.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 360\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.78 x 9.2 x 7.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 01, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42133703655559,"sku":"9780470287200","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/9160408ee38395ee5236552556169624.webp?v=1732636040","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/active-directory-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}