Microsoft Windows Server 2012 – Administering: RODC and Password Policies


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Overview/Description
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 builds upon features found in previous versions of Windows Server, as well as providing several new features. This course examines Read-Only Domain Controllers (RODC) and looks at RODC role separation, RODC installation and RODC cached credentials. This course also examines password replication polices, prepopulating account password, configuring password policies, local group policies on Windows 8, and local Group Policy precedence. Finally, this course examines minimum password age settings, automatic and manual password permission configurations, account lockout policies, password settings objects, and creating, editing, and deploying a PSO. Anyone preparing for the 70-411: Administering Windows Server 2012 exam would benefit from taking this course. Please note this course is based on the original Windows Server 2012 release. Skillsoft recommends visiting the vendor website to confirm exam requirements.

Target Audience
This curriculum targets IT professionals who install, configure, maintain and support Microsoft Windows Server 2012 networks of small to enterprise class. It is also designed for individuals who seek professional distinction through the 70-411 – Administering Windows Server 2012 exam.

Expected Duration (hours)
2.0

Lesson Objectives

Microsoft Windows Server 2012 – Administering: RODC and Password Policies

  • differentiate between RODC and WDC
  • distinguish between RODC installation methods
  • describe the characteristics of RODC passwords and cached credentials
  • determine if a password meets complexity requirements
  • recognize how Group Policy is applied
  • describe the considerations involved in working with PSOs
  • recognize where specific password settings can be set
  • create a new password policy in a given scenario
  • Course Number:
    ws_admn_a09_it_enus