Active Directory with Windows Server 2016 - AD CS Planning

The video tutorial covers the setup and management of Active Directory Certificate Services. It explains the importance of encryption, digital signatures, and SSL in network security. The tutorial discusses the roles of certificate authorities, including public and private CAs, and their implications. It also explores cross certification hierarchies and different CA hierarchies like single root, two-tier, and multi-tier. The video provides guidance on deploying root and subordinate CAs, highlighting considerations such as integration with Active Directory and the benefits of automation.

What is the role of a certificate authority in Active Directory?

Explain the difference between a public CA and a private CA.

What are the benefits of using an internal private CA?

Describe the concept of cross certification hierarchy.

How does a standalone CA differ from an enterprise CA?

What is the significance of certificate templates in Active Directory?

What considerations should be made when deploying a root CA?

What factors should be considered when deciding on the key length for a CA?

How can organizations benefit from having multiple subordinate CAs?

What planning is necessary before deploying certificate services?