Administering Active Directory Certificate Services Course Overview

The "Administering Active Directory Certificate Services" course is designed to provide IT professionals with a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS), a critical component of public key infrastructure (PKI). The course covers the installation, configuration, management, and Troubleshooting of AD CS.

Participants will learn to prepare the environment for AD CS, install and configure Certificate authorities, manage Certificate templates, and handle Certificate enrollment and revocation. They will also delve into advanced topics such as Smart card authentication, Key archival and recovery, and securing AD CS using proper auditing and monitoring techniques.

By the end of the course, learners will have mastered the skills necessary to effectively manage and maintain an Active Directory Certificate Services infrastructure, ensuring secure and efficient certificate issuance and management within their organizations. This knowledge is vital for maintaining a robust security posture and supporting various secure communication protocols and authentication methods.