Implementing and Managing Active Directory Certificate Services
This course teaches IT professionals how to implement and manage Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) in Windows Server environments, equipping administrators, security engineers, and solution architects with critical PKI skills to secure digital identities and enable encrypted communications. With over 93,000 Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associates validating these competencies globally, mastering AD CS addresses the urgent need for robust certificate management in hybrid infrastructures.
It prepares learners for the AZ-801 exam, part of the Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification. Koenig provides official vendor-authorized courseware and 30-day lab access, ensuring hands-on mastery of certificate enrollment, revocation, and trust management for immediate operational impact.
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Course Overview
The Microsoft course Implementing and Managing Active Directory Certificate Services delivers comprehensive training for IT professionals responsible for securing enterprise environments through public key infrastructure (PKI). Designed for roles such as Windows Server Administrator, Security Engineer, and Identity and Access Management Specialist, this course covers core AD CS concepts including CA hierarchy design, certificate enrollment, revocation, and trust management. With over 90% of Fortune 500 companies relying on Microsoft PKI for identity and encryption, mastering AD CS is critical for maintaining secure communications, enabling smart card logins, and supporting services like IPsec and SSL/TLS. This training is ideal for administrators managing Windows Server environments who need to implement scalable, secure certificate solutions aligned with industry best practices.
Students engage with key Microsoft technologies including Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS), Certificate Enrollment Web Service, Online Responder (OCSP), Certificate Revocation List (CRL) Distribution Points, and Network Device Enrollment Service (NDES). Through hands-on labs in a Windows Server-based lab environment, learners configure both standalone and enterprise certification authorities, design a two-tier CA hierarchy with an offline root CA, and implement autoenrollment via Group Policy. A core project involves building a fully functional PKI infrastructure where students deploy a subordinate issuing CA, publish certificate templates, configure CDP and AIA extensions, and validate certificate trust across domain-joined systems—mirroring real-world deployment scenarios in enterprise networks.
This course prepares candidates for identity-focused Microsoft certifications such as the retired Exam 70-742 (Identity with Windows Server 2016), with content still highly relevant for current Microsoft security and identity tracks. Professionals with AD CS expertise command competitive salaries, with PKI and Active Directory engineers earning between $120,000 and $180,000 annually, depending on experience and organizational scale. Koenig Solutions enhances this learning with Guaranteed-to-Run scheduling and optional 1-on-1 training, ensuring personalized instruction using official Microsoft courseware. Upon completion, learners are equipped to lead secure PKI deployments, manage certificate lifecycles, and advance into senior identity management or cybersecurity engineering roles.
What You'll Learn
Skills You'll Gain
Prerequisites
- Practical experience managing Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) and group memberships for enterprise-level administration, essential for implementing and managing Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) with Microsoft.
- Solid understanding of core networking technologies like TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP, which are critical for deploying and maintaining secure PKI environments.
- Hands-on experience with Windows Server administration (Windows Server 2012 or later), enabling effective setup and management of Active Directory Certificate Services.
- Knowledge of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) concepts and components, fundamental for deploying and managing digital certificates securely in Microsoft environments.
- Familiarity with certificate enrollment methods such as autoenrollment, web enrollment, and manual request processes, vital for efficient certificate management in AD CS.
- Experience configuring domain-joined servers with static IP addresses and performing role-based installations using Server Manager or PowerShell, supporting seamless AD CS deployment and management.
Certification Exam
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What's Included in Your Training
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Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
Session Recording Access
Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Career Outcomes
of Implementing and Managing Active Directory Certificate Services certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the Implementing and Managing Active Directory Certificate Services certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- Active Directory Administrator
- PKI Administrator
- Certificate Services Engineer
- Windows Server Security Administrator
- Identity and Access Management Specialist
- Infrastructure Security Engineer
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