Knowledge Enables Success

Gain the foundational knowledge needed to administer, configure, and utilize your BeyondTrust solution for optimum performance. BeyondTrust University training is designed to maximize the value of your BeyondTrust solutions by educating your users on best practices for configuring and using our products.

The AD Bridge Foundations course is designed for the IT security management professional tasked with administering, monitoring and reporting on AD Bridge. Participants learn how to install and configure all product components, including the Management Console, Reporting Database and operating system Agents. They will connect a Unix host to Active Directory, create and configure Group Policy Objects, configure Active Directory users for Unix/Linux logon via console, SSH & PuTTY.

Flexible Training Options

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This course is available in the following formats:

  • Private Virtual - 12 hours over 3 days
  • Private On-site - 2 days

All courses come with manuals and access to BeyondTrust University’s education portal.

Key Learning Objectives

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  • Architecture Overview – Understand the architecture, traffic flow, and general functionality of AD Bridge.
  • Initial Configuration – Learn about the logging and management tools of AD Bridge and how to configure them properly.
  • Extend Group Policy Objects (GPO) – Understand how to create GPO(s) that manage users and their attributes automatically.
  • Manage Identity Agents – Learn about agent services and how to manage and troubleshoot issues.

CPE Certification Credits

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Participants who successfully complete the AD Bridge Foundations training are eligible to take the associated BeyondTrust Certification exam. Earn up to 12 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits.

Course Syllabus

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Unit 1: Laying the Foundation
Course Overview and Objectives
Lesson 1: Technical Overview
Lesson 2: Deployment Overview
Unit 2: Installation and Configuration
Lesson 1: Management Tools
Lesson 2: Provisioning Users
Lesson 3: Cells
Lesson 4: Agent Deployment
Unit 3: Group Policy & Managing Users
Lesson 1: GPO Configuration
Lesson 2: User Management
Unit 4: Managing Identity Agents
Lesson 1: Agent Architecture
Lesson 2: Troubleshooting Logins
Lesson 3: Agent Troubleshooting
Lesson 4: Troubleshooting SSO Logins
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