Learn the Secrets of How Microsoft Does IT

T19 How Does Your Active Directory Stand Up to Microsoft's?

August 23rd, 2012

2:45pm - 4:00pm

Level: Introductory Intermediate

Laura Hunter

Laura Hunter

Principal Technology Architect

Microsoft

Straight from the source! Come and listen to the Technology Architect responsible for designing and running Microsoft's internal Active Directory infrastructure. Find out what Microsoft's environment really looks like, and how it stacks up against what you face on a day-to-day basis. Think managing Group Policy is tough? Try it with over a hundred thousand users! How do you keep your Sites & Services topology up-to-date in a global environment? How do you create a secure AD infrastructure for a global, mobile, diverse, and technically savvy workforce? Laura Hunter will talk about AD, GPOs, management tools, and you'll take home some lessons that will apply no matter how large or small your Active Directory environment may be.

You will learn:

  • Managing Active Directory in large, complex environments
  • Troubleshooting complex issues
  • Tips and Tricks from the Field