COMP07133 2018 Directory Service Maintenance and Troubleshooting
This module provides the student with the ability to maintain, secure and troubleshoot a Directory Service infrastructure, including security planning, group policy and backing up Active Directory both onsite and using the Cloud.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
Configure the user and computer environment using group policy
Manage Enterprise Security and Configuration with Group Policy Settings
Maintain the Active Directory Environment
Configure Active Directory Certificate Services
Teaching and Learning Strategies
This module will be delivered using the flipped classroom where students will be provided with the lectures and labs on video through moodle and the class time will be used to master compentency in this practical area
Module Assessment Strategies
Assessment will be done by practical exams on virtual machines to test the students ability to manage and maintain an Active Directory Infrastructure
Repeat Assessments
Students presenting with a genuine case will be permitted to repeat the practical assessment.
Indicative Syllabus
Configure user and computer environment using Group Policy
- Understand Group Policy
- Implement a Group Policy
- Explore Group Policy Settings and Features
- Manage Group Policy Scope
- Group Policy Processing
Manage Enterprise Security and Configuration with Group Policy settings
- Deploy and manage software by using GPOs.
- Configure account policies.
- Configure audit policy by using GPOs.
Maintaining the Active Directory environment
- Configure backup and recovery.
- Perform offline maintenance.
- Monitor Active Directory.
Configure Active Directory Certificate Services
- Install Active Directory Certificate Services
- Configure CA Server settings
- Manage Certificate templates
- Manage enrolments
- Manage Certificate revocations
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Project Practical Evaluation on configuring and controlling group policy and managing security with group policy, issuing certificates, backing up and restoring active directory | Coursework Assessment | Practical Evaluation | 50 % | Week 4 | 1,2,3,4 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Final Exam written 2 hour examination to assess the student on all the learning outcomes from a thereotical perspective | Final Exam | Closed Book Exam | 50 % | End of Semester | 1,2,3,4 |
Full Time Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Practical / Laboratory | Computer Laboratory | Maintaining, securing and troubleshooting an Active Directory Infrastructure | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
Lecture | Lecture Theatre | Theory of Server Management | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
Independent Learning | Offsite Facility | Laboratory Practice | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
Required & Recommended Book List

2014-02-15 Exam Ref 70-410 Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 R2 (MCSA): Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 R2 Microsoft Press
Fully updated for Windows Server 2012 R2! Prepare for Microsoft Exam 70-410 - and help demonstrate your real-world mastery of implementing and configuring core services in Windows Server 2012 R2. Designed for experienced IT professionals ready to advance their status, Exam Ref focuses on the critical thinking and decision making acumen needed for success at the MCSA level.
Focus on the expertise measured by these objectives:
- Install and configure servers
- Configure server roles and features
- Configure Hyper-V
- Deploy and configure core network services
- Install and administer Active Directory
- Create and manage Group Policy
This Microsoft Exam Ref:
- Organizes its coverage by exam objectives.
- Features strategic, what-if scenarios to challenge you.

2014-01-17 Mastering Windows Server 2012 R2 Sybex
ISBN 1118289420 ISBN-13 9781118289426
Paperback. Pub Date :2013-12-23 Pages: 1670 Language: English Publisher: Sybex Check out the new Hyper-V. find new and easier ways to remotely connect back into the office. or learn all about Storage Spaces-these are just a few of the features in Windows Server 2012 R2 that are explained in this updated edition from Windows authority Mark Minasi and a team of Windows Server experts led by Kevin Greene. This book gets you up to speed on all of the new features and functions of Windows Server. and includes real-world scenarios to put them in perspective If youre a system administrator upgrading to. migrating to. or managing Windows Server 2012 R2. find what you need to do the job in this complete resource Learn all about..: Installing or upgrading to and managing Windows Server 2012 R2 Understanding Microsoft NIC teams 2012 and PowerShell Setting up via GUI or updated Server C...
Module Resources
https://technet.microsoft.com
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/active-directory-deploying-ws-ad-guidelines
https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/canitpro/2013/10/02/step-by-step-deploying-active-directory-to-azure/
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