Active Directory

Course code ITOP 1104

Credit 2.0

Length 30.0 hours

Course outline View

In this course students will learn about Active Directory components, group policies, and Flexible Single Master Operation (FSMO) roles. Students will have the opportunity to install and configure Active Directory objects, users, computers, and security groups. Students will also learn how to manage group policies and setup network shared folders. This course builds on the concepts covered in Windows Server Fundamentals (ITOP 1103).

Prerequisites

ITOP 1103.

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What you will learn

  • AD installation
    FSMO Roles
    AD Tools
    Backup and Restore
    Group Policy
    Replication Redundancy
    File share in NTFS
    Read-Only Domain Controller/Server Core
    Creating Objects
    Forest Trees Domain
    Global catalog
    Security-Password Policies and fine-grained policies
    Security templates

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
21876 May 6, 2026
to July 15, 2026
Lecture/Practical VCC Downtown Campus See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
22462 May 6, 2026
to July 15, 2026
Lecture/Practical VCC Downtown Campus See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

Additional information

Prior learning is assessed through lab work and practical challenge exam that reflects their experiences in Active Directory.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

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VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.